Add-ons for your fiberglass pool
Give your pool the sound of water.
Waterfalls, deck jets, bubblers, spillover spas and more. Water features add movement, sound and a focal point to a fiberglass pool. Here is what each one does and when to plan it into your build.
More than a pretty backyard.
A water feature changes how a pool feels, not just how it looks. Moving water gives you sound, a focal point, and a reason to be out there after dark. These are the four things owners notice most.
The sound
Falling water is soothing, and it masks traffic and neighbors. A pool with moving water feels calmer the moment you step outside.
A focal point
Water draws the eye. A waterfall or a sheet of falling water anchors the whole backyard and makes the pool the center of the space.
Better after dark
Paired with LED lighting, a water feature glows at night. The pool goes from a daytime spot to an evening one you actually use.
Curb and resale appeal
A well-designed water feature reads as a premium build. It lifts how the whole yard shows to family, guests, and future buyers.
The water features you can add.
These are the features that work well on a fiberglass pool. Some are built into the shell, some are plumbed through the deck, and some sit in the landscaping. We help you pick the ones that suit your yard and budget.
Sheer descents
Veil protrudes 2 to 4 feetA clean sheet of water that falls straight down from a raised wall into the pool. Sleek, modern, and a striking focal wall lit from behind at night.
Rock waterfalls
Natural stoneStacked natural stone with water spilling over the edge. The most naturalistic option, with a soft cascading sound and a strong focal point.
Deck jets
Arcs 4 to 5 feetThin arcs of water that shoot from the deck into the pool. Playful and symmetrical, with a gentle trickle. Kids love running through them.
Laminars
Reaches 6 to 8 feetA thicker, glassy arc that holds its tube shape like a rope of glass. An upgrade on deck jets, and it can glow with a built-in light after dark.
Bubblers
On the tanning ledgeLow jets set into the shallow tanning ledge that bubble water up a few inches. Safe and fun for young kids, and calming for everyone else.
Spillover spa
Raised 18 to 24 inchesA raised spa that spills a wide sheet of water into the pool. It doubles as a feature wall and a warm soak you can use year round in Ohio.
Rain curtains
Pergola-mountedA fine sheet of water that falls from an overhead frame like soft rain. A dramatic option that can also screen a space for a little privacy.
Fountains and water bowls
Classic accentUpward jets or spouting bowls set on the deck edge. A timeless, symmetrical accent that adds gentle sound without a big structure.
Every feature looks twice as good with light.
Color-changing LED lighting is wired in while the pool is being set. Light a sheer descent from behind, put a glowing core in a laminar, or wash a rock waterfall from below. It is the difference between a daytime pool and one you use all evening.
Decide now, or add it later.
The single most useful thing to know is when each feature has to be decided. Some are part of the pool and have to be chosen up front. Others can wait. Here is how they sort out.
Decide before we order the shell
Structural
- Spillover spa
- Bubblers (need a tanning ledge)
- Sheer-descent wall
These are part of the pool structure. They are molded into or built with the shell, so they have to be chosen before we order.
Plumb it during the build
During install
- Deck jets
- Laminars
- Water bowls
The water and light lines run under the deck before it is poured. Including them now avoids cutting into a finished deck later.
Add it later if you like
Retrofit friendly
- Rock waterfalls
- Rain curtains
- Freestanding fountains
These sit beside or above the pool. You can add them after the build, though running the water and power is cleaner during it.
The rule of thumb is simple. Almost any feature is cheaper and cleaner when it is planned into the build. Retrofitting later usually means cutting into finished decking or landscaping. It pays to decide early, even if you add the feature later.
How water features work on a fiberglass pool.
Every water feature needs two things. Water moving through it, and a light behind it for the evening. On a fiberglass pool both are simple to plan.
Most features draw from your existing pool pump. We fit a dedicated valve so you control the feature separately from the main circulation. Larger waterfalls or rain curtains may get their own small booster pump.
The plumbing and any lighting conduit go in while the pool is being set, before the deck is poured. That is why the cheapest time to add a feature is during the build.
We scope your features at the site visit and itemize them in your fixed quote. No guesswork, and no surprise line items later.
Runs off the pool pump through a dedicated valve. The big features get a small booster pump of their own.
Feature and light lines are run before the deck goes down, while access to the shell is still open.
The lighting conduit shares the same trench, so light and water are planned together from the start.
Every feature you choose is itemized in one fixed quote after the site visit. No hidden extras.
Water feature questions, answered.
Not sure which feature fits your yard? Call (614) 591-7753 and we will talk it through.
What water features can I add to a fiberglass pool?
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Do water features cost a lot to run?
Which water feature is best for young kids?
Start with the pool, then add the water.
See the fiberglass pools we install by shape and size. Read how the installation works from first dig to first swim. We plan your water features alongside the build.
Ready to add water features to your pool?
Tell us your yard and the look you want. We will recommend a model, plan the water features that fit, and send a fixed quote with no obligation.