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Pondless waterfalls
The sound and movement of cascading water, with no open pond to clean. A natural focal point that fits almost any yard.
The look and sound of a waterfall without a pond to maintain. Water disappears into a hidden reservoir and recirculates, making it safe, space-saving and low-maintenance.
Our installation process
- 1
Consultation & design
A cascade or gentle stream, designed for your yard.
- 2
Site preparation
We dig the stream path and hidden reservoir.
- 3
Installation
Liner, boulders, pump and flow tuned just right.
- 4
Enjoy
The sound of falling water, with almost no upkeep.
Why choose pondless waterfalls
Child & pet safe
No standing water, so there's nothing for little ones or pets to fall into.
Minimal maintenance
No fish to feed and no pond to clean, just an occasional top-off.
Flexible sizing
From a small courtyard trickle to a grand hillside cascade.
Soothing sound
The sound of moving water helps drown out traffic and neighbors.
How it works: the science behind a pondless waterfall
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- Stream rocks
- Gravel-covered reservoir
- Water storage blocks
- Pump vault & pump
- Return pipe
- Liner & underlayment
The stream runs down the rocks into a gravel-covered reservoir filled with water storage blocks. A pump in the vault sends the water back to the top to flow again.
See it in motion
Handcrafted pondless waterfalls
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Other features we build
Custom waterfalls for every budget.
From a small trickle to a dramatic cascade, we'll design a waterfall that fits your space and budget.