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Water Features

Water Features & Waterfalls

The sound of falling water when you walk out the back door. Rock waterfalls, spillways, and features that make your backyard feel like a retreat.

Water Features

Water Features & Waterfalls

Water is the element that turns a backyard into a sanctuary. The sound of falling water masks traffic noise, creates privacy, and triggers an immediate relaxation response. A well-designed water feature becomes the focal point of your outdoor space — the thing guests gravitate toward and remember.

Blue Tide Exteriors designs and builds custom waterfalls, fountains, koi ponds, and swim ponds. We work in natural stone, cast concrete, and architectural finishes. Every water feature is engineered with proper circulation, filtration, and water management — no green water, no mosquitoes, no maintenance headaches.

Water features can be standalone (a garden waterfall or koi pond) or integrated into your pool design (a rock waterfall cascading into the pool, deck jets, or a vanishing edge). During your consultation, we'll show you options that fit your space, budget, and aesthetic.

The Sound of Serenity

Waterfalls, fountains, and spillways — custom water features that turn your pool or patio into a retreat.

Hundreds

BACKYARD PROJECTS

24

YEARS EXPERIENCE

6

LA STATE LICENSES

$2M

INSURED

Why Blue Tide

Built to Last

Every project is backed by our lifetime workmanship warranty and 24 years of combined construction experience.

Natural Stone Waterfalls

Boulder and flagstone waterfalls built to look like nature put them there. Each stone hand-selected and placed for authentic appearance.

Koi Ponds

Living ecosystems with proper filtration, UV clarifiers, and bottom drains. Beautiful, low-maintenance, and a magnet for wildlife.

Swim Ponds

Natural swimming ponds with biological filtration — no chemicals, no chlorine. Swim in a living ecosystem that stays crystal clear naturally.

Pool Waterfalls

Integrate waterfalls, deck jets, sheer descents, and bubblers into your pool design. Coordinated with pool plumbing during construction.

Fountains & Bubblers

Formal fountains, stacked stone bubblers, and architectural water features for entryways, patios, and garden spaces.

Proper Filtration

Every water feature is engineered with the right pump, filter, and UV system for its size. Clear water, no algae, no mosquitoes.

See Our Work

Water Features & Waterfalls Gallery

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What's Included

No surprise add-ons. These features are standard in every Blue Tide project — not upgrades.

3D photorealistic design render showing water feature, materials, and placement

Excavation and basin construction (concrete or EPDM liner)

Pump and plumbing system sized for your water feature

Your choice of natural stone, boulders, or manufactured stone veneer

LED underwater lighting for nighttime effect

Auto-fill system to maintain water level

Filtration system to keep water clean and clear

Integration with pool, patio, or landscape design

All permits and electrical inspections handled by BTE

Lifetime workmanship warranty on construction

Real Timeline

Construction Timeline

An honest breakdown — no marketing tricks. We show you the full timeline, not just the part that sounds fast.

Pre-Construction

1 week

3D design, material selection, pump sizing, permit (if required).

Week 1

2-3 working days

Day 1: Excavation and basin installation. Day 2: Plumbing, pump, and electrical. Day 3: Stone placement and lighting.

Week 2

1 day

Water fill, pump startup, lighting adjustment, and final inspection.

TOTAL: 1-2 WEEKS (DESIGN TO FIRST WATERFALL) — ONLY 3-4 ACTUAL WORKING DAYS ON SITE

Why other builders take longer: Subcontractor scheduling gaps. Our in-house crews control the schedule — no waiting for someone else's crew to show up.

Our Process

From Vision to Reality

A proven 4-phase approach that keeps you informed every step of the way.

01

We Listen

25-minute consultation. We discuss the type, size, and location of your water feature. 3D rendering shows it in context with your landscape.

02

Plumbing & Base

Excavation, liner or concrete shell, plumbing lines, and pump vault installed. Electrical run to feature location with proper GFCI.

03

Stone & Finish

Natural stone or architectural finish applied. Pump, filter, and UV system installed. Water tested and balanced.

04

Landscaping & Handover

Surrounding landscape installed. We walk you through operation, maintenance, and seasonal care. Warranty documentation provided.

Financing Available

What Could Your Backyard
Look Like in 90 Days?

Don't wait to start living outdoors. Up to $250,000 in financing - build now and pay over time. Pre-qualification won't affect your credit score.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

12-Month Same-As-Cash

Pay it off in 12 months and pay zero interest. Perfect for tax-refund season.

LOAN AMOUNT

$50,000

$5,000

$65,000

ESTIMATED MONTHLY PAYMENT

$4,167/mo

Pay off in 12 months - zero interest

1-MIN APP | NO HARD PULL | WON'T AFFECT YOUR CREDIT

APPLY FOR YOUR PROGRAM

12-Month Same-As-Cash

$83.33 per $1,000 borrowed

Pay it off in 12 months and pay zero interest. Perfect for tax-refund season.

