This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.
When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.
Water features in Phoenix, sound and movement, not maintenance.
AE Outdoor Living designs and installs water features across the entire Phoenix metro. Pondless waterfalls that mask traffic noise. Architectural scupper sets and water walls that finish an outdoor room. Full swim ponds and natural pool integrations from our Natural Pools & Water Features division. Auto-fill valves on every basin — no dry pumps in July.
- AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
- Arizona-built since 2005
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
What we install
- Pondless waterfalls into hidden underground basins.
- Bubblers and single-jar features for small courtyards.
- Architectural water walls with backlit stone or glass.
- Scupper sets integrated with pool coping.
- Full swim ponds and natural pool features (via Natural Pools division).
Phoenix water feature pricing
- Small pondless waterfall or bubbler: $3,500–$8,500.
- Architectural water wall / scupper set: $9,000–$22,000.
- Swim pond or natural pool feature: $45,000–$180,000+.
- Every pump, basin, liner, and stone line-itemed on the proposal.
Want a number for your own property?
Tell us the space and we'll come back with a real range for your site — no pressure, no "call for pricing."
Why pondless for most Phoenix yards
- Concealed reservoir instead of an open basin — maintained systems reduce, but do not eliminate, mosquito-breeding conditions.
- Lighter algae maintenance than an open pond in July.
- Barrier, permit and inspection requirements are determined by the AHJ based on classification, depth and containment — pondless is not automatically exempt.
- Full sound and movement effect.
- Auto-fill valve keeps basin topped in summer evaporation.
Integration with lighting and pool
Every AE water feature is pre-wired for low-voltage LED (in-water and up-lighting) and runs on the same app that controls landscape lighting and permanent holiday lighting through AE LEDs.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- Dedicated Natural Pools & Water Features division for larger builds.
- In-house plumbing and low-voltage electrical crews.
- Auto-fill valve standard on every pondless install.
- 2-year written workmanship warranty.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix water feature quoted.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
Plan your investment with a designer.
Five minutes, a real range, and no sales pressure. Or vet any Arizona contractor (us included) before you spend a dollar.
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More water feature questions?
Pump sizing, basin design, maintenance schedule — all in the Water Features section of the Homeowner FAQ.