Testimonials Archive - Dreamscapes by M.G.R. Orange County CA

Give Dreamscapes a call; I’m confident you will be very pleased with the result.

I had the pleasure of hiring Dreamscapes to complete a large outside house project. This included new pavers, IPE deck, Pergola, spa, and many other items. Dreamscapes and Eric MacRae came … [Read more...] about Give Dreamscapes a call; I’m confident you will be very pleased with the result.

I couldn’t be happier with the finished pool and landscaping and highly recommend Dreamscapes.

It's been a childhood dream of mine to have a pool in my backyard. I had a vague idea about what I wanted but knew my dream yard had to match what I could afford. Before hiring someone I … [Read more...] about I couldn’t be happier with the finished pool and landscaping and highly recommend Dreamscapes.

I DEFINITELY highly RECOMMEND. You will be so grateful to have Dreamscapes for your pool.

I'm so glad to find Dreamscapes by MGR. They are so awesome. I love what they did my place. It was my dream and dream came true. I love the owner specially. He is so generous and cares … [Read more...] about I DEFINITELY highly RECOMMEND. You will be so grateful to have Dreamscapes for your pool.

Constant communication, professionalism and overall amazing landscaping job.

Manny and his team are amazing! Kirk did a fantastic job implementing our ideas and really making them come together. Constant communication, professionalism and overall amazing … [Read more...] about Constant communication, professionalism and overall amazing landscaping job.

Best pools and service in southern Orange County!

Best pools and service in southern Orange County! If you want the best, you go with the best. Thank you Dreamscapes for the great service and work. … [Read more...] about Best pools and service in southern Orange County!

Will absolutely use Dreamscapes for future projects!

Dreamscapes was a pleasure to work with. Kirk is great! He understood what I wanted and the landscaping was done correctly and quick. The workers did such a good job putting it all … [Read more...] about Will absolutely use Dreamscapes for future projects!

Completely exceeded our design, construction, pool and landscaping expectations.

Dreamscapes gave us world-class design & masonry results, handled every aspect of this massive project, including subs, with detailed organization....

Lori Rudin

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-06-16T12:46:41-08:00

Lori Rudin

Dreamscapes gave us world-class design & masonry results, handled every aspect of this massive project, including subs, with detailed organization. The contract was straightforward and all of our numerous change orders were meticulously tracked. Our project took longer than we expected, even with the additional projects accounted for, but we bear the responsibility for some of that. Overall, an extraordinary experience that completely exceeded our expectations. We will be using Dreamscapes again when we renovate the front yard. Our construction project was a complicated & costly major renovation of our backyard + pool + putting green + landscape + irrigation. Add into the mix my husband – he has a Type A personality - planned on being VERY involved in every single detail. Knowing this ahead of time, we did great research, and from that list, narrowed down our interview list to 5 firms. Out of the final five, two never showed up – nor communicated why – for the initial meeting, 1 was such a salesman we didn’t trust him and we were down to the final two. Our choice to go with Dreamscapes was based solely on Joe Lascola’s professionalism. Price wise, Dreamscapes was competitive with the other high end/full service firms we were looking at. When we first met with Joe, he was early to our meeting, prepared with many ideas, prepared to measure & take photos. Joe arranged for me to interview other Dreamscapes clients and one locally invited me to their house to see the work in person! Every meeting from there until we signed to contract was the same professionalism. Joe’s ideas were spot on and he really understands design, function and the need to consult the construction team to ensure that the design can be built. He REALLY listened to what we wanted...

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/completely-exceeded-our-design-construction-pool-and-landscaping-expectations/

Constant communication, professionalism and overall amazing landscaping job.

Manny and his team are amazing! Kirk did a fantastic job implementing our ideas and really making them come together....

Christina B.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T18:01:24-08:00

Christina B.

Manny and his team are amazing! Kirk did a fantastic job implementing our ideas and really making them come together. Constant communication, professionalism and overall amazing landscaping job. The job supervisors were friendly, and the landscapers were quick and efficient. I would highly recommend Manny and his team to anyone looking to add some magic to their home!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/constant-communication-professionalism-and-overall-amazing-landscaping-job/

Dreamscapes did an incredible job on our pool and backyard

Highly Recommend! Dreamscapes did an incredible job on our pool and backyard it turned out better than we ever could...

