Water / Valley Vista
Water Features
Water walls, fountains and basin features built with proper circulation and finished to match the surrounding hardscape.
What we do
A water feature changes how a space feels more than its size suggests. Moving water masks street noise, cools the air immediately around it, and gives a courtyard or pool deck a focal point. We build water walls, fountains and basin features integrated into the surrounding hardscape.
How we build it
The visible part is stone, block or tile matched to the walls and paving around it. The part that determines whether you enjoy it is the equipment: correctly sized circulation, an accessible basin, and a fill and overflow arrangement that accounts for how fast water evaporates in this climate. All of it is designed to be reachable for service.
What to expect
A feature that runs quietly and reliably, with equipment you can actually get to. We size the pump to the effect you want rather than overdriving it, because a feature that sounds like plumbing is worse than no feature at all.
What it costs
$4,500 - $30,000
A wall-mounted spillway sits near the bottom; a stacked-stone water wall built into a pool deck near the top.
What moves the number
- Scale, and whether it ties into an existing pool
- Plumbing and electrical runs to the feature
- Stone selection and veneer detail
- Basin, pump and filtration specification
Ranges are for planning only. Every quote is priced from a site visit.
How long it takes
- Estimate and design
- 2 - 3 weeks
- Scheduling
- 3 - 5 weeks out
- On site
- 1 - 2 weeks
Permits and HOA approval
New electrical to a feature requires a permit and an inspection. Anything tying into pool plumbing may fall under pool permitting, which we confirm before quoting rather than after.
Common questions
How much water does a feature lose to evaporation?
More than in most climates, especially through summer. A recirculating feature only replaces what evaporates, not the whole volume, so consumption stays modest. We can fit an automatic fill so the basin holds its level without you topping it up by hand every few days.
How much maintenance is involved?
Modest and routine. Keep the basin clear of debris, check water level and treatment periodically, and have the pump looked at occasionally. We build with the equipment accessible rather than sealed behind finished stone, which is what turns a ten minute job into an expensive one.
Will it be noisy?
Only if it is designed badly. The sound comes from drop height and flow rate, and both are tuned during the build. A well designed feature produces a soft consistent sound that masks traffic noise. An oversized pump on a short drop produces splashing, which nobody wants outside a bedroom window.
Can you add one to an existing patio?
Yes. The considerations are power for the pump, a route for the plumbing, and a level structural base for the feature to sit on. A wall mounted feature against existing block is usually the least disruptive option, and we will lay out what each choice involves before you commit.
