Koi Pond Design

Planning your pond around your koi, your space, and your site — before anything is built.

A koi pond's success is decided before construction ever starts. Depth, swimming space, circulation, filtration capacity, and plumbing layout all have to work together — for the fish, not just for the look of the pond. Our design process brings all of this together into a plan you (or your contractor) can actually build from.
What's included:

  • Site assessment — sunlight, space, soil, and access
  • Pond dimensions, depth and swimming space planned around koi health and growth
  • Circulation and water flow layout
  • Filtration sizing and placement (bottom drains, mechanical and biological stages, UV)
  • Plumbing layout — pipe runs, returns, and valve placement
  • Material and liner guidance suited to your budget and site

Who this is for:

  • Homeowners planning a new koi pond from scratch
  • Existing pond owners planning an upgrade or expansion
  • Architects and landscape designers who want a koi specialist on the technical side of a project
  • Builders and developers who need a filtration and plumbing plan to work into a larger landscape

How it works:

  1. Consultation
  2. Site visit
  3. Design concept
  4. Technical plan
  5. Handover (with coordination available regardless of who builds)

Whether you manage construction yourself, work with your own contractor, or want us to coordinate the build, our design and technical plans are the foundation the rest of the project is built on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you also build the pond, or just design it?

We design ponds and can also coordinate the full build, or work alongside your own contractor — whichever you prefer.

How long does the design process take?

Typically 7–10 working days from your site visit to a finished design and technical plan, depending on project complexity.

Can you design around an existing pond I want to upgrade?

Yes — we assess what's there and design the upgrade around your existing structure and filtration where possible.

Do you work with architects and landscape designers?

Yes — we regularly work alongside architects and landscape designers, handling the technical koi-pond side of a larger project.