About Brit Ponds
At Brit Ponds, we design and create elegant, sustainable ecosystem water features that blend into any landscape, require low maintenance, and attract abundant wildlife.
The Brit Ponds Difference
At Brit Ponds, we design and create elegant, sustainable ecosystem water features that blend seamlessly into any garden—from small courtyards to private family estates. Our approach mimics Mother Nature by using natural rocks, gravel, and aquatic planting to filter the water, attract wildlife, and make care and maintenance simple.
We work with Mother Nature and not against her. We do not use building materials like concrete or harmful chemicals in our work.
As multi-award-winning Master Certified Aquascape Contractors, we bring specialist knowledge and craftsmanship to every project. Whether it’s a small ecosystem pond or a Japanese Water Garden, we collaborate closely with homeowners, garden designers, and landscapers to create bespoke designs. Each feature we design and create reflects our passion for detail and commitment to a harmonious, eco-friendly landscape.
We stay at the cutting edge of our craft through rigorous annual training and professional development certified by world leading brand Aquascape Inc. By sharing our expertise publicly and within our peer group, we help more people discover the beauty and sustainability of natural water features.
With 5-star customer reviews, we’re proud to deliver water features that bring our clients joy for years to come.
Our Philosophy
We seek to create meaningful connections between people and water. That quiet space between being lost in your thoughts and the universal sound of a stream or waterfall. Our role as Aquatic Artisans is not to impose “how” a client should feel beside their water feature, but to create the space for them to find their own way to peace and quiet contemplation.
Our Founders, Daniel & Sarah Windley
Daniel in front of our RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2025 show garden pond
Daniel Windley
Founder & Award Winning Master Aquatic Artist
Daniel has loved pond building & Koi Carp his whole life, working with his Grandad on ponds as a child in Bedfordshire. He fell in love with the tranquility that ecosystem ponds bring to any garden and pursued his love of creating ecosystem ponds as a career.
Daniel & Sarah founded Brit Ponds in 2019.
The detail matters in Daniel’s pond craft, from the placing of every rock by hand, to the choice and positioning of each aquatic plant or decorative natural tree stump and it shows in the quality of his work for clients.
The artistic use of forest & tree inspired elements in his aquatic work comes naturally to Daniel living close to a National Trust forest, and is a signature touch. Daniel has become a well known specialist aquatic artist for his beautiful Japanese Water Garden designs in London, UK.
Sarah Windley
Founder & Business Managing Partner
Sarah is our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, responsible for the corporate, financial and strategic direction of the business. A former ‘brands’ litigation lawyer for global corporates in London, and In-House IP Counsel for Marks and Spencer plc, Sarah runs the business whilst Daniel is out creating aquatic art for our customers.
She previously spent time living in the Middle East and has close friends & colleagues in Dubai where she is a regular visitor with Daniel.
Happy sitting alongside our pond & streams at HQ with a cuppa and our dogs, she enjoys dealing with our customers and hearing their tales of how the Brit Ponds ecosystem water feature lifestyle has had a positive impact on their lives.
General FAQs
Do you visit us to discuss our requirements?
We find that many initial queries can be covered by email or phone. However some projects do require a visit to discuss your personal requirements in more detail.
Meet with our founder, Daniel at a Customer Site Consultation to discuss your project and ideas. All Customer Site Consultations are made at a time to suit you.
Consultation booking and fees are payable in advance of your appointment and can be booked online via our Customer Site Consultation page.
If you decide not to go ahead with us after your Consultation, the Consultation fee is non-refundable once the Consultation service appointment has been completed.
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How long does it take to install a Brit Ponds ecosystem pond?
The average time to install a Brit Ponds Small Ecosystem Pond is usually within the week (up to 5 days) subject to the size and complexity of the project.
Medium and Large Ecosystem Pond Packages can take between 1-2 weeks depending on the size and complexity of your project. Fountainscapes can take anything from 1 day to 2-3 days depending on complexity.
See our Brit Ponds Ecosystem Pond Packages for more information on timeframes, or contact us for a more personal estimate of project timescales.
We will advise and guide you through your new water feature installation.
Are natural ponds expensive?
