Dreamscapes Water Features and Landscaping LLC

Licensed landscaper in Encino, Los Angeles, California

CSLB licence active5.0(23 reviews)

Dreamscapes Water Features and Landscaping LLC holds CSLB licence 809057, active, licensed since 6 Jun 2002, rated 5.0 from 23 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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  • Licence activeCSLB #809057, class C27. Issued 6 Jun 2002, expires 31 Jan 2027.
  • Licensed 24 yrsSince 6 Jun 2002.
  • Bonded$25,000 with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, since 15 Jan 2026. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Workers' comp insuredState Compensation Insurance Fund, policy 1952377, valid to 1 Jun 2027.
  • Liability insuredLiability insurance on the CSLB record.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record
  • On the BBB, not accreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About Dreamscapes Water Features and Landscaping LLC

People on the licence
James Steven Hiestand (qualifier)

Google reviews

5.0(23 reviews)
Jeffrey Lulla★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google

We had an existing waterfall in our lower yard (we have hillside tiers) that was older and had a leak problem, so we hadn't been able to use it. We met with James and discussed the possibility of extending the top of our waterfall and re-routing it so it could be seen from our upper yard, and then feed back into the existing water feature. James and his team did an amazing job - they exceeded our expectations on a ve…

Brittany Breslauer★★★★★ 4 months agoView on Google

James was outstanding from day one. His communication was exceptional, and he kept us informed through every step of the process. From helping us choose the perfect flowers to surrounding the waterfall to making sure we had input on every detail, we always felt heard and included. His team was just as impressive. They were hardworking, respectful, incredibly efficient, and left our backyard spotless every single day…

Nick Guerin★★★★★ 5 years agoView on Google

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 nu…

Laifun Chung★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

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. Al…

Cheryl Triplett★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

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…

Read all 23 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #6 of 610 landscapers in Los Angeles

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3585%

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