A landscape water feature installation can be a wonderful addition to your North Texas property. Water features are enjoyed for many reasons including not only their aesthetic appeal but also the blissful sound and overall sense of relaxation that they help to create. Water features can help make your yard feel like a personal oasis and even provide a sense of privacy as the noise helps to drown out unwanted noises around you.
Of course, if you are considering a backyard water feature installation, you might be wondering if it’s something you can handle on your own. It might not seem like that difficult of a process. If you’ve tried googling how to install a backyard water feature, you know that there are how-to videos out there.
It might not appear to be that complicated.
But the truth is, there’s more to a DIY landscape water feature installation project than you might think. In fact, tackling a project like this on your own could lead to potential trouble.
In this article, we’ll dive in (no pun intended) to what’s involved with a DIY landscape water feature installation project so that you can decide if it’s something you actually want to tackle.
One of the big problems that can arise with a DIY landscape water feature installation project is “what’s out there” as far as materials. The materials typically available to the DIY homeowner are often subpar to what a professional landscape contractor has access to through various manufacturers.
The trouble with using subpar materials is that they are more prone to rips, tears, and punctures. If you are installing a liner, for instance, and it breaks, you’re going to have leaks.
Of course, you might not realize that right away.
Unfortunately, it is going to set you up with long-term problems that won’t be an easy fix, depending how far along you are in the project. Oftentimes, leaks don’t come to light until the water feature is up and running.
Even if you get everything up and running initially, that’s not to say there won’t be problems down the road. If your water feature was built with subpar materials, it might not be long-lasting as you’d expected.
Another problem that comes up is that homeowners assume the process is simpler than it really is.
Some of those online videos that are out there might make the entire installation appear relatively easy. Sometimes, those videos are even made by professionals who have installed many water features before.
But there is actually quite a bit involved.
In fact, when Grassperson installs water features in North Texas, there is an entire 20-step process that we follow. That’s no small endeavor. If any of these steps are skipped, you may not get the highest quality end result that you deserve.
We are using best-in-class, proven steps that we feel must be taken in order to create a really nice finished product.
In addition, one factor that’s not often considered is the location of the water feature. Where you are going to install the water feature on your property is a very important consideration and one that a landscaper with an eye for design would be an expert at choosing.
Even if everything goes right with your water feature build, if you are not happy with where you chose to install it, or the landscaping around it, you might not get the most value out of it.
Finally, you should also consider the fact that if you do a DIY landscape water feature installation, and something goes wrong, the problem is on you. If the project is finished but not working properly or it’s leaking, you have to figure out why and go back and try to fix it.
On the flip side, if you were to work with a landscape professional, it would be on them to figure out what’s wrong—and fix it.
Of course, the idea is that by working with a landscape professional who utilizes a detailed step-by-step installation process, there won’t be problems. With a landscape professional, you gain the benefit of their experience and expertise in installing multiple water features.
Adding a water feature to your yard can be a special addition. Whether you are outside to enjoy a family meal, read a book, or watch the kids play, having a water feature can enhance your time outside.
That’s assuming, however, that you are happy with the end result. In order to get a water feature that you absolutely love, it’s important to work with a landscape professional who will install everything properly. The last thing that you’d want is a water feature that does not aesthetically fit the look of your space or perhaps does not function right. In these cases, it can become more of a hassle!
When it comes to being able to enjoy your yard, you want everything just right. Working with a pro will help you achieve the landscape water feature installation in North Texas that you truly desire.
Ready to have a truly impressive Northern Texas yard with the perfect water feature installation? Get in touch with us so we can talk about some ideas that might work best for your unique property.