--- title: "Pondering Waters, LLC — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/pondering-waters-llc-pfvwus-pf~688025647 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~688025647.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Pondering Waters, LLC" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f543825c004f8027_7431-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Available Upon Request, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48080, United States" latitude: 42.4706 longitude: -82.9022 phone: "(586) 552-8822" website: "http://ponderingwaters.com http://indoorwaterfalldesign.com" rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 50 last_updated: 2026-08-10 --- # Pondering Waters, LLC Original Houzz profile: [Pondering Waters, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/pondering-waters-llc-pfvwus-pf~688025647) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Saint Clair Shores, MI - **Serves:** Saint Clair Shores - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Since 1998 Pondering Waters has been Designing, Installing and Maintaining outdoor ponds, pondless waterfalls, Fountainscapes, wetland filter, and waterfalls for natural ponds for the Macomb, Wayne and Oakland counties of Michigan (MI). Working with Pondering waters will give you a piece of mind that you are working with a professional contractor that is dedicated to our craft and passionate for water features. ### Areas Served - Saint Clair Shores ### Typical Job Cost $1,000 - 100,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Pondering Waters, LLC | | Address | Available Upon Request, Saint Clair Shores, Michigan 48080, United States | | Phone | (586) 552-8822 | | Website | http://ponderingwaters.com http://indoorwaterfalldesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 50 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/PonderingWaters - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/ponderingwaters - Blog — www.ponderingwaters.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Pondering Waters, LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/pondering-waters-llc-pfvwus-pf~688025647) - **Website:** http://ponderingwaters.com http://indoorwaterfalldesign.com - **Phone:** (586) 552-8822 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Master Certified Aquascape Contractor ( CAC )http://ponderingwaters.com/certified-aquascape-contractor/ - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — laurieleet, Nov. 2015** > Pondering Waters is one of the best companies I have dealt with. They offer honesty, competitive prices and excellent work. They are expert at what they do. They installed my backyard pond about six years ago, and have maintained it since then. Pondering Waters has given me great service, and I highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — obrienmark57, Nov. 2015** > Jeff Michaels and his crew at Pondering Waters are the best! They never stop by before confirming their scheduled visit at least one day before hand. The job site is always neat and clean when they leave it. Before Jeff and his crew from Pondering Waters came to our rescue, we were fumbling our way through the maze of fish pond management. They truly know their way around feeding, chemicals to add, pumps and waterfalls, pond lighting, and flora maintenance, as well is overall care of the fish. We ALWAYS recommend Pondering Waters to anyone we meet who is maintaining a waterscape, or planning to start one. **★★★★★ — kungfugardener, Jan. 2014** > Jeff Michaels redesigned an existing water feature and constructed it to become the focal point of my property in Franklin. It received public acclaim as my property was part of the annual Franklin Garden Club Walk in 2012. His work was completed consistent with his estimate for timing and cost. Jeff has continued to follow up to assist me in properly maintaining its functionality and appearance. People in the landscape business recognize Jeff as a leader in the design and construction of great outdoor water features. **★★★★★ — billandpattye, Jan. 2014** > I first used Pondering Waters several years ago to re-build a pond that was poorly designed and installed by another company. Jeff and the crew from Pondering Waters did a great job of re-designing the pond and rectifying the persistent problems I was having. Since that time I have had no problems with the work they have done and the pond looks and performs great. I also use Pondering Waters to annually clean the pond and their work is always done well. **★★★★★ — Leanne Sabo, Jan. 2014** > Jeff and his crew have been helping me with my outdoor Koi pond and waterfall for close to 6 years now. At the beginning I didn't know if I would be able to take care of it, but with their experience and knowledge they gave me the help I needed to really be able to enjoy the beauty and serenity of my pond. they also rebuilt the waterfall (a poor previous construction) and made it absolutely gorgeous and I credit Pondering Waters for their work. always professional and friendly. > > Leanne Sabo **★★★★★ — choicessvp, Jan. 2014** > Let me just say this...you will be hard pressed to find a better company to go to work for you or a better guy than Jeff Michaels. His integrity and character are one of the main