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FallingWater Scapes builds water features: the company says it designs, builds, cleans and renovates koi ponds, waterfalls, streams and fountains for properties in the Greater Boston area. Its website says owner Jonathan Marston built his first water feature at 18 and opened the company in 2017. A page on pondtrademag.com describes him as a Master Certified Aquascape Contractor who owns and operates FallingWater Scapes in Dover, Massachusetts. A recent customer wrote that Jonathan came to their Martha's Vineyard property, made several ferry reservations to bring over his heavy equipment, and chose specific boulders at the island's stone yard for their waterfall. A recent customer in SoCal said they hired him from across the nation to build their pond. A recent customer wrote that John solved a problem with their fountain. A 2025 customer said Jonathan turned a plain patch of ground off a patio into a water feature and sent progress videos every day during construction. A 2022 customer wrote that the nonprofit they run hired him to design and build two memorial water features behind its headquarters in Woburn. Upkeep is part of the work too. A 2023 customer said Jonathan cleaned their small fish pond, fixed a problem with the housing for the water pump, and added beneficial bacteria at no charge. A 2023 customer said Jonathan had maintained their koi pond for several years. A 2022 customer wrote that when their pump died, he picked a more energy-efficient pump with variable flow.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from FallingWater Scapes LLC.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$50 – $70
Typical landscaping service around $60
“He is a Master Certified Aquascape Contractor and currently owns and operates FallingWater Scapes in Dover, Massachusetts.”
“a water feature company based in Dover, Mass.”
As my husband and I reflect on our waterfall experience with Jonathan and his team, we think about how it all began. We were driving back from our summer cottage on Martha's Vineyard to our home in upstate New York. I was continuing to research waterfall contractors when I came across FallingWater Scapes. I started reading the reviews and to my surprise, I learned that Jonathan had completed a water feature on Nantucket, a small island similar to Martha's Vineyard. We spoke with Jonathan, and he was willing to come to our island residence to discuss the project. From the moment we spoke, we were impressed with Jonathan's depth of knowledge about creating natural looking waterfalls. He listened to our ideas while adding a few of his own meticulously planning out every detail. We hired Jonathan, and we were beyond excited that our desire to have a waterfall on our property was finally going to become a reality. Jonathan was willing to take on the challenges to travel to Martha's Vineyard, make several ferry reservations to bring over all of his heavy equipment, and finally find a place to stay as our project was going to take a few months to complete. Without a doubt, Jonathan handled these logistical challenges with finesse. He even became good friends with the owner of the stone yard on the island giving him access to the property on a Sunday, so he could carefully choose and tag specific boulders to use for our water feature. Working with Jonathan was amazing! His easy going nature and friendly personality made it a joy to have him on our property. Even our German Shepherd, Lucca, looked forward to his arrival each day. His dedication and work ethic were impressive! His passion for his work is evident, carefully placing each boulder in the right location to create the best flow of cascading water over each one. As my husband and I were looking at the rocks he had chosen, there was one that caught my eye in particular. I mentioned this to Jonathan not thinking that he would remember our conversation given his busy work schedule. To my surprise, he placed this rock in a special location where we could sit and view the waterfall from above. This is the kind of guy Jonathan is, taking the time to get to know his clients. Our waterfall looks spectacular! At night, the lights in the feature reflect against the falling water creating a breathtaking view. We would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone who is considering adding a water feature to their property. He is truly the best!
John solved my fountain’s problem perfectly, thank you very much!
My husband and had always dreamed of having a koi pond. When we purchased our recent home we decided to pursue this dream and I started researching natural koi ponds in-depth. We came across Jonathan's work. The more I looked, the more I realized that no one else came even close to his artistry when it comes to water features. So even though we are located in SoCal, we hired him from across the nation to build our dream pond. We opened the entire backyard up to him so he would have a blank canvas. We knew that whatever he would build for us would be stunning. Despite the geographical challenges of doing a project across the nation with limited space and one of the most complex designs, we are in disbelief how beautiful everything turned out. He is meticulous and so hardworking and diligent - he is extremely conscientious in everything he does. Watching him select and evaluate every rock as he places it just right. He and his crew have been an absolute joy - every step of the way. We feel so privileged to have one of Jonathan's master pieces in our backyard. If you are considering a natural looking water feature do it right the first time; we highly recommend you engage FallingWater Scapes. You would be doing yourself a disservice not to. Jonathan, thank you so very much for making our backyard paradise come true.
Hiring Jonathan Marston of Fallingwater Scapes was among the best landscaping decisions I have ever made. He turned a plain patch of ground off a patio into a breathtaking retreat. Jonathan finished the project in late summer, so I have had the pleasure of seeing it through Fall and now early Winter. The water feature’s character changes with the shifting of the light, and now, since the cold snap, fantastic ice formations are growing under the spillways. It is different and beautiful every day. Jonathan was a pleasure to work with, and I appreciated his progress videos that I received every day during construction. He is incredibly creative, hard working, and thoughtful. He clearly enjoys what he does, and it shows in his work. I enthusiastically recommend Fallingwater Scapes and look forward to working with Jonathan again.
Professional, articulate, high quality craftsmen are far and few between. Jonathan is one of them and his company represents that. The level of care to detail that he takes in his work is incredibly admirable. I have always seen him striving to do what is right and create a perfect atmosphere that meets his clients desires. Ultimately, his features have truly stunning quality that goes beyond what a basic landscaper could do. Well done Fallingwater Scapes! looking forward to working with you again
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