Fountain Build Underway in Herndon - Concrete Out, Reservoir Going In

This one is moving fast. We got the mini excavator on site and that's when things really shifted from prep work to full-on construction. Concrete removal, excavation, reservoir dig - this is the stage where a project stops being a plan on paper and starts becoming something real.

A mini excavator is the right tool for a job like this. Tight spaces surrounded by existing landscaping mean you can't just bring in heavy equipment and go to town. The R18 Pro gives us the precision to dig exactly where we need to without tearing up everything around it. That matters a lot on a site with established plantings and hardscape on all sides.

Getting the reservoir depth and footprint right is critical. It's not just about making room for the fountain structure - it's about making sure water moves the way it should. Proper basin sizing, correct placement, and thinking through drainage from the start is what keeps a water feature functioning the way it's supposed to, season after season. Cut corners here and you're dealing with water management headaches down the road.

We're working right in the heart of a well-maintained community space in Herndon, which means keeping the site clean and organized as we go. Wheelbarrows staged, dirt managed, surroundings protected. There's a level of care that goes into a job like this that doesn't always show up in a final photo - but it shows up in the process.

More to come as this one takes shape. The foundation of a great water feature is literally what's underneath it, and we're building that right.