Joshua and Monica Joosten founded Sequoia Painting, LLC in 2018, building the company from their Visalia base with a philosophy they call "Creating Happiness." Joshua, a third-generation painter, learned the trade from his father and brings decades of hands-on experience to every project. In 2021, Cody joined as Chief of Operations, strengthening project delivery and client satisfaction. Estimator Paul provides detailed room-by-room quotes while color consultant Matthew helps homeowners visualize transformations through digital renderings.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair, and commercial projects. Crews led by painters like Hector, Charles, Robert, Carlos, and Irvin consistently earn praise for their attention to detail and respectful communication with homeowners.
The fully licensed and insured team holds California Contractors State License Board C-33 Painting and Decorating credential and maintains $2 million in liability insurance plus $1 million in workers compensation coverage. Sequoia Painting offers a three-year workmanship warranty and serves Visalia, Tulare, Clovis, Hanford, and surrounding Central Valley communities.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Customer feedback overwhelmingly describes positive interactions with crew members. One homeowner stated painters Irvin and Israel "were professional and detailed" and "easy to talk to and weren't annoyed with any questions." Another described Hector and Charles as "friendly, hardworking, and easy to talk to." Fernando Darosa, a former painting business owner himself, confirmed "Hector and Luis did a great job and were easy to work with."
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Customers frequently mention thorough preparation before painting begins. One reviewer described how crews "taped everything meticulously, along with repairing cracks and chips" in the stucco before painting. Another noted the team was "very careful removing and replacing fixtures." Paula Amen shared that crews "pressure washed entire home" as part of their prep process. This attention to protecting surfaces appears consistently across reviews.
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Customers consistently praise the transparent quoting process. One homeowner explained that Paul "presented us with a detailed quote that outlined all of the costs to paint the inside and outside of our home" with pricing "broken down by item per room." This level of detail helps customers understand exactly what they are paying for before any work begins, eliminating surprises.
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Yes, color consultant Matthew assists customers with selections. One reviewer shared that "Matthew helped us visualize the before and after looks of various color combinations." The company uses digital renderings to help homeowners see potential results before committing to colors. Another customer noted Matthew's assistance was "very helpful" in making final color decisions for their project.
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Reviews demonstrate strong problem resolution when issues occur. When one customer experienced a trim color that did not turn out as hoped, management responded decisively. The reviewer noted that Cody "truly went above and beyond to ensure I was happy with the final result" and showed "willingness to make adjustments and redo the trim at a very fair cost." The final result was "beautiful and exactly what we hoped for."
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Yes, several customers have returned for additional work. Daniel Reyes shared "We've used Sequoia Painting twice now for interior cabinets, and some exterior trim work. Both times their work has been great." He added that "communication has been excellent, and they've been flexible to our needs." Fernando Darosa stated "We will definitely use Sequoia again." Multiple reviews mention intentions to hire the company for future projects.
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Two recent reviews noted office communication challenges. One customer mentioned "minimal communication from the office" while praising the painters themselves. Another experienced timeline extensions beyond the original estimate. However, these represent only 2 of 86 reviews (2.3%) in the past two years. Field crews consistently receive excellent feedback, and customers note the "quality of work was great" despite scheduling frustrations.
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California requires a C-33 Painting and Decorating contractor license for painting projects. Sequoia Painting LLC holds CSLB License No. 1062110, issued January 8, 2020, with an expiration date of January 31, 2028, currently in Active status. The business is registered with the California Secretary of State as a Limited Liability Company under Entity No. 201915510631, initially filed May 30, 2019, with Active status and Good standing with the Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board, and registered agent. Joshua Joosten serves as the registered agent at 1125 N. Roseburg Ct., Ste A, Visalia, CA 93291.
-Verification Sources: California Contractors State License Board, California Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026