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Devon’s Premier Water Garden Specialists

The Wellies and Waders Way

“We don’t just build ponds – we create thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems that transform landscapes, inspire people, and reconnect them with nature.”

Andre Crawford – OWNER OF WELLIES AND WADERS

At Wellies and Waders, we believe that water isn’t just an element—it’s a living, breathing force that shapes the world around us. Our mission is to educate and inspire people to embrace naturally balanced water gardening, not just for its beauty but for its proven benefits to mental well-being, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.

We combine nature’s wisdom with modern ecological science to design and build self-sustaining ponds and water features across the counties of the South West that work in perfect harmony with their surroundings. Our approach goes beyond aesthetics we create ecosystems that restore habitats, attract wildlife, and reduce the need for chemical intervention or excessive maintenance.

Through our work, we aim to shift perspectives—to show that a well-designed pond isn’t just a water feature, but a living, evolving ecosystem that enhances both landscapes and lives.

Wellies and Waders – Educating. Inspiring. Transforming.

Our Services

Visit our Design & Build or Maintenance pages for further information.

ECOSYSTEM PONDS

PONDLESS STREAMS & WATERFALLS

FOUNTAINS & WATER FEATURES

POND CLEANING

What Our Customers Say

Andre came to quote for a repair to our traditional stone circular pond, which was leaking, he discussed with us an alternative to repairing by installing an Aquascape pond which would be a more natural environment and attract more wildlife.
We discussed the layout as we wanted a fountain going into the pond with rocks and colourful plants. What he has created is a work of art and we are very pleased with it.
He has such an attention to detail placing rocks so the water runs just at the right angle & studying from different areas to ensure it looks good from the house looking down & from anywhere in the garden.
We are excited to see the wildlife & the plants when they mature through the year ahead.
Already after a few weeks we have thousands of tadpoles, the fish are thriving and the plants are starting to spread and bloom, it really does look absolutely beautiful.
Thank you Andre

Andre is a master of his art. We inherited a traditional circular pond, showing lots of black liner (which leaked), surrounded by a concrete circle. Andre discussed with us an alternative to just replacing the liner, which would be a more natural environment and attract more wildlife. We discussed the general idea of stream, pond, rocks and beach area. What he has delivered is over and above anything we imagined. It is stunning and we love it. He has such an eye for detail in placing rocks and plants, studying from every angle to ensure a perfect picture from anywhere in the garden. I cannot wait to enjoy all the seasons with my grandchildren, creating many memories and encouraging their joy of wildlife.

Wellies and Waders have just completed a pond build for us here in the South Hams of Devon. We gave Andre the brief of creating a natural looking, wildlife friendly pond with a small stream to remind us of a Dartmoor stream.
The finished project exceeds our expectations and is infinitely better than the old, preformed pond which it replaced. The pond looks fantastic, the stream is fantastic and he also added a second small waterfall for additional contrast and impact.
Andre is not only a perfectionist with a great attention to detail but throughout the build he was working on the pond as if it was his own garden and he was building it for his own enjoyment. Our garden has been transformed and we and our children are delighted.
Andre is an absolute pleasure to deal with and we could not recommend him highly enough.

André Crawford has done a lovely job of remodelling and cleaning my garden pond. At 98, I do not get out very much and my pond has been a wonderful source of entertainment. It is full of newts which appear in spring and summer and the occasional frog, dragonflies and other insects. It was created by a huge amount of hard work and design flair by André. Thank you so much.

“Well done Andre’ all your hard work has paid off transforming our ponds from over grown and neglected embarrassment to a wonderful water feature and the jewel in our garden! We would highly recommend you above anyone else in the Bay who we have used in the past and had very disappointing results with no interest in after sales care, you have been completely the opposite going that extra mile and offering a great ongoing maintenance service!”

“André is very reliable, extremely hard working and takes pride in his work. His knowledge of ponds is excellent. He did an amazing job transforming our overgrown pond into a beautiful feature.

Our grandchildren loved watching and helping where able as they are young and learnt a great deal about ponds and the wild life that was present in it.

Highly recommend.”

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Inspired by Nature

Our designs mimic natural ecosystems, creating ponds that thrive with minimal maintenance.

Ongoing Support

From installation to aftercare, we’re here to help your pond flourish.  Wellies & Waders as we are a Certified Aquascape Contractor.

Sustainable & Ethical

We work with nature, using eco-friendly methods that support wildlife and water health.

Expert Craftsmanship

With years of experience, we design and build water features that stand the test of time.

A Simple process with you in mind

Step 1

Complete our contact form and give us as much detail about your project, including pictures and measurements.

Step 2

We will discuss your requirements, budget, timescales and any other details via telephone

Step 3

On-site consultation for tailored solutions and expert advice to meet your specific needs.

Step 4

We determine and lock in your start date to ensure your project progresses as smoothly as possible.

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