Im still thinking on buying this house in Ohio. It has a 1/2 acre pond with a leak. Can a pond always be fixed? I know were the leak is but have some questions for someone that knows about fixing them. I would like to call and talk to someone about it. If you can email me your phone number.
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Steve
Steve,
Having bought and sold a property with a leaking pond (which I eventually drained and filled in), I would sure get some solid advice from a local excavator before putting a contract on this place. If you are buying, you are in a great position right now because of the huge downturn in real estate.
The photos make it look like the pond has held water for a substantial period because of the vegetation line. But, as Sunil and Theo have said, you will need a lot of clay to seal it.
Unless you must move soon, I'd look at other properties. In my area (northern West Virginia, Western Maryland, and Northern Virginia), there are a lot of great pond properties and sites. In my opinion, this holds for most of the north eastern third of the country right now.
Don't commit without lots of good advice. Keep us informed.
Ken
