Dave provided a fair price and completed the work as promised and on time so what more can you ask for? He showed up every morning at the same time ready to work. Dave was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions during the project and made sure that all of our needs were met. Lastly, he transformed our kitchen cabinets from the 80's into fresh and modern looking cabinets! Thank you David Enquist for helping us with our painting project. read more

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NOT licensed. NOT bonded. No business license. No recourse for shoddy work. Stay away from this business. I have tried to work with the painter to fix shoddy work. He will not respond. No prep. Overspray on carpeting, cabinets, windows. Baseboards and window sills not correctly painted. Wall paint all over ceiling. Do not have him paint your cabinets. Not properly prepped. Paint is chipping off everywhere. Owner bailed on project and left it to subs. Nice guy. Don't be fooled. This is not a company you can count on. Do not pay with checks or cash. You will have no recourse. Hold 50% before you sign off. I should have gone with CertaPro. Their bid was the same price and they have license, bond and company to back up the work. read more

Enquist Painting - Before you do business with David visit Contractors State License Board. Check license #962595. License is expired, criminal case pending. - Painters Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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My parents purchased their retirement home in Oceanside, and wanted the downstairs half bathroom to be converted into a full bathroom. My father has poor knees and wouldn't be able to make it up the stairs to the 4 bedrooms upstairs. I found David Enquist on Yelp, and was very pleased with the reviews so I gave him a call for a bid. I spoke with David, as well as 6 other contractors. A little much, I suppose, but it's in my nature to be diligent and find the best value for the price. I choose David because he offered the best value for the price. His bid was not the lowest, and it was not the highest. However, his ideas were excellent. I was paying for his expertise and vision, and not just for manual labor. His team was excellent to work with as well. Steve was especially great. He was courteous, professional, and cared about the product he was producing. The final full bath/suite looked great at the end. The colors and quality were excellent. I am very happy with his service. My family has many more projects that will need a contractor for. David will be on speed dial. Thanks! read more

Dave did a great job bringing my old cabinets back to life (pics say Encinitas kitchen). He takes pride in his work and is reasonably priced. One of his best assets is his customer service. He always responds promptly and does whatever it takes to make sure you get what you are hoping for. And he won't leave you hanging! Thanks again Dave! read more

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We recently used Dave to do an "curb appeal" remodel on the front of our house. The goal was to give our house a nice beachy feel, rather than the 1970's look it had. Dave exceeded our expectations on the project. He gave us great ideas on the project, and really helped it to come together. The house doesn't even seem to be the same house. The neighbors love it and comment on it regularly! Wonderful looking house aside, the best part about working with Dave was he communicated with us. There was no radio silence wondering when things would get done..... There was a delay from the factory for the window we chose. The entire time waiting for the window we knew Dave was on it. He contacted the company for a status report regularly and was communicating back to us. Once the window was finally in, the remaining work was done in two days. We couldn't be happier with Dave! We have already recommended him to everyone we know with any type of painting or remodeling needs, and are saving up for the next project with him. read more

please please read this review. i have just placed several pics to show the awful work david does. please understand this house is brand new. he completely messed up all the cabinets in the house by not prepping them correctly and never finished the job. he demanded payment before he left because he had to "pay his workers". never came back. read more

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It was really sad. He tore apart the wood on the side of the garage saying that he would fix it but he didn't. The rains came and he kept saying that it had to dry out before he could button it up and paint it. We waited for months but since he had more money then he had put into the job he just bailed on us. He took her money and ran. We hired another painter to come in and fix it and he had it done in a week. Beware. read more

Don't even think about hiring this smooth-talking shyster (disreputable con man). Not licensed, not insured, will take your money and not do the job or will do it so badly that you'll have to pay a real professional to re-do it. read more

I initially gave David a 5-star review until...... After spending $380.00 on a contractor and paint to fix drywall repair from a whole house re-pipe, the paint colors don't match from what David used. David used a different brand of paint from what we specifically agreed upon. He was supposed to use Dunn Edwards Gourmet Honey and Dunn Edwards Swiss Coffee and instead used BEHR and tried to have them match it to Dunn Edwards colors at the Home Depot. The colors are completely off and we now have different tan colored blotches all over our house plus we are in the hole 380.00. I thought he was a great find at first and to do something shady like this? What does he expect the outcome to be??.Most people wouldn't be so forgiving. SO, your welcome David! read more

