Pond Boss Forums POND CONSTRUCTION Selecting a site $40-50K 1/2 acre pond

Yeah, I just purchased the property and it has 5 acres so not much choice in terms of where the pond could go. I guess I am lucky I had a contact with a good builder or I would assume most would have quoted me too high or I would have been stuck with a per hour cost that would have escalated quickly due to all the mud. He did say that one of the operators is training and some days there have been 1 guy , others 2 or 3. He took out the extra topsoil to sell in the Spring and didn't charge me on those trucks. Tough situation, wanted more than 1/2 acre but given that he isn't charging me his regular rate and the cost of the job so far can't do much about it.