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    Piper LOVES her pond!

    From conception to completion CW was amazing! We asked for a dog friendly pond and got a magnificent waterfall and cool pond to enjoy !!!! We loved working with Chad and his crew. They enjoyed seeing the dogs enjoy Piper's Pond.

    Newly completed natural pool
    Brig M.

    Chad, Mauricio and crew built our dream natural pool in May 2022. From start to finish the project was completed in 6 weeks. The crew was at the house every day on time and worked hard to complete the build. We converted our 20,000 gallon swimming pool to a 10,000 gallon natural pool and we couldn't be happier. The rock work (each one placed by hand) is truly artful. The waterfalls, four depth levels and two fish caves make for an aesthetic & safe aquatic environment. The koi love their new home. The plants are growing and two months in the water remains crystal clear. Jasmine's after sale support is tremendous. Thank you California Waterscapes for making our dream a reality!

    The pond
    Elia S.

    I have nothing but great things to say about Chad and his crew Chuy and Mauricio. They did an awesome job installing my koi pond, cleaning everything up and adding in the additional plants I asked for. Bottom line - I couldn't be happier with Chad and this whole team.   This all started about 5 months ago, I got a bit overwhelmed with all of the different information online, so I decided to call California Waterscapes to help me sort this out. Their office staff were VERY knowledgeable on ponds and talked to me for over 30 minutes about all of the biology of the water - it was impressive. This was a deciding factor for me, knowing that they really knew what they were talking about, and you could tell the passion they had for their product, so I had them come out to give me an estimate.... The construction only took 3-4 days, and they were only really "loud" for the first day when they used power tools to dig out the area. They really cleaned up the space when they finished and were very respectful of my home. This project cost me just under $12,000, it would have been about $10k (he gave me 2 options), but I picked the one with the extra long stream/waterfall (see my photo). Worth every penny! All I do is sit outside now, or open up my sliding doors and let the sounds fill up my living room. It has improved my quality of life, and I wouldn't change a thing...

    Beautiful backyard waterfall!
    Pam H.

    Chad and his team at California Waterscapes did a beautiful job with the waterfall in our backyard. They were done in about a week, start to finish, and I could not be more pleased with the outcome. Faustino was on-site each day and made sure that everything was done properly. It has made our backyard so beautiful! Chad's design incorporated our yard's natural surroundings and made the waterfall blend in beautifully as if it was always there. Very responsive, personable, professional and highly recommended.

    Water feature
    Amber B.

    Look at this beautiful water feature, and guess what? It is in my yard! From scratch to the finished product, it took only 1 week... Chad helped us designed this water feature by using a long and narrow space against the wall, originally it was a wasted space. It does not take any of our useable space, just a natural-looking running creek that we see in the mountains. It is Eco-friendly, requires very little maintenance. 0 chemical was ever thrown in it. My kids love to play inside the creek, wearing their rain boots, of course. And Chad was always there for me whenever I had a question. It is one of the best upgrades we have done for our house. We love it!

    Michelle L.

    Posting this for my mother, as she doesn't have a Yelp account. "We recently had California Waterscapes put in two ponds and a stream for us in August 2020. My experience with this company was very positive, and I think their pricing is very fair. My husband and I met the owner, Chad, for the first meeting. He drew out a beautiful design for us in just 15 minutes! We liked the design so much, we decided to proceed with Chad and the ponds immediately. A couple of weeks later, Mauricio and his team put in one stream and two beautiful/natural looking ponds with waterfalls for us. The ponds have completely transformed our backyard to a beautiful paradise oasis. We love hearing the sounds of waterfalls everyday. It's really helped us to relax during the pandemic. A special thanks to Mauricio and his team, we really appreciate their hard work to complete this project. They worked so hard and even finished the ponds ahead of schedule for us. If you need any water features, I'd highly recommend this company."

    Our Neighbor boys testing the durability and stability, thank you Ryan, Tyler and Jake!
    Kimmy K.

    Our Family is hooked, we need many more park benches to sit around this natural Zen space. We used to gather around the fire pit, now this is our summer night spot. Tranquility has overcome us and is saving us. WORTH EVERY PENNY. Who needs therapy anymore?! Feeling grounded.

