All Types of Excavation Work

SoilMovers

Home
About
References
Latest News
Current Location
Project Listings
How We Do It
Soil Testing
Equipment Available
Time is Money
Plastic Lake Liner
Fishing Lakes
Fish Stocking
Texas Fish
Lake Aeration
Texas Farm Pond
Farm Pond Basics
Portfolio
Aerial Photos
Proper Construction
Contact Us

 

Nick Jones

Paris, Texas USA

Working throughout Texas and Oklahoma

Contact Nick

Professional Excavation Service

Specializing in Recreation Ponds and Fishing Lakes

Quality excavation work is almost always forever.

 If you want to catch a good fish then you need to
build a good fishing lake.

A Lake Liner is the ultimate Fishing and Recreation Lake Construction Method.

 

Quality Excavation and Construction of All Types

"The proposition of redoing an improperly constructed  farm pond or fishing lake is always more expensive then the initial pond construction. Experience and knowledge count in this business."

 Current Location
 

Latest Updates 

Detailed Project Listing

  • Fishing Lakes
  • Recreational Lakes
  • Ranch Improvements
  • Farm Ponds
  • Land Clearing
  • Specialized Excavation Projects


Land, mother-nature’s canvas.

Completing the masterpiece requires an artist in the field of excavation.

You need a contractor with imagination, a feeling for effect and form.

 A client says "It is rare to find a consultant who puts such thought and effort into his work as Nick Jones.  I recently had the privilege to witness his team of professionals build a beautiful lake, and sculpt my raw land into a much more aesthetically pleasing and functionally utilizable piece of property.  Nick and his crew provide the quality craftsmanship that it takes to create a body of water that will enhance the value and enjoyment of your land." More references
 

 


-Lamar County, Tx  2006


All Fishing Lakes and Farm Ponds are NOT Equal

A body of water on your property is a desirable feature which adds value and provides pleasure for the owner. Fishing Lakes are called many names. In Texas and the Southwest, they may be known as pools, ranch lakes or stock tanks. In other areas of the country, it may be farm ponds, farm lakes, fishing lakes or swimming ponds.

Regardless of what the water feature on your farm or ranch is called, their use as water sources for livestock has diminished over the years. Today's property owner wants a farm pond or fishing pond which adds beauty, value and pleasure to their property.

 

 


-Near Hamilton,Tx Fall 2007

Nick Jones, of Soilmovers.com and his associates, have over 60 years of experience in all types of excavation.  This includes ranch improvements, wildlife habitat and specializing in the design and construction of ponds and fishing lakes. They have completed many successful farm pond and fishing lake projects in Texas and Oklahoma in the past several years.

Soilmovers.com can turn your dreams into reality.

Check out our credentials and qualifications here.

    Proud members of:


-North of Mineral Wells, TX Summer 2007

The Changing role of Fishing Lakes

More and more property owners today are wanting fishing ponds or fishing lakes added to their property. Fishing pond construction is more complicated than the construction of a simple stock tank or farm pond. Your local bulldozer operator might get a farm pond right the first time. Might is a big gamble. If he doesn't get it right, if the farm pond leaks, if the banks are too steep, if the pond does not fill up correctly; you are left with an eyesore which must be drained and reconstructed. The proposition of re-doing a farm pond or fishing lake is always more expensive then the initial pond construction.

Construction of the more complicated fishing pond or fishing lake is definitely not something you want an inexperienced contractor to tackle.  Proper fishing lake construction requires engineering, experience and the proper equipment. The excavation contractor you hire to construct the fishing lake or farm pond of your dreams has to be an expert. 

We have the experience and equipment to turn your dreams into reality. Our portfolio speaks for its' self. 

Contact Nick today.

 

The Role of Texas Farm Ponds and Fishing Lakes

Conservative estimates place the correct number of farm ponds in Texas at over 800,000. These farm ponds range in size from less than one acre to over 60 acres in size and 25% of all fishing takes place in private farm ponds and fishing lakes. Unfortunately, many of these ponds are so poorly constructed that they fail to serve the purpose for which they were originally designed; some may be unsafe.

Until recently, little concern was shown for construction safety in building farm pond dams. Now, however, many states are routinely checking pond dams, and condemning those which are unsafe. Condemned farm ponds must be drained and repaired or destroyed. Therefore, it is important to properly construct new ponds or lakes in order to prevent expensive condemnation or structural failure of the dam.

Farm ponds are constructed for many purposes. Those designed for livestock watering, irrigation, and fire protection must be built near the use they serve and also contain adequate water. Farm Ponds or Fishing Lakes used for flood and erosion control frequently are located in dry valleys or depressions and have the capability for the storage of large quantities of water, especially during heavy rainfall and spring floods.

Farm Ponds constructed for fish and wildlife production or recreation are designed and constructed for (1) easy access, (2) adequate volume and, (3) water level manipulation. Farm ponds can be designed and built to serve multiple purposes with advanced planning.

"The proposition of redoing an improperly constructed  farm pond or fishing lake is always  more expensive then the initial pond construction."

 

Contact Nick at SoilMovers today.

 

 

Water is a very precious resource. Lakes and streams bring great financial and personal value to the land. Nick Jones specializes in creating the finest lakes, ponds, streams and shorelines. We design aquatic landscapes from the bottom of the pond to the upper edge of the shoreline or wetland. Whether it is a simple backyard pond, a private fishing lake, stream shoreline, or a large lake, our innovative yet practical approach will add the greatest value to your land.

 Read More