
Nashville's Custom Pool Builder
Water Features & Waterfalls
Custom water features including waterfalls, grottos, fountains, and deck jets.
The Waterscapes Difference
Our water features are designed in-house and built to match the aesthetic of the pool, not sourced from a catalog.
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Feature Types
Custom
Every Design
In-House
Design & Build
Free
3D Design Session
What We Deliver
Built to a Higher Standard
Rock & Boulder Waterfalls
Natural Tennessee fieldstone or sculpted gunite rock, each formation designed as a unique architectural element.
Sheer Descent Waterfalls
Glass-like sheets of falling water in precision widths from 12 inches to 6 feet. Available in bronze or stainless.
Deck Jets & Laminar Flows
Arching streams that catch pool lighting beautifully, a formal, architectural effect for any pool style.
Bubblers & Splash Jets
Low-profile features on sun shelves that add energy, sound, and fun, popular with families.
Spillover Bowls & Fire-and-Water
Raised bowls on pedestals or walls that overflow into the pool, often paired with fire for dramatic evenings.
Grottos
Cave-like seating recesses built into waterfall formations. Large enough to stand or sit inside, a true resort statement.
Every Project Includes
What You Get When You Build With Waterscapes
- Custom water feature design (in-house, not catalog)
- Rock waterfall formation (natural stone or sculpted)
- Sheer descent or deck jet installation
- Grotto construction (if selected)
- Dedicated booster pump and plumbing
- Integration with existing pool automation
- LED accent lighting for all water features
- All permits and inspections
No line items hidden behind upgrade packages. White-glove service from first consultation to final walkthrough, backed by 50+ years of experience and 6,000+ pools built across Middle Tennessee.
Sound. Motion. Light on moving water. These are the elements that transform a swimming pool into a sensory experience. At Waterscapes Backyard Resorts, every water feature is an original, conceived in our studio and engineered for your specific pool.
Our Feature Repertoire
Rock & Boulder Waterfalls
Naturalistic formations built from Tennessee fieldstone or sculpted gunite rock, with hidden seating grottos and dramatic height for maximum visual impact.
Sheer Descent Waterfalls
Precision-engineered stainless or bronze outlets producing a perfectly flat, glass-like sheet of falling water. Available in widths from 12 inches to 6 feet.
Deck Jets & Laminar Flows
Deck-mounted jets that arc precise streams into the pool, catching evening light beautifully for a formal, architectural effect.
Bubblers & Splash Jets
Low-profile features on sun shelves that add bubbling water sound and playful energy. A family favorite in shallow entry areas.
Spillover Bowls & Fire-and-Water
Raised bowls on pedestals or walls that overflow into the pool, often paired with fire elements for a dramatic nighttime composition.
Grottos
Cave-like recesses built into larger waterfall formations, large enough to stand or sit inside behind the falling water. A true resort element.
Start Your Project
Ready to Start Your Water Features & Waterfalls Project?
Schedule a complimentary consultation. We come to your property, understand your vision, and deliver a full 3D rendering before anything is signed.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The most popular options include rock and sheer-descent waterfalls, deck jets (laminar jets that arc water in a glass-like stream), rain curtains, bubblers on sun shelves, grottos with seating caves behind the waterfall, fountains, and spillover bowls. Any feature can be designed to suit your pool's architectural style.
Yes, though the scope depends on the existing plumbing and equipment capacity. Many water features can be added during a renovation by tapping into the existing pump system or adding a dedicated booster pump. We assess your current setup and tell you exactly what's achievable.
We use both, depending on your design direction and budget. Natural Tennessee fieldstone creates an authentic, organic appearance. Carved artificial rock (often called 'gunite rock') can be sculpted into any form and finished to look indistinguishable from natural stone, while being lighter and easier to integrate structurally.
Deck jets and sheer descents are typically run by a dedicated booster pump and add minimal energy cost. Rock waterfalls circulate water via the pool's main pump. Variable-speed pump technology means you can run water features at a reduced speed setting to manage energy consumption.
What Our Clients Say
Real Families. Real Resorts.
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We feel Waterscapes consistently provides amongst the best service experience we have received from any company in any industry. A first rate, beautiful product delivered exactly the way they said it would, this team is incredibly responsive, kind and empathetic to any question. Every representative, every time.
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WITHOUT a doubt, the best pool contractor I have ever worked with. It was a complicated build with changes on-the-fly, but they were honest, ethical and fair from start to finish. For anyone looking for a high quality, honest company to build their backyard resort, I have no hesitation giving them a five star rating.
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Their all in-house crew, no subcontractors, handled everything start to finish, which made the process feel organized and consistent. The quality of the gunite pool construction and materials was outstanding. Every time I walk out my back door, it honestly feels like I'm stepping into a resort.
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We chose Waterscapes for their creative and thoughtful approach to collaborating with us on the perfect pool design that would blend with our natural surroundings. The finished product exceeded our expectations, so much so that we retained them for a second project. I wholeheartedly recommend this excellent company.
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Their all in-house crew made the entire process incredibly smooth, on-time, and completely stress-free. The result is a stunning gunite pool that transformed our backyard into a true luxury resort. They delivered a masterpiece we'll enjoy for years to come, 5 stars all the way!
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They built our custom infinity pool and delivered a true turnkey backyard resort. Their team handled everything: retaining wall, pool build, full outdoor kitchen, and complete landscaping. What we appreciated most was having one contractor and one team managing everything. Our only regret is not doing it sooner.
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Waterscapes Backyard Resorts is hands-down the best hardscape and pool contractor in Nashville. Lee and his team treated us like a million-dollar resort client. You can tell they have 50 years of experience, professional, clean, and executed the design perfectly.
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From start to finish, the process was organized, professional, and completely customized to fit our home and lifestyle. The craftsmanship truly exceeded our expectations. Our pool feels like a private retreat right here in Middle Tennessee.
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Working with Waterscapes Backyard Resort has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. The quality of their work truly sets them apart. I highly recommend Waterscapes to anyone considering a new pool project, you'll be in great hands.
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There's nothing better than trusting a team with your vision and knowing they're going to do it right. Waterscapes took what I had in mind and somehow made it even better. Austin was so easy to work with. 10/10, I wholeheartedly recommend Waterscapes Backyard Resorts!
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I'm a competitor and I can only say good things about this company. They don't deserve the bad reviews they've gotten at all. If we can't get to you, we'd definitely recommend Waterscapes to build your pool.
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Waterscapes has installed a number of pools for me. They are so easy to work with and offer a large selection of pool decking and tile finishes. Lee Seelig has built a great team of professionals to ensure every detail is finished to perfection, they are the only pool builder I would ever use.
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Finest pool builders & service in the area! They take great care of the clients & customers! Highly recommend!
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We loved working with this team! Our pool was finished in June and we enjoyed a great first summer with it. The pool was start to finish in 8–10 weeks which was amazing! Thank you all for your hard work!
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The entire team at Waterscapes Backyard Resorts are an absolute pleasure to work with, and they do beautiful work. Highly recommend, 10/10!
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They put the needs of our family and the limitations of our home ahead of just trying to make a sale. They took the time to answer questions and provide a possible layout for our property. When the time comes, WBR will get our business!
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The two resort-style pools they built are absolutely beautiful and have completely elevated the feel of our community. The design, quality, and overall atmosphere are top-notch. Truly impressive work!
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