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Garden Ponds Unlimited

Pond contractor · Oklahoma City, OK · reviewed since 2011

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%76+18.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%75+5.3Craft & service penalty92−0.8Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#20 of 34 water feature installationPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 42%
4.7 ★★★★★ 621 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
4.88★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
2.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
61%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Garden Ponds Unlimited at a glance

Customers frequently praise the staff's knowledge regarding aquatic plants, fish selection, and pond maintenance, noting helpful advice and friendly service. Reviews highlight successful pond construction, cleaning, and installation projects, often mentioning good communication and punctuality. However, some lower-rated experiences cite issues with pricing, perceived rudeness, and a lack of follow-up support after purchases, including fish mortality concerns.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 621 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 621 Google reviews (517 with written comments, 103 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 61% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 26, 2026.
  • Service: Water Feature Installation serving Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other water feature installation

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability76Craft & service92Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews75Satisfaction: 83 (median 89)Reliability: 76 (median 88)Craft & service: 92 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 75 (median 55)
Garden Ponds UnlimitedWater Feature Installation median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
83
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 76/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.B
76
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
92
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Garden Ponds Unlimited: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 55.B
75

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Star ratings

621 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars54488%
  • 4 stars396%
  • 3 stars81%
  • 2 stars51%
  • 1 star254%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 517 written reviews

  • Praise61895%
  • Complaints325%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude27142%
  • Quality & results13621%
  • Would recommend8313%
  • Speed & response6810%
  • Communication406%
  • Price & value355%
  • Honesty & trust173%

What customers talk about

We read 517 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Shelby knew exactly what I would need to get my pond started and was very helpful with my fish selection.”
    “Very rude staff have zero respect for there customers or there staff would not recommend going here”
  • “Excellent service and a great place for all your pond needs”
    “This was by far the worst customer service I’ve ever experienced!”
  • “…en't quite sure what may be hiding underneath years of overgrowth, I absolutely recommend Garden Ponds Unlimited.…”
    “Cannot recommend highly enough!”
  • “Great service, they helped us find what we needed right away!”
  • “The attendant to detain was top notch and the communication was great.”
  • “…fore you start — the inspiration and advice you’ll get are absolutely worth it!…”
    “I have been a customer for many years, buying fish food and over priced fish.”
  • “We honestly had no idea just how overgrown and neglected the pond was until Robert came out and started working on it.”
    “alled on several occasions and even went up there to see if they were lying and they were asked if they had guppies and have been told there floating…”

People customers mention

  • Mike 23 reviews
  • Lee 21 reviews
  • Koi 20 reviews
  • Chris 17 reviews
  • Trent 11 reviews
  • Moore 10 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Vernona6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Shelby knew exactly what I would need to get my pond started and was very helpful with my fish selection. This place is amazing!

Tim3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 days ago★★★★★

Garden ponds did an wonderful job! The attendant to detain was top notch and the communication was great. From the consultation to install, we had the best experience! If you want a professional waterfall and landscaping job that you know is going to be done right, call Austin!

LindseyLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

This place is the best pond store ever!! They are always willing to share knowledge and advice even if I have crazy ideas and only buy one thing. They always greet me with smiles and love. I almost want to work here just to be around them more. They are great people, a great team, and willing to go above and beyond…

Jessie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Great results in pond cleaning. The pond looks great and the fish are happy. Also very professional staff in the field and office.

FeelsNFray,5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I love this store. They are always so welcoming and helpful. I always find what I need and get helpful solutions for my projects.

Jeremy5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

What an amazing transformation. So happy I chose to Garden Ponds Unlimited. They are the best!!

Customer photo from Jeremy's review

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 621 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Vernona DeCarlo6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vernona has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Shelby knew exactly what I would need to get my pond started and was very helpful with my fish selection. This place is amazing!

Tim Tucker3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Garden ponds did an wonderful job! The attendant to detain was top notch and the communication was great. From the consultation to install, we had the best experience! If you want a professional waterfall and landscaping job that you know is going to be done right, call Austin!

Lindsey EvansLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lindsey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This place is the best pond store ever!! They are always willing to share knowledge and advice even if I have crazy ideas and only buy one thing. They always greet me with smiles and love. I almost want to work here just to be around them more. They are great people, a great team, and willing to go above and beyond for me. Thanks guys and gals! The turtle lady loves ya!!

Cora Matthews1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Cora has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent service from Robert

Jessie Blevins3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great results in pond cleaning. The pond looks great and the fish are happy. Also very professional staff in the field and office.

FeelsNFray, LLC Hair services by Melony5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews FeelsNFray, has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I love this store. They are always so welcoming and helpful. I always find what I need and get helpful solutions for my projects.

russell brunerLocal Guide · 77 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews russell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They seemed knowledgeable and courteous !

Kenzi Haigler1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kenzi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best pond place! Love it!!

Jeremy Gore5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeremy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

What an amazing transformation. So happy I chose to Garden Ponds Unlimited. They are the best!!

Eastyn Elliott1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Eastyn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

10/10 experience! I learned so much about koi fish and the staff was so helpful when making decisions.

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