I was referred to San Diego Ponds by a pond servicing tech who told me that the best made ponds that he maintains have all been built by San Diego Ponds.
My prior pond & waterfall was about 25 years old & leaking. I called & spoke with Matt McLeod, owner of SD ponds. He returned my call even though he was on vacation with his family, From that call to the tear down of my previous water feature & to the completion of my new waterfall, Matt’s professionalism, pricing, design & capabilities far exceeded my expectations. The job was completed within 6 days from start to finish. A joy to work with, Matt does what he says he will do. I highly recommend him & his crew. Thank you, Matt, for a very well done job!!!
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4.9 from 55 Google reviews · Sep 30
San Diego Ponds | Koi Pond Installer
San Diego Ponds is a skilled Koi pond installer in Oceanside, CA. We pride ourselves on our meticulous dedication to building things the right way. With over 20 years of experience, we have honed our plumbing and filtration expertise to create stunning Koi ponds that are both modern and natural. Our ecosystem ponds and pondless waterfalls are designed to enhance the beauty of your outdoor space while providing a serene oasis for your Koi. Contact us today to turn your Koi pond dreams into a reality!
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55 reviews on Google
Google · Sep 30, 2026
Newest review Oct 1, 2026 · 3 reviews in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)
Newest reviews on GoogleWord for word · read Oct 10, 2026
San Diego Ponds owner Mat McLeod and his team did a fantastic job creating a gorgeous Koi pond and waterfall. Mat designed it with all the elements we asked for. It contains all the state-of-the-art Bio/mechanical filtration to make a safe and healthy environment for our Koi. He was so patient in explaining and answering all our many questions. Mat's many years in business and his expertise and knowledge is evident. We would highly recommend San Diego Ponds for your water feature project.
Reply from the business · Sep 10, 2026
Matt and his team were on time, easy to work with, cleaned up every day, and on budget!
Reply from the business · Aug 10, 2026
I Highly recommend Matt with San Diego Ponds. Just look at my before and after photo's. He literally took my broken down pond and in two weeks turned into a Paradise! He is proffesional, easy to work with and he knows what he is doing. Demo to finished product, the process was easy and I could not be more satisfied!
Reply from the business · Jul 10, 2026
We are over the moon with the work done by San Diego Ponds… Matt and his team came in and rehabilitated an old, tired and leaky water feature and left us with a really wonderful waterfall. Matt was careful to listen to us upon consultation, making sure he understood what we wanted and making sure we understood his capabilities and design concept. The work was executed by Matt and a very professional on-site team - they were so courteous and pleasant to have around… we very highly recommend San Diego Ponds to anyone looking to improve the exterior of their home.
Reply from the business · May 10, 2026
We had a fairly large pond that had been neglected for many years and we weren’t sure if we could get it to work again. Matt was able to assess the situation and figure out a sensible, economical, while also robust and effective solution and now we have a beautiful working pond. Many kudos to Matt and his team for helping us with this project. Highly highly recommended!
Reply from the business · May 10, 2026
San Diego Ponds did not just build us a waterfall, they transformed our backyard. Matt and his team are skilled tradesman and creative artisans. I highly recommend San Diego Ponds for your waterfall or pond project
Reply from the business · May 10, 2026
I can’t say enough about San Diego Ponds. Mat and his crew are very professional and a great team to work with. Mat’s estimate was very competitive with other companies. I saw the pictures he had on his website and I trusted his vision. He did not disappoint! He built me the waterfall of my dreams. I highly recommend San Diego Ponds, you can’t go wrong!
Reply from the business · Apr 10, 2026
I wholeheartedly recommend San Diego Ponds! I waited a couple of weeks before writing this so I could really live with our waterfall/stream and see if any unexpected pros or cons arose. I can confidently say it’s all pros. Not only is it a beautiful visual addition to our backyard, but when we open certain doors or windows we get the added bonus of hearing the water flowing. It’s an unbeatable sound that just calms and inspires. I’ve found that I am making time to sit outside more than ever and often am sitting on the rocks to dip my feet into the water. My kids have been interacting with it as well and all members of the family have agreed this was a great use of space/resources.
Mat was fantastic to work with, he will tell you if the vision you have can be expanded or modified- believe him! He knows what he’s doing and will get the job done efficiently and with absolute respect for your space. I was impressed how well they cleaned up each day. He has a great team and will also be on site each day. Go for it!
Reply from the business · Nov 10, 2025
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