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 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 including our flat rate custom design service (our best value), as well as an hourly design service for pool and pond professionals. Looking for DIY options? See also our How-To eBook and Essential NSP Plans:

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!
What You Get:
  • Onsite Design Consultation, including:
    • Site Analysis (equipment access, ideal NSP placement, site activity paths, ground slope and other special challenges)
    • Water Supply Test (pH, ammonia, hardness)
    • 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 desired (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.  

Get Started: Schedule Your Site Visit

DIY Construction Plans

$1,200

Our Essential Plans are a great option if you know you want a basic Natural Swimming Pool/Pond in a round or oval shape. Our Essential Plans come with 8 different size and shape options and include the addition of a pier, optional pebble beach, and waterfall. Want to customize these plans? We can make a few minor changes to our Essential Plans for you with our Hourly Design Service (see below for more details)! 
What You Get:
  • Detailed, 12-Page Construction Drawing Set (Delivered Digitally)
  • Materials List & Estimate Worksheet
  • Our How-to eBook, Natural Swimming Pools & Ponds: THE TOTAL GUIDE, 3rd Edition (a $99 value!)

Hourly Design Help

$120/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! We can even supply you with many of the materials needed. Once the design step is done, we can help you with construction as well. See our construction options below!
Get a Quote:
Attach your drawing and info below. We will take a look and be in touch with a quote 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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How-To EBook

$99

Natural Swimming Pools & Ponds: THE TOTAL GUIDE, 3rd ed.
Our how-to ebook has all you need in order to understand how our Natural Swimming Pool/Pond system works and how to build a basic one of your own! Our new edition is packed with detailed information, formulas, live product links and over 150 illustrations, photographs, and Step-by-Step examples. Learn the concepts and plan your own NSP with confidence!
What You Get:

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! Our construction options are as diverse as the NSP projects themselves, ranging from our Turn-Key construction service, where we build your project from start to finish, to a variety of DIY and construction consultation services. See our full range of Natural Swimming Pool/Pond construction options here:

Natural Swimming Pool/Pond Construction Cost Breakdown

The cost to build a Natural Swimming Pool/Pond depends on the design of the NSP itself (there are many different styles) as well as the intended site (local material costs and availability vary greatly across the US); since every Natural Swimming Pool/Pond project is unique, it is difficult to know the cost of a NSP before it has been designed and the materials have been itemized and sourced. Based on our experience, we can say that most NSP's cost between $65K - $100K to build Turn-Key (including all the materials, labor time and heavy machinery), with some larger, more custom projects in the $150K and above range.