"The team transformed our backyard with a pond and waterfall that feels like it has always been there. The rock work is thoughtful, the planting looks natural, and the water has stayed beautifully clear all season."
John Olsen
Central Iowa's Master Certified Aquascape Contractor
Ponds and water features that transform Central Iowa backyards
Custom ponds, pondless waterfalls, and fountains, designed and built across Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Johnston, Indianola, and the surrounding communities.
The only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor in Central Iowa•2023 Aquascape Contractor of the Year•Over 20 years
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Master Certified
The only one in Central Iowa
Bring the sound of moving water home
Adding a water feature is one of the simplest ways to bring nature to your doorstep. After a long day, you can step outside, follow the sound of moving water, and feel the day settle. A pond or waterfall gives your yard a center of gravity, a place the whole household drifts toward.
Want the water without the upkeep? Start pondless
If your yard does not have room for a full pond, a pondless water feature delivers the same moving water and calm with less maintenance. A recirculating waterfall or fountain adds natural white noise, softens a noisy street, and becomes a focal point that draws birds and dragonflies all season.
What we do
Our services
We design and build the full range of water features, then keep them running beautifully for years.
Fountainscapes and Pondless Water Features
Add the look and sound of water with a low-maintenance feature.
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Pond Construction and Renovation
Give your backyard the centerpiece it deserves.
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Recreational Ponds
Swim and relax in clean, natural water at home.
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Pond Repair
Bring a tired or leaking pond back to its best.
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Pond Maintenance
Keep your water feature healthy through every Iowa season.
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Pond Lighting
Enjoy your pond after the sun goes down.
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Exploratory Drain and Clean
A full health check and deep clean for your pond.
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Dirt Bottom Ponds
Year-round care for large and natural earth-bottom ponds.
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About Just Add Water
Who we are
Just Add Water is a locally owned company that has been building water features across Iowa for over 20 years. We are the only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor in Central Iowa, which means our team holds the highest credential in the industry and brings it to every project. Thousands of completed builds and a wall of awards stand behind the work.
How it works
Three simple steps to your new water feature
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Get in Touch
Tell us about your yard and your vision. We respond within one business day to schedule a site visit.
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We Build It
Our certified crew handles design, excavation, rock work, and planting from start to finish.
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Enjoy Your Water Feature
Step outside and listen. We offer seasonal care plans so your feature stays beautiful for years.
Our work
Recent project highlights
A look at recent backyards we have transformed across Central Iowa.
Reviews
Happy customers are the proof
"Our pondless waterfall turned the yard into a true retreat. The sound of the water at night is exactly what we wanted, and the finished look is even better than the renderings."
Joan Campbell
"From the first walkthrough to the final cleanup, the process was smooth. The crew was careful with our landscaping, communicated every step, and the result is stunning."
Kasi Koehler