Pond Contractor reviews in Encino, California

James took an ugly unusable portion of our backyard and turned it into a focal point the yard. It was installed several months ago and the water is clear, the fish are healthy and everyone in the family has enjoyed the tranquil beauty of our waterfall and pond. The project came in on budget and on time.

James and his team are amazing!!! I would suggest them to anyone - and have to several people.

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James and his crew completely transformed my barren yard into a beautiful sanctuary, which I never thought was possible. I am deeply indebted for their caring help.

James and his team are top notch! From start to finish, they are on top of everything and really want that “wow” factor at the end of your project. And let me tell you, Wow!

DreamScapes absolutely transformed my small urban back yard from a plain boring square into a little subtropical paradise to escape from the world for a while. 100% Would use again.

James created a gorgeous water fall feature outside my bedroom. Working with James and his team is always a pleasure.

I contacted James over at Dreamscapes in Nov of 2019. By Feb 2020 we had agreed to get started on my small but big overall of a landscape desire. I must mention that prior to James I had worked with a number of so called "landscapers" I tried the cheap guy down the block and then the high end fancy home builder designers. All to a very frustrating and costly end. Then I saw a property that looked amazing on a walk one day which had a Dreamscapes sign in front. I called and James got back to me right away. While he had projects ( much bigger than mine) scheduled, he met and let me know that I would be a priority and placed in his work cue.

While the cost of the project was much higher than I expected. So was the work I needed done. My wife and I while knowledgable of many things Landscaping was not one of them. After researching and looking James quote was well in line for the work I needed. I could tell from my first consultation that James was not just passionate (extremely) about his line of work but highly knowledgable.

This was the biggest investment that we had made since buying our house! I did a lot of the destruction on the current yard and layout myself. But had reached a point where I just couldn't execute what we desired. It was well worth it!!! Every penny we spent is now visible in our property.

We took an outdated desert rock design in a very hot area. Then redesigned it to have grass and surrounding plush plantings which encourage living, relaxing and enjoying the nature and our imagined dream family home.

One hesitant thing which I did mention to James was his lack of online exposure and references. He stressed that this was not his strong suit or focus and that it was all about the job. It was apparent in his work. Each day his team performed worked hard, honestly, trustworthy and poignant. It was pretty much 7 or 8 am team shows gone by 5pm. All work no messing around.

You could tell he commands his team while allowing them to work and enjoy their craft! No joke very impressive....I don't particularly like social media which is why I generally only post and get involved when people deserve it. I regret not doing sooner as the lack of comments made me myself question the companies dependability. But you know what it's May now and we have nothing but enjoyed our yard and the work completed. But I get nothing but compliments. Every dollar invested I feel I've got back in my property and more so in my enjoyment. Particularly during this time of distancing. My wife and I couldn't of made a better decision and were lucking to find James.

He back all of his work. I literally met with him yesterday 3 plus months after the work completed to over view my property to go over the up keep and the continued growth and success. My wife and I are serious amateurs in keeping things alive. So it's this backing of ones work, guidance and products which make me more than happy as a customer, Now an acquaintance. James and Dreamscapes is no joke. It's a shame his online exposure is lacking. But that just means the work is good. Generally those that review do it out of anger and disappointment. Not fulfillment and satisfaction as in this world we expect that.

I not only recommend James and his company. But his work ethic and passion. My wife and I picked every plant and had our own imagined dream that James fostered and made real not compromising our desires and wants. He completed what we dreamed plain and simple. I'm hoping I can add more photos but wanted to complete this long delayed review of work!

Go Dreamscapes at all costs. You won't regret it!!!! And I'm a half glass empty, skeptical person (so my wife tells me):) Literally changed our world. Now our home is ours!

Excellent workmanship, daily cleanups, left the property in an immaculate condition.
The crew was very fast and efficient, knew what they were doing!
Recommend James and his crew very highly!
We are extremely satisfied with the outcome!
Kumar Shankar.

Dreamscapes has made such a difference in our gardens, front and back. They have restored, fixed, planted, pruned, and helped us envision new landscaping possibilities. I turn to James and crew with all my garden challenges and they have never let us down. They are the best!

James and his crew did a wonderful job at our house. Our front yard went from ho hum to WOW! He is knowledgeable and easy to work with, friendly and most of all talented as a landscape artist. Highly recommend!

Covid came ... and we stared at our bleak backyard. And stared.

