Illinois’ Premier Pond Builders & Water Feature Specialists
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About Proud Ponds
We're Here To Bring The Magic Of Ponds To Your Life
50+ ponds created ● 100+ pondless water features ● 500+ ponds repaired & maintained ● 25+ fountainscapes created
About Proud Ponds
"Bringing Nature’s Beauty to Your Backyard"
At Proud Ponds, creating stunning water features isn’t just our profession—it’s our passion. We believe that a well-crafted pond or water feature doesn’t just transform a yard; it transforms the way you experience your outdoor space.
From design to installation and maintenance, our expert team of designers, architects, electricians, and plumbers work together to turn your vision into a reality. Every project we undertake is infused with creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
What sets us apart? It’s not just the ponds we build—it’s the tranquility, joy, and natural beauty we bring into your life. Seeing the satisfaction and wonder on our clients' faces is why we do what we do.
Ready to turn your outdoor space into a peaceful retreat? Let’s create something extraordinary together.
As the Only Certified Aquascape Contractor in Illinois, We Offer Unmatched Craftsmanship and Expertise, Ensuring Your Pond or Water Feature Exceeds Expectations—giving you the confidence that when you choose Proud Ponds, you’re choosing the best
MEET THE TEAM
Passionate Experts Dedicated to Crafting Stunning Ponds and Water Features
Professional Pond Installers
Proud Ponds is an industry leader in the design, installation, and maintenance of the most ambitious and modern architectural ponds and water features.
We have a talented and experienced team of designers, architects, electricians, and plumbers who work together to realize your vision.
We always approach our work in a friendly, happy manner, and our team is always professional.
Schedule an in-person consultation with a friendly Certified Contractor and discover how a water feature will enhance all the ways you enjoy your yard.
How We Work
There are thousands of pictures online showing beautiful ponds. It is however more difficult to imagine how it would fit in your own garden. Therefore, before every build, we perform a 3D rendering to show exactly how your pond will look in your garden.
We at Proud Ponds design and create ponds that are easy to maintain and have a high standard of materials. Having a water feature in your garden is an exciting and wonderful experience, and we strive to make sure our services will help you enjoy this great feature!
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The Promises We Make To You
We guarantee you will have a dedicated team on-site until you are 100% satisfied
We will provide a free site visit six months after completion
Our team uses only the best equipment for your project.
We will keep you informed at all stages of the project.
We respect your property, your neighbors, and you at all times.
You can be assured you will have a pond you can be proud of. If not, we will do it again
until you are satisfied.
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Do you have a question? Please call our friendly customer service representatives who are always ready to answer your questions regarding your pond.
About Proud Ponds
About Proud Pound | Pond Store and Pond Builder | Winnetka, Buffalo Grove, Fox River Grove
Have The Pond And Water Feature You Always Imagined
Proud Pound has been designing and installing world-class water features in New Jersey for over 2 decades. We specialize in creating naturalistic aquatic landscapes for families to connect with the outdoors. Proud Pound has been awarded “Certified Aquascape Contractor of the Year,” “Water Feature Artist of the Year,” as well as being recognized as the #1 Aquascape Installer/Retailer in the world! We have traveled overseas to volunteer in (4) Aquascape Foundation Missions, bringing life-saving water sources to people in need, along with being invited to design and build marquis projects throughout the United States and South America. To learn more about us, visit our YouTube channel, Proud Pound, and join the almost 40,000 SUBSCRIBERS that watch us create aquatic masterpieces every week!
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Ecosystem Ponds
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Pondless Waterfalls
Proud Pound provides pondless waterfall installations in the Lake County, IL area.
Fountainscapes
Proud Pound installs and services fountainscapes in the Lake County, IL area.
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5 Star Google Reviews
50+
Ponds Installed
100+
Waterfalls Built
21,000+
Fish Rehomed
How we do
continuing education...
Certified Aquascape Contractors are the most qualified and informed pond installers in the water gardening industry. All CACs are required to attend continual training and education seminars and maintain a proven record of outstanding work and dedicated customer service and support.
All pond installers who wish to become Certified Aquascape Contractors must complete an in-depth application that includes an online training program with exam, customer referrals, pictures of completed water features, and general questions about their business and water gardening philosophy. These applications are then reviewed by technical agents at Aquascape, Inc., and then contractors are awarded one of three different levels of CAC status, Basic, Professional, & Master CAC.
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Schedule a call to receive expert advice tailored to your project, from a highly experienced designer who understands your vision.
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