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Serving Grimes and Central Iowa

Pond Builder in Grimes, Iowa

Grimes homeowners have one of our display locations right in town at Canoyer Garden Center on SE Gateway Dr. It is an easy way to hear what a fountain, bio bowl, or pondless waterfall sounds like before you pick one for your own yard.

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Working in Grimes

What to expect from Just Add Water in Grimes

We build new ponds and water features in Grimes and keep existing ones healthy with maintenance plans and cleanouts. Created in Johnston, another of our displays, is also a short drive east.

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 Grimes

Fountainscapes and Pondless FeaturesThe sound of moving water without open water. Fountainscapes start at $5,000.PondsNew ecosystem ponds and full renovations. Basic ponds start at $12,000.Water Feature MaintenanceSingle visits from $175, plus weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly plans.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 Grimes

Canoyer Garden Center, GrimesDisplay features on SE Gateway Dr in Grimes.Take a look Created in JohnstonA display water feature on Merle Hay Rd in Johnston.Take a look Where to See Our WorkEvery public display location around Central Iowa in one place.Take a look

FAQ

Pond questions from Grimes homeowners

How much does a pond cost in Grimes?

If you want moving water without open water, pondless water features start at $6,500 and fountainscapes start at $5,000. 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.

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

Most backyard ponds in Grimes 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?

A well-built ecosystem pond needs less care than most Grimes homeowners expect: a spring cleanout, occasional skimmer and filter cleaning, water treatments, and a fall or winter shutdown. You can do much of it yourself, or book a single maintenance visit from $175 or a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly plan.

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 Grimes customers through the simple seasonal steps either way.

Does Just Add Water serve Grimes?

Yes. We serve Grimes, and one of our display locations is in town at Canoyer Garden Center, 3355 SE Gateway Dr.

Knowledge Center

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Ready for a pond in Grimes?

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

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