Bespoke ponds, water features and pond renovations
Ponds and Water Features
A garden pond or water feature is a bespoke excavated or built water installation — ranging from a wildlife pond with planted margins to a formal fountain or cascading feature — designed and built to suit the site and the effect wanted.
Definition
What Ponds & Water Features covers
Ponds and water features cover a wide range of work, from excavated wildlife ponds with liner and marginal planting, through to formal, pumped features with pumps, filtration and lighting. Because the size, depth, liner or construction method, planting and any mechanical equipment vary so widely between projects, each one is designed and priced individually rather than to a standard specification.
Suitable for
- Gardens wanting a wildlife pond to support biodiversity
- Formal or contemporary gardens wanting a fountain or still-water feature
- Sites with an existing pond needing renovation, re-lining or re-planting
- Gardens where a water feature is being added alongside wider landscaping
Not suitable for
- Households with young children where an open water feature is a safety concern (a covered or bubble-style feature can be discussed instead)
- Sites where underground services or tree roots prevent excavation without further investigation
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Design consultation
Discussing the type of feature wanted, its size, position and any wildlife or planting goals.
- 02
Excavation and construction
Excavating and lining or building the pond or feature to the agreed design.
- 03
Pumps, filtration and lighting
Installing any pump, filtration or lighting equipment required, connected to a suitable power supply.
- 04
Planting and finishing
Planting margins or aquatic plants where agreed, and finishing edges and surrounds.
Typical timescale
Timescales vary considerably with the scale of the feature — from a few days for a small pond through to several weeks for a larger, formal feature with pumps and hard landscaping. Confirmed once the design is agreed.
Cost guidance
Pricing for ponds and water features is bespoke, reflecting the size, construction method, equipment and planting involved in each design. We provide an itemised quotation following a design consultation rather than a fixed headline price.
Limitations and exclusions
- Electrical supply for pumps, filtration or lighting is installed by a qualified electrician as part of, or alongside, the build
- Ongoing pond maintenance (water quality, planting upkeep, winter care) is a separate service from the initial build
- Larger or deeper excavations may be affected by underground services, tree roots or high water tables found on site
Areas we cover
Ponds & Water Features across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for ponds & water features in each town we work in.
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FAQs
Ponds & Water Features FAQs
How much maintenance does a pond need?
A wildlife pond with balanced planting needs relatively little upkeep beyond seasonal tidying, while a formal pumped feature needs regular filter cleaning and occasional water treatment — we can advise on the right level of upkeep for the type of feature you choose.
Can you renovate an existing, overgrown or leaking pond?
Yes. Renovation work typically involves draining the pond, assessing and replacing the liner where needed, and re-establishing planting, and is priced individually depending on the pond's size and condition.
Is a pond safe with young children in the garden?
An open pond is a genuine safety consideration with young children around; options include shallow-shelf wildlife ponds, rigid mesh covers, or a bubble/reticulating feature with no open standing water — worth discussing at the design stage.
Discuss your ponds & water features project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.