If you’ve been thinking about adding a pond to your property — for fishing, livestock, or simply having water on the land — MBP Land Clearing can excavate and shape it to fit what you have in mind. We serve residential and agricultural property owners across the Huntsville, AL area, Taft, TN, and a wide radius across both Tennessee and Alabama.
At its core, pond building is an excavation project. We use mini excavators and skid steers to dig out the basin, shape the banks, and create the overall form of the pond based on your specifications and the layout of the land. The soil type, the location, the natural water flow on the property, and the intended use of the pond all factor into how it gets designed and built.
Some ponds are fed primarily by runoff and natural drainage. Others involve more involved planning around water sources and overflow management. We’ll talk through what you’re looking for and what your land can support before any work begins.
We build ponds for a range of purposes, including fishing ponds for residential landowners, water sources for livestock on agricultural properties, and decorative or functional water features. The size, depth, and shape depend on what you’re using it for and the characteristics of the land it sits on.
Pond building is a great fit for homeowners with rural or semi-rural land.
Create a dedicated space for fishing, recreation, and outdoor enjoyment.
Provide dependable water access for livestock and farming operations.
Low spots and drainage areas often make ideal and cost-effective pond sites.
We help determine whether your land is suitable for a pond and the best location for it.
We inspect the proposed pond location and assess the soil, drainage, and terrain.
We discuss the ideal size, depth, and shape based on your goals and the property layout.
A detailed quote is provided based on the excavation work and equipment required.
Using a mini excavator and skid steer, we excavate and shape the pond basin and banks to spec.
Pond building is often part of a broader land development project. Many clients clear land first before we build the pond, or combine the pond excavation with other site prep work happening on the same property. We can often handle multiple phases of a project without you needing to bring in separate contractors.
Brent Patterson has been running land clearing and excavation equipment for over 10 years. He started MBP Land Clearing to do quality work for people who need it done right — not just fast. When you call us, you’re working directly with someone who takes pride in the result, not just the paycheck. We offer free estimates on every job. We also offer discounts for seniors, military members, and veterans — just ask when you call.
Over 10 years of hands-on land clearing and excavation experience you can trust.
We focus on doing the job right the first time — with attention to detail on every project.
When you call MBP Land Clearing, you work directly with the owner from start to finish.
We offer free estimates along with discounts for seniors, military members, and veterans.
MBP Land Clearing is based in Taft, TN and serves a 60-mile radius — including Huntsville, AL and the surrounding communities in both Tennessee and Alabama. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, give us a call. We’re likely closer than you think.
Low-lying areas with natural drainage running into them are often the best candidates. Clay-heavy soils tend to hold water better than sandy soils. A site visit is the best way to assess what’s possible. We’ll come out, look at the land, and give you an honest read on whether it will support a pond and where the best location might be.
That depends on the property, the equipment, and the scope of the project. We handle residential and agricultural-scale ponds. We’ll discuss what’s realistic for your land and what you’re hoping to achieve.
Depth depends on the intended use. Fishing ponds typically need to be deep enough to support fish through winter, which generally means at least 8 feet in the deepest section. Livestock ponds can be shallower. We’ll talk through the purpose and recommend appropriate dimensions.
The excavation and shaping of the pond is what we handle directly. If the project requires pipe, spillway, or drainage structures, we’ll factor that into the planning conversation and advise on what will be needed.
A straightforward residential pond can often be completed in a day or two. Larger or more complex projects take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe when we quote the job.
That depends on the land. Ponds fed by natural drainage or a spring can fill on their own, though it may take time. Ponds in areas without a reliable natural source may need to be filled. We’ll talk through this during the planning phase so there are no surprises.