reasons I would recommend him to anyone! btw, we didn't know him. Someone recommended him to us based on his character. It was truly a leap of faith to go with him as a start up company at the time, with such a big project at stake. > Jeff did a very large waterfall for us that cascades down into two ponds. He was able to create exactly what we envisioned and actually made it better than we could have dreamed. The fact that at the time, it was the largest waterfall he had ever done wasn't a deterrent for him at all. He had full confidence he could accomplish our dreams. We have a tremendous amount of hardscape landscaping all around our house and the waterfall itself. The true testament to Jeff's work is the fact that even though we have had to have the settling hardscape redone over and over again, The waterfall doesn't seem to have moved an inch in the 9 years we've been enjoying it. We also run the waterfall 24 hrs/day from early spring till we can't keep up with the falling leaves any longer. Also, the maintenance of the waterfall, opening and closing and any little thing that we may want or need during the summer is attended to quickly, professionally and painlessly on our part. Jeff Michaels is your man...Pondering Waters is your company!! Trust me, you won't be sorry. **★★★★★ — papafish, Dec. 2013** > Ponderwaters has opened and closed my pond for the last two year. Outstanding job each time!! > Staff treats my pond as their own. Every aspect of the clean-out is done in a very professional and through manner! I would highly recommend the company. **★★★★★ — davidzuehlke, Dec. 2013** > JEFF & his staff have always been very professional in their workmanship and their responce to our needs.Without their help I might have considered closing down our waterfall and pond. At our age it would be just to much work.See you in the spring. **★★★★★ — marko57, Dec. 2013** > Jeff at Pondering Waters retrofitted my fish pond pump, replaced two leaking valves and monthly maintains my 16'x10', five-feet deep pond and two waterfalls. He is timely, professional and reasonably priced. **★★★★★ — debbieb56, Dec. 2013** > I had a new pond less waterfall put in my backyard. It is gorgeous and I had lots of compliments on it. They got rid of my big pond and replaced with a pondless waterfall. **★★★★★ — jokubiak, April 2013** > Worked with me for a project within my budget. Gave me EXACTLY what I wanted!!! Now I have a beautiful pondless waterfall in my backyard. So relaxing and enjoyable. I even have lighting so I can enjoy it at night. > > Jeff has just been wonderful to work with. Communication was terrific, and the job was done as scheduled. He even finished it up in the rain!! ## Selected projects - [Rivage Day Spa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rivage-day-spa-pj-vj~2240544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Indoor water features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-water-features-pj-vj~214512) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Outdoor water features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-water-features-pj-vj~214502) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Pondless waterfalls](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pondless-waterfalls-pj-vj~219454) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Fire in water](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fire-in-water-pj-vj~215970) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Residential Indoor Swimming pool water feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/residential-indoor-swimming-pool-water-feature-pj-vj~108061) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Ponds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponds-pj-vj~214483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/pondering-waters-llc-pfvwus-pf~688025647) ## Ideabooks - [Water feature design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57958842/list/water-feature-design) — 5 ideas - [indoor waterfall ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57959221/list/indoor-waterfall-ideas) — 2 ideas - [Backyard retreats](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/57958268/list/backyard-retreats) — 5 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/ponderingwatersoutdoordesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: Wall water feature** *(in Photo Questions)* Does this water feature come as a kit or was it constructed piece by piece A: it is a two piece fabricated acrylic waterwall shipped in a create. it comes with LED lighting, pump and pump filter. the stone work was done by the general contractor. It's heavy but easy to assemble. Our office number is 586-552-8822 if you have any further questions or email to ponderingwaters@sbcglobal.net Thank You **Q: I'm interested in the pricing of inside waterfalls** *(in Photo Questions)* I'm searching for an inside "wall or floor"waterfall for a Beauty Salon A: Hi Renee, please visit our indoor web site at www.indoorwaterfalldesign.com we have some of our fountains there. We can also custom manufacture a water wall to match the style of the salon as well. If you need any assistance please feel free to give us a call at 586-552-8822 Thank You --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-10.*