Small Fountain Installation Services for Your Backyard.
Fountain Installation Services
Outdoor decorative fountains are one of the easiest ways for homeowners throughout Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley to bring the sound and movement of water into a backyard, courtyard, or entryway without committing to a full pond or waterfall. Because a small fountain is self-contained, with its own reservoir and pump, it works in spaces where a larger water feature simply would not fit: a narrow side yard, a condo patio, or a tight spot beside the front door
We build every small fountain around a wide selection of sizes and styles, so we can match the feature to the way you actually use the space rather than dropping in a one-size-fits-all piece. Reach out to our team, and we will walk you through the options in a complimentary consultation before you commit to anything.
Request ConsultSmall Fountain Pricing and Options
Available Small Decorative Fountain Styles Starting at $7500
Every small fountain we install is built around a centrepiece style, and each one creates a different look and sound:
- Stacked slate urn or sphere: water is pumped up through the centre of the piece and cascades down over the textured stone, creating a steady, layered trickle that reads as natural rock rather than a manufactured piece.
- Spillway bowls: a single bowl or a linked series overflows from one basin into the next, giving you a gentle waterfall effect that can be scaled up simply by adding another bowl to the run.
- Basalt gurglers: three columns finished to look like natural basalt bubble quietly at ground level, a good fit for a client who wants sound without much visual height.
- Stacked slate wall: a vertical run of slate that pairs well against a fence line or house wall, turning an otherwise blank surface into the backdrop for the feature.
We can mix and match these elements, so a client who wants an urn with a slate wall behind it, or a run of spillway bowls instead of a single piece, is not stuck with a fixed configuration.
Request ConsultWhat's Included in Every Small Fountain Installation
Every quote we put together for a small fountain covers the same core components, so there are no surprise line items once the work starts:
- Aquabasin reservoir
- Pump
- Aesthetic piece (urn, sphere, bowls, or similar)
- Decorative rock
- Two to three boulders
- Plumbing
Because the reservoir and pump are contained below grade, the finished fountain has no visible mechanics. What you see is the stone piece, the boulders, and the rock bed around it.
Where a Small Fountain Fits Best
We design small fountains to work with the space you already have rather than asking you to rebuild around them. The most common placements we see across the Fraser Valley are:
- Courtyards: a centrepiece bowl or urn gives an enclosed courtyard a focal point and helps mask street noise for anyone entering the space.
- Entryways: positioned near the front door or main walkway, a fountain sets the tone before a guest even reaches the house.
- Patios: a smaller basalt or spillway piece tucked into a corner adds sound without competing with existing seating or a fire feature.
- Garden beds: set among existing plantings, a stacked slate piece can anchor a bed the same way a specimen shrub would, minus the years of growing in.
If you are not sure which of these fits your property, that is exactly what the consultation is for. And if you want to see what some options look like once they’re installed, check out the photos below.
Professional Fountain Contractor Services
Small fountains are an effective way to introduce the sound and movement of water into compact spaces. We design ours to complement the existing layout of your yard rather than override it, and because the components are proven Aquascape pieces, we know how they hold up over a Lower Mainland winter before we ever put a shovel in the ground.
From material selection to full-scale installation, our team can help you select styles and configurations that complement the existing design of your outdoor space while remaining easy to live with day to day. If you are looking for a subtle yet impactful water feature, a small fountain may be the right fit. Get in touch with our team today to talk through the styles we offer and find the right configuration for your space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Less than most people expect. We ask clients to top up the water level as it evaporates, keep leaves and debris out of the reservoir, and treat the water periodically to keep algae in check. A shaded spot needs less attention than one in full sun.
This comes down to pump strength and design, and it is one of the first things we tune during installation. A basalt gurgler bubbles quietly, while a taller spillway run produces more sound, so we set the flow to match how you plan to use the space.
Yes, the pump needs to reach a standard outdoor outlet, so we check proximity during the site visit and plan for any electrical work upfront rather than after the basin is already in the ground.
Not if it is set up correctly. We size the basin and adjust the flow rate, so water lands back in the reservoir rather than over the edge, which is a common issue with off-the-shelf kits that are not sized for their location.
Most small fountain installs are finished in one to two days from excavation to final testing, once the site is prepped and any required power is in place.
We drain the basin, remove and store the pump indoors, and clean the stone piece before the freeze sets in. Leaving standing water in the reservoir through a Lower Mainland winter risks cracking the basin and damaging the pump.
Yes, and it is one of the more common requests we get. We regularly set a stacked slate piece into an existing garden bed or against a fence line so it reads as part of the yard rather than an add-on.
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