Owner Jerry Finkboner founded Silver Star Painting in Apple Valley, California in 2018, building the company into a recognized High Desert painting contractor. Jerry handles estimates and maintains direct communication with customers throughout each project. Foreman Ulysses supervises exterior crews, while the father-son team of George and George Sr. has become a fixture on residential projects, with customers frequently requesting them by name.
The company specializes in both residential and commercial painting across the Inland Empire, High Desert, and Mountain communities of San Bernardino County. Services range from complete home exteriors and interior repaints to cabinet refinishing, stucco repair, and acoustic ceiling work. Silver Star maintains ongoing vendor relationships with local hospitals and has completed projects for schools, churches, and multi-unit properties.
The fully bonded and insured team offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all work. Silver Star uses Dunn Edwards and Sherwin Williams paints exclusively and provides free estimates honored for up to six months. Based in Apple Valley, they serve Victorville, Hesperia, Barstow, Big Bear, and surrounding High Desert and Mountain communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
A local hospital facilities manager discovered Silver Star through a television commercial and describes an ongoing partnership. He states "they've become my go to vendor for painting suites at the hospital as well as our off site facilities" and adds that Jerry is "always available to get a hold of and very easy to work with." The company has also completed church exteriors and school projects exceeding $150,000.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi
Cleanup receives frequent praise in customer feedback. Reviews describe the crew as leaving properties "cleaner than when they started" and note they "clean up daily." One detailed review mentioned that "at the end of each day the crew cleaned up and put their equipment in a designated area leaving our lawn and driveway usable." The company emphasizes being "clean, neat, and honest" in their approach.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Jerry maintains hands-on involvement that customers notice and appreciate. Reviews describe him as "very communicative friendly and professional" and note he "obviously loves what he does." One customer shared that Jerry "contacted me immediately after I made my initial inquiry" and "arrived right on time" for the estimate. His responsiveness and direct involvement appear throughout the feedback as a consistent company strength.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi
Value perception runs positive across reviews. Customers describe pricing as "very affordable," "reasonably priced," and offering "excellent price." One reviewer noted Jerry "has always been fair" and added "I never ask what Jerry will charge me" due to established trust. Another mentioned the job was "a lot cheaper than our competition" while maintaining quality standards.
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One detailed negative review describes a cabinet painting project with significant issues. The customer reported "the cabinets were left with unsatisfactory results" citing improper sanding and paint application problems. The reviewer mentioned crew member Carlos and issues with the final walkthrough. Jerry responded to the review offering resolution. This appears to be an isolated incident, as other cabinet and interior work receives positive feedback.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Punctuality appears consistently across reviews. One customer noted the crew supervised by Ulysses was "always on time and even called to let me know when they took lunch and when they were done for the day." Another mentioned George and George Sr. arrived "on time every day at 8am." Jerry responds quickly to inquiries, with one reviewer stating he "came to my home in about a hour after us speaking."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Angi
The High Desert environment presents unique challenges, and exterior work represents Silver Star's strongest category. Customers praise results, with one noting their "exterior paint job is outstanding" and another stating their home "looks like new again." A realtor-referred customer reported the crew was "great at giving me advice when I had questions" about exterior preparation. Reviews confirm work in Victorville, Hesperia, and mountain cabin areas.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Silver Star Painting holds California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) License No. 1043319, classified as a painting contractor. The license was issued on August 20, 2018 and remains active with an expiration date of August 31, 2026. The business is also registered with the California Secretary of State as Silver Star Painting Inc., a Stock Corporation (Entity No. 5206914), filed on August 18, 2022 with Active status and Good standing. Gerald Finkboner is the registered agent.
-Verification Sources: California CSLB, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026