Backyard Waterfall

01 Aug 2014
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Luxury Pools

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There are several dozen custom pool builders specializing in all things luxury pools in the Lower Mainland, BC, Canada.
Materials used can range from vinyl, gunite, fiberglass and so forth. They are perfect for country clubs, swim clubs, hotels, residential, or commercial properties. You will need to speak with your local pool contractors who are familiar with the bylaw and other distinct requirements of that particular geographical location. Most pool buyers will get a quote and reach a decision 1-2 years later. Outdoor pools which are seasonal (exposed year-round) can optimized for low maintenance and maximum up-time. Hiring the right contractor who refuses to compromise quality for speed will often spare you from the headaches of having to redo a project.
While most pools that you would consider to be nice will range from $30,000-$50,000, it isn’t uncommon for the cost of luxury pools to exceed $1 million dollars. In fact, when it comes to the homes of celebrities, most do. In some cases, we have even seen backyard pools, waterfalls, and water features cost more than the homes themselves.
Photos of Luxury Pools
Contemporary Pool by Chantilly Pools & Spas Lewis Aquatech
Tropical Landscape by Manchester Landscape Contractors Outdoor Living Systems
Custom pool designers can create infinity pools, perimeter overflows, tropical pools, salt-water pools, contemporary designs, freeform designs, custom spas, grottos, and much more. In many cases, custom pool designers either work alongside a loyal subcontractor who specializes in custom waterfalls but more often will use their own inhouse crew. Some will offer outdoor living designs such as outdoor kitchens, fire pits, landscaping, and more. Not matter who you are dealing with, even the best companies will not be able to carry out a proper job with an improper bid.
Traditional Pool by Chantilly Pools & Spas Lewis Aquatech
Tropical Landscape by Manchester Landscape Contractors Outdoor Living Systems
Luxury pools, ponds, waterfalls, and landscaping projects are all reliant on the experience, and craftsmanship of the set of contractors employed for the specific task. No amount of a company’s reputation will ever change that fact. The key to success is in finding the company which has dedicated and loyal contractors working with the same company to stand behind their work. This is where you will see the best quality of work. Ideally everybody should be on the same page from when the permits are approved to when you are swimming in your pool.
Eclectic Pool by Plano Pools & Spas Pool Environments, Inc.
Tropical Landscape by Manchester Landscape Contractors Outdoor Living Systems
Tropical Pool by Grapevine Landscape Contractors One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape
Traditional Pool by Plano Pools & Spas Pool Environments, Inc.
Living Room by BC’s Waterfall Contractors WaterfallNow
Mediterranean Pool by Edmond Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.
Do you have a dream luxury pool renovation project in mind? If so, feel free to contact WaterfallNow to explore potential options and view physical samples. The products we manufacture provides home owners with the most cost effective method of achieving extremely large waterfall features to compliment any pool or garden.
19 Jul 2014
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Rock Waterfall Ideas For Backyard Renovation Projects

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Lately I’ve been fascinated with the website Houzz.com. If you aren’t familiar with this website, it is one of the most popular sites along with Pinterest where homeowners, and contractors go to gather ideas, connect with others in the industry, and share their work.

Here are several rock solid ideas that may help you decide on what type of waterfall water feature you personally prefer.

