Licensed aquatic applicators · NC · SC · GA

Clear, healthy ponds and lakes — managed by licensed pros across NC, SC & GA

Algae & noxious aquatic weed treatment programs, fountain sales & installation, subsurface aeration, any-brand fountain & aerator repair, fish stocking, retention/detention pond, and sand filter repairs — from an independent, owner-operated crew.

Licensed aquatic applicators — NC · SC · GA

Kasco · AquaMaster · Aqua Control equipment

Owner-operated — you call us, you get us

Licensed & Insured (GL & Workers' Comp)

What we do

Aquatic maintenance you can depend on.

HOA, golf course, park, farm pond or stormwater device — from a responsive hands-on team.

Recurring programs

Pond, Lake & Stormwater Pond Treatments

Algae management, aquatic weed control, muck reduction, and water testing — biweekly in-season programs or one-time treatments.

Fountain Sales & Installation

Kasco, AquaMaster, and Aqua Control fountains — inspected, sized, installed, and started up on your pond. We service what we sell.

Subsurface Aeration

Inconspicuous, bottom-up circulation that improves water quality in ponds — evaluated, sized, and installed.

Any brand

Fountain & Aerator Repair

Troubleshooting, compressor repair, diffusers, parts, and seasonal maintenance — even if someone else installed it.

Fish Stocking

Triploid Grass Carp, Bass, Bluegill, Shellcracker, pan fish, and forage fish — stocking plans for your pond.

Charlotte area only

Retention & Detention Pond Repairs

SCM/BMP inspections plus erosion, muskrat damage, rip-rap, and overflow structure repairs for retention & detention ponds and sand filters.

The free site visit

Every pond is different. We quote yours in person — free.

Pond pricing depends on what's actually in the water — depth, condition, and what's growing. So we don't guess from a screen: reach out with your pond's address and we'll come take a look, no charge and no obligation, then reply with an honest plan and quote.

  1. Reach out

    Use the quote form or email us your pond's address and what's going on with the water.

  2. We come see it — free

    We walk the pond in person. No charge, no obligation — just eyes on the water.

  3. You get a real number

    An honest plan and a quote priced off your pond — not a template.

Who we serve

Built for the people responsible for the water.

HOA boards, homeowners, and golf course & park managers.

  • HOAs & property managers
  • Commercial properties
  • Golf courses
  • Municipalities & parks
  • Farms & agricultural ponds
  • Homeowners

Why Granite Ridge

Independent and owner-operated since 1965

Granite Ridge is a small, senior crew of licensed aquatic applicators, run by the owner, serving all three states directly.

You call us, you get us.

  1. Licensed in NC, SC & GA

    Aquatic pesticide applicator licenses in every state we serve — products applied per EPA label requirements by state-licensed professionals.

  2. Any brand. Any installer.

    We repair and maintain fountain and aeration systems we didn't install — all major brands.

  3. The right tool for each pond

    Integrated aquatic management: the least-intensive effective option, from beneficial bacteria and probiotics to EPA-registered aquatic products.