Ponds
New ponds, restorations, cleanouts, and enlargements built around soil, water source, and overflow.
Pond services
Our services
Ponds, drainage, and erosion. Handled together.
In Florida, most dirt problems are really water problems. We build and restore ponds, correct drainage, and stabilize erosion across Ocala and Marion County — starting with where the water comes from and where it needs to go.
What we do
Three ways water shapes your property.
Most land problems we see are a single issue wearing different clothes: water with nowhere to go. The fix depends on which problem you have.
Drainage & Culverts
Standing water, runoff, and crossings corrected with planned swales, culverts, and grade.
Drainage services
Erosion & Stormwater
Washed-out banks, ditches, and outlets stabilized, armored, and redirected for the long term.
Erosion servicesPonds
Ponds that hold water and hold up.
A good pond is more than a hole in the ground. It is the right depth, the right banks, and an overflow that keeps the pond — and the ground around it — working for years.
Pond Construction
New pond excavation with close attention to soil, water source, access, and overflow. We build the basin and banks to match how your property actually drains.
Pond Restoration
Bring a shallow, eroded, or poorly functioning pond back to life with sediment removal and bank repairs that restore depth and a clean waterline.
Pond Cleanout
Remove accumulated sediment, muck, and debris that have stolen usable depth and made the pond harder to maintain.
Pond Enlargement
Expand an existing pond by evaluating the surrounding ground, soil, and water flow before moving any earth.
See what a pond project looks like in our recent work, or tell us about your pond.
Drainage
Give runoff a planned route.
Standing water, soggy pastures, and washouts all trace back to the same root cause: water is not being directed. We design and shape a path for it.
Drainage Correction
Diagnose and correct standing water, runoff, and poor surface drainage by finding where water enters and where it can leave.
Swales & Surface Drainage
Shape channels that carry runoff along a planned route through your property instead of pooling where it does damage.
Culvert Installation
Driveway and farm-road culverts installed with attention to elevation, inlet, outlet, and stone protection at both ends.
Driveway & Farm-Road Drainage
Keep access routes from washing out or ponding with proper crowning, ditches, and crossings.
Horse Farm Drainage
Wet pastures, barn areas, and paddock access corrected so horses and equipment are not standing in water.
Stormwater Earthwork
Retention-area cleanout and drainage earthwork for HOAs and commercial properties with shared stormwater systems.
Erosion & Stormwater
Stop the ground from washing away.
Once water starts cutting a channel, it only gets worse. We stabilize the exposed ground and redirect the water that caused the problem in the first place.
Bank Stabilization
Stabilize pond banks and slopes that are eroding, so the waterline stays put and the surrounding ground stays intact.
Shoreline Protection
Riprap and stone armoring at the transition between water and land, protecting shorelines from wave and runoff damage.
Ditch & Outlet Repair
Repair washed-out ditches, culvert outlets, and spillways with practical grading and stone before small damage becomes structural.
Erosion Control
Slow and redirect stormwater before it cuts, keeping runoff from taking your topsoil with it.
How we work
The questions come before the equipment.
Every project starts the same way: we figure out the water before we move the dirt. Meet Stillwater to see who is on the other end of that process.
01
Evaluate the property
We walk the site, look at where water enters and leaves, and review soil, access, and grade.
02
Diagnose the water route
We identify why water is misbehaving and what will actually fix it — not just a temporary patch.
03
Plan and estimate
You get a clear scope of work and a straightforward explanation before any earth moves.
04
Build and verify
Our crews complete the work with the right equipment, then we confirm the water flows the way it should.
Common questions
Pond and drainage questions, answered.
Do you build ponds on residential properties?
Yes. We build new ponds and restore existing ones on residential acreage, farms, and larger rural properties. The key questions are water source, soil, access for equipment, and where overflow will go. Those factors shape whether a site can support a pond and what it will take.
How much does a pond or drainage job cost?
Every property is different, so we price after walking the site. Pond size, soil, access, and how far spoil has to move all affect the cost. Drainage work depends on where the water is coming from and where it can go. Request an evaluation and we will confirm the scope before any dirt moves.
Do you work on horse farms?
Yes. Horse-farm drainage is a large part of our work across the Ocala area. We correct wet pastures, barn areas, and access routes so horses and equipment are not standing in water after rain.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Ocala and serve Marion County and surrounding communities, including Belleview, Dunnellon, Anthony, Reddick, Citra, McIntosh, and Summerfield. Most projects are within about 45 miles of Ocala.
How long does a pond or drainage project take?
Timing depends on scope and weather. A straightforward drainage correction can often be completed quickly once scheduled, while a larger pond excavation or restoration takes longer. After evaluating your site, we can give you a realistic timeline.
Can you fix standing water in my yard?
Usually, yes. Standing water is almost always a drainage problem — either the water has no route out, or the grade is moving it the wrong direction. We trace where the water enters and where it can leave, then correct the grade, swale, or outlet.
Let's get your water
going the right way.
Tell us what happens
when it rains.