Construction
We build IN both: Southern California & South Florida
Structural integrity is one of my favourite terms. When you are choosing a contractor to build you an ecosystem pond or koi pond it is very important that you find a contractor that clarifies expectations – then over-delivers. We try to do just that. Whether it is installing a viewing rock or some complimentary Bromeliads to finish off softening the edges we make everything we build portfolio worthy
THE QUESTION PEOPLE ASK ME THE MOST IS, “WHAT’S THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUILDING IN
CALIFORNIA VS. FLORIDA?
I think there are three distinct differences
1. SAND VS. LOAN OR CLAY
When I excavate and have to work with sand or ground water it takes a couple more steps!
2. THE PRICE OF ROCK
In Southern California granite is everywhere. I even know some contractors who make trips to the mountains to gather specific types of rock.
In South Florida you have to get the rock from a mine or shipped in which makes it much more expensive.
In South Florida you have to get the rock from a mine or shipped in which makes it much more expensive.
3. HEAT
While Southern California is a desert and does get hot during the summer South Florida is an entirely different beast. This make’s filtration extremely important. Having a great biological filter and the right equipment to reduce maintenance is something we focus on; after all, we started with maintenance and in most cases we end up maintaining features we built.
