The Woodlands, Spring and Conroe
Fountain and pond repair that gets the water moving again
We fix outdoor fountains, ponds, pondless waterfalls and pumps for homes, HOAs and businesses across the north Houston area. You get a straight answer on what's wrong and a written price before we touch anything.
- Pump repair and replacement, leaks, cracks and dead lights
- Green water, algae, pine pollen and mosquito problems
- Koi ponds, waterfalls and HOA entrance fountains
- Free written estimates
- Upfront pricing
- Fountains, ponds and waterfalls
- Homes, HOAs and businesses
Who calls us
Homeowners call when a fountain or pond they paid for stops looking right and they want a straight answer, not a sales pitch. HOA boards and property managers call about entrance and common-area fountains that need a schedule and a scope they can read at a meeting. Shopping centers, offices and restaurants call when the water feature out front goes green or goes quiet.
Each one needs something different. A homeowner wants the cause and a price. A board wants the scope in writing. A business wants the work planned around its customers.
Homeowners
Backyard fountains, koi ponds and waterfalls brought back to life, with a written price before any work.
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HOAs and property managers
Entrance and common-area fountains kept running on a schedule, with a clear written scope for the board.
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Commercial properties
Retail centers, offices and restaurants. Repairs and maintenance planned around your customers.
Commercial fountain service →Fountain, pond and water feature services
Water features around The Woodlands take a beating. Pine pollen coats everything each spring. Oak leaves pile into basins in the fall. By July the standing water has gone green, and a pump that has run daily for years is ready to quit. A hard freeze like February 2021 splits whatever was still full.
Pick the service closest to what you're dealing with. Not sure what's wrong? Most people aren't, and sorting that out is what the first visit is for. Call or send the form and tell us what the water is doing.
Fountain Repair
Pump failures, leaks, cracked basins, weak flow and dead lights on tiered, wall and urn fountains.
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Pond & Waterfall Repair
Koi and goldfish ponds, pondless waterfalls and streams: leaks, green water, pumps, filters and clean-outs.
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Pump Repair & Replacement
Pumps that hum, trip breakers, run weak or won't start. Cleaned, repaired or replaced with the right size.
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HOA & Commercial Fountains
Entrance, common-area and plaza fountains kept running on a schedule, with a written scope your board can read.
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What's your fountain doing?
Tap the symptom that matches yours to see the likely cause, what's safe to try first, when to call and what the fix usually costs. Run those checks before you pay anyone, because a tripped GFCI or a clogged intake fixes a lot of "dead" fountains. The full fountain troubleshooter has every symptom.
What is your fountain or pond doing?
Pump hums but no water comes out
Likely causes: A clogged intake, a jammed impeller, an air lock, or water too low so the pump is running dry.
Try this first: Unplug the pump. Clear leaves and pine needles off the intake, top off the water so the pump is fully covered, then plug it back in.
When to call: If it still hums with no flow, or it feels hot or smells like burning, leave it unplugged. A pump running dry can burn out in hours.
Typical cost: Pump repair usually runs $50–$400; replacement $300–$900.
Fountain won't turn on at all
Likely causes: A tripped GFCI outlet, a failed outdoor timer, a damaged cord or a pump that finally wore out.
Try this first: Press reset on the GFCI outlet, check any timer, and try the pump in a different outlet you know works.
When to call: If the outlet has power and the pump still won't run, or the outlet trips again right away, call us. Don't keep resetting it.
Typical cost: Most of these fixes run $50–$400. A new pump runs $300–$900.
Losing water faster than normal
Likely causes: A crack in the basin, a failed seal where tubing or a cord passes through, or water splashing over the edge.
Try this first: Mark the water level, turn the pump off, and check again in 24 hours. A splashing fountain can lose close to an inch a day in hot, windy summer weather.
When to call: If it drops fast with the pump off, it's a leak in the basin. If it only drops with the pump on, it's splash-out or plumbing.
Typical cost: Crack and seal repairs usually fall within $200–$700.
Green water or slimy algae
Likely causes: Warm, sunny weather plus nutrients from leaves, pollen and fish waste, and not enough circulation or filtration.
Try this first: Skim out debris, scrub what you can reach and run the pump daily. Use a fountain-safe algaecide only if there are no fish or plants.
When to call: If it comes back within a week or two, the fix is a proper cleaning and better circulation or filtration, not more chemicals.
Typical cost: Fountain cleaning runs $150–$450. Pond cleaning visits run $250–$450.
White crust or scale on the stone
Likely causes: Mineral scale left behind as water evaporates. It builds faster when you top off often in summer.
Try this first: Wipe fresh scale with a soft brush and white vinegar on small areas. Never use a wire brush or acid on cast stone.
When to call: Heavy scale inside the pump and tubing chokes the flow and is best handled with a full descaling.
Typical cost: Cleaning and descaling usually runs $150–$450.
Weak or uneven flow over the tiers
Likely causes: A clogged or worn pump, kinked or scaled tubing, a pump that's too small, or a fountain that's no longer level.
Try this first: Clean the pump intake and check that the fountain is level. Uneven water over a lip usually means a tier has shifted.
When to call: If cleaning doesn't bring the flow back, the pump may be worn or undersized for the fountain's height.
Typical cost: Pump repair $50–$400; replacement $300–$900.
Splashing out, loud or noisy
Likely causes: A pump that's too strong for the fountain, flow set too high, or a tier out of level.
