Ponds and Landscape

 Waters Edge designs and builds outdoor spaces that feel intentional from the start. Whether you want a natural pond, a swim pond, water feature, or a full outdoor redesign, every project is planned with function, beauty, and long-term durability in mind.

Natural Ponds
Swim Ponds
Landscape Design

From the first layout decisions to the finishing details, the goal is always the same: create a space that feels cohesive, usable, and built to last.

Natural Ponds

Designed To Blend Beauty With Biology.

Our natural ponds are more than water features. They are living ecosystems designed to bring movement, texture, and calm into your outdoor space. From rock placement to aquatic planting and built-in filtration, every detail is planned to create a pond that looks beautiful and stays balanced over time.

  • Custom pond layout and construction

  • Rock placement and natural edge detailing

  • Filtration and circulation systems

  • Aquatic planting integration

  • Designed to feel natural and low-maintenance

 

Swim Ponds

A Backyard Escape Designed For Beauty And Function.

Swim ponds offer a natural alternative to the traditional pool, combining clear water, biofiltration, and custom design in one outdoor centerpiece. Built for relaxation, connection, and year-round visual impact, these spaces bring together the feel of a retreat with the craftsmanship of a fully custom build.

  • Natural swim pond design

  • Biofiltration and circulation planning

  • Integrated stone, plant, and landscape elements

  • Built for recreation and aesthetics

  • Designed to work with the surrounding yard

 

What Affects Pond Pricing?

No two pond projects are exactly alike. The final cost depends on the size of the pond, the condition of the site, the ecosystem features you want, and how custom the overall design becomes. Swim ponds generally require more excavation, filtration, and planning, which is why they often involve a higher investment than a standard pond.

The size and depth of your pond have a major impact on cost. A larger footprint means more excavation, more materials, and more time to build properly. Depth matters too, especially for swim ponds, which typically require deeper excavation and more planning than a standard decorative pond. The more complex the layout, the more involved the construction process becomes.

Before construction begins, we need to make sure the site is suitable for the pond. Things like slope, drainage, available space, underground utilities, septic fields, tree removal, and general site access can all affect the scope of work. Some properties are straightforward to build on, while others require more preparation to create a safe, functional, and long-lasting result.

If you plan to add fish, that changes the design requirements. Fish ponds need the right aeration, circulation, and filtration to support a healthy environment. They can add a lot of beauty and movement to the space, but they also introduce another level of planning and care that needs to be accounted for during construction.

Lighting can completely change how a pond feels in the evening and make the space more enjoyable after the sun goes down. Features like submersible lights, spotlights, waterfalls, fountains, and streams all add visual impact, but they also increase the level of detail, materials, and installation involved in the project.

If you plan to add fish, that changes the design requirements. Fish ponds need the right aeration, circulation, and filtration to support a healthy environment. They can add a lot of beauty and movement to the space, but they also introduce another level of planning and care that needs to be accounted for during construction.

Some projects are simple. Others are fully integrated outdoor environments. The more custom the design, the more time, craftsmanship, and coordination it takes to bring it to life.

Ballpark Pricing

These numbers are meant to give you a rough starting point. Every pond project is different, and final pricing depends on factors like site conditions, size, materials, filtration, and the level of customization involved. Once we’ve had a chance to see the property and talk through your vision, we can provide a firm estimate based on the actual scope of work.

Standard ponds and natural swim ponds share some of the same construction elements, but swim ponds typically require more excavation, depth, and filtration, which is why they begin at the medium and large project level.

Small Pond

$7,000–$15,000 Best for smaller decorative ponds and compact water features with basic filtration, stonework, and a smaller waterfall or focal element.

Medium Pond/Medium Swimm Pond

$15,000–$30,000+ Works well for larger decorative ponds or smaller natural swim ponds, depending on depth, layout, filtration, and design features.

Large Pond/Large Swimm Pond

$30,000–$100,000 Designed for larger, more customized ponds and full natural swim pond builds with deeper excavation, expanded filtration, and more complex design elements.

Landscape Design

A Complete Outdoor Transformation, Thoughtfully Planned.

Some projects need more than one new feature. Waters Edge provides full landscape design that brings water, planting, layout, and structure together into one clear vision. The result is a finished outdoor space that feels connected, functional, and built with purpose.

  • Integrated design planning

  • Water features and surrounding landscape

  • Planting and layout coordination

  • Outdoor flow, usability, and long-term cohesion

  • Built to enhance both beauty and property value

What To Expect

1. Consultation

We learn about your space, your goals, and what you want the project to become.

2. Planning & Design

We shape the layout, features, and scope around your property and priorities.

3. Build

The project is installed with careful attention to detail, materials, and long-term function.

4. Finished Space

You end up with an outdoor environment that looks intentional, works beautifully, and feels built for the way you live.

Our Projects

Ready to Start Your Outdoor Transformation?

Whether you’re planning a custom pond, a swim pond, or a complete redesign of your outdoor space in Denver, Littleton or close surroundings.  Waters Edge is ready to help bring it to life.