Our oak front doors were over 30 years and worn by the elements. The doors had 2 custom glass inserts with corresponding custom glass on both sides of each door. We priced replacement doors by 3 popular vendors. To replace the doors would have cost close to $7000.00. I found Doors by InVision and decided to get a quote to refinish the doors. Ed who is the owner of Doors by InVision came to our home and came up with a quote to refinish our doors which was less than half of new doors. Ed explained the process, timeline and let's us know what to expect when the job was completed. Our expectations for the refinished doors exceeded our expectations. The worn out oak doors looked brand new at less than half the price. The before and after pictures you'll find on the Doors by InVision website are real. Ed was meticulous in his work and finished the doors on schedule and on budget. Ed is old school, and what I mean is that a handshake is as good as a contract. Ed refinished our doors and replaced the weather stripping for the price we agreed on. The hardware (door knobs, locks etc.) was refinished by a 3rd party in Costa Mesa. All and all a great experience working with Ed and Doors by InVision. I encourage anyone that is considering new doors or refinishing to contact Doors by InVision. Ed was great to work with, completed the project on-time and on budget and the final product was beautiful. Joe, Mission Viejo read more

Ed just refinishing my teak entry door and sidelights. These doors have hand carvings on them and were made for me over 20 years ago. Obviously, they were expensive, so I really wanted someone who knew what they were doing. Ed was the guy. One really doesn't know how good someone is until they try them. Ed came with good credentials, but, you can never really know. I am writing this review, because I would like everyone that is thinking of using Ed, to rest assured that he will do a outstanding job. This man is very detailed and particular about his work. I do woodworking, but finishing is a whole other art. It takes years to know stains and finishes as well as knowing how various woods react to stains and finishes. Teak is particular tricky to get the same color after it has been stained once. Different tones come up and in order to match the original color, it takes some skill and know how to achieve the perfect finish. Ed did all that and more. I am super pleased with the finished product. Anyone can sand and stain, but it won't last. There are several stages in the process and to get a proper finish, all the steps must be taken if you want a lasting job. I had a finish that lasted me 20 years, and I know that Ed's job is equal to the original. He won't do it in a day, but he WILL do it right. Ken Houghton Yorba Linda read more

My wife and I couldn't be happier with the oak front doors that were refinished by Ed. He is an "old school" craftsman. It wasn't a one day "in and out" job; Ed insists on doing top quality work. This means it takes time, there are many steps to to the process, and no "short cuts" are permitted. Ed is an extremely pleasant person. He has worked with wood his whole life. He is an expert when it comes to knowledge about wood types, stains, and staining processes. He owns all the necessary tools to do the job correctly. He communicates very well about his intended schedule, and the various stages in the process concerning the project. He arrives when he says he will, and his work area is neat and clean. From my perspective, my wife "struck gold" by finding Ed and his ability to refinish our front doors. As I mentioned earlier, the front double doors are made of oak. They are 28 years old and had only been refinished (poorly) once. They needed a lot of love and care. Ed gave us a free quote and we scheduled the job during a time that worked for both of our calendars. It was a five day effort. By the time Ed finishes his work, I guarantee you will have a new friend in your life. Now, I probably need to repaint the house because the doors look so fantastic. Thanks Ed! read more

As a real estate agent, I need to make sure my clients are well taken care of and so I have carefully allied myself with great contractors and service people over the years. I recently had a client who needed an iron entry gate partially refinished; the original finish was poorly done and was flaking off in several places. I have known Ed for many years and was the first person I thought of to tackle the tough job. Ed's approach to his projects is thorough and everything you would hope for. He approached the project with questions, took photos, took actual samples of the finish, visited the paint store, reconstructed the finish by working up the matching finish on a board and then went to work. I can tell you from experience, most finishers just start working without doing the research. This was not a big project for Ed and while I'm sure he would agree it wasn't a highlight of his career, he pulled it off perfectly and my client was very satisfied with the results. That makes me happy. I'll continue to refer Ed out for new & re-finish work as often as possible. Thanks again, Ed!! read more

Last week Ed Arthur refinished my front door which after 12 years had sun damage and looked if if the stain was literally chipping off. It took 5 days from beginning to finish, just as he had told me prior to starting the job. He did an excellent job masking it off and protecting all adjacent services. The dust inside was very minimal and I expected much more. He explained the process and what he intended to do each day. Even though I can't remember exactly what the door looked like 12 years ago when it was installed, today it looks absolutely gorgeous and I would guess that I have a much better finishing job than when it was brand new! I would high recommend Ed! Thank you for my beautiful new front door!! Susie M. Costa Mesa, CA read more