Try this first: Turn the flow adjuster down if your pump has one, and check that every tier sits level.
When to call: Constant splash-out drains the basin and can leave the pump running dry, so it's worth fixing properly.
Typical cost: Most adjustments and re-leveling fall within $200–$700.
Fountain lights stopped working
Likely causes: A burned-out bulb, water inside the fixture, a failed transformer or a tripped outlet.
Try this first: Check the outlet and timer first. Unplug before touching anything in the water.
When to call: If the bulb isn't the problem, the fixture or transformer likely needs replacing. LED upgrades last much longer.
Typical cost: Light repairs and replacements usually fall within $200–$700.
Pond smells bad or fish are gasping
Likely causes: Rotting leaves and sludge on the bottom using up oxygen, a clogged filter, or a pump or aerator that stopped.
Try this first: Make sure the pump and any aerator are running, and remove floating debris. Stop feeding the fish until it improves.
When to call: Gasping fish are urgent. A clean-out and filter service usually fixes the cause.
Typical cost: Pond cleaning visits run $250–$450; full annual clean-outs $800–$1,200.
Why fountains and ponds fail here
Three things cause most of it: debris, heat and power. The tree canopy over The Woodlands drops pine needles, pollen and leaves into nearly every basin. That junk clogs the pump intake, the pump strains and runs hot, and eventually it burns out. A fountain on a cleaning schedule lasts longer.
Heat is the second cause. Warm, still water grows algae fast, and a fountain that isn't circulating can breed mosquitoes within a week. Power is the third. Storm outages, tripped GFCI outlets and tired wiring knock pumps offline, and plenty of "broken" fountains have a perfectly good pump and an electrical problem. Check all three before you spend money on parts.
What fountain and pond repair typically costs
Price depends on the size of the feature, what's broken and how hard it is to reach. These are typical ranges for the north Houston area, so you can budget before you call. The fountain repair cost guide explains what moves a job up or down.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Fountain repair (most residential jobs) | $200–$700 |
| Fountain pump repair | $50–$400 |
| Fountain pump replacement | $300–$900 |
| Fountain cleaning and descaling | $150–$450 |
| Pond or water feature cleaning (single visit) | $250–$450 |
| Full pond clean-out (annual) | $800–$1,200 |
| Water feature repair or rebuild projects | $600–$1,500+ |
Typical ranges for the north Houston area. Your price is the free written estimate you approve before any work starts.
How a repair visit works
You tell us what the water is doing. We come out, test the pump, the power and the plumbing, and write up a price before touching anything. If you approve it and the part is on the truck, the repair can happen that visit. If a part has to be ordered, you hear the wait and the cost before you decide.
- Call or send the formTell us what the fountain or pond is doing. A photo helps.
- We diagnose on siteWe find the cause and explain it in plain words.
- You get a written estimateA firm price before any work starts. Anything extra waits for your OK.
- We fix it and test itWe run it with you watching and show you what to keep an eye on.
Serving The Woodlands and nearby towns
We cover every village in The Woodlands, from Grogan's Mill and Panther Creek to Sterling Ridge and Creekside Park, plus the towns around it in Montgomery County and north Harris County. Find your village or town below.
- Grogan's Mill
- Panther Creek
- Cochran's Crossing
- Indian Springs
- Alden Bridge
- College Park
- Sterling Ridge
- Creekside Park
- Town Center
- Fountain repair in The Woodlands 77380, 77381, 77382, 77384, 77385, 77389
- Fountain repair in Spring 77373, 77379, 77386, 77388, 77389
- Fountain repair in Conroe 77301, 77302, 77303, 77304, 77385
- Fountain repair in Magnolia 77354, 77355
- Fountain repair in Tomball 77375, 77377
- Fountain repair in Shenandoah 77381, 77384
- Fountain repair in Oak Ridge North 77385, 77386
- Fountain repair in Montgomery and Lake Conroe 77316, 77356
Questions homeowners ask about fountain and pond repair
How much does fountain repair cost in The Woodlands?
Most residential fountain repairs in the north Houston area land between $200 and $700. Pump repairs run $50 to $400, and a full pump replacement usually runs $300 to $900 depending on the size of the fountain. You always get a free written estimate before any work starts, so you know the number up front.
Why is my fountain pump humming but no water is coming out?
A humming pump with no flow usually means the intake is clogged with leaves, pine needles or algae, the impeller is jammed, or the water level dropped below the pump and it's running dry. Shut it off right away, because a pump that runs dry can burn out in hours. If cleaning the intake and topping off the water doesn't fix it, the pump likely needs repair or replacement.
Do you work on koi ponds and waterfalls, or only fountains?
We work on all of it. That includes tiered and wall fountains, bubbling urns, koi and goldfish ponds, pondless waterfalls and streams, plus the pumps, filters, skimmers and lights that run them. If it moves water in your yard, we can usually diagnose it on the first visit.
What areas do you serve?
We serve every village in The Woodlands plus Spring, Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball, Shenandoah, Oak Ridge North and the Montgomery and Lake Conroe area. If you're nearby and don't see your neighborhood, call and give us your ZIP code. We'll tell you right away if we can help.
How fast can you come out?
Tell us what's happening when you call, and you'll get an actual date instead of a vague promise. If water is running against your house or a pump keeps tripping a breaker, say that up front. Until someone gets there, unplug the pump so it can't run dry or keep tripping power.