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Serving Clive and Central Iowa

Pond Builder in Clive, Iowa

If you want a water feature in Clive that looks great without taking over your weekends, we can build a pond or fountainscape, then offer maintenance plans so the feature stays clear and running all season with little effort on your part.

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Working in Clive

What to expect from Just Add Water in Clive

A weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly plan covers water treatments, debris removal, skimmer and net cleaning, waterfall scrubbing, and plant care, plus the spring cleanout and winter shutdown. Our Grimes display and our Des Moines office displays are both nearby.

Master Certified Aquascape Contractor

The only one in Central Iowa.

2023 Aquascape Contractor of the Year

National recognition for our design and builds.

About 20 years in Central Iowa

Locally owned and building water features here since 2004.

Services

Pond and water feature services in Clive

Water Feature MaintenanceSingle visits from $175, plus weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly plans.PondsNew ecosystem ponds and full renovations. Basic ponds start at $12,000.Fountainscapes and Pondless FeaturesThe sound of moving water without open water. Fountainscapes start at $5,000.Recreational PondsNatural swimming ponds with wetland filtration, starting at $103,000.Cleaning ServicesFull cleanouts, averaging about $650 for small ponds and features.RepairsLeaks, pumps, and filtration. Leak inspections are $250.LightingInstalled LED packages from $1,500 with a five-year manufacturer warranty.

See our work nearby

Finished water features near Clive

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FAQ

Pond questions from Clive homeowners

How much does a pond cost in Clive?

A basic 6 by 8 foot pond with pump, filter, rocks, and a small waterfall starts at $12,000. An average 11 by 16 foot pond runs $24,000 to $26,000, and larger high-end ponds start at $40,000. Fountainscapes start at $5,000. Maintenance for an average pond is $175 for a single visit or $250 a month on a monthly plan.

How long does it take to build a pond in Clive?

Most backyard ponds in Clive come together in a matter of days once we break ground. Larger ponds with long streams take longer, and spring weather in Iowa always has a say. After an on-site consultation you get a clear quote and a realistic timeline before any work starts.

How much maintenance does a pond need?

Less than most people expect. Plan on a spring cleanout, occasional skimmer and filter cleaning, water treatments, and a fall or winter shutdown. In Clive, many customers hand that off to us with a maintenance plan: weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, or a single visit from $175.

What happens to my pond in an Iowa winter?

You can run a water feature through an Iowa winter or shut it down, depending on the feature and your preference. Our ponds are dug to a depth that suits Iowa winters, and our winter shutdown service protects the pump and plumbing through the cold. We will walk Clive customers through the simple seasonal steps either way.

Does Just Add Water serve Clive?

Yes. We serve Clive for new ponds, fountainscapes, maintenance plans, cleaning, and repairs.

Knowledge Center

Helpful reading before you start

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Ready for a pond in Clive?

Tell us about your yard and we will set up an on-site consultation with a clear quote.

Get a Quote Call (515) 208-4099

Also serving: Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Johnston, Ames, Indianola, Urbandale, Waukee, Grimes, Altoona