Hello from Southern CT!

[TimCT]

Hi Everyone!

We bought an old house (1910) about 6 years ago, and I recently discovered a cement pond that was hiding! Now I just need to know what to do with it!

Tim

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome! How exciting for you! Please post some pictures.

I guess the first thing you’re going to have to do is excavate it, find out its dimensions, and determine if it still holds water.

By “excavate,” I mean dig out all the crud, assuming it’s been neglected.

Is it near a power source and/or is there evidence of things like a pump or filter?

 

[ShawnInfirmity]

Welcome @TimCT , I'll have a look at your other post but wanted to say that we're glad you're here and we would love to see what you do with your exciting new find!

 

[poconojoe]

Two posts, maybe they can be merged.

 

[Gemma]

Welcome to the forum @TimCT , a hidden pond can be a great find once you put in the work to restore it, good luck and please post pics for us!

 

[poconojoe]

If you're like the rest of us, you will catch the pond "bug" and eventually want something bigger!

 

[Mmathis]

If you're like the rest of us, you will catch the pond "bug" and eventually want something bigger!

So true! This is only the first chapter in your book!

 

[addy1]

Welcome to our forum!

 

[Becky]

Welcome aboard!

 

[qclabrat]

Welcome Tim, what an exciting find.
I saw your pics on the other post, if it gets wet, are we planning to regrade the area or have a slightly above ground pond to avoid wash outs?