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A & B Aquatics

Landscaping - Lakefront, Landscaping

About us

A & B Aquatics is owned and operated by Aaron Jackson. Aaron started A & B Aquatics in August of 2003 after he helped clean a family members lake. It was then that he realized that cleaning a lake is hard work but the end result is breathtaking. Today A & B Aquatics is proud to service homeowners, business owners and communities throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Ponds and lakes not only add beauty and value to the land, but are also a natural resource providing recreation and a habitat for fish and wildlife. Aquatic plants are an important element of any aquatic ecosystem, whether it is a pond, lake, canal, river, reservoir or any other waterway. However when aquatic plants begin to flourish and affect human activities negatively, these plants then become a nuisance. We specialize in aquatic weed and algae control using approved herbicides and algaecides or by manually de-rooting the vegetation.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Lake Cleaning, lakefront cleaning, Lake weed removal, aquatic herbicide treatments, beach front cleaning, native plantings, lake weed de-rooting, aquascaping, lake and pond maintenance, algae control, nuisance aquatic vegetation removal, aquatic spraying,

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.911 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-11 of 11 reviews

Lou Mac M.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Good for the cat tails waterlillies can't tell yet
Description of Work: Lake spraying

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christy T.
07/2015
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Really professional team. Very easy to schedule and work with. Went over everything with me, made sure we were happy with the result. It was A LOT of work - there was a lot of vegetation choking up the dock area and surrounding. They were very efficient and clean. We were so happy with them that we signed a service agreement. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Cleaned lake vegetation and lakefront

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Gwen S.
03/2015
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Aaron was very kind and professional. His crew was amazing, hard working and punctual. When delays occurred due to weather he called which I really appreciate. I knew from the minute I met him I was dealing with an honest professional, didn't even bother getting more quotes. He is also going to maintain our lakefront so it doesn't get out of control again
Description of Work: Cleaned out our lake area. It looks beautiful. Wish I had done it earlier what a great job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Marilyn L.
02/2015
2.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: When the owner of this company came to view the lake that was to be cleaned up from all the over-growth, there was another neighbor with me at the time. We walked into the back so the man who is the owner of this comapnay could view the lake. Whenever I asked him a question, he avoided my eyes, and could not look at me when speaking to me. I do not trust anyone who is talking to me regarding a professional or business conversation who cannot look at me in the face. He was speaking to Mr Bustelo my neighbor, and he could look directly at him. He would never get my business, and a few days letter his company sent me a very short two paragraph estimate about what they planned to do. Very schetchy details. And the letter I received from his company misspelled my first and last name. I found his presentation most inadequate. I do not remember his name, it has been such a long time ago, either June or July of 2013. I am sure you have that information. Curious why it took you so long to contact me about A & B Aquatics. | |Marilyn LaMonte.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
4.0


Phillip H.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping, lakefront landscaping
  + 0 more
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Description of Work: They cleaned out our lakefront. They were very professional and answered all questions. We would highly recommend them to anyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Stratton F.
04/2014
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Aaron and his crew arrived bright and early to tackle the job of removing vegetation on our lake front. The team came well equipped including plenty of manpower. I was very impressed with the intensity at which they performed the job. They stayed until dark to complete the clearing and even returned to finish by removing some deeply rooted water weeds. Very professional, extremely competent and detail oriented. I would highly recommend Aaron and his team at Aand B Aquatics!
Description of Work: Cleared vegetation on lake front from property line to line

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

jessica P.
01/2014
5.0
lakefront landscaping, landscaping
  + 0 more
Removed a very large amount of cattails -110 x 120 by the roots. Blasted out at the roots. Neighbors had theirs done by other company, they cut them off about a foot under the water line. Leaving "stubble". has nothing but problems since. Searched for a long time to find these guys. They provided a fast and professional service. 6 guys took about 10 working days. What a job! There are a few cattails starting to emerge but I'm sure this return will be minimal. Removed a very large amount of cattails -110 x 120 by the roots. Blasted out at the roots. Neighbors had theirs done by other company, they cut them off about a foot under the water line. Leaving "stubble". has nothing but problems since. Searched for a long time to find these guys. They provided a fast and professional service. 6 guys took about 10 working days. Supervisor on sight during removal (I checked in un-announced on occasion) What a job! There are a few cattails starting to emerge since, but I'm sure this return will be minimal.
Description of Work: Remove cattails from lake edge