James was working on the property across the street creating a beautiful French garden. Perfect timing. James and his incredibly crew crossed the street and gave us the most wonderful new world on our hillside.
Then we asked him to do the front yard and then the slope down to the street. We live on a well-hiked road, and maybe what's the most gratifying is how many people comment on how beautiful our yard is.
It's lush, water-conscious, colorful, and reasonably low maintenance!
THANK YOU to James, your Team, and Dreamscapes!

Dreamscapes has made two gorgeous water features for my home over 7 years ago and still runs perfectly and now today I met with James again from Dreamscapes to modify one of the waterfalls to make it bigger. He is very knowledgeable and great with landscape design and knows all his plants and trees and what works best for your landscape and environment. Would not choose anyone else for the job

James is the most visionary water feature designer I’ve ever met. He transformed my backyard in to an oasis. He was also very receptive to my input and catered to my requests at every opportunity. You won’t regret giving him a. Hanae to improve your yard.

James is a consummate professional. His knowledge of landscaping is unparalleled and I’ve never met anyone that cares for his work more. His attention to detail is outstanding. I’ve worked with him several times with many different projects and I Highly recommend.

I called James from Dreamscapes Water Features around 10 years ago. He transformed my backyard into what we call “the magical garden”. James is so knowledgeable and passionate about his work and it shows in the final result. We loved our garden so much that we had James do the landscaping at some of our other properties. You won’t be disappointed!

I cannot say enough good things about James and dreamscapes. He lives in Southern California and I live in Central California. We talked several times over the phone and he brought his crew up here and stayed three days and they work 10 hours a day. They completely deconstructed the old Waterfall and built a beautiful new one. I absolutely love it. He is so easy to work with. He took a video of all of the workings of the Waterfall so I would remember How to maintain the waterfall which mainly was putting bacteria to keep algae out of it. The week after he finished the Waterfall, he checked in with me a A couple of times that week to make sure everything was working. I would certainly absolutely recommend him to anyone that’s looking for any kind of waterscape. His design ideas are excellent and he can tell by talking with you what you’re looking for. I absolutely love the Waterfall he made for me and actually for my big dog who likes to go in there and drink the water and he now has a new water bowl that falls off the rocks that he just loves. I hope you read all of this because if you want anything beautifully done make sure you contact James with Dreamscape. In Encino, California.

Dreamscape transformed our yard into an outdoor paradise with lush plants and beautiful water features that our kids and dogs all enjoy every day. James and his team are extremely professional, transparent and efficient and are completely different from any contractor I have ever worked with. I can’t recommend them enough!

Wow - what can I say! Having a Dreamscape Water Feature has transformed the energy in our backyard and it's something that I enjoy everyday, many times a day. We're so glad that we stumbled upon another of James' projects and got in touch with this landscape artist. James has a passion and pride in his work that is unparalleled. It was a great adventure to collaborate with James on plant selection (both at the nursery and via many emails), design, aesthetics, and adjustments as we went through the project. James is very attentive and was great at translating my general ideas into a functioning work of art! The waterfall is the most natural looking water feature that I have seen - no visible concrete or odd rocks to give away that it's manmade. It truly looks like a part of the landscape. I might even say that it has become the centerpiece of our home - everyone (especially our kids) love it and are drawn to it. The value was also outstanding! We highly recommend James & his crew - they're top notch, all-around.

I am a retired landscape designer and contractor and it was a wonderful collaborative design/build experience. From start to finish, it was a joy to work with James. He is a good listener and brought to the project a sense of meaning, artistry and technical prowess. He rose to, and surpassed every expectation.

Every step was explained and executed as expected. His crew worked together like a choreographed dance.

All 5 senses were seamlessly incorporated: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch. He created sounds of a water symphony, from crescendos to pianissimos. The variety of textures, colors, shapes and fragrances in his choice of plantings are from the eyes and sensibility of an artist.

Angel Falls is so organically integrated with the existing garden that it looks like it was always there, even on the day of delivery.

I cannot recommend anyone higher than James of Dreamscapes. He truly delivers magic in a seamless, harmonious manner.

We’re thrilled with the work DreamScapes did on our backyard hillside waterfall. James and his crew were professional, creative, and dedicated to making sure the final result was both beautiful and functional. James has a keen eye for landscape design and plant placement, which really brought everything together. They didn’t just redo the waterfall—they transformed it into a stunning focal point in our yard.

Special thanks to Sal for his craftsmanship and attention to detail. The whole DreamScapes team was a pleasure to work with.

What really sets DreamScapes apart is their ongoing care—James still checks in a couple of times a year to maintain and fine-tune the waterfall. Highly recommend DreamScapes!