Pacific West Painting, Inc.

Interior and Exterior Painting: Client Testimonial Ventura Ca

bdumond — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:38:40 +0000

Bill and his team at Pacific West Painting stand out in the crowd of painters we’ve interviewed/hired in Ventura County. We hired Bill and Co. for both exterior and interior work. Why? For one thing, Bill asked all the right questions in his initial and follow-up consultations. After gaining a clear idea as to what we wanted, Bill presented a clear and thorough plan for delivering excellent jobs, and in a timely way.

And deliver, they did. We were impressed with several things about this Company, including communication, work ethic, quality of paint & materials, expertise, timeliness, follow-up, and the end results. They were superb.

The best thing that I can say about Bill is: he set a high standard for himself, his crew, and the profession. And Pacific West Painting met it. We’d hire Bill again, no question about it. Excellent companies like his deserve repeat business. Bravo.

James L.
Ventura, Ca.

Customer Review: Interior Paint Job, Camarillo, Ca

bdumond — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:10:24 +0000

Pacific West was very professional and accommodating with my requests. Bill and his crew were able to match the colors I selected and complete the house’s entire interior on very short notice. And to top it off, they did it all while another crew was finishing our floors. I’d met with a few painting contractors and I had a good feeling about Pacific West. It turns out my feelings were right and that goes a long way when your stressed out from remodeling. I would recommend them without hesitation.

-Benjamin K.
Camarillo, Ca.

Home Painter Review: Burbank, Ca

bdumond — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:32 +0000

Bill-

Once again you guys did an even better job than we could have hoped for. I’m sending the check along with your guys. Thanks for the great work and hope you have a great thanksgiving.

Patrick M.
Burbank, Ca

Great Paint Job!- Northridge, Ca

bdumond — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:00:30 +0000

We live in Northridge, where the temperature ranges from freezing to the 100s throughout the year. Prior paint jobs were peeling and cracking off of the wood on our 45 year old house within 2 years. We were getting by patching the worst spots between repaints. When I drove by a well-maintained neighbor’s house and saw three guys scraping fascia carefully by hand, I stopped and got a card. Pacific West provided a dossier of ratings, referrals, lists of nearby homes they had painted up to 8 years ago to inspect. Bill, the owner, explained that we needed to change to water based paint because it was less brittle and held its color better. We decided to have them replace all of the old paint on the house; this included our house length, 70′ wood patio roof for $500 more. They came when they said, there were up to 5 guys working on the house sometimes, taking great care with the details, like painting the old window glazing, and scraping and patching the old wooden gate before repainting it. They moved heavy cabinets my husband and I could not, they were extremely neat, even covering a neighbor’s car in plastic in case there was overspray. There was no mess left after the job was finished, they replaced the cabinets and left extra paint behind without being asked. I’ve never seen such a thorough, careful paint job. They worked at least 10 hours a day for five days. They are bonded and insured with a state license.

Sherie L.
Northridge, Ca

House Painter Testimonial: Ventura, Ca

bdumond — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:00:52 +0000

Overall an excellent job. Paint looks great and there was no problem when I requested some touch ups. Workers were unobtrusive and professional.

Julia B.
Ventura, Ca.

Tips for a Great Paint Job

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:00:06 +0000

A room looks wonderful with a fresh coat of paint. But if you have a “Love-Hate” relationship with painting, you’ll want to read our tips on getting a great finished product. You might even enjoy the project as much as the finished product!

Start Out Right

You’ll enjoy the job more if you get everything together at the start. Organize a tool station in the middle of the area you’ll be working in. Gather together your paint, brushes, rollers, hammers, screwdrivers, plastic bags, plastic wrap, rags, paint can opener, and drop cloths.

Plan a Day for Prep

Don’t try to get everything done in one day. Use the day before painting day to gather furniture in the center of the room, patch cracks and holes, put blue painter’s tape around doors and windows, and cover wall and ceiling light fixtures (light bulbs removed, of course!) with large plastic bags.

Clear the Decks

If you can, clear out all the furniture and accessories. Take everything off the walls. If you can’t move everything out, place the furniture and lamps in the middle of the room and cover them with a good drop cloth. Be sure that you tape the cloth around the furniture. Then put a second cover of plastic or old sheet over everything.

