Our Local Pond Builders Bring Your Love
of Water Home in the West Chester, PA Area
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour
On July 26 and July 27, 2025, join us on a two-day self-guided water garden tour visiting beautiful gardens and water features throughout Chester County, followed by a barbecue. Read more about this fun-filled event which gives back to our community.
Cocoon Yourself in a Natural Backyard Environment
If you love the water, you may have dreamed of living on the beach or beside a lake, river, or bubbling stream. Fortunately, you don't have to leave West Chester, Pennsylvania, to bring the joyful sight and sound of water home to you. Instead, simply add a pond to your backyard.
Gather your family on the patio for a game night, illuminated by the glow of the light bouncing off the water's surface. Spend your weekends with your feet in the water, chatting with your friends over an outdoor meal. Toss treats to your fish as you relax at the end of the day. These magical moments are within reach, no matter the size or shape of your property. Turn to the pond builders at Turpin Landscape Design Build to create an oasis in your backyard, complete with a pond, waterfall, aquatic plants, stone pathways, and any other outdoor feature you can imagine.
Ponds are as diverse as the homeowners who love them. From recreational and swim ponds to ecosystem ponds that support an abundance of plant and animal life, we can design, install, and maintain a pond that suits your lifestyle and outdoor interests. We'll use our 20 years of experience in West Chester to help you choose the plants and materials to create a vibrant outdoor space that surrounds you with the tranquility of nature.
After a collaborative design and installation process, you'll enjoy a pond that looks like a natural part of your landscape. You'll feel like it's always been there, and your daily life will naturally shape itself around the appeal of your pond and the way you feel as you sit beside it.
At Turpin Landscape Design Build, we specialize in ecosystem ponds, pondless waterfalls, swim ponds, mud & farm ponds, and other water features, along with complete landscape design build services. We also offer pond maintenance, so you can add the pond you've been dreaming of without any concern about how you'll keep it clean and healthy. Fill out our contact form and learn more about how our pond builders can transform your backyard into the natural retreat you want and deserve.
We're Proud to Share Stories From Our Clients
Over the years, we've had the privilege to work on many unique backyard spaces in the West Chester area, and we're happy to know how much our clients love them. This is what they have to say about our craftsmanship and what it's like to work with us:
The Benefits of Having a Pond in Your Yard
You already know a pond is peaceful, inviting, and beautiful, but you may not have considered the other benefits it has to offer. When you work with the Turpin, you enjoy a number of advantages:
- Custom ponds are designed to meet your needs for recreation, swimming, aesthetics, and more
- Rich ecosystem ponds support aquatic plants and wildlife
- Ponds are easier to maintain than a garden or grassy area of the same size, especially when you rely on our pond maintenance services to manage those tasks for you
- Ponds reduce erosion and promote biodiversity
- With every pond we build, we address slopes, drainage concerns, and the freeze-thaw cycle to ensure you can enjoy your pond for years to come
- We offer industry-leading warranties on the water features we install and maintain
- Our team is friendly and highly-trained, and we respond to your messages within one business today
- We offer video updates and regular progress reports through your design and installation process
- As a full-service design build company, we can manage your entire project, whether we're installing a pond into your existing landscape or redesigning your entire outdoor living area to include stone walkways, a patio and outdoor kitchen, retaining walls, and more
Before long, you'll be able to relax at the water's edge in your own backyard in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Fill out our contact form to meet our pond builders and start designing your water features.
See How a Pond Can Enhance Your Landscape
As you browse our portfolio, you'll notice how each pool and landscape is designed with that home and its family in mind. Even though each project is different, they have a few things in common: a natural, comforting experience, high-quality craftsmanship, and attention to the details that truly set a landscape apart.
Our Process for Ensuring High-Quality Craftsmanship and Client Satisfaction
Creating a great customer experience is as important to us as building beautiful landscapes. Over the years, we've streamlined our process to ensure a simple, hassle-free experience for you. View each step in our process below to learn more.
1. Get In Touch
This is where it all begins! Fill out the contact form on our website and give us some information about your project. You'll hear from us within one business day requesting any additional information that may be needed or to move forward with the next step in our process.
2. Initial Consultation
This is an opportunity for both of us to get to know each other better either on the phone or virtually. You'll go into detail about your needs and wants, to ensure we've got a good understanding of what you're looking for in your space so that we can present you with a ballpark price for your project.
