When Keith Weinstock needed his two-story home painted while navigating strict HOA color guidelines, he found a crew that completed the job in five days with "literally nothing left for me to pickup" afterward. That level of thorough execution defines how owner Martin Carabajal runs his Simi Valley painting operation.
Martin Carabajal Painting specializes in whole-house exterior transformations, cabinet refinishing, stucco repair, wood rot replacement, and popcorn ceiling removal. The team uses Dunn Edwards paint and focuses heavily on surface preparation before any painting begins. Martin personally handles estimates and color consultations, while his son Ramiro works alongside crew members Luis and Anderson on residential projects throughout Ventura County.
The fully licensed and insured company offers a two-year labor warranty on all projects. Based in Simi Valley, they serve Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Westlake Village, Camarillo, and surrounding communities within a 30-mile radius.Surface preparation stands out as a consistent theme across reviews. Keith Weinstock describes the process as "thorough power washing and filling of wood splits and holes as well as stucco cracks." Leonie notes that decades of poor previous paint jobs required correction, praising the team for work that made her "60+ year old house look like new, better than I thought possible." The crew caulks, sands, and primes before applying any finish coats.
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Cleanup receives near-universal praise in reviews. Lonnie Trelatsky states the crew "left my property cleaner than it was when they arrived." Keith Weinstock calls it "the best I have ever seen" with nothing remaining for him to address. Julia Franco confirms "the crew cleaned up daily, as promised." The team tarps furniture and landscaping each day, removes debris every evening, and performs a final walkthrough.
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Multiple customers who obtained competing bids chose Martin based on value. Joe B. on Yelp notes "the price was good and in line with all the other bids I received." Larry B. describes receiving "a great job at a totally reasonable price" while having "dealt with lots of trades guys over the years." Praveen S. adds that Martin "gave the MOST REASONABLE QUOTE" among contractors considered.
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Martin maintains hands-on involvement from start to finish. Iklas D. describes how "Martin the owner came by every day to check on the guys and see how things were going" and "made sure every question I had was answered." Sara Yourman praises his responsiveness, noting he was "quick to answer questions, transparent about timing and costs, and followed through on every promise."
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Wood repair capabilities appear frequently in reviews. Bob Carey highlights that "repairs to the wood facia were excellent" on his project. Leonie's 60-year-old home required correcting "decades of poor paint jobs that hadn't been properly prepared" and the crew "caulked, sanded, primed, and smoothed over everything." John G. confirms the team handled "woodwork" alongside painting with exceptional attention to detail.
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Timeline reliability emerges as a defining characteristic. Praveen S. emphasizes that "Martin does NOT jump from Job to Another Job" and "worked Continuously on Mine, INCLUDING SATURDAYS FULL DAY, until done." Keith Weinstock notes a "crew of 4 or 5 members showed up every day on time and worked until 4:30" completing his two-story house in five days. Multiple reviews confirm crews stay until finished.
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Several reviewers document return engagements. Sheila Field writes "this is my second time using Martin Carabajal Painting" and commits to using them "for all my future painting needs." Alejandro Nijamkin rehired the company after "a great experience with painting the wooden covers in our backyard back in 2018." John Garner confirms "this is the second time we had Martin and his crew work for us."
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Color selection support receives specific praise. Iklas D. notes Martin "has patience of a saint" and "was so patient with me while choosing all the colors." Cecilia Gabunilas was initially "nervous" about her darker stucco choice, but Martin assured her the Swiss coffee trim would balance the design. She confirms "Martin was right" and the outcome exceeded expectations.
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California requires a contractor license for painting projects exceeding $500. Martin Carabajal Painting holds California Contractor License No. 1012895 (Classification C-33, Painting and Decorating), issued April 14, 2016, with active status through April 30, 2026. The business operates as a Sole Ownership under owner Martin Carabajal at 2398 Century Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063. A previous LLC entity (No. 202359811093) filed November 2023 was terminated April 2025.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board, California Secretary of State