Matt W., Lake Forest, CA

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-06-15T19:35:57-08:00

Matt W., Lake Forest, CA

Highly Recommend! Dreamscapes did an incredible job on our pool and backyard it turned out better than we ever could have imagined. They are pro's at what they do and we couldn't be happier. Kirk, Diego and all of their crew were on top of it ever step of the way. And their prices were very competitive. Don't look anywhere else, they are who you want to do your project.

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/dreamscapes-did-an-incredible-job-on-our-pool-and-backyard/

I DEFINITELY highly RECOMMEND. You will be so grateful to have Dreamscapes for your pool.

I'm so glad to find Dreamscapes by MGR. They are so awesome. I love what they did my place. It...

Joojoo C.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T18:04:53-08:00

Joojoo C.

I'm so glad to find Dreamscapes by MGR. They are so awesome. I love what they did my place. It was my dream and dream came true. I love the owner specially. He is so generous and cares about what I want. I DEFINITELY highly RECOMMEND. You will be so grateful to have Dreamscapes for your pool. Thank you Dreamscapes, once again!!!!!!!!!!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/i-definitely-highly-recommend-you-will-be-so-grateful-to-have-dreamscapes-for-your-pool/

the experience and knowledge needed

Dreamscapes transformed our entire backyard. Out of 4 pool companies, they were the only ones that were qualified to take...

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-05-15T07:27:55-08:00

Dreamscapes transformed our entire backyard. Out of 4 pool companies, they were the only ones that were qualified to take on our challenging project. Dreamscapes had the experience and knowledge needed to attack the size and grade of our property. Not only was our backyard a steep slope but a clean slate! All we had were weeds and dirt! We needed someone who had vision but most importantly, someone who could work with the slope. Our project required a pool, a spa, landscaping, hardscape, irrigation and much more. We met with Joe Lascola, the designer. He was perfect for us!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/dreamscapes-had-the-experience-and-knowledge-needed/

I couldn’t be happier with the finished pool and landscaping and highly recommend Dreamscapes.

It's been a childhood dream of mine to have a pool in my backyard. I had a vague idea about...

Julie W.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T18:08:48-08:00

Julie W.

It's been a childhood dream of mine to have a pool in my backyard. I had a vague idea about what I wanted but knew my dream yard had to match what I could afford. Before hiring someone I wanted an idea of what could be done and what the price tag might look like. To my amazement 2 of the 4 companies that I had out to bid the project wanted more than $1,000 before even showing me on paper what could be done. Fortunately for me, Dreamscapes was not one of those companies!! Kirk, from Dreamscapes, came out and did two 2D designs for me before I even settled on using Dreamscapes. Once hired, Kirk created a color 3D design complete with example plants, furniture, etc. Kirk iteratively altered the design until we had a blueprint for the backyard pool and entertainment space that I'd been dreaming about for so long. I was nervous about unexpected costs and how everything was going to turn out, as we had to demo not only the backyard but also the front yard, due to the layout access to my backyard. Dreamscapes, both Kirk and my project manager, Diego, reassured me all the way through the process. Kirk helped me pick beautiful materials that didn't completely break the budget. The Dreamscapes staff were incredibly talented, very polite, super helpful, and Diego kept the project moving quickly. The masons and glass tile specialists that they have are superb (thanks Juan and crew), as are their landscape architects; Rogelio, Santiago and crew, helped so much with those beautiful finishing touches. In the end, we had a pool with infinity spa, a travertine paver patio, lattice patio cover, fire feature and bbq island put into the back yard. The front yard was spruced up too...

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/i-couldnt-be-happier-with-the-finished-pool-and-landscaping-and-highly-recommend-dreamscapes/

We were so fortunate to pick Dreamscapes for our project.

We can't speak highly enough about Dreamscapes and their professional staff! From our initial consultation with Joe, to obtaining the...

Irvine, CA

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T15:21:19-08:00

Irvine, CA

We can't speak highly enough about Dreamscapes and their professional staff! From our initial consultation with Joe, to obtaining the city permits and completing the project, everything went smoothly. Joe was very detail oriented. He directed us to make good decisions as far as design and material selection. Juan was another professional member of their team. Jim was our project manager and he was a joy to work with. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. He went above and beyond to complete the project in a timely manner. We consulted many companies prior to Dreamscapes by MGR; however, we were so fortunate to pick this company for our project. We highly recommend them!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/we-were-so-fortunate-to-pick-this-dreamscapes-for-our-project/

Give Dreamscapes a call; I’m confident you will be very pleased with the result.

I had the pleasure of hiring Dreamscapes to complete a large outside house project. This included new pavers, IPE deck,...

