Service · Virginia Beach, Chesapeake & Norfolk
Water features & ponds
Waterfalls, decorative fountains and natural-looking ponds with biofalls filtration, for homes and businesses.
Built with stone, gravel and plantings so it looks like it has always been there.
What we build
Each feature is designed to fit your landscape, then blended in with stone, gravel and plants.
Waterfalls
Natural-looking falls and streams built with stone, on their own or feeding a pond.
Decorative fountains
From a single bubbling feature to a fountain as the centerpiece of a garden.
Ponds with biofalls
Ponds with a waterfall that also works as a biological filter to keep the water clean.
Ponds for fish
Deep enough to stay cool in summer, with the filter sized for fish from the start.
Water without a pond
A bubbling feature over a basin hidden under gravel: the sound of water, no open pond. Good for small spaces and young children.
Plantings & lighting
Stone, gravel, plants and lights around the water, so it is part of the garden day and night.
Built with
- Natural stone
- Liner, pump & filter
- Gravel
- Water plants
Lights and plants around the water: see landscape lighting and landscape design.
How a pond with biofalls works
The moving water and natural filtration keep the pond clearer, healthier and less attractive to mosquitoes than still water.
Choosing the right spot
Close to a patio, seating area or window, so you see and hear the water.
- Not the lowest point. Storm runoff carries soil, mulch and fertilizer into the water. On flat coastal lots we check the grade first.
- Sun and shade. Some shade helps limit algae; full sun suits water plants.
- Away from large trees. Fewer leaves in the water, and no roots in the way when digging.
- Power nearby. The pump needs a safe outdoor electrical connection.
What a water feature costs
It depends on the type and size of the feature. A decorative fountain is a small project; a pond with a tall waterfall, lots of stone and lighting is a large one, so we do not quote over the phone. Every estimate is free and done on site.
- Fountain, waterfall or pond
- The size and depth of the pond
- Waterfall height and the amount of stone
- Pump and filtration size
- Digging conditions and the water table
- Lighting, plantings and access
From hole to running water
1 day
A fountain can often be installed in a day. A pond with a waterfall takes several days. You get a clear timeline with your written estimate.
- 1
Look and design
We look at possible locations, the grade, sun and shade and where power is, then explain the layout, size and materials in a written estimate.
- 2
Dig and build
We dig, set the liner, pump and filtration, and build the stone work, supervised by the owner.
- 3
Plant and start up
We add plants, gravel and lighting, fill and start the feature, check the flow and leave the site clean.
Common questions
Will a pond attract mosquitoes?
Not if it is built right. Mosquitoes breed in still water. A pond with a waterfall keeps the water moving, and fish eat larvae. Standing puddles in a poorly drained yard are a much bigger mosquito source than a well-built pond.
How much care does a pond need?
Less than many people expect: emptying the skimmer basket, rinsing the filter now and then, and a clean-out about once a year, usually in spring. Netting in fall keeps most leaves out.
Free on-site estimate
Get a free water feature estimate
Tell us what kind of water feature you have in mind and we will come take a look. Open Monday to Friday 7 AM–5 PM and Saturday 7 AM–1 PM.