Estates and cottages
Estate fountains and cottage lakes, looked after properly.
Architectural fountains, reflecting pools, floating lake fountains and dock de-icers, designed, installed and serviced from our Markham shop.
Who services estate fountains and cottage lake fountains?
Fountain Place designs, installs and services private fountains, from architectural water features and reflecting pools to floating fountains and de-icers on cottage lakes. Crews travel from Markham across the GTA and into Barrie and Simcoe County, Muskoka, the Kawarthas and Georgian Bay. We have done this work since 1967.
Estate owners get the same mechanical, electrical and water care as our commercial clients. Cottage owners get fountains in before the season and out before freeze-up.
What we look after
Private water features we look after.
Estates
Fountains and reflecting pools
Architectural water walls, infinity edges, reflecting pools, waterfalls and streams.
Lakes
Cottage lake fountains
Floating fountains with lights, spray patterns and anchoring to suit the shoreline.
Docks
De-icers for winter
Kasco de-icers keep open water around docks and boathouses to prevent ice damage.
Ponds
Aeration and clear water
Aeration and water treatment that reduce algae, odour and muck in private ponds.
Cottage country
How do you service a fountain at the cottage?
Our crews travel from Markham to Barrie and Simcoe County, Muskoka, the Kawarthas and Georgian Bay to install, service and remove lake fountains.
Units that need shop work can go to our sister company Fountain Depot’s Kasco repair centre. Drop them off in Markham or ship them in from anywhere in Ontario. Repairs include a free diagnostic estimate and a 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
In fall, floating fountains come out of the water before freeze-up and are serviced. Where docks and boathouses need protection over winter, we set up de-icers.
The year
A private fountain’s year, season by season.
01
Spring start-up
After frost risk passes we start up estate fountains and reinstall lake fountains, then balance the flow.
02
Summer service
Maintenance visits, cleaning and repairs keep water clear and displays even.
03
Fall closing
We drain estate fountains, remove floating units and store pumps, lights and controls in our moisture-controlled facility.
04
Winter protection
De-icers keep open water around docks and boathouses through the freeze.
Private work
Estate and lake fountains we service.
Reviews
What homeowners say.
“They really know their products and match that knowledge with amazing service. Even when we had some repair issues Ryan was quick to look into a solution.”
“Fountain Place had a huge selection of fountain nozzles, pumps and lights that were quality. Ryan showed us how to properly build our water fountain so that it was bulletproof and easily maintained.”
“Fountain Place was able to create a maintenance plan for our water feature to ensure it stays perfect during all seasons.”
Services
Services for estates and cottages.
Spring start-up and fall closing
Spring start-ups and fall closings, with pumps, lights and controls stored over winter.
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Floating fountains
Sizing, installation, anchoring, lighting and full service for ponds and lakes.
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Pond and lake aeration
Surface and diffused aeration that cuts algae, odour and muck.
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Winter de-icing
De-icers that protect docks, boathouses and ponds from ice damage.
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Fountain lighting
LED fountain and pond lighting designed, upgraded and repaired.
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Design and installation
Municipal, commercial and estate fountains designed and built for the site.
Learn moreOur sister company
Parts, pumps and fountains ship from Fountain Depot.
Fountain Depot, our sister company, sells de-icers, floating fountains and lights online and ships across Canada from Markham.
FAQ
Estate and cottage questions.
Do you travel to cottage country?
Yes. Crews travel from Markham to Barrie and Simcoe County, Muskoka, the Kawarthas and Georgian Bay. See cottage country.
Should my lake fountain come out for winter?
Yes. Floating fountains are removed and serviced in fall, then reinstalled in spring. See openings and closings.
What does a dock de-icer do?
A de-icer keeps open water around docks and boathouses so ice cannot press against and damage them. See winter de-icing.
Can I send my Kasco unit in for repair?
Yes. Drop it off in Markham or ship it from anywhere in Ontario to Fountain Depot’s Kasco repair centre. Diagnostic estimates are free and repairs carry a 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
Can you design a fountain for our estate?
Yes. We design and build architectural water walls, infinity edges, reflecting pools, waterfalls and streams. See design and installation.
Can you add lights to our lake fountain?
Yes. LED fountain lights can be added to most installations and use far less power than halogen. See fountain lighting.