Natural Swimming Pool/Pond Design here's how it works:

Over the last two decades, we have designed and built beautiful, functional Natural Swimming Pool/Ponds (NSP's) for folks all over the United States (and beyond) using an engineered biological filtration system we specifically developed for the warmer, more varied climate of North America. We have a variety of design and construction services available for homeowners and commercial clients from DIY education to custom design consultations. 

Custom Design

$2,000*

Because our custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond designs are so site-specific, an onsite design consultation (or Site Visit) is a crucial first step in the design process. To ensure every one of our custom NSP designs is the best it can be, we are so pleased to now be able to offer a flat rate design fee that includes a Site Visit to anywhere within the contiguous United States! No additional costs, no surprise fees, just one flat rate gets you a custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design starting with an onsite consultation (Site Visit) with one of our designers, a follow-up concept drawing illustrating your custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design and an itemized Materials List & Estimate for your project.
*Contact us for pricing if you live outside of the contiguous United States. Also, we have a special discount for you if you live within the Kansas City/Lawrence area! Commercial projects 
What You Get:
  • Onsite Design Consultation, including:
    • Site Analysis (equipment access, ideal NSP placement, site activity paths, ground slope and other special challenges)
    • Site Documentation (dimensions, photos, notes, sketches)
    • Design Conceptualization (features, size, shape, access)
    • Design Layout (helps you visualize size, shape, orientation and placement in real space)
  • Follow-Up Concept Drawing of Your Project
    • Scaled drawing illustrating your custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design
    • Includes NSP size, shape, orientation and placement on your site
    • Includes any special features (waterfall, infinity edge, dock/pier, trampoline entry, patio, pergola, fire pit, stream, etc.)
  • Itemized Materials List & Estimate
    • List of all the major materials needed to build your project including local sources and delivery prices
    • Estimated material quantities and labor time 
How the Process Works:
  1. Schedule Site Visit: Start by scheduling an onsite design consultation (Site Visit) using the form below. At the Site Visit, a Total Habitat designer will work with you to discover the ideal Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design for your particular site. Each NSP design is wonderfully unique and naturally beautiful!
  2. Get a Concept Drawing: After the Site Visit, we will create a concept drawing of your custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design illustrating everything we talked about during the onsite design consultation. Once you have approved your custom design, we will move on to the next step! 
  3. Get a Materials List & Estimate: Once you have approved your custom Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design, we will source materials in your area and create an itemized Materials List & Estimate that lists all of the major materials, heavy machinery and labor time needed to build your project.  
With this Concept Drawing and Materials List & Estimate, you can decide how to proceed with your natural pool's construction, either DIY or with a local building partner. Either way, we can be there to help with a construction consultation.

Construction
​Options

Over the last 20+ years, we have designed, built and/or helped others to build beautiful Natural Swimming Pool/Ponds all across the United States and beyond! Though we are transitioning away from full construction, we can still help you build your natural pool or pond through a construction consultation. Or, if you prefer to DIY all the way, check out The Natural Pool Academy for downloadable plans, our how-to ebook and our online video course. 

​Contact us for more information about our construction consultation options. ​

Education

Starting at $99

For over 20 years, we have designed and built natural pools and swimming ponds all over the world and helped countless others to build their own through our ebook, first published in 2002. We recommend The Natural Pool Academy for educational resources including downloadable construction plans, a how-to ebook and Essential Online Course. Check it out now at NaturalPoolAcademy.org! 

Hourly Design
Consultation

$150/hr

Already have a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond design or site plan developed? We can add in the NSP-specific elements, identify and estimate material quantities, and help you feel confident in your design plan moving forward!

Purchased our Essential NSP Plans but want help customizing them? We can help with that too!

With an Hourly Design Consultation we can:
  • Create a plumbing schematic and/or fill in biological filter details
  • Produce detailed plan or section view drawings from a sketch or basic plan
  • Edit or markup an existing drawing for feasibility
  • Answer your design or construction questions
  • Create a detailed Materials List or Estimate for your design
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Get a Quote:
Schedule a phone/video chat above or attach your drawing and info below to get a quote. We will take a look and be in touch with an estimate of how many design hours your project will require. You can also email your drawing(s) to us at contact@totalhabitat.com
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