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Custom Koi Ponds
From $11,995Living ecosystems shaped with natural stone, healthy filtration, fish caves and clear water—built around the way you want to enjoy your backyard.
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Call 630.935.9251Chicagoland's custom water feature specialists
We don't just build ponds.
We shape living water.
One-of-a-kind ponds, waterfalls and natural swimming environments—designed to feel as though they have always belonged.
Lombard, IllinoisResidential · Commercial · MunicipalServing Chicagoland & beyond
Designed by nature. Built by craftsmen.
Your backyard can feel like
a world away.
Illinois Water Features creates immersive outdoor environments across Chicagoland. We combine artistic stonework, dependable water systems and a deep understanding of natural movement to create spaces that feel alive.
From a quiet courtyard fountain to a dramatic estate waterfall, every project is original. Every stone has a purpose. Every view is considered.
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Water, reimagined.
Real IWF projects. Thoughtfully designed.
Naturally integrated. Built to last.
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Pondless Waterfalls
From $10,995The movement and sound of a natural cascade without an open pond. Every drop is hand-built for depth, rhythm and drama.
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Fountainscapes
From $4,995Architectural urns, spheres and stacked-slate features that bring water, light and character to compact spaces.
View pricing ↗Natural Swim PondsRenovations & RepairsCommercial InstallationsSeasonal Care & Maintenance
Real Illinois Water Features projects
Built to stop you
in your tracks.
Water gardens, koi ponds and illuminated fountains shaped by our own crew.
Featured project · Chicagoland
A private koi retreat after dark.
Natural stone, clear water, aquatic planting and integrated low-voltage lighting create an entirely different experience after sunset.
- Natural stone edges
- Biological filtration
- Aquatic planting
- Integrated LED lighting
2026 Pricing & Inspiration Guide
Clear starting points.
Limitless possibilities.
Published starting prices help you choose the right scale before your $200 on-site consultation.
Dragonfly
7′ × 10′$11,995
10′ × 15′ Deluxe$18,995
10′ × 15′ Elite + Stream$22,995
Match me to a package ↗Oasis
15′ × 15′$30,995
15′ × 15′ + Stream$35,995
15′ × 20′ Elite$49,995
Match me to a package ↗Paradise
15′ × 20′ · 3′ Deep$74,950
20′ × 25′ · 4′ Deep$149,995
20′ × 40′ · 5′ Deep$199,950
Match me to a package ↗Pondless Falls
8′ Stream$10,995
14′ Stream$19,995
20′ Elite Stream$27,995
Match me to a package ↗Fountainscape
Sphere$4,995
Urn$4,995
Wall$4,995
Match me to a package ↗Starting prices are based on the 2026 Illinois Water Features Pricing & Inspiration Guide and may change with site access, engineering, stone selection and custom upgrades.
Water Feature Finder
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Trusted for one-of-a-kind environments
Landmark projects.
Community impact.
Brookfield Zoo · Brookfield, Illinois
Waterfall habitat for the Komodo dragons.
Illinois Water Features completed the exhibit waterfall so the zoo team could finish shaping the ecosystem for its Komodo dragons.
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Lincoln Log Cabin Memorial Foundation · Lerna, Illinois
An awesome waterfall rooted in history.
A natural-stone cascade created for a treasured Illinois destination, designed to feel at home in its historic landscape.
Hope D. Wall School · Aurora, Illinois
A neglected waterfall brought back to life.
The IWF crew rebuilt and restored the school's water feature, transforming it into a welcoming focal point for the community.
See the Aurora transformation ↗Project spotlights based on completed Illinois Water Features work. Approved client quotations can be added here when supplied.
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The IWF experience
From first idea
to first splash.
A clear, collaborative process keeps the experience exciting and the finished work unmistakably yours.
Project Finder
Share the style, size and investment range that fits your vision.
On-Site Consultation
Jeff studies grade, views, sound, access and stone placement. Consultation: $200.
Artisan Build
Our crew shapes the feature by hand, balancing beauty with durable, serviceable systems.
Long-Term Care
Seasonal service and maintenance keep your water clear, healthy and ready to enjoy.
Proudly serving Chicagoland
Local expertise.
Destination-level work.
Your backyard is waiting
Let's create something
unforgettable.
Tell us about your property, your ideas and the kind of experience you want to create. On-site design consultations are $200.
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