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    I had the pleasure of working with Chad to build my garden pond this winter. I saw a pond by California Waterscapes at a local nursery and immediately knew I wanted one. Chad came to my home and spent time with me designing the pond and making sure it would fulfill my needs. The pond was done in about 3 days. I'd like to point out that Chuy, one of Chad's senior crew members, was a pleasure to work with. I felt in great hands working with Chuy throughout the buildout. He was not only accommodating but also had a great sense of design - the waterfall was really wonderful after he was done with it! My little garden pond has been such a source of joy for the family, it was totally worth it. I am very happy I went with California Waterscapes. They are true professional and I wouldn't hesitate to call them again to build a beautiful and high quality pond.

    Swim pond

    A WORK OF ART When we decided to renovate our backyard we wanted something that was different than the ordinary backyard with a pool. We wanted something that would add relaxation,comfort and amusement. The construction of the swim pond was rapid and in the end the finished piece was just that, a work of art. It is relaxing lovely to view and swim in. We couldn't be happier with the crew that came out to build the pond. Mauricio and Jr. Where very helpful. There was times when we had questions and wanted to make changes to the design of the pond, Mauricio had the answers and the advice to help us make the right decisions, and he knew exactly what we wanted. The pond came out looking better than what we expected. Since the pond has been completed it's been a new experience every time we step outside. Here are some pictures of our pond after only running 4 days. More pictures to come as the pond matures. Thank you California Waterscapes for this wonderful masterpiece. The Alvarez family.

    I just bought this!:)
    Mitch Z.

    Thank you Stephanie and Rafael for setting me up with the perfect water feature for my backyard patio. It's truly my own personal oasis I enjoy daily:) The entire crew from California Waterscapes was design and installation process, I highly recommend you visit their showroom to see for yourself!

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    this company was able to do the work that another company was not able to do. very easy to work with and they know their business. Omid.

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    Ask the Community - California Waterscapes

    What kind of water features do you build?

    We build natural water features such as Ponds, Waterfalls, Streams and Lakes. Specifically using the Aquascape Ecosystem Method for Biological Filtration, eliminating any need for harsh chemicals. Animal and Children Safe!

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    Review Highlights - California Waterscapes

    Chad and his team at California Waterscapes did a beautiful job with the waterfall in our backyard.

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    Been to this nursery 4x before deciding to purchase an Olive Tree. Their worker Keith told us…read moremultiple times that the olive I was looking at would cost $800 alone or $1200 with delivery and install. Went back a week later and the manager working there states the tree is now "1500" at its lowest without delivery or install. Not to mention, the manager had a horrible attitude treating us as if we didn't know what we are talking about when we have years of landscape experience when designing our developments. I have been to 20 nurseries all across Los Angeles and these "Wilsoni" Olive at 7 ft cost between $450-650 without delivery. The manager then turns around and says "you must have not been to Moon Valley" trying to say their prices are so much cheaper when in reality their place is a rip off and Moon Valley is the rip off or rip offs. ALSO, when purchasing from them make sure to check the trees. The Standard Groups olive trees had major scale infection (black bumps fully covering branches), peacock spots on the leaves which you can tell when the yellow leaves have brown circles at the tips or in them, and a good majority of the leaves had bite marks from an infestation. You would think if they're charging a premium they'd at least have healthy trees. I will be going elsewhere to give my business to more knowledgeable, kind, and correctly priced for their quality businesses.

    Keith was amazing. Very knowledgeable, responsive and knows so much about plants. Working with…read morehim in particular was the reason I opted to work with standard design group for the planting aspect of our landscape project. Would gladly recommend him!