Remove All Hardware

It may seem easier to paint around door knobs or cabinet hinges, but unless you’re a professional, very experienced painter, you’re bound to get drips around. So carry around some zip top bags and remove all cabinet knobs and hinges, door knobs, light switch plates and outlet covers, and light fixtures. Place the pieces together in separate bags and clearly mark the contents and location (top left cabinet, bathroom door, etc) you took them from. This is a great time to clean the hardware! Put them back when you’re done painting.

Get Yourself Ready

No matter how hard you try, you’re bound to get drips (or more) of paint on whatever you’re wearing. So take off all jewelry. Reserve some old, but comfortable, clothes for your painting jobs. Slip-on shoes are easy to take off if you need to leave the room. You won’t have to worry about tracking drops of paint into other rooms. When you paint the ceiling, put a scarf, shower cap, or old baseball hat over your hair and some plastic over your eyeglasses.

Don’t Paint Over Problem Walls

If your walls have holes or cracks, fix them before you start with the paint. Any home center or paint store has knowledgeable personnel to guide you to the best products for the job. Wide cracks and large holes can be “bridged” with fiberglass tape, spackle will fill small holes and cracks, and texturizing products are available to match your existing wall finish.

via: About.com

Testimonial: Ventura, Ca | House of HoodLims

bdumond — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:12:05 +0000

Our house is finally a new color, after nearly 40 years! In the last post, we put up pictures of the painting progress. Today, it is done. Pacific West Painting did a FANTASTIC job and we are so happy to have gone with them! We used all of our original materials (door, garage, etc) and they sanded it down to the point where it looks brand new. We could not be happier. The only thing that would enhance it would be some landscaping, but that is a whole other issue.

Kristi and Andrew L.
Ventura, Ca.

Check out their blog with photos and everything!!!

http://houseofhoodlims.blogspot.com/2009/09/paint-from-new-millenium.html

Client Testimonial: Interior Painting in Camarillo, Ca.

bdumond — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:04:28 +0000

It has become a rarity when you find a company who is honest, does what they say they will do, completes the job within the agreed upon time frame and whose work is at a master’s level. I frankly lucked out. I went online in search of interior house painters and found the Pacific West painting website. The reviews that I read brought me to picking up the telephone and calling for an estimate. The owner, Bill, was very knowledgeable, personable and patient. I had an unusual situation where we decided to move and had three weeks to make everything happen. Bill was able to meet with us the very next day, provide solid feedback about colors and shades based on the lighting conditions in our apartment. He called with a reasonable estimate, informed me that he only uses the highest quality paint and assured me that our place would be finished in a couple of days. He crew was one time both days, was very friendly and considerate of our neighbors ensuring that the noise level was at a minimum and were true professionals. The painting exceeded my expectations and when they had finished, the place was so clean that you would not know they were even there. The entire experience was effortless on our part and we were quite happy that the apartment was move in ready when they left. Great crew, great company, absolutely reliable and very reasonable in cost vs. value. You would be remiss if you did not at least give them the opportunity to show you what they have to offer.
Fred B.
Camarillo, CA

Customer Review: Exterior and Interior House Painting in Northridge California

bdumond — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:47:23 +0000

Pacific West first painted the exterior of my home many years ago, I was so happy with that work, that I did not hesitate to have them paint the interior of my home. When trim needs touching up or I redecorate, I call knowing that I will get the best work possible! In 17 years, Pacific West is the ONLY contractor I have left alone to work in my home without supervision. I trust them completely and they have lived up to every promise and every expectation! Thank you and keep up the great work!

LeAnne M.
Northridge, Ca.

Client Testimomial: Exterior House Painting in Ventura, CA

bdumond — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:44:42 +0000

Thank you Bill and Pacific West! Our house was in desperate need of a facelift – cracks, chips, and peeling paint from the 1970s does not make for a beautiful property. Somehow you managed to turn it around and bring it into the new millennium, making the exterior seem completely new again! Your crew was completely professional and hardworking; the crazy dog even stopped barking after the first day!

Thanks again,
Kristy and Andrew L.
Ventura, Ca.