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 (Phoenix, Anthem, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, North Avondale, Tolleson). If you are beyond that area, the price will be a bit more due to drive time. 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. 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.
And we never leave you hanging! We have ecosystem packages to get your new water feature off to a great start! See pricing below.
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The pricing we list is for projects within the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area as depicted in the map. Projects outside of this designed area may be a bit more to accommodate travel time.
Approximate Size (pond fits within this space rectangle) |
Description |
Cash Price Subject to change without notice |
4' x 5' Pond |
Small goldfish pond with 1.5' tall waterfall |
$9,350 |
5' x 8' Pond |
Small goldfish pond with 1.5' tall waterfall |
$10,555 |
8' x 10' Pond |
Medium goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall |
$13,900 |
10' x 10' Pond |
Medium goldfish pond with 2' tall waterfall |
$15,500 |
10' x 15' Pond |
Small Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall |
$22,250 |
15' x 20' Pond |
Medium Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall |
$25,550 |
20' x 25' Pond |
Large Koi pond with 2' tall waterfall |
$33,300 |
2' tall Waterfall |
Re-circulating waterfall, sans pond |
$7,250 |
6' long Stream |
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond |
$9,350 |
12' long Stream |
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond |
$13,000 |
24' long Stream |
Stream with 2' tall waterfall, sans pond |
$17,500 |
Recreational Pond |
Custom Design-Build |
Starting at $125,000 Request Custom Quote |
Ecosystem Packages
We don't just leave you hanging! An ecosystem package includes an appropriate amount & variety of aquatic plants from our available plant inventory.
The Ecosystem Package also includes 3 visits, 1 month apart, beginning about 30 days after the initial planting; bacteria & enzyme applications, as needed; plant replacements during this time, if necessary; client training during the visits; and a system check each time to make sure things are working properly.
The Ecosystem Package also includes 3 visits, 1 month apart, beginning about 30 days after the initial planting; bacteria & enzyme applications, as needed; plant replacements during this time, if necessary; client training during the visits; and a system check each time to make sure things are working properly.
Pond Size |
Cash Price Subject to change without notice |
Up to 5' x 8' pond; or up to 12' long pondless stream |
$525 |
Up to 10' x 15' pond; or up to 24' long pondless stream |
$850 |
Up to 20' x 25' pond |
$1,200 |
There are a lot of other 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 an ecosystem package, 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.
