Natural stone waterfalls with the right pump, weir and plumbing, built to sound lovely and to stay in the pond instead of on the lawn.
A good waterfall does three jobs at once. It looks like it grew there, it sounds exactly the way you hoped and it moves enough water to keep the pond fresh. Getting all three right comes down to the details that nobody sees: the weir, the liner behind the stone and the size of the pump.
We build waterfalls from natural stone, shaping each step so water runs where it should. A hidden header pool slows the water so it spills in a clean sheet, the liner is lapped upward behind every course and a pump is sized for the width of the lip and the height of the lift.
A tall, narrow fall splashes loudly. A wide, low fall whispers. We talk through the sound you want and shape the rock, the pool and the flow to match.
Most waterfall leaks come from splash and from water running behind a rock and out under the liner edge. We build the liner so it catches every drop, and we set the stone so splash lands in the pond.
We mix large anchor boulders with smaller stone, tilt the faces toward the viewer and tuck plants between the joints so the fall looks like part of a stream bank.
A waterfall can be beautiful in winter when ice forms on the rocks. Lighting turns the fall into a night-time feature, and we plan for both seasons.
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BeforeAfterWeir and header pool built in.
Splash and runoff captured.
Flow matched to weir width and lift.
Anchor boulders and layered ledges.
Softens the edges and hides plumbing.
A valve lets you tune the sound.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Material guideStone and BouldersLimestone, fieldstone, river rock and flagstone: which stone looks right, how it behaves in water and how it…Learn more 
Material guidePond PumpsSubmersible, external and solids-handling pumps compared: sizing, efficiency and what to ask before buying.Learn more 
SituationNew YardsStarting from bare ground: where to put water, how big to go and what to decide before the…Learn more Enter the weir width and the look you want and see the gallons per hour for a thin, medium or full sheet of water.
Tell us what you have in mind and send photos of your yard. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.
We walk the yard, discuss size, style and sound and mark the shape on the ground.
You get a clear written price, and we agree on a day and an arrival window.
Excavation with shelves and a stable slope, with protection for your lawn and a call to 811 first.
Liner, plumbing, filtration, stone and plants installed with careful attention to the hidden parts.
Water treated, flow tuned and a walk-through with you before we leave.
A common rule is to move roughly a hundred to a hundred and fifty gallons per hour for every inch of weir width, depending on how thick you want the sheet. Our flow tool helps with the math.
Yes. We can add a waterfall to an existing pond, reshaping one side and adding a header pool and plumbing.
Height depends on the space and the structure. Taller falls need stronger support and more pump power, and we design for both.
Yes. A flow valve and a few stones set at the lip let us tune the sound from a gentle trickle to a roar.
Often yes, if ice does not divert the flow. We explain how to watch for ice dams.
Rock and BouldersLarge boulders and flagstone set with equipment and skill, so rock looks like it has been part of…Explore 
Pump and PlumbingPumps, pipes, valves and fittings sized so water moves freely and the system runs quietly and efficiently.Explore 
Waterfall RepairWaterfalls that leak, splash, trickle or have lost their sound, repaired or rebuilt with a better weir, liner…Explore 
Pond LinersRubber pond liners laid over protective underlayment, folded and sealed so they hold water for decades.Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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