My wife and I are very happy with the work David and his crew did. We did our research and got multiple bids before going with Enquist. We were happy with the cost and pleasantly surprised with the level of detail he went into when explaining the job. In the end, our house looks great. The work was done quickly and his crew was polite and friendly. It's not always easy having a group of strangers around your house/family all day, but these guys were great. Some very small detail things worth mentioning but NOT worth deducting a star for: 1) There were some obvious bird droppings on a downspout that were painted over rather than removed 2) Stucco patches are done without adding texture 3) Trash isn't removed. Although, it is collected nicely and paint cans are prepped for proper disposal These small issues are exactly that, SMALL. Things only noticed by a homeowner walking around with a fine-toothed comb. I would happily use Enquist again. read more

My husband and I were very pleased with the painting, carpeting, stair refinishing/ ballister change, tile and cabinet work that Enquist painting was involved in. Dave is very artistic and helped us with tying together the look we had envisioned. The work was on time and Dave and his crew were professionals every step of the way. We would highly recommend Enquist Painting read more

I have never enjoyed working with or felt as confident working with a painting contractor as I have with David Enquist. From the moment I met with him and had him look at my home, his knowledge and keen eye knew exactly what my rooms needed and the color scheme that would enhance it to its best. His years of experience and quality have left me more than pleased! Clean, respectful, quick and priced competitively..there is no need to look elsewhere. David is your man! read more

David is more than a painter. He did a great job restoring the eves of my house. I thought I would have to replace them, but to my relief he was able to restore them. Thank you for the cost effective solution. My house looks great. read more

"David did an outstanding for our family. David has also been most helpful to my clients. His Paint and Remodel job netted the Gibbs an extra $30,000 on the sale of their home." read more

Dave was awesome!! he did most of our house and it turned out GREAT!!!! Would highly recommend for paint/flooring/baseboards.

I am very pleased with the work of Enquist painting. When I called David for a quote on my painting needs, I was impressed that 1) he did not try to talk me into something I didn't want. And, 2) he guided me to areas I hadn't thought of to complete the job. (I would have thought of these later and would have had to have him come back) By him seeing all my needs he saved me money, time and inconvenience. He was able to start work the following week. His crew is excellent! Worked without delay and precision. I had a very large and intricate job, Lots of spindles and very high ceilings with some areas not easily obtainable. I also had just had new carpet installed. Not one drop of paint where it didn't belong. I couldn't have been happier with the outcome! Also, his pricing is more then fair for the work he and his team produces. I have since contacted David for further work. See, Your Décor Remodeling, I am a Very Happy customer! read more

David had painted our interior and had done a decent job. So we decided to use him for the exterior of the house. We gave him $350 toward supplies to start the job and haven't heard from him since and he won't return our calls. We'll be taking him to small claims court. read more

Needed fast turnaournd and a lot of detail work done to get a high end property ready for executive lease. David and his brother were prompt, courteous on time, on budget with good quality and a great price. Highly recommended if high value, courteous painting and woodwork is required. Definitely use again. Thanks Yelpers, nice find for me based on your reviews! read more

Stunning transformation of our home! Dave's highly professional and experienced team did it all -- from painting to building a 1300 sq ft travertine tile patio, to an elegant firepit and a unique grand piano shaped arbor. This work was all done in an amazingly fast 5 weeks from start to finish. And this included demolition of an aging deck, great tile artistry, slick carpentry, plumbing, etc. Dave delivered on everything he promised and then some. We felt that this was truly a customized project without the price tag. Dave served as not only a great general contractor, but also a design consultant who help us visualize possibilities we couldn't conceive. We interviewed several contractors and feel very fortunate to have chosen Dave. We highly recommend Dave for any indoor or outdoor work you have in mind. His crew is courteous and professional - the best we have ever worked with. And Dave was always there to discuss the progress and next steps with us. read more

David and his team did a great job with our house. His quote was reasonable. His team, including his sister, were friendly and thorough. David was on-site a good amount of the job. I would definitely recommend him for any job. read more

Well I thought David Enquist did great work upon completetion of the project, however it turns out they must have only used one coat without primer bc a previously red wall which was painted grey turned pink after about 12 months. Our bedroom has white streaks all around the crown (color should be a polar blue). Another room totally faded in color and had to re-paint. I interviewed three painters to re-paint most of our home, which David painted 4 years ago and all have said the same thing; not great work. He didn't prime correctly and did a sloppy one coat paint job. Would not re-hire to do any sort of painting again. Overall super disappointed. read more

I chose Bill and David to paint my kitchen, bathroom and hallway cabinets based on a great price and added value. In addition to painting the cabinets, they installed the knobs and new hinges that I purchased. They also cut in my wall color and painted the ceiling so that I wouldn't have to worry about messing up the cabinet paint. read more

