Water features in Beckenham
The sound of water from the back door.
Moving water, still reflections and a home for wildlife, built into the garden rather than placed on top of it.
Why water features
A focal point that moves.
Water draws the eye and brings sound and light into the garden. Built in with the paving and planting, it looks like it was always there.
Built into the layout
Edges, levels and surrounding paving planned together, so the feature sits flush with the garden around it.
Hidden workings
Pumps, cables and pipework run out of sight, with access kept for cleaning and maintenance.
Sound and wildlife
Running water masks road noise, and even a small pond brings birds, insects and frogs into the garden.
Materials
Choose your feature.
Each type suits a different garden and a different amount of care. If young children use the garden, that changes the choice.
Raised pond
A pond built up within a brick, block or rendered wall. The edge is a natural seat and keeps the water clear of the lawn.
- Upkeep
- Moderate; seasonal cleaning
- Best for
- Planting and wildlife
Formal pool or rill
A clean-edged pool or a narrow channel of water set into paving, for crisp lines and reflections.
- Upkeep
- Moderate
- Best for
- Contemporary gardens
Self-contained feature
Water bubbles over stone, a sphere or a wall spout and drains into a hidden reservoir. No open water to fall into.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Small gardens and young families
Wildlife pond
Sloping sides, shallow margins and native planting, so creatures can get in and out.
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best for
- Natural, relaxed gardens
Water features projects
View full portfolio Water features we’ve built.
Featured project
The garden pod
A paved seating terrace, lawn panels with stepping stones, a timber garden pod on its own base and a raised pond at the centre of the garden.
View project →What’s included
Everything, start to finish. One fixed price.
The same way of working on every job, from the first conversation to the handover.
- A design visit at homeWe look at the space with you, talk about how you’ll use it and sketch out the options.
- Samples in your own lightSee the materials against your house before you choose.
- A plan drawn to scaleLayout, levels and materials shown in place, with any lighting and planting your project needs.
- One fixed quoteClear and itemised, with no surprises halfway through.
- One number to callA single point of contact from the first visit to the handover.
- Handover and care guideA walk-through when we’re done, and simple tips to keep it looking new.
- Our written guaranteeUp to 10 years on our workmanship, in writing.
Is a pond safe with young children?
Open water is a real risk to toddlers: RoSPA says garden ponds are involved in one in four child drownings in the home. Its advice is a rigid metal grille fixed over the water, a fence at least 1.1m high with locked gates, or filling the pond in until the children are older. A self-contained feature avoids open water altogether.
Does a water feature need electricity?
Anything with moving water needs a pump, so it needs a safe outdoor power supply. Low-voltage and solar pumps suit small features. See our garden lighting page for how outdoor electrics work.
Will a pond go green?
Some algae is normal, especially in spring. Plenty of planting, some shade and a pump or filter sized to the volume of water keep it under control.
How much upkeep does a water feature need?
A self-contained feature needs topping up and an occasional clean. A pond needs leaves cleared in autumn, plants thinned and the pump checked once or twice a year.
Can a water feature be added to an existing garden?
Yes. A self-contained feature can go into a border or patio with little disruption. A pond or rill is easier to build as part of wider work on the paving and levels.
Often paired with water features
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Bring the garden to life.
Book a design visit. We’ll talk about the look you want and who uses the garden, and suggest the right kind of feature.
- Written guarantee of up to 10 years on our workmanship
- Fully insured
- A family team. We never subcontract
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