Lake Design and Construction UK

Lakes & Fountains have been designing and building lakes across the UK for over 40 years. Our services cover everything from new lake construction and reservoir building to restoration, waterfalls, weirs, bridges, and pumping and irrigation systems. We work closely with private clients, landscape architects, estates, golf courses and councils to deliver lakes built to the highest standard, from concept through to completion.

All installation work is carried out by our own in-house team of experienced engineers, ensuring quality control at every stage of your project.

What does lake construction involve?

Every lake project begins with a free site survey where we assess your land, drainage, soil conditions and your vision for the finished result. We then produce concept designs and a detailed quotation. Once agreed, our team handles all groundwork, lining, planting, pumping systems and any associated structures such as islands, bridges or jetties. We can build new lakes from scratch or renovate and restore existing ones that have silted up, are leaking, or have deteriorated over time.

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Types of lake we design and build

We have experience across a wide range of lake types, including:

- Ornamental and estate lakes for private properties and stately homes

- Fishing lakes and angling ponds

- Wildlife and conservation lakes

- Reservoir construction and irrigation lakes

- Feature lakes for hotels, golf courses and leisure facilities

- Lined lakes using EPDM rubber, clay or concrete

- Lakes with islands, bridges, weirs and waterfalls

Our Services

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    Design

    We specialise in the creation and development of site-specific design and work closely with clients and architects at the early stages of a project. Concept sketches are used at the beginning of the design process to quickly explore different ideas and to narrow down the search for a workable solution.

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    Construction

    We pride ourselves on our team of experienced and qualified builders who are dedicated to helping you bring your dream lake to life. From the initial design process to the construction phase, we will be there to guide you and ensure that your project is a success.

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    Maintaince

    We offer a variety of services to meet the specific needs of your lake, including ad hoc deep cleaning, regular maintenance visits, and annual servicing packages. Our team is here to help you find the right solution to meet your needs and keep your lake in top condition.

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Areas we cover

We carry out lake construction and maintenance projects across the UK, with a particular focus on Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, London and the South East. We have completed projects for private estates, national organisations and commercial clients across England. Contact us to discuss your location.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Lake construction costs vary significantly depending on size, lining method, access, and associated features such as islands or pumping systems. Small ornamental lakes typically start from £20,000, while large estate lakes or reservoirs can run into six figures. We provide a detailed, no-obligation quotation following a free site survey.

  • In most cases, building a lake on private land in England does not require planning permission, but this depends on the size, location, and whether any watercourses are involved. We advise all clients on their specific situation during the initial consultation.

  • A typical lake construction project takes between 4 and 12 weeks depending on size and complexity. We will give you a clear timeline during the design and quotation stage.

  • Yes. Lake restoration and de-silting is one of our core services. We can drain, excavate, re-line and replant an existing lake to bring it back to full condition.

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Free Consultation

Contact us by telephone or email for advice or to book your free consultation.

Call us on 07776290348

Address: D H Watergardens, Wildmoor lane, Hook, RG270HA.