Designed Around the Water
WATER FEATURES IN ROCHESTER, NY
Custom ponds, waterfalls, fountains, and streams that make moving water part of your landscape.
Transform Your Outdoor Space
THE BEAUTY OF WATER
Moving water changes the feel of a yard. A small bubbler can soften street noise near a patio, while a pond or stream can become the feature the rest of the landscape gathers around.
Westside Professional Landscape designs and builds water features around the property and the way you want to use it. That might mean a natural-stone waterfall, a koi pond, or a compact fountain near the entry. We have built water features in Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield, and across Greater Rochester for over 26 years.
What We Build
WATER FEATURE SERVICES
Ponds, waterfalls, streams, and compact fountains, plus the seasonal care Rochester weather requires.
PONDS & KOI PONDS
A garden pond is a living backyard system. We plan filtration, aeration, and plant shelves around the aquatic life it will support, from koi to native plantings. Rochester winters also affect pond depth, so overwintering is part of the design from the start.
- Proper filtration & aeration
- Fish-safe depth engineering
- Aquatic plant integration
WATERFALLS & STREAMS
Waterfalls and streams bring movement and sound through the landscape. We set natural boulders and stone so the water follows a believable path, then size the recirculating pump for dependable operation.
- Natural boulder construction
- Recirculating pump systems
- Multi-tier cascade designs
FOUNTAINS & BUBBLERS
When a full pond does not fit, a fountain or bubbling rock brings the sound of water to a courtyard, entry, patio, or small garden. These self-contained features take up less space and need less care than a pond.
- Self-contained systems
- Low maintenance
- Bubbling rocks & columns
MAINTENANCE & WINTERIZATION
Water features in Rochester need seasonal care. We provide spring startup services, routine maintenance through the season, and fall winterization to protect your investment from freeze damage. Our maintenance programs include pump inspection, filter cleaning, water treatment, and debris removal to keep your feature running beautifully.
- Spring startup & fall shutdown
- Pump & filter service
- Water quality management
Financing available: spread your project cost over time with convenient payment options. Learn more
Common Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED
How much maintenance does a pond require?
A well-built pond needs regular but manageable care: filter cleaning, debris removal, water-quality checks, and seasonal plant work. We offer maintenance programs that cover it. Spring startup and fall winterization are the two most important visits because they protect the system through Rochester winters.
Can a water feature run through Rochester's winter?
Most water features are winterized and shut down for the season to prevent freeze damage to pumps and plumbing. Some waterfall features can be run through early winter for a dramatic iced-over look, but ponds and fountains should be properly winterized before hard freezes set in. We handle the entire winterization process.
Do water features attract mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, not moving water. Our recirculating pumps keep the water moving, and fish such as koi and goldfish eat mosquito larvae.
How much space do I need for a backyard water feature?
Water features can be designed for almost any space. A bubbling rock or small fountain fits in a courtyard or corner garden. Larger properties can accommodate full ponds, waterfalls, and streams. During the design consultation, we assess your space, discuss your vision, and recommend features that fit both the property and your budget.
Explore More
RELATED SERVICES
BRING THE SOUND OF WATER HOME
Tell us where you want to see and hear the water. We will look at the site and talk through the right scale and style.