Serving the wine country communities of Temecula, Murrieta, and the surrounding Riverside County foothills, AG and Sons Painting understands the unique challenges Southern California properties face. From intense sun exposure to stucco surfaces common throughout the region, owner Al Guardado has built his family business around these local demands since 1997.
The company specializes in exterior and interior residential painting, with particular expertise in cabinet refinishing, deck staining, stucco repair, and custom wood finishing. Their portfolio includes everything from patio cover painting to fireplace mantel refinishing. Al remains on job sites daily, working alongside his consistent crew that includes project lead Pepe along with Chris, Jorge, Luis, and Paco. The team uses Dunn Edwards paint products across all projects.
The fully bonded and insured team operates as a licensed California painting contractor. Based in Temecula, they serve Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, La Cresta, De Luz, and surrounding communities within the Riverside County area.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple reviews highlight Al's daily presence during projects. Geo Cast notes that Al was "on site everyday making sure things were done correctly" across multiple homes they've had painted. This hands-on approach means the owner personally oversees quality rather than delegating to unsupervised crews, giving homeowners direct access to decision-making throughout their project.
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Several reviews mention extensive research before hiring. Tim Moffett shares that a neighbor "researched at least 5 painters before landing on AG and Sons" and the results led Tim to hire them as well. Dylan Schulz confirms a similar pattern where their neighbor's research led to the recommendation. This word-of-mouth pattern suggests customers who comparison shop end up satisfied.
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Rick Jackson's review describes work on a De Luz property with "lots of challenging windows and pop-outs" plus garage doors, all completed successfully. Robert Veve mentions stucco patching and repair alongside exterior painting. The crew demonstrates comfort with complex architectural elements rather than avoiding difficult features.
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Spencer Johnson describes how the crew worked around their remote work schedule, noting they "were very accommodating when it came to my work schedule" and even adjusted their approach around a kitten in the house. This flexibility shows awareness that many homeowners now work remotely and need painters who can minimize disruption.
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Perri Zeif mentions receiving "daily updates" throughout their project, keeping them informed of progress. Michael Westaway describes a final walkthrough where Pepe "walked me through the project and we discussed any last minute details" before completion. This communication pattern appears consistently across reviews from different customers.
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Lora Sexton's review details work on an "outdoor BBQ, seat wall, patio cover, shutters, and shingles" demonstrating range beyond typical interior and exterior painting. The website galleries show cabinet refinishing, staircase refinishing, fireplace mantels, deck staining, and metal screen door refinishing. This breadth comes from their custom painting and wood finishing expertise.
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Customers use striking language about their finished projects. Robert Veve states the "house looks brand new" after exterior work including stucco repair. Emerson Toomey echoes this sentiment, saying their home "looks like a million bucks" following stucco repair and caulking work. These transformative results appear repeatedly across reviews.
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Ron's review offers direct advice, noting customers should "call well in advance as he stays very busy." This aligns with the volume of neighbor-to-neighbor referrals evident across reviews, where one satisfied customer leads to multiple bookings on the same street. Early scheduling appears important given their established reputation in the Temecula area.
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California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating license for painting contractors. AG and Sons Painting operates under AGUARDADO INC, which holds California Contractor License No. 739751 with C-33 classification. The license was originally issued on August 25, 1997, has a current status of active, and expires July 31, 2027. The license includes a $25,000 contractor's bond with State Farm Fire and Casualty Company effective January 1, 2023. The business entity AGUARDADO INC (Entity No. 4694800) is registered as a California Stock Corporation with active status and good standing with both the Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board (cslb.ca.gov), California Secretary of State Business Search (bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov)
Updated: 04-07-2026