Kara H.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T18:14:01-08:00

Kara H.

I had the pleasure of hiring Dreamscapes to complete a large outside house project. This included new pavers, IPE deck, Pergola, spa, and many other items. Dreamscapes and Eric MacRae came highly recommended so we met to discuss design. Within one hour of meeting him, we decided that we would use his Company for our project. We typically meet with several contractors before making a decision, especially one of this magnitude. But, Eric made us feel confident that this was the right decision. Eric is an incredibly calm, fair and creative person. Here are the reasons why Dreamscapes, Eric and Gabe "Project Manager" are the right choice for anyone's outside remodel. Eric came to the table with ideas that she had not thought of, which is no small feat. Furthermore, he was able to translate our vision into a drawing, while "correcting" any design elements that we had that did not fit in the overall project. Eric, Gabe and their team work like a well-oiled machine. I was pleasantly surprised at how little "collateral damage" there was in a project of this size. Furthermore, we were met with many obstacles and challenges. There wasn't one single problem Gabe could not overcome by using decades of experience. They use the highest quality materials available and the most experienced and skilled employees. Gabe and his crew understand every aspect of the project on a very detailed level. Furthermore, Dreamscapes has a massive network of subcontractors, each one of them performing at the same caliber as their own crew. The result of this is truly a turnkey project where Dreamscapes facilitates every aspect of the project. Gabe and their crew are by far the easiest and most professional contractor I have ever dealt with. Communication was detailed and frequent. Even during very complicated...

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/give-dreamscapes-a-call-im-confident-you-will-be-very-pleased-with-the-result/

Apartment complex pool remodel

I am the owner of a 16 unit apartment complex here in Mission Viejo. We have a pool here ever...

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-05-15T00:09:55-08:00

I am the owner of a 16 unit apartment complex here in Mission Viejo. We have a pool here ever since we purchased the property in 2008. However, it was never used and gotten quite dilapidated. The tile started to chip away and the flooring was becoming powdery from exposure to the weather. A friend of ours had used Dreamscapes to build the pool at their home so we gave them a call to see if they could help. They initially came out for the estimate and gave us some great ideas that would bring the recreational area to life. They proposed some cost effective landscaping to accent the pool that gave the place a whole new look. All the tiling was redone, inlets and outlets were replaced, and they even removed the awful diving board. The project was completed last Friday and our tenants there can't stop giving us compliments. I've never seen so many of our tenants out and about as I did this past weekend. Great job Dreamscapes, keep up the good work!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/apartment-complex-pool-remodel/

Job well done!

We wanted to thank Dreamscapes for their professionalism and the on-time job they performed on our backyard transformation. Job well...

Shane L.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T17:07:59-08:00

Shane L.

We wanted to thank Dreamscapes for their professionalism and the on-time job they performed on our backyard transformation. Job well done!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/job-well-done/

Their work was flawless

Dreamscapes was an absolute pleasure to work with!! I have a brand new home and wanted to do a swimming...

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-05-15T07:33:39-08:00

Dreamscapes was an absolute pleasure to work with!! I have a brand new home and wanted to do a swimming pool and complete the front and back yard landscaping. From the initial meeting with Eric and throughout the entire design process it was done so professionally. The final design was far beyond anything we saw from any other contractors and he made suggestions for us that we hadn't even considered. Their work was flawless and all their workers, and project manager, were friendly and extremely patient with some of my indecisiveness at times. The final project is amazing!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/their-work-was-flawless/

Dreamscapes was an absolute pleasure to work with!

I have a brand new home and wanted to do a swimming pool and complete the front and back yard...

Angela M.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T16:50:22-08:00

Angela M.

I have a brand new home and wanted to do a swimming pool and complete the front and back yard landscaping. From the initial meeting with Eric and throughout the entire design process it was done so professionally. The final design was far beyond anything we saw from any other contractors and he made suggestions for us that we hadn't even considered. Their work was flawless and all their workers, and project manager, were friendly and extremely patient with some of my indecisiveness at times. The final project is amazing! Several of the neighbors in our new housing development went with other contractors and are regretting some of their choices and instead they envy ours! I would ignore some of those other reviews that give one star. I noticed that some of them never even met with them nor had them do any work. I would recommend meeting with them and using them - you won't be sorry!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/dreamscapes-was-an-absolute-pleasure-to-work-with/

I am so delighted with the design of my pool!

I am so delighted with the design of my pool - the sales team was so understanding of my wants...

