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Pondless Waterfalls
All of the sound and sparkle with no visible pond. The water drains into an underground basin hidden below the gravel.
Pondless waterfall design & installation · Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota
All of the sound. No visible pond.
Where you’d expect a pond there’s only gravel and stone. Underneath, a lined basin cycles the water back to the top. If you want the falls to land in open water, that’s a pond. Strong fit for compact lots and many HOA yards.
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Hidden basin
Gravel-covered basin with a pump vault — no standing open water.
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Compact footprint
Front entries, courtyards and side yards.
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Lower upkeep
Topping up, leaf clearing, occasional cleanout. Switch it off when you travel.
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HOA-friendly
No open water and a smaller footprint help with many community guidelines.
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Cleanouts & repairs
We service pondless features we built and ones installed by others.
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Book your design consultation
Sean walks the space with you and follows up with a written estimate. Call or text Sean, try the ballpark estimator, or book a design consult below. Homeowners who request a consult by Nov 15 get it free, even if the visit is later.
Before you book
What does a project cost?
Size, stone, access and features drive the price. Use the project estimator for a ballpark, then Sean confirms a written estimate after a site visit.
What does the design consultation cost?
For residential new builds, the design consultation is $75 within 7.5 miles of our shop or $125 farther out, credited toward your project’s materials if you hire us. Commercial & HOA consult pricing: sign in to My Oasis or request a consult. Repairs and maintenance have no consult fee unless it is a full renovation. Homeowners who request a consult by Nov 15 get it free, even if the visit is later.
How long does installation take?
It depends on size, stone, yard access and whether your HOA needs plans approved first. You get a schedule with the written estimate.
How much upkeep does it need?
A skimmer and biological filter do the daily work. Pondless needs topping up, leaf clearing and an occasional cleanout; a koi pond needs a little more attention in summer.
Will it attract mosquitoes or wildlife?
Moving water doesn’t give mosquitoes a still surface. Pondless has no open water. Herons and raccoons visit ponds, so we build in depth, overhangs and fish caves.
Do you look after it once it’s built?
Yes — cleanouts, repairs and maintenance plans for ponds, pondless waterfalls and fountains, ours or someone else’s. Maintenance plans are open to anyone. No membership needed.
What do Oasis memberships include?
Oasis Membership: two annual memberships, paid once a year. Oasis Family ($199/year): 2.5% off new projects, 5% off maintenance, 5% off store items and a free water test at every visit. Oasis Elite ($299/year): everything in Family, plus 5% off new projects, 10% off maintenance, 10% off store items and first dibs on busy-season scheduling, priority service calls, first look at store deals and first in line for storm prep and cleanup. More Elite perks coming soon. Elite discounts are capped at $2,000 in maintenance savings per membership year and $750 per project. Renews yearly. Cancel anytime in My Oasis, and it won’t renew. Maintenance plans are open to anyone. No membership needed.
Tell us about your yard
Pondless waterfall care
Figure your basin gallons and keep the stream clean.