When neighbors in Temecula and Murrieta start pointing at a freshly finished house and asking who did the work, the answer keeps coming back to one crew. AG and Sons Painting has operated as a family business in the Inland Empire since 1997, with owner Al Guardado leading every project from the initial walk-through estimate to the final inspection. Customers describe a team that moves furniture, masks every surface, and pressure-washes before a single brush stroke lands.
The company handles exterior and interior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, stair and door refinishing, custom wood staining, drywall texturing, and stucco repair. Prep work runs through a four-step process of preparation, painting, inspection, and cleanup. Al and his crew use Dunn-Edwards acrylic paints as their standard product line, a choice that customers and the local Dunn-Edwards staff both confirm. The operation serves Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Wildomar, De Luz, La Cresta, Sun City, and surrounding Inland Empire communities.
Updated: 06-11-2026
Reviewers describe a crew that prioritizes preparation before any painting begins. Nicholas Roth watched Al walk the entire house pointing out stucco damage areas and setting expectations about blending challenges. Robert Veve reported significant stucco repairs that became invisible after the paint job, calling the result "brand new." emerson toomey highlighted that the crew "caulked all gaps and did a superb job on prep" before painting.
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Multiple reviews note that Al is present on-site during the work rather than delegating entirely. Michael Westaway described Al being there "every day" alongside project lead Pepe, answering questions each morning. Geo Cast said Al communicated on a "daily basis" and listened to input and concerns. Spencer Johnson noted the bidding process went into specific detail about the work to be done.
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Customers use strong language about final results. Nicholas Roth called the finished product "flawless" after a dark blue to cream color transformation requiring two coats plus back rolling. Tanya L. on Yelp described the result as "clean, polished and beautifully done" and highlighted small details like painting between garage door cracks and filling chimney stucco. Dylan Schulz said the project looks great and they put everything back in its place.
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Nicholas Roth identified the products by name, noting the crew used "high quality acrylic Dunn-Edwards paint." He added that a competing painter proposed cheaper materials at a higher price, while AG and Sons uses premium paint as standard. Roth also mentioned that "even the people at Dunn-Edwards knew of Al" and spoke well of him, suggesting a long-standing relationship with the supplier.
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A notable share of reviewers mention plans for additional work. Chris Leonhard had already used AG and Sons for exterior paint before hiring them for interior work. emerson toomey wrote that they "will be hiring to paint the interior" next. Robert Nelson said "interior coming up next" after his exterior job. Perri Zeif expressed excitement about getting the team started on the inside of the house. Mike Wegman stated they will use the company for all future painting.
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Several reviews describe accommodations that go beyond the paint job itself. Spencer Johnson, who works remotely from home, said the team made sure not to disrupt his work and even coordinated around his newly adopted kitten. Dylan Schulz noted they removed old satellite dishes from high eaves at no extra charge. Chris Leonhard reported the crew moved all furniture and put everything back together after finishing.
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Neighbor-to-neighbor referrals appear throughout the reviews. kimber lenzo hired AG and Sons after watching them paint her neighbor's house. Dylan Schulz connected with the company after his neighbor researched five painters and chose AG and Sons. Maria Mora mentioned Al also painted her neighbor's house. This word-of-mouth pattern reflects a reputation built on visible, street-level results rather than advertising.
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AG and Sons Painting operates under California Contractors State License Board License #739751, held by AGUARDADO INC. The license has been active since 1997 and is current through 2027. The company states it is bonded and insured. The business entity AGUARDADO INC is registered as an active California corporation.
-Verification Sources: CSLB, CA Secretary of State
Updated: 06-11-2026