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DRT YARD DESIGNS LLC
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Water Feature - Install a Fountain or Waterfall

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a water feature at our catering hall that wasn't working properly if at all. Devin came out and accessed the situation and made recommendations for the repairs required to put the waterfall back into operation. Devin went above and beyond to make sure the problem was resolved and wouldn't reoccur. His pricing was competitive and when the final invoice was produced, he was well within the limits of his estimate. He even helped select the right LED lights to make the fountain "pop". He arrived on time for his estimate and repairs. He didn't leave a mess and cleaned up after himself. A+++ Communication A+++ Craftmanship A+++ Businessman Highly talented and recommended."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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TMC Construction LLC
5.0(
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Water Feature - Install a Fountain or Waterfall

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had framing issues re-corrected on a new construction 2 family dwelling. Terry and his framer "Brasil" did quality work by re-framing the ceiling and the arch on the 2nd floor balcony. They did structural repairs and corrections since the previous framers botched up the house.  Terry was responsive and helpful throughout the whole ordeal. I would definitely recommend TMC Construction for general contracting issues. They do neat and quality work at a reasonable price. Also, it is a plus that he is aware and knowledgeable with the framing codes  Jersey City enforces. He made sure everything was done correctly for the framing to pass inspection.
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Feature - Install a Fountain or Waterfall

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"McWilliams Construction & Design did a wonderful job and I would recommend them highly. First of all they returned my call very quickly, they came to the house and checked everything out, they met with the insurance adjuster, they were very helpful, and they were very business like. They gave me a time that they would be here and they were. They started when they said they would. They just couldn't give me a completion date because they didn't know what they were going to find. They ended up finishing in a week. They did a beautiful job. Their taste was wonderful. They helped me figure out what things to get and it was wonderful. They are an A right down the line. I would use them in the future. I have some projects I want done. 

They are very prompt, they call right away, they set up the appointment quickly, and if they said they were going to be here they were. It was wonderful."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Maven Building LLC
4.2(
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Water Feature - Install a Fountain or Waterfall

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We 100% recommend Maven Building, LLC. The workers were on time, honest, neat, great at giving us what we wanted and super flexible. We absolutley LOVE our new kitchen. We've gotten so many compliments on their work. Do yourself a favor and give this company a try. You won't regret it!"
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Fountains FAQs, answered by experts

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

Consider the pros and cons of installing a water fountain in your backyard:

Pros

  • Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.

  • Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard. 

  • Water features can add more value to your home.

Cons

  • Regular maintenance is necessary.

  • Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.

  • Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.

Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high pond maintenance costs and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.

Algae growth is a common issue for misters, but you can do several things to prevent it. First, use a sealed water tank with distilled or filtered water to fuel your misters. Second, blow out the misters after every use so no water is left in the tubing. Third, thoroughly clean the misting system every several weeks of use at minimum during the warmest months. Third, wherever possible positioning tubing and the water tank away from direct sunlight and in the coolest areas possible.

After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.

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