How Much Does a Pond or Water Feature Cost?

How much does a car cost? There are as many ways to build a pond as there are to build a car. So, that's a pretty broad question that does not deserve a simple off-the-cuff answer.

Would you put your knee surgery out to bid? Of course not! You'd do your research and make the best possible choice based on that research, and perhaps a referral from a friend. Not that we're comparing ourselves to surgeons, but what we do is a specialty, and The Pond Gnome is a specialist in living ecosystem ponds and water features. So, before you make a decision based solely on price, do your due diligence: check online reviews, check licensing, read everyone's website to see if they make you comfortable that they are knowledgeable and experts in their field. 

While there are some variables and options to be considered, here are some basic packages to give you an idea of how much a pond or water feature costs. The pond prices below assume a couple of things: reasonably easy access to the build site, and that the site is not a "hard dig," meaning that if the yard is set on a solid caliche bed, there may be some extra charges involved. The prices also assume the client is within the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Beyond that, though, we include everything but the water, plants, and fish (most people prefer to choose their own pets).

As you can see, we don't recommend putting Koi in a pond less than 10'x15'. But don't despair -- there are gorgeous fun goldfish out there, too! Koi just tend to grow to a bit larger size than goldfish, so we want to make sure that their home is sized --and filtered-- appropriately.
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WATER FEATURE GIVING YOU GRIEF?
We have no desire to be the low price leader, cutting costs (and corners) wherever possible. Our prices are in line with industry standards across the nation for a professional pond contractor. All our ponds include size-appropriate  mechanical filtration , biological filtration, 40-mil EPDM liner, underlayment to protect the liner, size-appropriate plumbing & pump, labor for installation, appropriate underwater LED lights with dusk-to-dawn timer/transformer, and a welcome kit to get you off on the right foot.
Large-scale projects are typically constructed Oct-May due to the heat issues we have here in the Sonoran Desert. Since our lead time is typically 2-3 months out, let's be sure we plan ahead so that you get your new water feature just when you want it. If you really need your large-scale project installed June-September, we can absolutely accommodate you, but at a higher price.
​Approximate Size
(pond fits within this space rectangle)
​Description
​Price
Subject to change without notice
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4' x 5' Pond
Small goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall
$8500
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5' x 8' Pond
Small goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall
$9500
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8' x 10' Pond
Medium goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall
$12,500
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10' x 10' Pond
Medium goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall
$14,000
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10' x 15' Pond
Small Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall
$20,000
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15' x 20' Pond
Medium Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall
$23,000
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20' x 25' Pond
Large Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall
​$30,000
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2' tall Waterfall
Re-circulating waterfall, sans pond
$6500
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6' long Stream
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond
$8500
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12' long Stream
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond
$11,700
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24' long Stream
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond
$15,500
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Recreational Pond
Custom Design-Build
Starting at $60,000
Request Custom Quote
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Fountainscape
Custom-created fountainscape
Starting at $4500
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There are a lot of cool options, too! For example, we can upgrade any of the pond packages to have a commercial intake bay instead of a skimmer for mechanical filtration. We can also add basic or premium aquatic plant packages, floor jets, extra Koi caves, larger crane-set boulders -- you get the idea. We also have great maintenance programs to help you keep things up! Prices are subject to change without notice.