Restoration
Bring an old fountain back to life.
Inspections, engineering, demolition, structural rebuilds, new mechanical systems and LED lighting, managed start to finish by one team.
Can an old or failed fountain be restored?
Yes, most old or failed fountains can be restored, including century-old heritage features. A restoration starts with an inspection and repair costing, then rebuilds whatever has failed: structure, waterproofing, piping, pumps, controls and lighting. Restoring older municipal systems has been our specialty for over 50 years, with options for every budget.
We manage the whole job, from the first audit to commissioning reports, as-built drawings and training for your staff.
The Belfountain
A 1914 fountain, working again
Drag the slider to see the Belfountain before and after our restoration for Credit Valley Conservation.
Early 1900sAfter restorationOur process
How a restoration comes together
01
Inspect and audit
We inspect the existing fountain and write up findings with repair costing, so you know what you are dealing with.
02
Evaluate and plan
Site evaluations for project setup and layout, then demolition engineering and a restoration plan.
03
Engineer the systems
Mechanical and electrical engineering, plus environmental studies for water feature automation.
04
Demolish and rebuild
Demolition with rubble disposal, then reconstruction of the fountain and its structural elements.
05
Finish and light
Restorations often finish with new submersible LED lighting, plus tile and structural work.
06
Commission and hand over
Commissioning reports, as-built drawings, maintenance documents for the new system and training for your staff.
Restorations
Three fountains we brought back
Caledon · 1914
The Belfountain
Aquifer-fed and stopped working. New pumps and nozzles, copper pipe for its early-1900s character, engineered pedestals and fibreglass-reinforced grating.
Pembroke · 1967
Pembroke Centennial Fountain
New pump vaults, control panels and wind sensors, engineered nozzles for windy days, and warm lighting matched to the town hall.
Toronto · Relocated
Clarence Square
A century-old fountain moved from the Art Gallery of Ontario into a new concrete basin with custom-tint waterproofing.
Condominium rebuild
An infinity fountain built over two parking levels
After 35 years, a Toronto condominium’s suspended-slab landscape was removed. We built a new infinity-edge fountain from the top of the first parking level, with a 2,400 sq ft floor and eight trucks of engineered concrete poured in one day.
Drains were scanned so no rebar was cut, and lasers set the drain elevations. Structural insulation reduced the load on the slab, the waterproofing was engineered, and the mechanical runs across two parking levels.
The granite coping was set to the millimetre. The project ran over two years and finished with two low-wattage lights on the centre geyser. Read the full case study.
What’s included
Restoration services, start to finish
- Existing fountain inspections and audits
- Inspection reports, findings and repair costing
- Site evaluations for project setup and layouts
- Demolition engineering and restoration plan
- Demolition with rubble disposal
- Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Environmental studies for water feature automation
- Reconstruction of fountain and structural elements
- New submersible LED lighting, tile and structural work
- Commissioning reports and as-built drawings
- Maintenance documents for the new system
- Staff training for operations and maintenance
We make our own high-quality parts for restoration, so replacement parts for your rebuilt fountain stay readily available.
Restoration photos
Before, during and after.
Restorations across Ontario, from century-old municipal fountains to condominium water features.
Reviews
Rebuilt from the ground up
“He designed and rebuilt our fountain from the ground up. Our condo community couldn’t be happier with the job they did for us.”
“Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail made all the difference.”
Case studies
Read the full stories
The Belfountain
Ontario's oldest working fountain, rebuilt with copper pipe, new pumps and engineered grating.
Case study
Pembroke Centennial Fountain
New vaults, controls, wind sensors and engineered nozzles for Canada's Centennial fountain.
Case study
Clarence Square
A century-old fountain moved from the Art Gallery of Ontario into a new basin.
Case study
Village Green infinity fountain
A 35-year-old deck rebuilt over two parking levels, granite coping set to the millimetre.
Case study
Sherway Gardens fountain
A failed fountain over a parking garage rebuilt from the slab, with seven-layer waterproofing and LEDs.
Case study
80-100 York Mills water wall
A failing three-year-old water wall stripped and rebuilt with new tile, reset copings and pump repairs.
Case studyOur sister company
Parts, pumps and fountains ship from Fountain Depot.
Our sister company Fountain Depot supplies commercial fountain equipment, lights and nozzles from the same Markham shop.
FAQ
Fountain restoration questions
How do we know if our fountain needs restoration or just repair?
Start with an inspection. Our report sets out the findings and repair costing, so you can see whether a few repairs will do or the system needs rebuilding.
Can a heritage fountain keep its original character?
Yes. On the 1914 Belfountain we used copper pipe throughout to keep its early-1900s character, while installing new pumps and nozzles.
Do you handle the engineering?
Yes. We provide demolition engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and environmental studies for water feature automation, as part of one restoration plan.
Can you restore a fountain over underground parking?
Yes. We rebuilt a Toronto condominium’s infinity fountain over two parking levels, with scanned drains, structural insulation to cut slab load and engineered waterproofing.
Is there an option that fits a smaller budget?
Yes. We offer restoration options for every budget, and the inspection report helps you phase the work if needed.
What do we receive at the end?
Commissioning reports, as-built drawings, maintenance documents for the new system and training for the staff who will run it.
Can you maintain the fountain after the restoration?
Yes. The crew that rebuilt it can move the fountain straight onto a maintenance program, with spring start-ups and fall closings.