Camiuly H., Long Beach, CA

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-06-15T19:13:25-08:00

Camiuly H., Long Beach, CA

I am so delighted with the design of my pool - the sales team was so understanding of my wants & needs. The pool came out exactly how I envisioned it! I really appreciated that the communication was constant & any changes that needed to be made were discussed with me and documented. I thoroughly enjoyed having Dreamscapes as the company to make my vision become a reality. Thank you guys so much for your hard work and I will definitely recommend to my friends and families!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/i-am-so-delighted-with-the-design-of-my-pool/

Knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, considerate of our neighbors, friendly and professional.

Dreamscapes by MGR is a quality, high-end design/build company. You get what you pay for--expensive, but well worth it knowing...

Kirk S.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T15:10:45-08:00

Kirk S.

Dreamscapes by MGR is a quality, high-end design/build company. You get what you pay for--expensive, but well worth it knowing that it was done correctly, from irrigation to electrical to drainage, proper grading, etc. not to mention the beautiful finished product. My first project with them several years ago was nothing extravagant or large scale, but Kirk (just so happens to have the same first name) designed a phenomenal front and backyard for us and the quality of workmanship was superb. They were knowledgeable, attentive, responsive, considerate of our neighbors, friendly, and professional. I must add that one of the senior city inspectors lived down the street from us, and he made it a point to tell us that Dreamscapes is one of the best that he sees when doing inspections--if that isn't an endorsement, I don't know what is. 4 years later and in a new home, I have asked Kirk to come back without hesitation (simply gave him a call directly on his cell phone)--and yes he is still with the company which also says a lot. His design rendering of what my wife and I discussed with him was absolutely spot on and stunning, no surprise. While the cost is a bit out of reach considering we just bought a brand new home with upgrades, furniture, etc., Kirk is working with us to build a beautiful, functional, front and back yard, with the end goal rendering in mind. He is putting together the items we should/need to do now to fit our future plans and eliminate redundancies/waste when we finish the project down the road. If you want true superb quality all the way around and understand the concept of you pay for what you get, meet with Kirk at Dreamscapes by MGR.

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/knowledgeable-attentive-responsive-considerate-of-our-neighbors-friendly-and-professional/

We will be using Dreamscapes again

Dreamscapes gave us world-class design & masonry results, handled every aspect of this massive project, including subs, with detailed organization....

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2018-05-15T14:33:08-08:00

Dreamscapes gave us world-class design & masonry results, handled every aspect of this massive project, including subs, with detailed organization. The contract was straightforward and all of our numerous change orders were meticulously tracked. Our project took longer than we expected, even with the additional projects accounted for, but we bear the responsibility for some of that. Overall, an extraordinary experience that completely exceeded our expectations. We will be using Dreamscapes again when we renovate the front yard. Our construction project was a complicated & costly major renovation of our backyard + pool + putting green + landscape + irrigation. Add into the mix my husband – he has a Type A personality - planned on being VERY involved in every single detail. Knowing this ahead of time, we did great research, and from that list, narrowed down our interview list to 5 firms. Out of the final five, two never showed up – nor communicated why – for the initial meeting, 1 was such a salesman we didn’t trust him and we were down to the final two. Our choice to go with Dreamscapes was based solely on Joe Lascola’s professionalism. Price wise, Dreamscapes was competitive with the other high end/full service firms we were looking at. When we first met with Joe, he was early to our meeting, prepared with many ideas, prepared to measure & take photos. Joe arranged for me to interview other Dreamscapes clients and one locally invited me to their house to see the work in person! Every meeting from there until we signed to contract was the same professionalism. Joe’s ideas were spot on and he really understands design, function and the need to consult the construction team to ensure that the design can be built. He REALLY listened to what we wanted...

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/we-will-use-dreamscapes-again/

They worked fast and knocked it in, in a couple days!

Love Love love my new yard! My yard looks a tropical landscape just has I had envisioned it! They worked...

Ricky S.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T15:05:55-08:00

Ricky S.

Love Love love my new yard! My yard looks a tropical landscape just has I had envisioned it! They worked fast and knocked it in, in a couple days! Highly recommend Dreamscapes!

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/they-worked-fast-and-knocked-it-in-a-couple-days/

If you want first class done right the first time, you want Dreamscapes pools.

Diego and his crew are great! This is our second time working with them and we have been very happy...

Edward R.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T16:33:09-08:00

Edward R.

