Led by franchise owner Brendan McGagin, a Marine Corps veteran who completed his MBA at Syracuse University before pursuing his dream of small business ownership, CertaPro Painters of Greater Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley delivers residential and commercial painting services across Northern California. Brendan and his wife Theresa co-own the operation, with Operations Manager Carrie Patterson coordinating projects and a dedicated sales team including Brian Criswell, Ryan Kesteloot, and commercial specialist John Bays.
The company handles interior and exterior house painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and large-scale commercial projects including multi-unit complexes, shopping centers, and warehouses. Production Manager Sergio Enriquez oversees field operations while job site supervisors Ruben Ramos, Arturo Gonzalez, and Adolfo Aguilar-Bonilla lead crews throughout the region.
The fully licensed and insured team offers a 12-month touch-up guarantee on completed work. Based in Rancho Cordova, they serve Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, El Dorado Hills, Stockton, Modesto, and over 40 surrounding communities within the Greater Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley areas.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Punctuality appears throughout reviews as a defining characteristic. Scott Wheatley notes they "show up on time" and updated his review to confirm the pattern continued. Owner Brendan McGagin attributes this to his military background, responding to one review that "being on time is important to me. It's the Marine in me." Customers frequently mention crews arriving at designated times daily throughout multi-day projects.
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Cleanup standards receive frequent praise. Wendy Fruit describes how "the crew cleaned up after they finish the job" while Mike T notes they "cleaned up completely when work was done." Thelma Austin highlights that painters were "very fast very quiet and cleaned after themselves when finish." Multiple reviews mention the workspace being left spotless, with some customers commenting their homes looked cleaner than before the project started.
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Ruben Ramos appears in dozens of reviews with consistently positive mentions. Noelle Ghiorso states Ruben and his team "transformed the inside of my home" and that "it's a completely different home." Terry Fiscus appreciated that Ruben "provided pictures nightly of the progress" while they were on vacation. Corrine Howell notes his crew "painted the interior of our entire house in 2 1/2 days" while remaining professional throughout.
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Multiple customers report projects completing ahead of schedule. Adam Powers describes a team that "finished several days ahead of schedule" while Thomas Lowden notes they "got the three day job done in two days." Molly Charles shares that "they said 5 days but finished in 4 days" for a whole-home interior. The company appears to build buffer time into estimates and frequently beats deadlines.
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Cabinet work receives specific praise for transformative results. Mariellen Grandsaert states her "kitchen cabinets look so amazing everyone thinks we remodeled" while Melinda Brown notes the project "changed the whole look of my new home." Niels Skou highlights the attention to detail and mentions the "12 month touch up guarantee" that accompanies cabinet work. Customers consistently describe results that make cabinets look brand new.
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Commercial clients praise the company's ability to work around business operations. Scott Bair from GQNorth Property Management calls them "our first choice for the painting business" noting they "always come in at the most affordable option with the best quality work." Justin Kasso describes his 55,000 square foot warehouse project where Sergio and team "made a concerted effort to make sure the painting would not interfere with the operations."
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The company demonstrates accountability when issues arise. When Riq Hebert posted a detailed 4-star review about color selection and pricing concerns, owner Brendan McGagin responded with a thorough explanation while accepting responsibility. Bryan Finkel notes that "when I noticed a few things that got missed they quicker rectified the situation." The pattern shows professional responses offering direct contact and resolution rather than defensive reactions.
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Repeat business appears frequently in reviews. One customer writing as trubluesacramento states "this is 5th time we've used CertaPro" while Cheryl A mentions "this was the third time we've used Certa Pro." Carole OCallaghan shares this is her "third time using CertaPro Painters" and Andy Werking receives thanks for "being such a loyal customer" on his third project. The company maintains relationships spanning years.
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Yes. McGagin Legacy Enterprises Corp., doing business as CertaPro Painter of Sacramento and Roseville, holds California Contractors State License Board License No. 1074883. The license was issued on April 17, 2021 and is valid through April 30, 2027. The business is registered as a California Stock Corporation (Entity No. 4661424) with the California Secretary of State, initially filed on November 5, 2020. The entity status is Active with Good standing across all state agencies. Brendan Gilbert McGagin is listed as the registered agent.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026