When Tracy K. needed the entire first floor of her 16-year-old house painted, Haven Painting delivered what she called an "EXPERT job cutting in corners and at the baseboards." The team removed all switch plates and plug covers, completed the two-color project in just eight hours, and Stephanie personally painted the shutters and front door as well.
Founder Stephanie Struve operates Haven Painting & Services from Independence, Kentucky, serving the greater Tri-State Area. The company handles interior and exterior painting, drywall repairs, ceiling work, cabinet painting, epoxy floors, and deck staining. Stephanie often works alongside crew member Trey, with reviews consistently noting the pair arriving on time and providing play-by-play updates throughout projects.
Based in Independence, Haven Painting serves Northern Kentucky communities including Fort Thomas, Florence, Fort Mitchell, and Alexandria. The team assists with color selection prior to starting work and provides itemized receipts detailing every room and task. Customers describe Stephanie as "an absolute joy to work with" while praising the team's attention to detail on projects ranging from water-damaged ceiling repairs to complete home interior transformations.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers highlight the color selection assistance as a standout service. Carrie Ayers notes Stephanie went "above and beyond" helping pick exterior brick colors for their remodel. Jessica Rickert says Stephanie "assisted with picking colors, gave suggestions, and was so easy to work with." ALEXANDRA Sexton also praises the "great color advice" received. The company provides this consultation as part of their standard service approach.
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Ceiling and drywall repairs appear frequently in reviews with strong results. Luke Piper had water damage where Stephanie "patched with new drywall and repainted the entire ceiling" making it look new. Frankie Peluso describes ceiling work completed "to perfection" where the project "looks seamless." Lisa Dauwe notes bad cracks that "can now barely be seen" after professional patching work.
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Reviews consistently mention punctuality and communication as strengths. Adan Garcia reports the team "arrived on time when they said they would" and completed everything within the agreed timeline. Greg Sanders notes Stephanie and Trey "arrived on time and immediately started on the job" while giving "updates throughout the process." Frank Biro simply describes the team as "professional, prompt, and detail-oriented."
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Stephanie maintains hands-on involvement across projects rather than just managing from afar. Carrie Ayers confirms Stephanie was "painting our home herself" on their exterior brick project. Tracy K. specifically notes "Stephanie personally painted the shutters and front door as well" in addition to overseeing the interior work. This owner involvement extends from initial color consultation through final completion.
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Speed and efficiency stand out across multiple reviews. Tracy K. describes her entire first floor completed in "two coats and 8 hours later, the entire job was completed." Joey Fulton reports the majority of their house was painted "in about 4 hours and it looks fantastic." Emily Egan notes the team "finished in an afternoon what it would have taken us weeks to paint."
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One negative review from Pahl Family describes concerns with exterior cedar siding work, mentioning "visible holes in the exterior" and incomplete wood replacement with the advice to get "a very detailed invoice." This review has not received an owner response. The pattern across other reviews shows consistently positive results, though exterior cedar projects may warrant extra discussion of scope during the estimate process.
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Alex Day specifically mentions being a first-time homeowner and describes the team as "very pleasant and patient even with our 'first time home owner' questions." The overall experience was "great and smooth" from start to finish. Multiple reviews emphasize the easy communication style and willingness to explain the process, helping customers feel comfortable regardless of their home improvement experience level.
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Updated: 04-07-2026