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Outdoor Water Features

The Sound of Water In Your Backyard.

Custom waterfalls, koi ponds, pondless features, and garden fountains built to transform your outdoor space. We handle design, excavation, plumbing, and stone work from start to finish.

Water Features

A water feature changes the entire feel of your yard.

The sound of moving water masks street noise, creates a natural focal point, and turns a backyard into a destination. Whether it's a dramatic waterfall cascading into a koi pond or a simple bubbling fountain tucked into a corner, we design and build features that fit your space and your lifestyle.

We handle everything: excavation, pond liner, pump and plumbing, rock placement, aquatic planting, and lighting integration. You get a turnkey feature — not a kit you have to figure out yourself.

Water features we build.

  • Waterfalls & cascades — natural-looking stone waterfalls with recirculating pump systems
  • Koi ponds — designed for fish health with proper depth, filtration, and oxygenation
  • Pondless waterfalls — all the beauty with no standing water — safer for kids and pets
  • Bubbling boulders & fountains — low-profile features that fit smaller spaces
  • Stream beds — natural-looking water channels connecting features across the yard
  • Water gardens — shallow features with aquatic plants and marginal plantings
Our Process

How We Build a Water Feature

Every water feature we build is designed for your specific site — no cookie-cutter kits.

01

Design & site planning

We assess the site, discuss your vision, and create a design that works with your yard's natural grade and existing landscape.

02

Excavation

Pond basin, stream bed, and pump chamber excavated to proper depth and shape. Grade is checked so water flows naturally.

03

Liner & underlayment

Professional-grade EPDM liner installed over geotextile underlayment. Properly sized for the feature volume — no leaks, no shortcuts.

04

Pump, plumbing & filtration

Pump and filter system sized for the water volume. Tubing and fittings installed cleanly and buried so the finished feature looks natural.

05

Rock & stone placement

Boulders, fieldstone, and gravel placed by hand for a natural look. We shape the waterfall edge to control the flow and sound.

06

Fill, plants & lighting

Feature filled, pump tested, aquatic plants placed. Landscape lighting wired in for evening ambiance. Walkthrough on maintenance basics.

Why Mountain View

Water features built to look natural

Natural stone work

We place rock by hand so your waterfall looks like it belongs — not like a preformed plastic unit dropped in a hole.

Koi-safe design

For koi ponds: proper depth (minimum 24"), appropriate filtration, and shaded areas so your fish thrive through Utah summers.

Pondless options

For homes with small kids or pets, pondless waterfall systems deliver the sound and look with no standing water hazard.

Lighting integration

Submersible and perimeter lighting transforms the feature at night — we wire it in during the build, not as an afterthought.

Utah winter ready

We design features with winterization in mind — easy pump removal, overflow protection, and systems that handle our freeze-thaw cycle.

Low maintenance systems

Properly sized pumps and filters mean less cleaning. We show you what annual maintenance looks like — it's simpler than most people think.

Common Questions

Water Feature FAQs

How much does a water feature cost in Utah?
A small bubbling fountain starts around $1,500–$3,000. A mid-size pondless waterfall runs $4,000–$10,000. Full koi pond and waterfall systems range from $8,000–$25,000+ depending on size and complexity. We provide firm estimates after seeing your site.
How much maintenance does a water feature require?
A properly built pondless waterfall needs very little maintenance — check pump flow seasonally and top off for evaporation. Koi ponds require more: water testing, filter cleaning, and feeding. We walk you through exactly what's required for your specific feature.
Can water features survive Utah winters?
Yes. For pondless features, remove the pump before hard freeze. Koi ponds can overwinter koi if deep enough (24"+) and you maintain a hole in the ice for gas exchange. We design everything with Utah's winters in mind.
Is a pond safe with young children?
Standard ponds present a hazard for very young children. We recommend pondless waterfall systems for families with young kids — all the sound and beauty of a waterfall with no open water beyond a few inches in the reservoir.
How long does installation take?
A bubbling fountain takes 1–2 days. A mid-size pondless waterfall takes 3–5 days. A full koi pond with waterfall and stream takes 5–10 days. We give a firm timeline with the estimate.
Do you install aquatic plants?
Yes. Water lilies, lotus, cattails, rushes, and marginal plants are all available. Aquatic plants help balance the ecosystem, reduce algae, and make the feature look naturally established from day one.
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