After 25 years, our front and rear doors were weathered and worn. We didn't want to replace perfectly fine oak and mahogany doors, so we were fortunate to find Ed with Doors By Invision to refinish them. You simply cannot find someone with the same experience, skills and products for the job. There is no doubt that we will get another 25+ years of service out of our same doors. Ed is reliable, trustworthy and maintains a clean environment. It was the best of both worlds in finding someone as personable and professional as him! Our only wish is for Ed to expand in adding "Mantels by Invision". read more

Our double oak front doors and sidelights were in terrible shape. The finish was completely worn out and in serious need of repair. Fortunately we found Ed on yelp. I sent him pictures and spoke with a couple of times on the phone. He stripped/sanded the old finish down to raw wood, stained and then applied multiple coats of finish to both the exterior and interior of the doors. The job turned out fantastic. Very high quality craftsmanship. Ed is very meticulous and conscientious in his craft. We highly recommend him read more

We were looking into replacing our sun damaged front entry doors. To replace our entry doors would have costs $9,000 to $10,000 so instead we looked into finding someone to refinish the doors. Ed did a great job of refinishing the doors. Now the outside looks brand new, and the costs was only 25% of a brand new door. Ed completed the job in 5 days and was very detailed with his work. He also did a good job of preventing dust getting into the house. His quality of work is excellent. read more

Ed turned the clock back 30 years on our oak doors. The doors now look better than they did when first installed. He is a true craftsman, does all the work himself and cuts no corners. His knowledge and experience are unsurpassed. The materials he uses won't be found at the local paint store, only in select marine supply stores. He is more than a refinisher, he is a restorer and the pride he takes in his work shows. If you want it done right, Ed is your man. read more

I've worked with Ed Arthur of Invision on several projects, and been blown away by his professionalism, friendliness, and the immense amount of care he takes in each project that he's done for me. It's so nice to work with someone that has so much experience and know-how, and takes such pride in what they do. He's always been really nice to be around; very funny and high-spirited. I will definitely be calling him again. Highly, HIGHLY recommended. read more

It was great to finally have someone that does what they say they will do. On time, professional, and a true craftsman. Ed restored our front mahogany door back to original condition. In today's contractor world it is hard to find a true craftsman, and I rarely write a review. If there were six stars that is what this company would have got. Price maybe a little higher, but worth every penny. This company is "AS GOOD AS IT GETS". read more

I am an Interior designer and very particular about my home. I can say without hesitation that Ed does incredible work. He stained my new mahogany craftsman door and it is absolutely gorgeous. We are constantly getting compliments on it. He has also refinished other pieces of furniture in our home with the same quality. He's a perfectionist and it shows! I highly recommend him. Patty Metcalf Design Fullerton, CA read more

I write this review as my first on Yelp, because as a person who has done wood working and refinishing my-self for over 25 years, Ed Auther is without any doubt an Artist in his ability to restore wood and finishing. The pictures of my front doors,before and after may show you what no words can convey. I truly believe there is no other person with his talent. Five stars are not enough to rate his work. read more

I was very apprehensive when researching someone to refinish my front doors. I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome of my decision to use Ed. He is the consummate professional. Every step of the weeklong process was handled with the utmost care. I highly recommend Ed for your refinishing projects. The finished product is absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much Ed! read more

Our douglas fir door was looking quite beat up by the sun from the past decade or two. Ed restored it to its glory. I can't believe it looks so fantastic! He is a true craftsman. And to think, one other guy said the only thing he could do was give it a coat of paint! Totally happy we hired Ed and he gave us a stellar-looking front door. read more

Ed is a total professional with years of experience. He always showed on on time, worked very hard, listened to what we wanted and delivered the most beautiful door. Our family, friends and neighbors were also very impressed with the job he did. Ed is extremely nice guy with a lot of talent. We absolutely love our door! read more

Ed refinished my Oak Front Entry doors right after Christmas. Finding someone with his skill, attention to detail and superb work is a rare find. Ed was able to undo the inferior work of the previous hacks and bring the door finish back to life. My doors look better than new. I highly recommend Ed. read more

I've seen work by Ed and it's amazing. He is truly a craftsman and an expert in his field. He transforms old beat down and worn out surfaces into a work of art. He really knows what he's doing. He has years of experience and he doesn't cut any corners. If you want honest work, go with Invision. read more

I absolutely recommend Doors by InVision. Our wooden front door looked horrible. It had become faded and weatherworn over the past several years. Ed restored the original beauty of the doors. They look like they are brand new! Ed is truly an artist. read more