David painted my maple kitchen cabinets and entertainment center white and my island espresso. He was knowledgeable and professional and offered great ideas. The cost was very reasonable. I absolutely love my kitchen - the paint makes it look brand new. It took a little longer than I expected - almost a week, but David works by himself and does not have a crew. David did a good job in covering everything and cleaning up although there was some clean up I had to do as well. Overall, fabulous job and I wouldn't hesitate to use Enquist Painting for all of my future painting needs. Thank you, David! read more

We are happy with the work Enquist Painting did in our home. We had the front door and built-in bookcase restained. There was alot of sanding, but David Enquist's crew protected these areas from dust. They kept our home clean while working, they were always polite and courteous, and it turned out beautifully. We enjoyed working with David and his crew who were very personable. read more

There are painters and there are artists. David is top notch and helped us to achieve our vision for an amazing "Hawks Nest" football themed hangout for our teen. He listened to what we wanted and made it come to fruition in a very expedite and professional manner. He arrived same day for an estimate and started two days later. Job finished in three days with no headaches. Thank you David. Our son is going to love his new digs. read more

Enquist Painting provided us with excellent quality professional painting at an exceptional value that exceeded our expectations. David Enquist's knowledgeable expertise is unsurpassed and his years of experience was evident in every aspect of his work. He did our entire residence in a pallet of complimentary colors that brings warmth with light to our home. Like Michael Angelo's masterpiece David, David is a master of residential & commercial painting! (I think we'll paint the ceiling beige)! Enquist Painting is the best. read more

David and his brother Bill are very nice people, and they have many years of combined experience in the painting industry. The reason for the single star, however, is because when we recently hired them to paint the interior of our home, they did a terrible job at preparing the house for the use of an airless sprayer and rollers. Every mirror, every sink, every countertop, some light switches, most light fixtures, and most door handles are now textured with overspray, or specked with roller fling. I was very careful to inspect the house before they painted, and there was no overspray; now, it's everywhere. Very difficult to clean off, and it shouldn't be the homeowners responsibility... It should be the responsibility of the painting crew. There are many drips of the wall color on the baseboards, and there are several roller marks on the baseboards as well. They neglected to cut-in around a handful of can lights as well as HVAC returns and bathroom fans, and the contrast is very noticeable. I asked them 3 times to patch holes in the ceiling before they painted... They got half of the holes but left the others. I asked them to prime a garage with B.I.N. Shellac-Based Primer before they painted because the former homeowner smoked there. David said it didn't need it. The smoke odor seeped right through the paint an hour after he painted it. He then told me he couldn't be responsible for the smell not going away... Which, seems fair, but not when I asked for it to be painted with primer in the first place. Three family members and myself had to paint the garage with the primer after the fact and now the smell is gone. After speaking with David once the job was complete, he admitted to me they were rushing through the job. Very unprofessional. If you're willing to admit to the person who hired you that you rushed through the job they hired you to do, then you should reconsider your work ethic. David and Bill would start around 8 am, and be done by noon to 2 pm everyday, and they finished our 2400 square foot home plus a three car garage in three of these short days. David originally told me it would take 7 to 8 days, a far cry from their actual date of completion. The job was done too fast, and attention to detail was neglected. I'm not sure where all these 5-star reviews are coming from considering my experience was so negative. I would urge anyone considering whole-house painters to research many other painters before choosing Enquist painting. I wish my experience was different, but unfortunately it wasn't. David and Bill, this is not personal, but with everything above considered, I think you yourselves must admit that the job was done with little regard to detail and a quality product. read more

Made an appointment with David a few months back for him to come over and give me an estimate, but he never showed up and he never called me after he missed the appointment. He seemed nice when I talked to him on the phone, but I'm not going to hire someone who's flaky. read more

Dave worked on our home spring and it is already having issues. I had to repay someone to redo all of the work on the exterior of our home. He did not do the proper prep work and just tried to put a quick coat of paint over the old paint. This caused the paint to peel and flake off. Because of this we had to pay someone to do a chemical peel of all the paint to redo the job correctly. Dave panted and did work I did not ask him to do and this also caused additional expenses to correct. He used the wrong product on the stone and caused it to become cloudy and again had to pay for a chemical removal of the improper product. He painted the inside of cabinets when he wasn't instructed to do so. He painted our banister with the wrong paint so again I got to hire someone to correct his mistakes. I went to file a complaint against his contractor license #c-33/965133 but it has lapsed. Dave in not a licensed contractor as of this writing. He demanded payment before the job was completed and when I explained he needed finish the job he exploded and called me every ugly name in the book and threatened to come to my home and get it from me" expletive." In the end, I went with him because he gave me a good price and he had lots of "years of experience." I ended up paying for it in the end. read more

