HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab – Mission Viejo
About Project
Project Name: Homeowners Association Water Feature Rehab
Published Date: January 11, 2019
Location: Mission Viejo, California
Value: $40,000
Type of Project: Repair, Rehab, Reseal, Equipment Service, Plumbing
HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab – Association Water Feature Rehab
Managing large bodies of water is what we’ve always known and understood. With that comes smaller water features like ponds and fountains that can be commercially managed and are of extreme importance to the local community.
When water features stop running – the community will usually speak up. Water features help reduce noise from traffic and people within close proximity. What the HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab community can often forget is there is always a budget to be had – and as a professional aquatic service provider, we do our best to work within the budget set aside for projects like this one.
We’ve worked with this homeowners association located in Mission Viejo California for over 30 years – survived competitive bids from outside aquatic contractors, and have managed to keep the entire community happy by reducing the extremely toxic “golden algae” and helping the fish not only survive – but flourish and reproduce effectively.
Second, to that, we were called in to assist with this cement-constructed fountain needing a fresh coat of paint, new plumbing parts, HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab equipment, and many more items not obvious to the naked eye. Of course, the local residents love the lake that surrounds their homes, but water features like the one in this post can’t be forgotten either or else they can turn into not only eye sores but biological cesspools as well.
After 5 months of working with the HOA management company, we were able to get this water feature up and running. The best part is, that we receive praise from the local residents almost every time we are out managing the water features as well – just what we strive to do.
How To Change The Water in an HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab?
When your community has its own HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab, you are entrusted with ensuring that it runs smoothly. One of your main responsibilities is replacing water as needed. If you have ever tried to change the water in an HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab, then you may have been frustrated by dealing with those pesky seals and their mechanisms. Thankfully, there is a much easier way for homeowners to remove those parts and replace their local water supply for maintenance purposes.
This guide will help walk you through how to do just that. It’s important to remember that all fountains have different seals and components, so these instructions should be taken as general guidelines only. For example, if you are working on a made by a well-known manufacturer like Water Garden Works or Touchstone Designs, then your experience will likely match theirs. However, if you have purchased something from one of those companies but it does not match what they offer online, then use our suggestions here as inspiration for creating your own unique solution instead.
The first step in changing out water is removing any grates or covers from over the top of the basin area where you want to access the pump. Most communities use small plastic grates because they don’t rust or corrode easily and can be cleaned off quickly when debris falls into them.
How To Replace The Pump On An HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab?
Fountains provide added life and energy to any home. However, these are usually electrically powered and can sometimes malfunction. Most times, it’s a simple fix such as changing out an old pump for a new one. In cases of faulty wiring or major damage, you’ll need an electrician or plumber for assistance. This guide will walk you through how to replace your HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab pumps with little hassle.
All you need is a few hand tools and about 30 minutes of your time! Read on for everything that you need to know about replacing your water fountain pump in your local apartment complex. There are 3 things you will need to get started: A voltage tester, a screwdriver set, and a replacement submersible pump. The voltage tester will let you test whether your power supply is properly wired (without hurting yourself).
The screwdriver set can help you take apart all necessary parts once you unplug them from their housing while remaining waterproof. Finally, simply unscrewing and removing items may not be enough to get access to damaged parts or missing components. Replacing broken pieces takes time; getting new ones saves money. Now that we have gone over what we’ll be using, let’s move on to completing our first step – remove any existing components.
What Happens If An Accident Occurs?
As with any major repair or remodel project, it is important to have a contingency plan in place. If a worker cuts himself and needs medical treatment, you need to know that he is covered by worker’s compensation insurance. Sometimes liability can be an issue if your workers are on your property without permission (for example, if they are performing services for someone else’s association), so be sure that your contractors carry general liability insurance as well.
The last thing you want is a lawsuit when all you were trying to do was fix up your HOA Fountain & Pond Rehab! What Materials Are Safe?: Most communities have restrictions on what materials can be used around water features and how close those materials must be kept from the edge of fountains.
When you are getting bids from contractors, make sure they are familiar with these restrictions—and whether their preferred material falls within them. Using materials not allowed by your community could result in fines and other problems down the road. For example, many communities ban Styrofoam near HOA fountain & pond rehab because of its tendency to float away during periods of high water flow.