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There IS a difference between pond builders and dirt movers. Everybody has their specialty, and while building a pond is mostly done from sound engineering principles, there is a bit of black magic involved because you never 100% know what you will run into underground until the hole is dug.

A good pond builder will be able to do the same thing as the engineering group that you are talking about. I think that if you were to find a good pond builder you would only have to spend that engineering $$$ once.

In any case, check references and see if you can visit any of the completed ponds, talking with the pond owners.