0% APR 24-Month

$41.67 per $1,000 borrowed

Zero interest for 24 months. Flat monthly payments, no surprises.

9.99% APR 5-Year

$21.24 per $1,000 borrowed

Extended financing for larger projects. Keep monthly payments low and manageable.

9.99% APR 7-Year

$16.60 per $1,000 borrowed

Longer terms for maximum projects. Lower monthly payments for your dream backyard.

Pool & Outdoor Living Loans

Financing for pools and full outdoor living projects up to $250K. Longer terms, competitive rates, designed specifically for pool and backyard transformations.

*12-Month Same-As-Cash: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 19.99% fixed APR (provided however, APR will not exceed 15.99% for residents of New Jersey and 17.99% for residents of Florida and Wisconsin), effective as of June 2026, subject to change. Interest waived if repaid in 365 days. First monthly loan payment due 365 days after funds are disbursed. If no payments made during same-as-cash period and APR of 19.99%, monthly payments vary from $21.99 to $30.82 per $1,000 borrowed depending on term. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*0% APR 24-Month: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 0.00% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 24 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 24 monthly payments of $41.67 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*9.99% APR 5-Year: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 9.99% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 60 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 60 monthly payments of $21.24 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*9.99% APR 7-Year: Credit and loans provided by Regions Bank, Member FDIC, (650 S. Main St., Suite 1000, Salt Lake City, UT 84101) on approved credit, for a limited time. 9.99% fixed APR, subject to change. Repayment term is 84 months. First monthly loan payment due 30 days after funds are disbursed. 84 monthly payments of $16.60 per $1,000 borrowed. The minimum monthly payment will be no less than $50.00.

*Pool & Outdoor Living Loans: Financing provided by Lyon Financial. Rates and terms vary by credit. No hard pull - pre-qualification won't affect your credit.

Program #8664057600 | Contractor ID 186899 | Terms from 12 months to 12 years | No hidden fees | Approval in minutes

Questions

Frequently Asked

How much does a water feature cost?+
Garden bubblers and small fountains start around $2,000-$5,000. Natural stone waterfalls run $5,000-$15,000. Koi ponds are $8,000-$25,000. Swim ponds start at $30,000. Pool-integrated waterfalls are $5,000-$20,000.
Do water features attract mosquitoes?+
Properly designed water features don't attract mosquitoes — moving water prevents them from breeding. We design every feature with adequate flow and, where needed, UV clarification to keep water clean and mosquito-free.
How much maintenance does a water feature need?+
Low-maintenance by design. Monthly filter cleaning, annual pump service, and occasional water top-off. Koi ponds need weekly checks in summer. We provide a maintenance guide and ongoing support.
What's a swim pond?+
A natural swimming pond uses biological filtration (plants, gravel beds, and beneficial bacteria) instead of chlorine to keep water clean. You swim in a living ecosystem that's crystal clear, chemical-free, and surrounded by natural landscaping.
Can you add a waterfall to my existing pool?+
Yes. We can retrofit waterfalls, deck jets, and sheer descents to most existing pools. We'll assess your pool's plumbing and equipment during the consultation.
Do water features need a permit?+
Small garden features usually don't. Larger ponds and swim ponds may need permits depending on depth and local code. We handle all permits as part of your project.

Where We Build

Service Areas for Water Features & Waterfalls

Serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and 22 surrounding communities across Northwest Louisiana and East Texas.

READY TO START?

Let's Design Your Backyard Together

Grab a coffee, hop on Google Meet, and share your vision. In 25 minutes, we'll explore what's possible — and you'll get a 3D rendering, a phased design plan, and real numbers. Everything is yours to keep, whether we work together or not. If it feels right, we'll schedule an in-home visit.

✓ Licensed, bonded, and insured ($2M coverage)

✓ Serving Shreveport, Bossier City & 22 surrounding towns

✓ Six Louisiana state licenses

✓ Financing available — 0% APR for 24 months

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Our Promise

Lifetime Workmanship
Warranty

We stand behind every pool, patio, kitchen, and pergola we build — for life. Not a prorated 10-year warranty. Not a "good luck" handshake. A real, written Lifetime Workmanship Warranty from a company founded in 2018 with 24 years of combined construction experience.

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What Our
Clients Say

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★★★★★

They replaced our patio cover which we lost in the big ice storm. It took us a year and a half to find someone to fix it. It was Blue Tide Exteriors. It took them 2 days and it is so pretty. They worked with our budget. They did a great job.

Mickey W.
Keithville, LA
★★★★★

Blue tide did an amazing job on my front deck! Great customer service — they went the extra mile to make sure my deck was perfect.

John D.
Shreveport, LA
★★★★★

So appreciative of Jordan and his team. Super efficient and very reasonable for the work required.

Michelle V.
Benton, LA
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