Genesis Natural Stone Waterfall Kits

Genesis Natural Stone Waterfall Kits

Genesis kits are real natural stone pool waterfall kits from Advanced Waterfall Systems — pre-engineered, shippable waterfall systems built to be installed by a qualified pool builder or landscape contractor. If you have been searching for a pool waterfall kit, a DIY pool waterfall kit, a prefab pool waterfall, or even a pondless waterfall kit, this page explains what a Genesis system is, how it compares to faux and artificial rock products, what it costs, how it ships, and what a contractor needs to install one.

Are pool waterfall kits worth it?

For most homeowners, a pre-engineered pool waterfall kit is worth it when the goal is a real, lasting stone water feature without the cost and uncertainty of designing a custom waterfall from scratch on site. A Genesis kit from Advanced Waterfall Systems is planned in advance, uses real natural stone, and is engineered so a pool builder or landscape contractor can install it efficiently. That removes much of the guesswork, rework, and freehand masonry risk of building a one-off waterfall, while still producing a genuine natural-stone result rather than a molded faux-rock shell.

What is a pool waterfall kit?

A pool waterfall kit is a waterfall system supplied as a planned, repeatable package rather than built freehand at the job site. Buyers use many names for the same idea: pool waterfall kit, DIY pool waterfall kit, prefab pool waterfall, rock waterfall kit, and sometimes pondless waterfall kit. The Genesis line is Advanced Waterfall Systems’ answer to that intent — but instead of artificial or cast rock, each Genesis kit is built from real natural stone and prepared for freight so a contractor can stage and set it on site.

Who Genesis is for

• Homeowners comparing natural stone waterfall kits against artificial, faux, fiberglass, or cast-rock products and wanting a real-stone result.
• Pool builders who need a repeatable, contractor-installed waterfall system they can quote and schedule with confidence.
• Landscape and water-feature contractors who want planning, lifting, and rigging support from Advanced Waterfall Systems.

Real natural stone vs faux and artificial rock

Many shoppers start by searching for artificial rock waterfall, faux rock pool waterfall, or fiberglass waterfall simply because those terms are common. It is worth understanding the difference before you decide. Advanced Waterfall Systems builds with real natural stone; faux, artificial, cast, and fiberglass products are listed below only as comparison options, not as products we sell.

For a deeper side-by-side, see real stone versus artificial rock and prefab pool waterfalls.

What materials are used in Advanced Waterfall Systems kits?

Genesis kits are built from real natural stone selected for waterfall use. A complete system also includes the planned spill stones and water path that create the waterfall’s flow, plus the lifting and rigging guidance a contractor needs to set the stone safely. Advanced Waterfall Systems does not use molded faux rock, cast concrete shells, or fiberglass as the waterfall surface — those are only referenced here as alternatives buyers may be comparing.

How much does a DIY pool waterfall kit cost?

There is no single price for a pool waterfall kit because cost depends on the system you choose and your site. The main factors are:

• Kit size and tier count — a compact single-tier kit involves less stone than a large multi-tier system or grotto.
• Stone selection and the finished look you want.
• Freight distance from staging to your job site.
• Site conditions and access — equipment, lifting, and rigging needs vary by location.
• Contractor labor, which is quoted by the installing pool builder or landscape contractor.

Because these factors vary, Advanced Waterfall Systems prices each system on request rather than publishing a flat figure. Request a quote with your pool details and we can scope the right kit. Genesis is offered in sizes from compact single-tier kits up to large multi-tier systems and grottos, so there is usually a configuration that fits a given budget and pool.

Can you add a waterfall kit to an existing pool?

Yes. A common reason buyers choose a kit is to add a waterfall to a pool that is already built. Because a Genesis system is pre-engineered and contractor-installed, it can be retrofitted to many existing inground pools. The key checks are whether there is room and stable ground for the stone at the chosen edge, whether the pool’s plumbing and pump can supply the waterfall’s water flow (a contractor may add a dedicated line or pump), and whether the site has access for delivery and lifting equipment. These are reviewed during planning before installation. See waterfall renovation systems for retrofit examples.

How installation works

A Genesis kit is planned, prepared for freight, delivered and staged at the job site, then set and plumbed by a contractor. Site access, equipment, plumbing, and water flow are coordinated before installation so the crew can work efficiently. Many single-tier systems are designed to be installed in about a day, while larger multi-tier systems and grottos take longer. Advanced Waterfall Systems supports installers with lifting and rigging guidance and contractor training.

What does a pool builder need to install a kit?

A pool builder or landscape contractor installing a Genesis kit typically needs:

• Site access for freight delivery and for lifting/rigging equipment to reach the waterfall location.
• Lifting and rigging appropriate to the stone weight — see the rigging kits and lifting guidance.
• A prepared, stable base at the waterfall edge.
• Plumbing and a pump sized for the waterfall’s water flow, tied into the pool system.
• Pre-install planning — the preparing for your waterfall installation guide covers the jobsite checklist.

New to AWS systems? Start with how any landscape or pool contractor can install AWS systems, then visit the contractors page for the full dealer and installer workflow.

Freight and shipping

Genesis kits are prepared for freight delivery. Because natural stone is heavy, jobsite access, off-loading, equipment, and staging are planned with the contractor before the kit ships. This planning step is part of why a pre-engineered kit installs more predictably than a waterfall built freehand on site.

Project proof

The kits below are real Genesis natural stone waterfall systems. Installed examples — including the Yukon two-tier split waterfall, the Rockway two-tier ultimate grotto, the Glen ultimate grotto with side waterfalls, and the Nancy Genesis double with classic slide — are documented in the Advanced Waterfall Systems training library.

Explore Genesis kits and resources

• Genesis item examples: Genesis Single – Gemini and Genesis Mini – Pebble.
• Browse available systems on the Oasis page and the Oasis inventory.
• Compare options: prefab pool waterfalls, real stone vs artificial rock, and pool waterfall systems.
• For installers: the contractors page and AWS training videos.
• Ready to plan a system? Request a quote.

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