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Lynne W.
07/2013
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
We have been using Aand B Aquatics for well over a year now and couldn't be more satisfied with their quality, reliability and attention to detail. Initially they came in and cleared out all of the aquatic vegetation that was taking over our entire shoreline on Lake Tarpon. Now, they come out on a quarterly basis, like clockwork, and efficiently maintains our shoreline, keeping it just as pristine as it was the day they completed the work the first time. Having a relationship with a true professional makes all the difference....we don't even think about it anymore because Aand B Aquatics is taking care of us!
Description of Work: Cleared out aquatic vegetation at our shoreline on Lake Tarpon

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

walter C.
12/2012
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
He was very responsive and his bid was fair, but I'm still collecting bids. At this point in time I guess the only thing that I can really count in on is that he was very responsive and quick and gave me a complete bid. I am considering using them.
Description of Work: A & B Aquatics gave me a quote.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Heather T.
02/2012
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Aaron was very friendly, knowledgable, punctual, and professional. We had a large amount of grass & weeds growing and I was surprised at the quote (I always am) but did not get another quote so can't compare. I did see the amount of work it took to clear it all and realize it is not easy work! He took care of the permitting for us, scheduled us ASAP, and the crew was on time, quiet while on our property, and did a great job! Aaron also kept in touch frequently, was out during our 3-day job often, and did a final walk through to make sure we were happy. I have referred them to neighbors and will use the in the future!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Peggy S.
11/2011
5.0
lakefront landscaping
  + -1 more
Aaron was the first contractor I called. I had saved one of his flyers from the ValPak. I liked him so well that I hired him without contacting other contractors from Angie's list for a quote comparison. He was calm, gracious, courteous and knew what he was talking about. The four-man crew arrived on Thursday 10/20/11 and worked steadily through Saturday 10/22/11. The crew finished up on Monday 10/24/11. The weeds had grown up to 3' tall. I had sprayed them but they were too large and rooted for me to pull them up. The crew used a pump to clear the mud from the roots for easier and faster removal, then hauled them away by wheelbarrow to the trailer in the front yard. All of the crew members worked tirelessly and were courteous and friendly. There was a lot of concrete debris in the lake when the seawall was put in and that was all removed. They shoveled sand under the seawall where erosion had occurred, without my asking or even realizing there could be a problem. The entire crew was very pro-active. Aaron arrived on Monday (with his wife) to oversee the completion of the project. He suggested I plant lilies along the seawall in the spring to prevent further erosion, which I agreed to do. He and his wife are affable and friendly. The lake is now competely cleared of weeds to the sandy lake bottom. It is a joy to look at and also get into to handle my paddle boat. I wish my neighbors would do the same for their lakefront so I would have a better view. I mentioned to Aaron that I wanted to have the dock boards replaced since they were curling and some support beams were rotting. Aaron said he also builds and repairs docks, but would replace all framework and boards since the current structure is not sturdy enough. I will definitely hire Aaron's dock company to repair my dock when I am financially able to do so (Custom Built Docks and Decks, Inc.).
Description of Work: De-rooted lakefront from property line to property line and up to and beyond the dock. Removed all nuisance aquatic vegetation with a four man crew and hauled all debris away. Nuisance vegetation was removed down to the sandy lake bottom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

    Contact information

    unknown, Odessa, FL 33556

    ab-aquatics.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Landscaping - Lakefront,
    Landscaping

    FAQ

    A & B Aquatics is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    A & B Aquatics accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, A & B Aquatics offers free project estimates.
    No, A & B Aquatics does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, A & B Aquatics does not offer a senior discount.
    No, A & B Aquatics does not offer emergency services.
    No, A & B Aquatics does not offer warranties.
    A & B Aquatics offers the following services: Lake Cleaning, lakefront cleaning, Lake weed removal, aquatic herbicide treatments, beach front cleaning, native plantings, lake weed de-rooting, aquascaping, lake and pond maintenance, algae control, nuisance aquatic vegetation removal, aquatic spraying,

    Contact information

    unknown, Odessa, FL 33556

    ab-aquatics.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed