About
9 rating across more than 100 reviews. It isn't a storefront lined with tanks — instead, owner Andrew, an Aquascape-certified builder, leads a crew that designs and constructs koi ponds, pondless waterfalls, multi-level waterscapes, and natural recreational ponds across southern Indiana and the wider Kentuckiana region. For homeowners searching for koi pond builders near me, this is the team locals keep recommending.
The freshest wave of reviews is dominated by spring cleaning season, and the recurring theme is a crew that shows up on time and treats each pond like its own. Customers single out Kam, Aaron, Michael, and John by name for friendly, knowledgeable service — draining, cleaning, and refilling ponds and streams, swapping out tired pumps, tracking down stubborn leaks, and installing protective netting before winter. One owner with a 20-plus-year-old waterfall had it rebuilt and re-designed with all-new components; another finally got a long-dead pump running with the whole feature "looking like new within a couple of hours," and without emptying the wallet.
Care for the animals comes up again and again. One crew carefully caught and released the bullfrogs while cleaning a fish pond; another built a stone "condo" so the koi could escape the sun. New owners who inherited a pond with a home purchase praise the team for teaching them how the filters work and which products to use, so they leave confident about upkeep.
Beyond builds and maintenance, Andrew is a hands-on resource for stocking, with koi and pond plants available in Georgetown, IN to round out a new feature. Projects consistently land on time and at or under the quoted price. For anyone in the area wanting a koi pond, waterfall, or backyard waterscape from a genuinely local, in-person fish store, River Bed Builders delivers the kind of craftsmanship that neighbors describe as the showpiece of the street.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at River Bed Builders in Georgetown, IN
River Bed Builders stocks koi, aquarium plants and pond fish for sale in Georgetown, IN. As a fish store serving Georgetown, IN, it also offers pond services, aquarium setup, tank maintenance, tank cleaning, aquascaping and aquarium consultations.
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- Pond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Aquascape-certified owner Andrew and crew build koi ponds, pondless waterfalls, and multi-level waterscapes across the Kentuckiana region
- Spring and annual pond cleaning, draining, and refilling that repeat customers call the best in 20 years
- Pump replacement, leak detection, and filter work that keeps aging ponds and streams running
- Seasonal protective netting installed over ponds and streams before winter
- Hands-on stocking help with koi and pond plants for new water features
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Andrew and his team do an excellent job cleaning our neighborhood waterfall! Very thankful for them and the wonderful work they do on our property!”
— Angela Springer5.02 hours ago“The guys were friendly, efficient, and educational. Great experience and the pond looks wonderful.”
— Betsy Gaeta5.04 days ago“Yeah, these guys done awesome job, and I'm someone who is extremely hard to please! I will have them back, for Spring cleaning for years to come! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂”
— Jeff Aldridge5.04 days ago“Andrew and his crew recently rebuilt our 20 year plus old waterfall feature. They did a bit of rearrangement and design and replaced all of the old and worn components. We are pleased with the outcome of the project and would recommend River Bed Builders.”
— Dana Dunbar5.0a week ago“Kam at River Bed Builders Cleaned my Koi Pond today. He was very friendly and professional answered all my questions and gave good advice. I would definitely recommend River Bed Builders for all your Koi Pond needs.”
— Nancy Jamison5.02 weeks ago“Great Work and friendly would recommend to anyone”
— Bird Dog5.02 weeks ago“The guys were great. I have a small waterfall feature that had not been in use for quite sometime and couldn't get the pump running, so I gave River Bed Builders a ring. They showed up on time, were very friendly and informative, got the pump running, cleaned the waterfall and had everything looking like new within a couple of hours. In addition, they didn't empty my wallet.I highly recommend.”
— Michael Wheat5.04 weeks ago“Professional and courteous”
— Mark Eastridge5.04 weeks ago“We had Kam, Aaron and Michael here today to clean our pond and it looks fabulous. Highly recommend them if you need pond work done.”
— Renodda Wahking5.0a month ago“Andrew’s (the owner) crew did a fantastic job cleaning out the pond. It looks like the day they built it and I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend!”
— Taylor Boone5.0a month ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (812) 267-2436 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting River Bed Builders.