There are a wide variety of options for your Brit Ponds ecosystem garden water feature at different prices, with an indication of costs found in our pricing & examples section. All project costings are agreed with you in advance according to your project requirements.
Each Brit Ponds water feature project is personal to you, and is priced accordingly. They are one of a kind custom creations. We encourage you to contact us to discuss your ideas and agree a budget for your pond project.
Who works on my Brit Ponds water feature?
Professionally trained and experienced Brit Ponds team members and CACs are the only people to work on your project. All have experience of installing different kinds of ecosystem water features for customers.
Our team & collaborators are trained by leading US Ecosystem Pond brand Aquascape Inc. to Certified Aquascape Contractor standard (CAC) and are experienced in this field.
CACs are some of the most qualified and informed pond contractors in the UK Pond & Water Gardening Industry.
As Master British Certified Aquascape Contractors you can be assured that we are required to undergo continuing professional training to maintain our Aquascape Inc CAC Certification and professional standards.
We collaborate on larger water features with our fellow CAC colleagues so that our customers get seamless project management from teams who are all trained to the same high CAC standards. We are proud to regularly collaborate with award winning Garden Designers & Landscapers on public, private and commercial landscaped gardens.
For more information on Certified Aquascape Contractors and our commitment to professional credentials, annual industry leading training & certification and customer service see this YouTube video "Why Hire a CAC?"
Do you do Natural Swim Ponds?
Yes we do. And they can be some of the most exciting and beautiful natural water feature projects we are engaged upon.
A recreation pond or natural swimming pond will be lower maintenance compared to a traditional built swimming pool, is sustainable, looks wonderful throughout the seasons, and is more efficient to run. It will be made of natural components, working with Mother Nature and not against her, and will sit naturally and beautifully within your landscape 365 days of the year.
Natural Swim ponds are becoming a more popular and green alternative to installing traditional built swimming pools. They are not built with concrete and do not require chemicals to keep the water healthy.
Enquire with us for more information, or find out more on our Swimming Ponds page.
Where do I find out more about Brit Ponds services?
You can find our latest projects here. We also post regularly about our customer projects on Instagram. Our Facebook page also gives details of our projects & offers.
If you book an eco-system pond installation or pondless waterfall installation with Brit Ponds you are welcome to visit our Headquarters by appointment only in Hertfordshire where we showcase examples of water features to our customers at private viewings.
And of course, you can always contact us by email for more information at hello@britponds.com or initially speak with Daniel or Sarah about your enquiry on 07498 340667 (phone or WhatsApp).
Is your business green & eco friendly too?
Not only are our ecosystem waterfeatures made with natural ecosystem materials as far as possible, and without the use of carbon heavy products such as concrete or chemically laden upkeep treatments, but our commitment to our business operation is eco friendly too.
From our recycled business paper stationary and V Business cards to our work vans meeting the latest emissions requirements and our waste removal partners recycling practices, we take our green credentials seriously.
As a family run business we are also committed to supporting small local businesses for our supplies where possible, ideally with eco friendly credentials.
We understand the importance of B2B relationships to keep SME businesses afloat and try to deal with like minded business operators as part of our business ethos.
Do you offer after care once my ecosystem water feature is installed?
Once your ecosystem water feature is installed you can rely on us for any after care enquiries.
Firstly, we will give you guidance about 'What To Expect' from your natural water feature in the weeks after installation, together with our 'What to Expect from your new ecosystem water feature' e-booklet for reference.
Secondly, Daniel will contact you again to follow up in the weeks after works are completed to check in and make sure that all is fine.
Thirdly, you can rely on your 12 Month Brit Ponds Guarantee if anything arises (subject to our T&Cs). In addition your Aquascape Inc. pond equipment comes with its own consumer protection.
Fourthly, we highly recommend you take out of our annual Pond Maintenance packages to keep your water feature running smoothly and to extend your Brit Ponds Guarantee.
Finally we offer a Customer Annual Pond Maintenance email reminder service to those customers that opt in, leaving you in peace of mind to enjoy your water feature and know that we will contact you again when the pond cleaning season has arrived to book in your appointment at as time to suit.
All we ask you to do is regularly clear any garden debris (leaves etc.) from your pond & water feature as part of your normal garden routine, sit back and enjoy your water feature.