David is the absolute best. With only a week to move into the house, he had it done in only 3 days (walls, ceilings and doors!). He walked us through every step of the process, giving us tips on which colors and what type of paint would go best for our house. The job was clean and tidy, despite our uneven ceilings. David is also affordable, considering the quality and time he put into our house, it was very well worth it. Although, he was tasked to paint our house, David offered to help us with other tips on making our house a home- he is enthusiastic about what he does and was willing to give us the helping hand we needed as first time home buyers. read more

David asked for a $5,000 deposit before starting our job, even though state law limits it to a max of $1,000. http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Media_Room/Press_Releases/2012/August_15.aspx. We were not happy with his commitment to our project and asked for a partial refund after he worked just one of the six planned weeks. He originally offered a $1,700 refund and then flatly refused any refund. We also later discovered that his licenses are expired or suspended. https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=962595. There is a prior complaint that appears to involve similar issues. https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/Accusations/N2014-250/N2014-250-20150130-Accusation.pdf read more

I am a small business owner and own a Holistic Boutique in Encinitas. I received several bids from local painters and after my first encounter with David I knew I wanted him to paint my shop. He was professional and very informative. He made great eye contact, answered all of my questions and had a packet of information which included his business license and photos from previous jobs. His interior designer experience was a great addition too. He made suggestions for wall colors, paint finishes and textures. I decided to go with his suggestions and I couldn't be happier with the overall results. I would hire Enquist Painting again. read more

My husband and I were extremely satisfied with the work David did on our new house! We met with him on a Saturday to discuss colors and he was at our house the next day to start on the project. Amazing! He is extremely knowledgeable and his expertise is evident. The work was done quickly and everything went smoothly. We would absolutely use him again. read more

Bill and Dave were both professional and extremely accommodating. I called on a Thursday to get an estimate and they were at my house within hours to give me a price. We scheduled for a few days later and bill showed up right in time ready to complete the job that day. Dave joined later after another job, and they completed the interior of my entire home ahead of schedule. The price was a great value and the job was impeccable. I plan to recommend them to my landlord as he owns several properties. Thanks again Bill and Dave for an excellent job! read more

I'm not the easiest client when it comes to color. David was very patient when I had to postpone my kitchen cabinet paint job for a day in order to decide on the paint color after changing my mind twice. He painted numerous sample boards for me, pointing out that I needed to view them in the light where the cabinets were since lighting makes a difference in how the color appears. Because of his suggestion, I changed and improved the lighting in the kitchen. David's attitude is that what matters most is that the customer is happy and he'll go out of his way to ensure that. He worked quickly and professionally and willingly came back to make a couple of small fixes as far as a change I wanted to make in the cabinet pulls. Highly recommended. read more

David Enquist is a creative, talented man and an amazing painter and designer. He painted our 7,000 square foot office space utilizing the highest quality paints and expertise and a myriad of colors. We have 9 offices each with 3 colors inside and an additional color for each door which requires a different paint finish. He also painted accent walls and pillars using several colors that mimic our logo and it was all tied in just beautifully. His quote was more than competitive and the quality of his design and work were far beyond the price we received his work for. We have secured another office space 2,500 sq. ft. above us and are bringing him in to handle that as well no need to get a quote from another painter. HE IS THE BEST! I give him 5 stars, an A for creative design and personality as well as the most competitive pricing available in all of Carlsbad. read more

I am in the process of occupying a property I own that has been rented for several years. The place has been neglected and needed serious TLC. I called David on a Friday afternoon and he came to my home on Saturday morning to give me an estimate for painting. David walked through the home and immediately knew what was needed. There was a painter at my door on Monday. David's eye for design and space is excellent. He uses color and accents that bring out the architectural details of the home without too much clutter or distraction. David's crew completed the painting and replaced a wood floor with Travertine on schedule and left the property clean. All touch up and details were taken care of in a timely manner. David even threw in a "surprise" by facing the fireplace with travertine stones. I am very satisfied. David transformed my tired town-home into "my home." David is honest and ethical. I trust his work and design ideas. I have retained David to renovate the master bathrooms next. read more

Just had our exterior house painted by David and his crew. We had obtained 4 estimates and after extensive research on Yelp and Angies list we narrowed it down to 2. Both estimates were very close but the determining factor was David! He was straight forward and honest. I felt from the begininning that this was someone who was proud of what he did and would make sure everything came out the way promised. My gut instinct was right and David and his crew did an awesome job on transforming our drab house into a new home!! The workers were courteous and listened to everything I said,even though I know I must have been making them crazy! They cleaned everything up after the job was done. They went around with me after and spot touched every little thing I found! David was always only a phone call away. He answers his phone or calls you back immediately, he listens to you and will help point you in the right direction. I am looking forward to remodeling inside the house with David as my number one man for the job!!! read more