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    I hired Herencia Landscaping to build a 25' x 25' backyard basketball court for my family, which…read moreincluded the concrete pad, hoop installation, proper drainage and sloping, electrical for a game light, and relocating some existing plants. I found them on Yelp and chose them after getting four other quotes. From the beginning, they stood out for their professionalism, responsiveness, detailed proposal, and fair pricing. Ale was fantastic to work with. She was quick to respond, answered all my questions, and made what could have been a stressful project feel smooth and well organized. Once construction started, Jonathan and his team were excellent. They arrive promptly each day and cleanup well. Jonathan is knowledgeable, professional, and clearly takes pride in his work. What stood out most was his communication and transparency. He provided daily updates, either by text or in person, walking me through the progress and explaining what was coming next, which gave me a lot of confidence throughout the project. I also really appreciated his fantastic customer service and follow-through. For example, the game light I purchased arrived broken from the manufacturer, and Jonathan came back promptly after the project was finished to install the replacement once it arrived. The entire project took about a week, and the final result exceeded my expectations. The court and surrounding landscaping look amazing, drain properly, and have completely transformed our backyard. Seeing my son excited to play on it every day makes it even more worth it. I highly recommend Herencia Landscaping to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable, and professional outdoor work. I would definitely hire them again.

    Herencia Landscaping recently installed some drainage around my house. The area in which they had…read moreto work in made it a challenging job, and the property was on a hill so that amount that they had to dig was significant. In short, this was no small job. What impressed me most about them was when I told them what I wanted, they gave me ideas based on their expertise. I sometimes worry that contractors will simply give me what I ask for, whether it makes the most sense or not. While I've researched the needs, I'm not a pro and I felt like they listened to the project needs and offered insight to deliver the best result. Jonathan gave me his recommendation and their bid was extremely reasonable. The team came out and got the work done in 2 days. They were sweet people and the work was outstanding. They also left the worksite clean, which seems like a given but seems like a rarity nowadays. I would absolutely hire Herencia again for future projects.

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    Sherman Oaks

    Like many others here, I've had an experience where I paid for work, and could never reach them…read moreagain. Seems more and more common. I'm trying to get ahold of someone at the business who can help. I have no issue with the physical locations, which are great, but the landscape design service is the issue. I've contacted the physical location, filed a complaint with BBB #23207771, and tried to speak to many people and still cannot figure out the next steps. Here is my story, buyer beware. This is the timeline (see text messages): 1. Nov 2 2021 I initiated the project. 2. Brandon and I went back and forth on which planter to sue, and decided Nov 23rd 2021. 3. Had trouble reaching Brandon for 4 months from Nov 29 2021 - March 7 2022, he just didn't respond to my messages 4. April 7 2022, finally got the 4 large planters done, but they weren't as proposed. 5. Could not reach Brandon for another 8 months, Dec 27, 2022 he responded. 6. We were back and forth on trying to get him out to see what was done for the next 3 months, he kept setting up appointments and never showing up. 7. I sent him a video Feb 2023 of what was actually done (4 large planters), and he never responded after that. 8. I stopped into the Shermans Oaks store near me multiple times in 2023, each time I was promised a manager would reach out to me to figure out next steps, but never was contacted. It's possible they tried to call me and I missed it, they told me they would take care of things and not to escalate. 9. Finally, I got connected with Aaron July 31 2024, he investigated, offered to either refund me the undelivered order or give me a store credit of the amount +50% given the difficulty. I assumed he made notes, so I sat on it trying to figure out what to use the credit for. 10. This brings us to present day. I understand that it has been 3.5 years, but 2 years of that delay was spent trying to reach Brandon, and the last year, I thought we were in good shape after my conversation with Aaron. 11. I feel I've really been quite patient so far. The undelivered amount is $1959.99 + Tax. Hope this helps, at this point I just want to get this resolved, if we can apply this credit to another order I can move in this direction.

    This has been a horrendous experience. I reached out to them for a large project at the end of Jan…read more Chris convinced me to put down $7k to get renders and the project going and said they would turn things around in weeks. I paid them the $7k. I had some personal issues happen and hadn't communicated with them, for a month but then in April I asked for an update weekly. I have had 1 text message per week only I have chanced Chris, no timelines, no details, no renders. Nothing. This has been the worst relationship that I have had with and contractor in LA. I"m now asking for my money back, as I have had nothing and they are saying I'm not going to get that. I'm likely going to have to get lawyers involved. Please, please do not use them!

    California Waterscapes - poolservice - Updated May 2026

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