Estate fountains

The centerpiece the driveway turns around

Multi-tier basins and large courtyard fountains, largely hand-crafted, assembled and plumbed on site for properties where the fountain is the first thing anyone sees.

Estate courtyard fountain running in front of a Pasadena-area residence

Planning an estate installation

An estate fountain is a construction project, not a purchase. The basin is set on a prepared pad, the tiers are stacked and pinned, joints are sealed, and the plumbing and electrical are run before anything is filled.

Get the diameter right first. In a motor court, the fountain should read as the hub of the turning circle, measure the circle, then size the basin so there's comfortable driving clearance around it and the fountain still dominates the space.

Practical items worth settling early: a GFCI circuit within reach, a dedicated water line for autofill, and where overflow goes during winter rain. Solving these on the plan costs nothing; solving them after the hardscape is poured costs a lot.

Craftsmen assembling a large tiered fountain basin on site

Assembled on site

Components arrive separately and are stacked, pinned and sealed in place by the crew.

Estate courtyard fountain running in front of a Pasadena-area residence

Motor court centerpieces

Large basins with planting around the plinth, scaled to a full turning circle.

Octagonal cast stone entry fountain beside an arched front door

Formal courtyard basins

Octagonal and round forms for enclosed courtyards, where sound carries off the walls.

Good to know

Site prep
A level, compacted, load-bearing pad. Water plus stone is a serious point load.
Utilities
GFCI power, a water source, and autofill on anything that evaporates fast in summer.
Scheduling
Builds are booked in advance. Talk to us before the hardscape schedule is locked.
Upkeep
Hard water scales quickly here. Plan for regular cleaning and a treatment routine.

See it in person

Everything is on the yard at Jardin

170 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107. Walk the yard, measure the pieces, and mention JARDIN at the counter so the team knows the website sent you.

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