Commercial Projects

Commercial projects come with their own specific challenges, and can sometimes appear overwhelming due to the magnitude of the project.

Whether you are in charge of managing a Lake, Pond, Fountain, Pipe, Canal, Recreational Area or Whole lake, we surely have the services to fit your needs.

Before commencing any commercial work, our team of experts will provide an evaluation of the water body and create a long-term plan designed to suit the homeowners and HOA needs, maintain a healthy lake ecosystem and improve water quality. We pride ourselves in maintaining a great communication with the property manager to guarantee expectations to be met at a reasonable price. Karina Lakefront will always comply with all regulatory requirement from the county or state.

While servicing your property you can expect a high standard of professionalism and friendliness. Our interference with the activities of the neighborhood will be minimal and the results outstanding.

Lake or Canal Restoration

These are our favorite type of projects as the results can be very rewarding. For whole body lake restorations, we may come up with a mixed solution which could include herbicide applications, algaecide applications, manual vegetation removal, mechanical removal, water jet methods, fountain installations, nutrient reduction techniques, biological control agents, installation of aquatic gardens. Or, if you simply would like to remove the maximum allowed amount of vegetation to create an access corridor we can do just that too!

Pond and Retention Areas

Man-made ponds and retention areas are the most common solution for storm water control in Florida. They are often connected to many wetland basins, large scale dumping lakes, pipe systems and even neighboring residential developments to receive or exchange constant storm water runoff. They can pose specific challenges of unexpected vegetation or algae blooms. Whether you are looking for a first time cleaning or for a long term plan, it is important to understand the association of the pond to the surrounding areas.

We will do our homework from the beginning to provide the most appropriate solution and to guarantee that surrounding natural areas are not affected by the control method selected and avoid further spread of undesirable vegetation.

Fountain and Aerator Installation

Fountains can add to the aesthetic appeal to your pond or retention area. It can also promote water movement which will in turn inhibit still water algae blooms. Aerators help oxygenate the water column which can be beneficial to the ecosystem and fish. There are many different types of aerators and fountains, we can help select and install the desired device to suit your needs.

Integrated maintenance programs

Commercial property Managers (whether an HOA representative or State figure) know there is a delicate balance between water body need, homeowner expectations and budget. Our continued maintenance programs are designed with this balance in mind. We can service common areas, fountains, beach areas, bridges, pipes. We are an All-In-One stop shop for water bodies.

As your Lake management providers we will submit monthly visit reports, maintain excellent communication with manager in charge, provide quick solutions to arising problems or needs, educate residents and make recommendations for lake improvements, such as adding fish, doing a nutrient reduction treatment or creating a healthier aquatic ecosystem.

Biological Control Method

Biological control agents such as the introduction of Triploid Grass Carp is a common technique for management of certain nuisance species, such as Hydrilla. Triploid grass carp cannot reproduce and are tightly regulated by the state. They are sold by certified fisheries and can only be purchased with a state permit.

We can handle the permit processing, establish the fish barriers so that your lake becomes a close system, delivery and monitoring of the fish.

Common Areas Restoration and Maintenance

The common areas are a focal point for new residents, visitors and appraisers. We can restore or maintain your volleyball court, beach area, dock, seawall or any area on the lake shore that needs extra attention and love for an affordable price.

Educating the residents

We realize that educating the residents to have best practices to preserve our water bodies can be very challenging. Most of us don’t realize that we are continuously contributing to the pollution of our lakes, even when we don’t directly live on a shoreline.

There is a tremendous impact from the knowledge and decision of the residents that can often be the underlying cause of the “sudden algae bloom” or increase in debris on the shoreline. For example, many homeowners don’t know that there are counties ordinances in place to address the serious issue of nutrient overload in the water body due to fertilizer input from lawns.

If you are interested in hosting a community event, lunch and learn host a guest speaker, or develop some educational material specific for your residents we can assign one of our knowledgeable biologist to come set up an educational plan.

Nutrient Reduction

Nutrient reduction is an alternative technique applicable to lakes with overload of Phosphorous in the water. Not all water bodies are good candidates for this technique but it has proven to be an excellent solution to target the underlying causes of frequent Algae blooms related to high amounts of nutrients.

We can discuss it this might be an option for your lake after analyzing the characteristics and doing a water quality test.

Water Quality and Testing

Water imbalances can have severe detrimental effects to your water body. It is important to test the water quality to prevent undesirable blooms of algae, fish kills, ecosystem decline or growth of new invasive vegetation. As part of our maintenance program, our team will test the water to look for: Ph. Imbalances, Phosphorous and Nitrate levels, Dissolved Oxygen, and other variables. The results of these tests, interpreted collectively, give us a clear picture into the health and status of your body of water and help us prevent future undesirable conditions.

If you simply would like to know the current health of your water body, you do not need to be part of the maintenance program, give us a call and one of our biologist in staff will come out to perform the water test and meet with you for an explanation of the results.