Led by owner John Villar, CertaPro Painters of Northridge - Granada Hills has served the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys since 2014. The fully licensed and insured team is EPA Lead-Safe Certified for work on older homes built before 1978.
The company handles residential and commercial painting projects, with services including interior and exterior painting, stucco repair, deck staining, cabinet painting, drywall repair, and power washing. Manager Luis coordinates project scheduling while crew leaders including Ramon, Edgar, Miguel, and Alejandro handle day-to-day operations. John stays personally involved in estimates and project oversight.
CertaPro Painters of Northridge - Granada Hills offers a two-year warranty on workmanship and provides detailed written proposals outlining scope, timeline, and costs. The team serves Northridge, Granada Hills, Santa Clarita, Stevenson Ranch, Burbank, Porter Ranch, Valencia, West Hills, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, and surrounding communities throughout the northwest Los Angeles area.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Punctuality appears consistently throughout reviews. Jerome describes a team that "arrived on time, fully prepared, and left the job site spotless" while Roberto notes Edgar and Miguel "showed up on time every day" even during challenging weather conditions. Nicole mentions the crew worked through "winds, fires and poor air quality" without missing scheduled days.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Customers praise the thoroughness of proposals. Greg describes receiving "the most detailed and professional" contract he has seen, noting it "outlined all the steps and made clear what to expect." Laila mentions receiving a "written email detailed list of their expected work, time frame" before the project began. The documentation includes scope, pricing, and warranty information.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Multiple reviews address competitive pricing. Jerome notes pricing was "very competitive, with no hidden surprises" and for the quality, "the price was outstanding." Shelly, a three-time customer, mentions CertaPro "offered us the best price" and provided a loyalty discount. Daniel states the company is "reasonable, respectful, and fair" compared to other contractors.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The team demonstrates experience with difficult conditions. Christine hired them for a home with "no stucco or paint work done since 1962" and they transformed it into "the best house on the block." Roberto needed stucco repair and notes Edgar and Miguel "showed up every day (even when the winds were blowing hard)" to complete the work. Nicole's project encountered challenges with air quality issues but the crew persevered.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Yelp
Several reviews highlight extra efforts. Daniel describes how crews "re-hung all of the candle holders we have on the fence" after staining, noting "they didn't have to do that." Terry, using them for the second time, mentions they completed "extra details that were above and beyond the call of duty" while she recovered from a broken shoulder. Ellen praises how crews "took great care to prepare the surfaces properly."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
John maintains hands-on involvement across projects. Garance, an Interior Designer, describes John as "kind, communicative and organized" and now uses CertaPro for all residential projects. Xavier notes John "is always available and responsive to our queries." Greg appreciates how "the owner's helpful attitude was refreshing" and developed confidence in the process. Multiple reviews mention John personally handling estimates and following up.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
One detailed negative review on Yelp describes significant issues including overspray on baseboards, chipping paint, and quality concerns on a $16,000 project. While no public response appears on that specific review, owner John Villar has demonstrated accountability on other platforms, personally offering to "conduct a complete walk-thru" and have crews "come over promptly to address any touch-up items." The pattern across platforms shows professional engagement with criticism.
-Review Snippet Sources: Yelp, Google Reviews
Customer retention appears strong. Shelly notes this was her "third time using CertaPro" and they provided a "loyalty discount since we were returning customers." Terry describes it as "the second time I've used this company" and confirms she "would definitely use them again." Cindy states she will use them "again. And again. And again." Garance now uses CertaPro "for all of my residential projects."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for painting work. CertaPro Painters of Northridge - Granada Hills operates under MAJAK RYLIE INC, holding CSLB License No. 995972 (C-33 classification), issued August 21, 2014, with Active status expiring August 31, 2026. The business entity MAJAK RYLIE, INC. (Entity No. 3693125) was incorporated July 14, 2014 as a California Stock Corporation with Active status and Good standing with the Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026