Water features

Add an Most outdoor in-ground and above-ground swimming pools fall under Permitted Development rights and do not require formal planning permission. However, if your property is listed, located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (such as East Devon or Dartmoor), or in a designated conservation area around Exeter or Exmouth, planning consent may be required. We assess site constraints during our initial consultation and manage the planning process where necessary. to this item.

A custom pool build typically takes between 8 to 16 weeks depending on project scale, weather, ground conditions, and the complexity of surrounding hardscaping. We provide a detailed project schedule before excavation begins to ensure complete transparency throughout the build.

Yes. Our structural engineering team specializes in custom groundworks, engineered retaining walls, and tiered terracing. Whether building on a hillside property outside Exeter or a coastal site in Exmouth, we design structural foundations tailored specifically to your landscape.

We recommend combining high-efficiency inverter air-source heat pumps with automated safety covers to maximize heat retention and minimize running costs year-round. For water treatment, modern saltwater chlorination or low-chemical UV filtration systems offer crystal-clear water that is gentle on skin and low on maintenance.

We install multi-stage OASE biological pressure filters, integrated UV clarifiers, and tailored aeration systems sized specifically to your pond's volume and fish stock. Incorporating natural aquatic plants alongside premium stone copings—such as London Stone—prevents soil runoff and maintains a balanced ecosystem with minimal chemical intervention.

A dedicated Koi pond in the UK should be constructed to a minimum depth of 1.2 to 1.5 meters (4 to 5 feet). This depth prevents the water from freezing to the bottom during cold snaps in Devon, providing a stable, insulated wintering zone for your fish.

Not with modern equipment. With automated top-up valves, self-cleaning UV filters, and submerged solids-handling pumps, routine maintenance takes under an hour a month. We also offer seasonal commissioning and maintenance packages across Exeter, Exmouth, and surrounding areas to keep your water feature pristine without any effort on your part.

Water features can be tailored to any footprint. We design compact, self-contained architectural water walls and cascading reflecting pools for city gardens in Exeter, as well as expansive multi-tiered natural waterfalls and streams for large rural estates across East Devon.