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I am going to bite the bullet and put a liner in my pond. I am located in Blanco,TX and the soil is just not conducive to holding water. I think this would be the only surefire method to hold water and just don't want to gamble with hauling in clay, bentonite, etc. Has anyone used a contractor for this in the area. I had a quote for my 2 acre pond a couple of years ago and the guy came back with a quote for $140,000.00 This seemed to be a little high to me. I just wanted to do my due diligence and at least 3 quotes from reputable contractors who have experience with the liner. I want it done right if it is going to cost as much as a small house. Please let me know if anyone has had any experience with a contractor placing a liner in Central Texas.
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I would probably contact Mike Otto from the forum here. Someone else might be able to give you his contact info. He don't post much but I read every one, if I notice it.
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$140,000 for a 2 acre sized liner, installed sounds pretty close. They also only last about 20 years on average for a good one. Bentonite, done right, will be pricey as well, but last for generations.
+1 on contacting Mike Otto...if nothing else, he may know some people to steer you toward from experience.
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$140,000 for a 2 acre sized liner, installed sounds pretty close. They also only last about 20 years on average for a good one. Bentonite, done right, will be pricey as well, but last for generations.
+1 on contacting Mike Otto...if nothing else, he may know some people to steer you toward from experience. Rainman, they say that when you lose water during droughts, the bentonite layer, exposed to sun, will be dried and cracked and when it meets the water again, it will start leaking. I guess you are well-informed about this material. What do you think? 
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I have been working with polymers to seal my pond and you might be able to do it for less than $10,000. It can also be applied with water in the pond. If you are interested in this product, PM me and I will send you the info. For $100,000 it would be worth looking into.
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I've tried polymers twice from a company in Australia. No luck. Had a local dirt contractor assure me that if he reworked the dam it would hold. No luck. I just don't want to spend more money on anything that only might work. I'm tired of looking at that hole with only a few feet of water in it. But I also want a contractor who has some experience with the liners and a good reputation.
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$140,000 for a 2 acre sized liner, installed sounds pretty close. They also only last about 20 years on average for a good one. Bentonite, done right, will be pricey as well, but last for generations.
+1 on contacting Mike Otto...if nothing else, he may know some people to steer you toward from experience. Rainman, they say that when you lose water during droughts, the bentonite layer, exposed to sun, will be dried and cracked and when it meets the water again, it will start leaking. I guess you are well-informed about this material. What do you think? Fatih, the bentonite expands considerably when holding water. Yes, it does crack badly when dried out too. In a drought scenario as you mentioned, it could easily leak and erode from the water flow if the water rises quickly. If the water rises slower, the bentonite will usually swell and seal again as water is reabsorbed.
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Don't know if you have made any decisions yet or not but I would call the local landfills and get a list of liner installers from them.
Lots of times those contractors can do a small job like yours if they have a large job close by.
Chad
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