Garden fountain and water feature builder

Homeowners, landscapers, garden designers, cafes, body corporates and small commercial property owners.

Fixed quote per project covering materials, labour and your margin, plus optional service plans for repeat income.

• Basic design and sketching
• Hands-on building, paving and waterproofing
• Quoting and customer service
• Understanding pumps and water flow

• Mains water and 240V electrical connections usually need a licensed plumber or electrician, check your state's licensing body
• Water features can fall under pool or water safety barrier rules in some states and councils, check before building
• Public liability insurance and a written contract for each job
• Council approval may be needed for larger or commercial features
• Leaks and pump failures can lead to callbacks, so allow for warranty work in your pricing

Estimated startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your tools, materials and insurance. Leaks and pump failures can lead to callbacks, so it's worth allowing for warranty work in your pricing.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many features you build and how large they are. Many builders also add ongoing servicing, which is a separate service you can offer to past customers.

Mains water and 240V electrical connections usually need a licensed plumber or electrician, so check your state's licensing body. Also check whether pool or water safety barrier rules apply, whether council approval is needed for larger or commercial features, and public liability insurance.