3. Onsite Consultation
The Project Manager or Landscape Designer will be there, and we ask that all decision-makers be present. We’ll collect your consultation fee, which will be credited toward the design and/or construction. During this consultation we’ll take measurements, photos, and share material samples with you to help you get a better sense of what's possible. Throughout it all, we're here to guide you with expert advice and recommendations.
From there, we'll draw up your agreement and collect your deposit or design fee to secure your place on our schedule. For some projects, we'll start our design process right there on the spot!
4. Design & Materials
For larger projects and pools there is a more extensive design phase. There's a $1,500-5,000 design charge, depending upon the scope of the project and whether you'd like a 2D or 3D design. We'll have a virtual meeting to present your design plan which includes material samples. Design and material adjustments are made according to your feedback. We offer revisions, because we want to make sure the design is exactly what you're envisioning for your space. We’ll finalize your plans and draft your construction agreement. When you sign off on it and pay your construction deposit, we’ll secure your place on our calendar.
5. Project Kick-Off Meeting
You'll meet in person with the Project Manager and your crew leader, where we'll revisit the scope of your work and the fine details of your project. We'll mark everything out on the ground so you can get a sense of the layout in your space, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions. This meeting usually occurs 2-4 weeks before construction.
6. Construction
Your Project Manager remains your point of contact throughout the construction phase. Our crew works hard to stick to the agreed upon schedule and budget, pending any change requests or weather conditions and other circumstances out of our control. We'll provide weekly updates on the status of the project and communicate proactively whenever something needs your attention.
7. Final Walkthrough
You'll take a final look at your new landscape with your Project Manager, and we'll show you how to properly care for and maintain your outdoor features. This is also when we'll collect your final payment.
Your Experienced Pond Builders Serving West Chester, PA, and Nearby Communities
We design and build pools and landscapes for clients throughout Chester County and beyond, including these communities:
All the Design Build Services You Need Under One Roof
We're more than a pool company: we offer a range of landscape design build services to ensure we can complete your entire project, no matter your vision. Everything we do is backed by years of local experience, industry certifications and affiliations, ongoing training, top-of-the-line tools and equipment, and a commitment to landscaping excellence.
Pool Design, Installation, and Landscaping
A customized pool can completely transform your backyard the way you spend your time there. Our design, installation, and pool landscaping services address your lifestyle and why you want a pool (recreation, exercise, or relaxation), and we install it to merge seamlessly with the rest of your space. Visit our Pools page to learn more
Pond Installation
We focus on creating eco-friendly ponds, as well as maintaining them to ensure you can enjoy this peaceful water feature without any disruption or hassle. Visit our Ponds page to learn more.
Pond Maintenance
To ensure your pond stays healthy, clean, and beautiful, regular pond maintenance is essential. We offer comprehensive pond maintenance services so you can enjoy all the beauty and benefits of a pond without any of the work.
Water
Features
Water offers a soothing sight and sound in any garden. Our team designs and installs fountains, pondless waterfalls, and more to create a visual focal point in your space with a gentle background noise that helps protect your privacy and reduce noise pollution from the street or neighboring backyards. Visit our Water Features page to learn more.
Landscape Architecture
Detailed plans for larger landscaping projects ensure we capture your vision and stay on schedule. As a full-service design build company, we can bring landscaping dreams of all shapes and sizes to life for you. Visit our Landscape Architecture page to learn more.
Landscape Design
The best landscapes start with a detailed design. At Turpin Landscape Design Build, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with our designers to ensure all your needs and preferences are addressed. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Landscape Installation
With a detailed plan in hand, our installation crew works safely and efficiently and offers regular progress updates. Our commitment to fine craftsmanship and attention to detail shines through in every finished project. Visit our Landscape Installation page to learn more.
Outdoor Living
The best outdoor living spaces are the ones that reflect the owner's personality and lifestyle. Our custom approach ensures you get to enjoy all the features you love, from fountains and stone patios to outdoor kitchens, built-in seating, a fire pit, and more. Visit our Outdoor Living page to learn more.
Drainage
No landscape is complete without the practical considerations that help determine the longevity of your pool, patio, and other features. We'll address stormwater, slopes, drainage, and more to help prevent soil erosion, protect the environment, and create durable landscaping features. Visit our Drainage page to learn more.
Career Advancement, a Supportive Work Environment, and More When You Join Our Team
Explore your landscaping interests with diverse training opportunities while enjoying year-round employment with competitive pay, vacation and sick time, company matching for your IRA, and a supportive, transparent work environment. Learn more about Turpin Landscape Design Build and apply for one of our open positions today. Visit our Careers page to learn more.
