Well, my husband and I could not be more thrilled with the job that Bob Darnell and his team did for us, on our Ranch home in Temecula. We had recently moved permanently to what was formerly just our weekend retreat, and it became quickly evident that our new home needed some loving care on the outside surfaces, having really been too neglected for several years. We started the arduous task of getting bids for the painting that we envisioned, and sought references from people that we knew. However, despite what seemed reasonable quotes, we just couldn't find anyone that seemed professional and knew their business. We were determined not to hire someone that would just slap on paint. Well, one of our contacts referred us to Bob Darnell, and we were immediately impressed with his responsiveness and his professionalism. Our call was immediately returned, and an appointment quickly set for Bob to visit our rather remote property. Everything that Bob said, starting from that initial appointment, was all about doing quality work. And, amazingly, his bid for the work was less than the other contractors. Well, the date was set for the job to start, and Bob was generous with his time to help us select colors, and he made a point of putting possible choices on the house, to help us see our possible choices in the right light. Even before colors were picked, however, Bob's team had started on the PREPARATION, PREPARATION, PREPARATION. They did an amazingly thorough job caulking joints in the siding on our home, caulking and preparing the inside and outside of our wood patio cover, and taping and covering EVERYTHING that wasn't supposed to have paint on it! All plants were covered and protected and all hardware was taped and protected (or even removed and reinstalled at the end of the project). Throughout the project Bob's crew was friendly and professional, and made every effort not to interfere with us and our dogs - even removing window "bubble" over the weekend, so we wouldn't be inconvenienced, even though they had to replace some of it on the following Monday. Within just a few days, the outside of our home looked beautiful, fresh, and new, and it seems that it will withstand every weather condition that it might encounter for years to come. And, when they left, there was no evidence that they had even been there, except for the beautiful house! In other words, none of the usual contractor mess that my husband and I have experienced with other contractors in the past. We would wholeheartedly recommend Darnell Custom Painting, and, in fact, plan to have them repaint our barn in the coming months! read more
