We arrived at the job site early that morning to begin work on a twenty-five-foot pitless waterfall. The challenge started with the terrain; because the ground was entirely flat, we had to bring in a significant amount of fill material to build up the elevation for the stream. We started at the back, burying the tank at the bottom to create a reliable foundation for the system. Our design included a starter creek reservoir and a shallow pool that transitioned into three or four distinct cascades tumbling down the slope.
As we worked, we reflected on why we chose this specific setup. Installing a full pond in this particular spot would have been a nightmare for the homeowner, and a traditional rock pit reservoir would have eventually become a maintenance headache. By opting for the pitless system, we ensured that the feature would stay beautiful with minimal effort. Instead of digging through heavy rocks to clear out muck, the homeowner would only need to empty the debris baskets every once in a while.
The day was grueling, and we really felt the heat as we moved earth and set the structure, but we pushed through to get the job done. We always tell people: if you’re hiring a contractor for a project like this, insist on a pitless system. We’ve seen enough “rock pits” to know that you’ll be much happier with the ease of a modern tank. Once the elevation was set and the components were buried, we were ready to turn the flat yard into a cascading mountain stream.
