On-Time Completion Promise
We commit to a schedule and we keep it. Your time matters.
Santa Cruz County's Premier Painting Contractor
PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH PAINT THAT LASTS 10+ YEARS.
Flawless prep. Premium coatings. Guaranteed results. Serving the Central Coast for 35+ years.
Trusted by homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients from Santa Cruz to Capitola.
CA License #1035426
35+ Years in Business
Locally Owned & Operated
"Reliable, professional, and delivers exactly what's promised."
— Verified Customer
Our Commitment
What you can count on.
No-Mess Jobsite Guarantee
We protect everything before touching a brush. Zero collateral damage.
Clear Communication
Dave is reachable. You'll always know exactly where we are in your project.
Satisfaction or We Return
If something isn't right, we come back and make it right. No arguments.
See It In Action
Real Work. Real Crew.
We don't just show finished photos. This is what the work actually looks like — proper prep, full protection, professional execution.
▶ Hear It Directly — From a Real Client
Real homeowners. Real projects. Real results.
What We Do
Two specialties. One standard.
Whether it's your home or your portfolio of properties, the prep is the same and the finish is the same. The scale is what changes.
How We Work
Our proven 6-phase painting process.
This is why our paint lasts 10+ years. Every phase matters. Nothing is ever skipped.
Power Washing & Surface Cleaning
Every job starts with a thorough pressure wash to remove dirt, mold, and loose paint — creating a clean, bondable surface.
Detailed Preparation
Caulking, sanding, and priming every surface. This is where most contractors cut corners. We never do.
Full Protection & Masking
Complete protection of your property — windows, trim, plants, and walkways — before a single drop of paint is applied.
Professional Application
Spray, back-roll, and brush techniques applied at the correct mil thickness for maximum adhesion and longevity.
Final Touch-Ups & Quality Control
A thorough inspection and final touch-ups before we consider the job complete.
Client Walkthrough & Approval
You walk the job with us. We don't leave until you're 100% satisfied. No exceptions.
Our Work
Selected work.
A sample of recent projects across the Central Coast.
What Clients Say
Testimonials.
Real homeowners. Real projects. Real results.
★★★★★
"Dave's crew transformed our Victorian home. The prep work was meticulous — no shortcuts, no mess. The attention to detail was unlike anything I'd seen, and the paint still looks brand new years later."
October 2023★★★★★
"We manage multiple properties and DS Painting is our go-to contractor. Always on time, professional, and the quality is unmatched."
September 2023★★★★★
"Professional, efficient, and easy to communicate with. The house looks fantastic — I would absolutely use them again."
October 2019Referral Rewards
KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS THEIR PROPERTY PAINTED RIGHT?
When you refer a homeowner or property manager to DS Painting and they complete a project, we send you a thank-you bonus as a token of our appreciation.
Our business is built on relationships and trust. The highest compliment is a referral from a client who experienced our work firsthand.
📞 Call Dave to Learn More- 01Refer a friend, neighbor, or colleague to DS Painting.
- 02They complete a painting project with us.
- 03You receive a thank-you bonus from Dave personally.
Santa Cruz · Scotts Valley · Aptos · Capitola · Rio Del Mar
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