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44 reviews
5/5 average rating
Sue Grisko
Greg Rempala
"GEM Ponds has been maintaining our pond for years so when we decided to expand and update the pond we called George. After 20 years with the pond we left the design and layout of the update project up to George and his crew and it looks beyond fantastic. Just by watching how he and his crew work as a team shows that they take great pride in what they are b..." Read more
3 years ago
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David Biondi
"George and his team and real pros. I can't say enough good things about the work they did. He knew what needed to get done technically, didn't upsell like everyone else did, gave me a fair quote, and delivered beyond my expectations. My 1/2 acre pond not only looks beautiful in the yard but is incredibly clear, too, with the bog filter they installed...." Read more
4 years ago
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Bob B
"We had issues with a pond that was installed by another place. Met with Gem ponds. They diagnosed the issues and made detailed explanation of how they would be addressed. The work was all completed as planed and scheduled. Communication was great. Pond is fantastic, meets all our needs and looks and functions much better than previous pond. Excellent work al..." Read more
4 years ago
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doris hehl
"Fit us into their busy schedule."
4 years ago
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Gretchen Pacholek
"George and his crew at Gem Ponds did an amazing job! George took our input and put it together with his expertise to create our stunning pond. The crew worked tirelessly, was timely, and professional. We couldn’t be happier with our pond! We highly recommend Gem Ponds!"
4 years ago
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Tom Kravcar
"George's team at GEM Ponds were very professional and totally responsive to my requests and design concept. They installed a multi-tier waterfall pondless water feature in my yard in around five hours. It was exactly what my wife and I wanted. In fact it exceeded our expectations. The entire team was friendly and courteous, listening to our suggestions and f..." Read more
5 years ago
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Becky Foerster
"We have known George for 20 years Gem pond put our original pond in. In 2017 we moved and needed a pond built asap so we can transfer our fish to the new house and close on our old one. Not only did George squeezed us in on his schedule he also built the most amazing pond and finished off a walkway at our new house. We just had them out to do a clean ou..." Read more
5 years ago
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Sandy Stricker
"We contacted Gem Ponds to discuss options for our small backyard. I’d seen the work they’d done on various websites and Facebook and knew they did nice work. George, who is the owner, came out and presented his vision, but the actual finished project surpassed our imagination. The design was creative and gives us the oasis we were looking for. His team w..." Read more
5 years ago
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Karla Wakim
"If 10 stars were an option, that would be my choice for Gem Ponds. George and his crew did a COMPLETE overhaul of both my backyard and front yard ponds, which were present for over 20 years. Their artistic ability and keen eye for design turned my leaky and inefficient ponds into my dream ponds. George and his entire crew were professional, punctual, and ext..." Read more
5 years ago
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Brian O'Connell
"George and his team did an awesome job building a large pond and patio area with fire pit in my yard. It looks amazing. They truly are artists."
5 years ago
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Brian F
"Gem ponds took my vision and made it a reality! A local company with a top national ranking. George & his crew are 2nd to none in design professionalism and most importantly value! Do your research then do what I did and choose Gem Ponds. You will be glad you did."
6 years ago
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Ger Yang
"Awesome service! The Pond looks great after a job well done by the crew."
7 years ago
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Janine Carter
"Have had several projects done by GEM Ponds including brick walkways and 2 ponds. George and his crew have always been, respectful, honest and I have always been pleased wit their work. I have them doing the maintenance on my ponds year round. Very good reliable company"
7 years ago
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Barb Kowalski
"Gem Ponds and George J. have been a wonderful company to do business with. My husband and I have an old pond that we hand dug 18 years ago. When the time came for an upgrade, George was able to do so successfully, and within our budget. His artistic skills, had our pond looking better than ever! We recently had an emergency, caused by a tree trimming disas..." Read more
7 years ago
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Mike T
"We have been using George and Gen ponds Since they came into existence – great service, instant response and always there when you need them."
7 years ago
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Mike Mallon
"I have worked with Gem Ponds and George for the past 3 years. My pond and stream have never looked so good. Great company and outstanding owner!!"
7 years ago
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Teppi Jacobsen
"After receiving several estimates to install a waterfall, fire pit and some landscaping we settled on Gem Ponds who was absolutely the most reasonable. The owner George was so pleasant during the initial call we signed the contract right then and there. He was very timely as to when he told us he could do the work and his crew worked efficiently and were as..." Read more
10 years ago
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H2O Designs
"Having worked with George, owner of Gem Ponds in Illinois, on a couple of different projects, I can tell you that he and his crew are some of the best pond installers you could find. As a Certified Aquascape Contractor you can know that George and his crew will complete your project as professionals, leaving behind a renewed space that will exceed your exp..." Read more
11 years ago
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"There are not enough superlatives to describe how delighted we are with the extreme makeover of our 24 year old pond. After I reached out to inquire about having Gem Ponds work with us, George contacted me immediately and set up a time to meet. We met, discussed, and decided. We love everything about our new pond—the moss-covered boulders, the double drop w..." Read more
3 years ago