Koi ponds, waterfalls, natural swim ponds, landscaping and outdoor lighting, designed and built by Brian Hoagland and his crew out of Belmont since 2002. Our prices are published, and the owner is still on the job site.
About us
Water is the center of our work, and the landscape around it is how we make a pond look like it was always there. We have been a Master Certified Aquascape Contractor since 2009, and our ponds use the proven ecosystem parts: skimmer, biofalls, EPDM liner over underlayment, rock, gravel and plants.
We also know the ground here. Piedmont red clay, rock at shallow depth on some Gaston County lots, mature oaks that drop a season's worth of leaves into the water, humid summers and the occasional hard freeze. We build ponds at least 2 feet deep for this climate, and we plan for the leaves before they land.
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What we build
Designed for your yard and built by our own crew.
Including ponds someone else built.
Landscaping and lighting
Native, low-maintenance plantings with real texture and color, anchored by big specimen boulders. Because we also build ponds, waterfalls and landscapes, we design the lighting as part of the whole yard, not as an afterthought bolted on at the end.
Signature
A swim pond is a different kind of project. It is built like a mountain lake: open water deep enough to swim and a planted wetland filtration zone (sometimes called a regeneration zone) that keeps the water clear without chlorine. At “The Resort,” our swim pond in Belmont, the grandchildren swim with the koi.
We created Hoaglandscape Signature for homeowners considering one. Every project is site-specific, so pricing is part of a complimentary design conversation with Brian. As a frame of reference, the build cost generally overlaps the range of a quality gunite pool. Before you call, the swim pond guide answers most of the first questions.
Why Hoaglandscape
Brian Hoagland, founder
The owner is still on the job. Brian started Hoaglandscape in 2002 as a one-man crew with a Toyota Tacoma. The truck has passed 350,000 miles and he is still driving it to job sites. When you call, you talk to him.
Master Certified since 2009. That credential comes from Aquascape, the manufacturer whose ecosystem pond system we build with. It means our ponds are built to a proven standard, not improvised.
Hoaglandscape Rocks! Brian is a hard rock fan, and the name stuck because big specimen boulders are our signature. We pair them with native plants that handle Charlotte summers without constant pruning.
Service after the sale. The same company that builds your pond can clean it every spring, net it every fall and fix it if something goes wrong.
Real warranties. Every job carries a one-year workmanship warranty, and plantings carry a one-year plant warranty. We are state licensed and insured, and financing is available.
Recent work
A swimming pond the grandchildren share with the koi, with a wetland filter, four decks and a cedar Japanese tea house.
View projectA 6x5 pond with a 4 foot stream rebuilt as a 12x6 pond with an 8 foot stream and three waterfalls, finished in time for the owners' Christmas party.
View projectA 10x12 koi pond on the Catawba River that runs partly under the house, with a fish cave to keep herons and raccoons away.
View projectGoogle reviews
Brian and his team installed a 16' stream with multiple drops into a 16'x11' pond in the rear of our property and we can't speak more highly on the quality of the work. All the way through from consultation to post-install follow ups and check -ins, Brian and...
5 stars
Google review, 2022
Brian, took a bad experience with my first contractor, and came to our rescue with beautiful results. Brian is a true artist, and knows his profession. Job well done, thank you.
5 stars
Google review, 2023
We bought an older home several years ago that had both a fountain and a small decorative pond in the backyard. Both needed some work to make them functional. Hoaglandscape assessed what we had; designed improvements for both; and rebuilt them based on the new...
5 stars
Google review, 2023
We considered a pondless waterfall for about 5 years before actually doing it. I don’t know why we waited. We love the water feature and the natural landscaping. When I’m away I truly cannot wait to get back to my serenity spot. Beautiful, calming and soul...
5 stars
Google review, 2023
Brian redid a lot of landscaping on my property. Because I have lots of trees ( think woods) it was challenging coming up with a design that can thrive in shade and not be Deer Candy. In addition to plants, he designed a beautiful pondless waterfall which is...
5 stars
Google review, 2023
Brian and his crew were efficient, professional and knowledgeable. We had a small water feature, needing repair, and decided to enhance the area with additional water design. It was a fairly small area to work in, but Brian had a vision and what a difference...
5 stars
Google review, 2023
Fill out a short form and pick a 30 minute phone call. He will ask about the yard, what you picture and your budget, and tell you honestly whether it makes sense.
We walk the property, check access, slope, trees and drainage, and give you a written plan and price.
Our crew builds it, we walk you through how it works, and we stay available for service after the sale.
Service area
We are based in Belmont and work across Mecklenburg, Gaston and York (SC) counties:
If your town is not listed, ask. See all service areas.
Questions
Our koi pond packages are listed on our pond pricing page. Final price depends on size, stream length, boulder size, access to the backyard and what we hit when digging. Electrical is not included, and financing is available.
If you want fish, water lilies and a place to sit and watch, you want a pond. If you mostly want the sound of moving water with less upkeep and no open water for small children or pets, a pondless waterfall is the better fit. Pondless waterfall packages are listed on our pondless waterfall pricing page.
Yes. We regularly fix and rebuild ponds installed by someone else. Common problems are slow leaks around the waterfall, liners laid without underlayment, undersized skimmers and pumps, and ponds too shallow for our winters. We trace the cause first, then tell you whether a repair or a rebuild makes more sense.
Yes. Our work carries a one-year workmanship warranty, and plants we install carry a one-year plant warranty. Financing is available on new builds, so a larger pond or a longer stream does not have to wait. We are state licensed and insured, and we hold a BBB A+ rating.
We are headquartered in Belmont and serve Mecklenburg, Gaston and York (SC) counties. That includes Charlotte, Belmont, Gastonia, Mount Holly, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and the surrounding towns. If you are just outside that area, call anyway. We will tell you straight whether we can take the job.
Get started
The first step is a conversation with Brian. Call 980-522-6166, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, or start online.
