Koi Pond
Oak Ridge Residential
Oak Ridge, NC · Triad
Oak Ridge, NC · Est. 1998
Naturalistic koi ponds, custom streams, and pool waterfalls — hand-built for the NC Triad since 1998.
Founder & Lead Designer
Vince Williams
About
Since 1998, Vince Williams has designed and built naturalistic water features across the NC Triad — from intimate backyard koi ponds in Oak Ridge to large-scale institutional fountains for Duke University and High Point University.
Every project begins with a single question: what does this landscape want? The answer always comes from the land itself — its grade, its light, its stone.
What We Build
Custom-designed ponds built for the health of koi and the beauty of the garden — filtration, planting, and stonework all in one vision.
Meandering, naturalistic streams that bring sound and movement into the landscape — every stone placed by hand.
Dramatic rock waterfalls integrated with existing or new pool structures — the Triad's most requested upgrade.
Large-scale fountain installations for corporate campuses, hospitality, and institutional clients including Duke and High Point University.
Low-voltage and LED lighting designs that extend the life of your outdoor space into the evening.
Retaining walls, patios, planting beds, and hardscape that frame and elevate every water feature we build.
Recent Work
Koi Pond
Oak Ridge, NC · Triad
Natural Stream
Greensboro, NC · Triad
Commercial Fountain
NC Triad · Institutional
How It Works
Vince visits your property to read the land — its grade, light, drainage, and possibilities.
A hand-drawn plan that integrates water, stone, planting, and light into one cohesive vision.
Every stone placed by hand. Every pipe sized for longevity. Every edge finished to stay that way.
Seasonal guidance, equipment advice, and a relationship that lasts as long as your water feature.
The CGS Approach
We don't impose water on a landscape — we find the path it wants to take. Every feature reads as though it grew there.
No crane-set boulders. No template rockwork. Every stone in every project is positioned by Vince's crew — the way it's always been done.
Our work at Duke and High Point University is still running. We design for the next owner, not just the current one.
What We Deliver
Filtration, aeration, and planting designed together for clear water and healthy koi.
Natural stone sourced and placed to complement your landscape — never cookie-cutter.
Waterfalls and streams tuned for the sound level and visual rhythm you want.
Integrated low-voltage lighting that reveals the water's depth after dark.
Spring start-ups and winterization guidance to keep your feature running year-round.
Patios, retaining walls, and planting beds that tie the water feature to your whole yard.
Get a Consultation
Every project starts with a site visit. Tell us about your property and what you're imagining — Vince will take it from there.