This is a popular photo that many people have expressed interest in. It has been built to compliment and blend the surrounding landscape to create a natural effect. I really admire projects where the landscaper took the effort to make things as natural as possible.
While some people prefer the insane overhangs that can be achieved using faux or fake rocks, this method is very cool and I think it would look even nicer with the addition of custom lighting colors. Overall an impressive job with great attention paid to detail and no stone out of place.
Rustic Landscape by Portland Landscape Contractors Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
This is a great shot with a beautiful natural stone waterfall. The two larger boulders alongside the spillway combined with a well designed lip makes for an impressive sight. I can only imagine how nice this particular waterfall sounds. This double tiered feature would definitely create a very relaxing sound. I would highly recommend this design to someone looking to add a waterfall to their koi pond or for a new pond construction.
The oxygenation and circulation that these kinds of water features adds to the pond also helps to slow the growth of algae which many pond owners can tell you has saved them many dollars in maintenance.
Contemporary Landscape by Woodinville Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Classic Nursery & Landscape Co. / Alan Burke, asla
There are many people (myself included) that are blown away by larger man-made waterfalls. However, smaller water features that were created by landscapers with extra attention to detail can be just as stunning. The addition of this small waterfall feature changes up what would have been just an ordinary space into something special. Imagine sitting out on your patio just enjoying the sounds of a soothing fountain in your garden…
Pondless waterfalls are picking up in popularity and for good reason. Many homeowners are embracing the DIY (do-it-yourself) movement, perhaps inspired by their favourite gardening shows on TV, and tackling some of their own projects. I’m sure you that are reading this hate the idea of having to pull rocks out of the pond, cleaning the pond out, then putting the rocks back in and so forth. If you are a landscaper being paid to maintain it I feel your pain.
As an aside, should you decide to create your first waterfall using natural stone I highly recommend studying The Pond Digger on YouTube. He has shared many tutorials online to help home owners and contractors alike what to expect and some tips to get the most of a pond project.
Tropical Pool by Florence Pools & Spas Shehan Pools
The guys over at Shehan are amazing and have taught us a lot about what it takes to make clients dreams become a reality. From using shotcrete to other faux rock materials, they are masters at creating custom waterfalls which also compliment their specialization in pools. Check out their website to view some of their award winning projects and brainstorm more ideas.
Have a great weekend and happy landscaping
11 Jun 2014
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Waterfall Contractors: Finding The Right One For You

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Are you making plans to renovate your yard this summer?

The Lower Mainland, BC is expected to have very nice weather this summer. As the weather gets nicer more people start making plans for their garden or outdoor living renovation projects. One of the most popular ways to revamp a yard (once everything else is taken care of) is to add a water feature to the garden.

Why hire the right waterfall contractors?

Many people are attracted to the idea of do-it-yourself projects. Some aren’t. Hiring professionals that are dedicated to their craft and not doing it as a hobby will save you time. Not only will you have time more time to relax after a long day but you will also enjoy a quality product. There are risks in doing things yourself and these risks grow with the complexity of the project. There are also risks in hiring the wrong contractors who only get the job because they were the cheapest.

Hiring a landscape waterfall contractor can be an easy process.

Depending on the style of waterfall that you like you can simply do a local search on Google for contractors in your area. You should first determine the type of water feature that you want or imagine already owning it and reverse engineer the process from there.

Here is a checklist you can use when deciding on which waterfall contractors to hire.

1. What kind of water feature will you have (Read: Water Features For The Garden)

2. Browse through photos online to get an idea of what you like and then do a local search for contractors that provide those services.

3. Ask about maintenance fees. Cost per call and per hour. Do this because regular maintenance requirements can cost more money in the long-term than those that cost more initially.

4. Determine how long you plan to use the water feature for.

5. How much space is there in your yard?

6. Do you want a pond or no pond? Pondless waterfalls are growing in popularity due to low maintenance requirements.

7. Determine how much the water feature will increase your property value. If you plan to sell the home consider that most homeowners are now seeking low maintenance (which is why pools are in decreasing demand). High end homes don’t mind maintenance but the opposite is true for the average home.

8. How often are you outdoors? Is it in your budget to buy something you won’t get much use out of?

9. Do you want lots of sound or just a little coming from the waterfall? Ask about adjustable water pressure to vary the sound.

10. Determine the type of lighting to be used.

11. Determine the types of plants and landscaping that will be employed around the waterfall

12.. Cheapest isn’t necessarily the best. That is a trap that you should avoid. If you want quality then the last thing that should be on your mind is to lowball waterfall contractors and take the lowest bidder. That is a recipe for disaster. When your mind is focused on finding the cheapest prices you will more often than not find the cheapest quality as well. There are other ways to get a better deal which includes providing a referral, written testimonial, video testimonial, or online review for the waterfall contractor.

Check the contractors portfolio and ask the right questions

Ask for references, ensure the photos of their work are actually of projects they’ve done. Use Tineye and upload one of their photos to see if it appears anywhere else online. Avoid contractors that haven’t taken the time to get a website. Write out an agreement of the work you want done and when it is expected to be completed by. Most contractors ask a 25% or 33% deposit upfront and the rest as the projects moves along. If a contractor asks for 50% upfront there is a good chance that they are still working on another project and will be using a chunk of your deposit to finish that one up. For that reason you should determine an end-by date and not have to pay for work beyond that deadline.

 

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