Decorative Fountain Installation

Outdoor Fountains for Rhode Island, Eastern Connecticut & Southern Massachusetts

Want the sound of moving water without the upkeep of a pond? A decorative fountain gives you that in a single day’s install. Water bubbles up through an urn, stone column or bowl, spills over the sides and disappears into a hidden basin underground, where it’s pumped back up again. There’s no open water, no fish to care for, and nothing for kids or pets to fall into. Fountains start at $3,995, installed.

How a Decorative Fountain Works

Every fountain we install has three parts: the decorative piece you see, a buried basin that holds the water, and a small pump inside that basin. The water recirculates, so a fountain uses very little — mostly what evaporates on hot days. You’ll top it off with a hose every week or two in midsummer.

Because the water lives underground, a fountain stays cleaner than a birdbath and doesn’t need a pond’s filtration, plants or fish. It needs one outdoor electrical outlet (GFCI) within reach. If you don’t have one, we’ll tell you up front and include it in the quote.

Is a Fountain Right for You? The Honest Pros and Cons

Why people love them:

Fits anywhere — a patio corner, an entryway, a small backyard
Safe around children and pets: no standing water
Very little maintenance compared to a pond
Attracts birds, and the sound masks road and neighbor noise
Installed in about a day for most single fountains

What to know before you buy:

You need power nearby; adding an outlet adds cost
In New England, fountains are shut down and drained for winter to prevent freeze damage to the vessel and pump. We offer winter shutdown as a service each fall, or we’ll show you how to do it yourself.
A fountain gives you sound and movement, not a full water garden. If you want fish and plants, look at a koi pond. If you want a bigger waterfall with no pond, look at a pondless waterfall.

Popular Fountain Styles

Bubbling urns and vases — glazed ceramic in a range of colors; the most popular choice for patios
Basalt columns — natural stone with water bubbling from the top; one, two or three columns grouped together
Spillway bowls — water cascades from bowl to bowl for a stronger sound
Natural boulder fountains — drilled stone that blends into a garden bed
Custom arrangements — multiple pieces, lighting and planting around the fountain

Want to see them before you decide? Our Portsmouth store has display fountains set up and running, and we stock nearly the full Aquascape product line, so you can see and hear the actual pieces we install.

Not Sure Which Fountain Fits Your Space?

Send us a photo of the spot you have in mind. We’ll suggest two or three styles that suit it and give you a price range before we ever set foot on your property.

Outdoor and Decorative Fountain Pricing

Small Decorative Fountain

Starting at $3,995

One bubbling urn, vase or small basalt column, with hidden basin, pump and installation

Medium Decorative Fountain

Starting at $9,995

A larger fountain or a grouping of two pieces, with more sound and presence

Large or Multiple Fountains

Starting at $14,995+

Multiple fountains, custom stone, lighting and landscaping around the feature

Prices include the fountain, basin, pump and installation. Not included: a new electrical outlet if one isn’t within reach, and optional LED lighting. Every quote is written and itemized before work begins.

What Does a Fountain Cost to Keep?

Very little. Expect a small monthly electric cost for the pump, occasional top-offs, and a spring start-up and fall shutdown. We offer both as a service, or you can do them yourself with supplies from our Portsmouth store.

      
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Why Work With a Master-Level Certified Aquascape Contractor?

Aquascape, Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of pond and water feature products in the country, and its Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) program is how it vouches for the companies that build with them. CACs complete Aquascape’s training, build to its construction standards, and are held to its expectations for customer service and follow-up care. Domina’s Agway is certified at the master level. Our Portsmouth store also carries nearly the entire Aquascape product line, so the pumps, filters and water treatments we install are the same ones you can see, buy and get serviced locally.

Schedule Your Consultation

Tell us a little about your yard and what you’re picturing. A member of our water feature team will call you within one business day to talk through options and pricing. Prefer to see fountains in person first?

Visit us at 1348 East Main Road in Portsmouth, RI.