Diego and his crew are great! This is our second time working with them and we have been very happy with the results both times. They deliver great looking results (and always clean everything up when they are done so it looks perfect). They come to work just as scheduled and treat our yard with respect. On this project, they encountered an unexpected problem with our drainage system which was not their fault, they came up with a good creative solution and went right to work executing it. Did it add to the cost? Of course, but that is the nature of house renovation projects. If you want first class done right the first time, these are your guys.

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/if-you-want-first-class-done-right-the-first-time-you-want-dreamscapes-pools/

We will continue to praise the professionalism, work, and general experience of working with Dreamscapes to anyone interested.

My husband and I just finished a major backyard remodel with Dreamscapes. We demolished everything in our yard and Dreamscapes...

J. K.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T15:02:04-08:00

J. K.

My husband and I just finished a major backyard remodel with Dreamscapes. We demolished everything in our yard and Dreamscapes built an unimaginable oasis that far exceeded our expectations. When we set out to begin our project, we were extremely skeptical because we had been through the process four years prior at our previous home. I will not mention the company by name, but everything about working with them was AWFUL. So we decided this time, we would do our homework and look into the reviews of possible companies. Right from the start, we thought Dreamscapes were a good fit. We had Joe as our designer and he was amazing. He REALLY seemed to care that our job was thoroughly planned and cohesive across all parts, sometimes more than we did! As far as the bid went, we knew what to expect and also knew that Dreamscapes wouldn't be the cheapest. After going through this process with the cheapest company before, we learned that you truly get what you pay for. We were pleasantly surprised that they weren't as expensive as we thought, for their quality of work. In the end, we paid exactly what they bid, with only one change order of minor enhancements that was completely our doing. We built a pool and spa with rock waterfall feature and rock slide dug into a hillside, an outdoor kitchen with covered roof, a fireplace, outdoor media system, terraced hillside for crops and fruit trees, and complete landscaping. We knew it would be a lengthy project. Dreamscapes did everything from the sprinklers to the lighting fixtures. We only hired outside companies for the electronics and gates, which Dreamscapes doesn't handle. They said it would take about 5 months. It took exactly 5 months. They had a crew there 6 days...

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/we-will-continue-to-praise-the-professionalism-work-and-general-experience-of-working-with-dreamscapes-to-anyone-interested/

Dreamscapes customer service is top notch.

Dreamscapes did an amazing job of transforming my backyard. When we bought the house it was a patch of bare...

Ben M.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T16:35:38-08:00

Ben M.

Dreamscapes did an amazing job of transforming my backyard. When we bought the house it was a patch of bare dirt. They worked with us every step of the way teaching us about design and materials as we went so that we could make better informed choices. I can't decide which is my favorite part. I love the giant pots. They have hidden built in irrigation coming up from the ground into the bottom of the pots. I don't have to see any hoses or tubes and I also don't have to worry about going out with a watering can or hiring someone when I go out of town, it is all on a timer. Very low maintenance. The water wall looks amazing and the sound is very relaxing. It is also on a timer so I don't have to worry about switching it on and off or cycling the water through to keep it clean. Another way they made the yard look great while keeping it low maintenance. The feature I use the least but enjoy the most is the fire table. When we have guests over it is so nice to sit outside around the fire and talk. I don't know why having a fire makes the conversation better but it always seems like it does. My wife and I both have crazy travel schedules but they worked with us and were able to send us pictures or videos to help us make choices and were also willing to pause the project til we got home if there was something we wanted to see for ourselves. I've worked with lots of contractors on lots of projects and Dreamscapes customer service is top notch.

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/dreamscapes-customer-service-is-top-notch/

We would absolutely recommend Dreamscapes and use them again.

We look out on our pool everyday and are so incredibly happy! It has been about 7 months or so...

Lisa N.

Orange County Pools by Dreamscapes by MGR

5.0

2019-10-12T14:57:59-08:00

Lisa N.

We look out on our pool everyday and are so incredibly happy! It has been about 7 months or so since we completed our project with Dreamscapes by MGR. We did our homework and got a few bids from different companies. We were most impressed with Dreamscapes. Eric really listened to what we wanted and came up with a beautiful design for our smaller backyard. We constantly have people over who comment how beautiful it turned out. Once we got started with the project, they also completed the job within the committed time frame. They really do quality work. I guess the best review I can give is we would absolutely recommend them and use them again.

https://dreamscapesbymgr.com/testimonials/we-would-absolutely-recommend-dreamscapes-and-use-them-again/

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