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A shallow 4' x 6' or 6' x 8' professionally-installed pond, including excavation, liner, filtration system, and simple rock border might cost $2,000 to $3,500. As a DIY project, the same pond might cost $500 to $1,000. Larger ponds, depending on features and equipment, can easily cost $5,000 to $15,000 or more.
Typical costs: 1  There are many kits available online, with prices ranging from $450 for a 6-foot-long, 6-foot-wide pond to $5,500 for a 34-foot-long by 34-foot-wide pond.  Professionally installed koi ponds cost up to $50,000, depending on the pond's size, the experience of the contractor and the materials used.