Consultation Visit: $150
If you hire us for the project, that fee is credited toward the final bill.
Existing Water Feature Diagnostic Visit: starts at $350
This is for ponds, waterfalls, streams, fountains, or pondless waterfalls that are losing water, splashing out, not running correctly, or need troubleshooting. Diagnostic visits are different from new-project consultation visits because they involve inspecting an existing system and identifying likely causes of poor performance.
Most Common Project Ranges
Koi Ponds (Design + Build)
Most projects fall in the $10,000 to $30,000+ range, depending on size, filtration, stonework, and access.
Pondless Waterfalls (Low-Maintenance)
Typical builds often land in the $5,000 to $20,000+ depending on waterfall size, rock choice, and complexity.
Backyard Waterfalls with a Pond
Generally $5,000 to $25,000+, depending on pond size, number of falls, and filtration setup.
Streams + Multiple Cascades
Pricing varies a lot because length and elevation matter most. Short decorative streams may start from $5,000, while long multi-drop builds can go $20,000+.
Fountains + Formal Water Features
Many installs fall in the $2,000 to $10,000+ range depending on basin type, stone selection, lighting, and plumbing.
Swim Ponds (Natural Swimming Ponds)
These are major builds. Many projects fall around $60,000 to $175,000+ depending on size, regeneration zones, and filtration design.
Maintenance + Service Ranges
Monthly Maintenance (most clients)
Pricing depends on feature type, access, and how “wild” the surrounding trees are. Many services fall in the $150 to $600+ per month range for routine visits.
Spring Cleanouts / Deep Resets
Often a few hundred to a few thousand, depending on algae load, sludge removal, and whether pumps/filters need rework.
What changes the price (the big 5)
- Access: Can we get material close, or are we hiking it in?
- Stone: small river rock vs. huge statement boulders is a different universe.
- Elevation & length: more drop and more stream equals more labor and rock.
- Filtration & plumbing: koi-grade systems cost more, but they work better.
- Electrical & lighting: transformers, wiring runs, and fixture count add up.
The fastest way to get a real number
Text me a photo of the area and a quick description of what you want (koi pond, pondless waterfall, stream, etc.). If you can’t text, use the consultation form and I’ll follow up to schedule a visit.