Los Angeles · Pond & Water Feature Services
Pond Builder in Santa Monica, CA
Licensed crews serving Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles-area communities. Quotes in one phone call, work scheduled in days.
Santa Monica · Pond & Water Feature Services
Pond & Water Feature Services for Santa Monica
Los Angeles Pond Builder serves general contractors, builders, and homeowners in Santa Monica and the surrounding Los Angeles-area communities. We handle the work end-to-end — from the first phone call through the final cleanup — so your Santa Monica project keeps moving without the runaround.
Our Services
Three services, one project manager. Permit, install, energize, remove.
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Custom Pond Design & Construction
Our premiere service — custom-designed, biologically balanced ecosystem ponds built to run clear and last decades across Los Angeles.
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Fountain Design & Installation
Custom garden fountains, bubbling basalt columns, and disappearing water features — low-water, low-maintenance, high-impact across Los Angeles.
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Natural Swimming Ponds
Chemical-free swimming ponds filtered by living plants — swim in clean, soft water that looks like a mountain lake, built across Los Angeles.
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Koi Pond Design & Construction
Koi ponds engineered for healthy fish and crystal-clear water — bottom drains, real filtration, and correct depth, built across Los Angeles.
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Waterfall & Stream Construction
Boulder waterfalls, streams, and pondless (disappearing) waterfalls — the sound and movement of water, built into your Los Angeles yard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to build a custom pond in Los Angeles?
Most residential ponds run 1–3 weeks of construction once design is approved. Design and concept take about 1–2 weeks. Excavation, liner, and plumbing are a few days. Rockwork, planting, fill, and biological startup finish it out. Large ponds with streams and heavy rockwork take longer.
Will the pond stay clear or turn green?
A properly built pond stays clear because the biology is designed in — right filtration, right pump turnover, aeration, aquatic plants, and beneficial bacteria all working together. Green water comes from undersized filtration and no biological balance, which is exactly what we engineer against.
How much maintenance does a pond need?
Far less than people expect once it’s balanced. A skimmer catches debris, the biofilter does the heavy lifting, and plants outcompete algae. Expect a seasonal cleanout, occasional filter rinses, and topping off for evaporation. We hand over a simple schedule and offer maintenance plans.
Do I need a permit for a pond in Los Angeles?
It depends on depth, size, and location. Many ornamental ponds don’t require one, but deeper ponds or those near structures can trigger a permit, drainage review, or a fencing/barrier requirement. We check the local code and pull whatever’s required.
What does a custom pond cost?
Small water gardens are the entry point; large koi ponds and natural water gardens with streams and heavy rockwork are the top end. We give a flat-rate quote after the design phase — liner, filtration, pump, rockwork, planting, and startup all included, no surprises.
Planning a pond in Los Angeles?
Tell us about your yard and what you're imagining — we'll send a concept and a flat-rate quote within a few business days.
Or call us now: (818) 293-2214