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Fountains · Rock Waterfalls · Water Features
Fountain Cleaning in Ontario, CA
Fountains and rock waterfalls splash, dry, and splash again whenever the pump runs, and Inland Empire water leaves a white crust behind. We take it off so the rock and stone look like themselves again.
Serving the Inland Empire Since 2006
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Fountains and Waterfalls
Cleaning Fountains and Rock Waterfalls Around Ontario
A water feature is supposed to be the nice thing to look at. Scale turns it into the thing you notice for the wrong reason.
A fountain or rock waterfall wets the same surfaces over and over. Each time the splash dries in the sun, it leaves a thin layer of calcium behind. In Ontario's hot, dry weather that happens fast, and on dark rock the white streaks show up from across the yard. Left long enough, the crust narrows spouts and makes the water run uneven.
Glen and the crew clean backyard and courtyard fountains and rock waterfalls built from real or artificial rock. We bead blast the mineral crust off without acid or wire brushes, and we take extra care on artificial rock so its color stays put. When the pump is back on, you see clean water running over clean stone, and we leave the area swept up.
- Backyard and courtyard fountains
- Natural rock waterfalls
- Artificial rock waterfalls
- Fountain bowls and basins
- Spouts and spill lips
- Stone and tile surrounds
- Sealer for stone surfaces
- Swept-up work area
Water Feature Warning Signs
Fountain and Waterfall Problems Around the Inland Empire
Most water features show trouble in the same few places. Here's what we usually find.
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White Streaks Down Dark Rock
Calcium left by drying splash shows up bright white against dark natural or artificial rock.
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Crusty Fountain Lips and Spouts
Scale builds where water leaves the fountain, so the flow splits, sputters, or runs to one side.
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Green Slime Mixed with White Crust
Algae grows on top of rough scale, and the two together make rock look dirty fast.
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Tile Surround Gone Chalky
Splash that lands on the tile or stone around a fountain dries into a chalky haze.
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Waterfall Turned Off for Good
Some people shut the pump off to stop the crust, and the feature just sits there looking tired.
From Crusty to Clean
How a Fountain Cleaning Visit Goes
Most backyard fountains and waterfalls are done in a few hours.
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Show Us the Feature
Call or text photos of the fountain or waterfall. The estimate is free.
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Shut Off and Look Close
The pump goes off, and we check whether the rock is natural or artificial.
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Blast the Mineral Crust
Fine media lifts scale off rock, bowls, and spouts, with a lighter touch on artificial rock.
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Water Back On
We restart the pump so you can watch it run clean, then sweep up the area.
Local Water Feature Conditions
What Inland Empire Weather Does to a Fountain
A water feature in Ontario lives with sun, wind, and hard water. Each one leaves its mark.
Full Sun on the Splash
Sunny Inland Empire yards dry splash fast, and every dry spot leaves a little more calcium behind.
Hard Water in the Basin
Fountains recirculate the same water, so minerals concentrate as it evaporates and you keep refilling.
Santa Ana Dust on the Rock
Dry Santa Ana winds speed up evaporation and coat wet rock with dust that sticks to scale.
Foothill Boulder Waterfalls
Larger lots in Rancho Cucamonga and Alta Loma often have rock waterfalls built into the pool.
Real Rock or Artificial Rock
Natural boulders and shaped concrete rock need different handling, so we check which you have first.
Courtyard and Entry Fountains
Front-yard and courtyard fountains greet every guest, so crust there is the first thing people notice.
Straight From Customers
How Ontario-Area Customers Describe Our Crew
"Glen was very thorough and professional. Did a fantastic job on our tile. Highly recommend"
"Excellent service 5 star all the way. We had an 8:30 am appointment n Glenn called to say he was in traffic which i didn't mine as I love communication! Came in and got to work n a couple of hours later my pool was sparkling clean! He even gave some pointers on what to look for in the future to keep it at it's best!"
Fountain Questions
Fountain and Rock Waterfall Cleaning FAQs
Is the white stuff on my waterfall scale or algae?
Scale is hard, white or tan, and feels rough, like dried chalk. Algae is soft, green or brown, and slick to the touch. Scale is minerals left by evaporation; algae is a living growth that comes back with sun and untreated water. Many waterfalls have both, and we'll tell you which you've got.
Can you clean artificial rock without ruining the color?
Yes. Artificial rock is usually shaped concrete with color added to the surface, so we check it first and use a lighter touch than we would on natural boulders. The goal is to take the crust off and leave the color where it is, not blast the rock back to gray.
Do you shut off the fountain pump while you work?
Yes. The pump stays off while we clean so water isn't running over the rock we're working on. If the switch is easy to find we can handle it, or you can turn it off before we arrive. We turn it back on at the end so you can see it run clean.
Do you clean small backyard fountains, or just big waterfalls?
Both. A small tiered fountain on the patio gets the same care as a boulder waterfall spilling into the pool. Tell us roughly how big it is and whether it's stone, concrete, or tile, and we'll give you a free estimate for it.
How often should a fountain or waterfall be cleaned?
It depends on sun, water, and how often the pump runs. In the Inland Empire, features in full sun with hard water crust up faster than shaded ones. Wiping the splash zones now and then and keeping the water treated slows it down, and most people call us once the white streaks come back.
Around the Rest of the Yard
More Ways to Brighten Your Backyard
Pool Tile Cleaning Bead blasting that brings waterline tile back to bright Calcium Removal Hard-water scale and white rings taken off tile Pool Tile Sealing A protective coat that slows the next buildup Spa Tile Cleaning Jacuzzis, spillovers, and glass-tile walls Brick and Stone Cleaning Coping, brick, patios, and artificial stone
Turn It Back On
Ready to Run Your Waterfall Again?
Text a photo of the fountain or waterfall and we'll tell you what it needs — free estimate.
Fountain Estimate
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Let us know if it's a fountain or a waterfall, real or artificial rock, and roughly how big it is.
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