When a ceiling in a 1927 Flint home needed plaster rebuilt and matched to perfection, the owners turned to The Artisan Company. Co-owners Chad Nelson and Todd Onweller have run this Genesee County painting operation since 2008, bringing artistic backgrounds that inform their approach to color, surface preparation, and finishing.
The fully licensed and insured company specializes in residential interior painting, cabinet refinishing, exterior painting, plaster and drywall restoration, and light trim carpentry. Both Chad and Todd handle every project personally, from the initial color consultation through final cleanup. They work with premium products from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr, selecting the right brand for each application rather than defaulting to one.
Based in Davison, The Artisan Company serves Genesee County and surrounding communities including Flint, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Lapeer, and Flushing. The company is EPA RRP compliant for work on pre-1978 homes.
Updated: 03-26-2026
Multiple reviewers describe cabinet painting as a transformative alternative to gutting a kitchen. Brent Nickola explains that The Artisan Company's "paint work on my cabinets saved me over 30k on a kitchen remodel." Patti Campbell, a repeat customer, shares that her "kitchen cabinets, walls and trim" all look amazing after their work. Lisa McDonough adds she received "super smooth beautiful cabinets" that are also durable.
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The Artisan Company operates as a true owner-run business. Chad and Todd complete all work themselves without subcontractors or hired crews. Erica McCann confirms this consistency, noting "Chad and Todd have been painting for us throughout living in our past 3 homes." Lori Lane adds they were "prompt every morning and completed the work as stated." This hands-on model means clients work directly with the business owners from estimate through final walkthrough.
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Color consultation comes up repeatedly as a valued part of their process. Jordan Chiles describes how "Chad was amazing, he helped me choose the perfect colors, communicated clearly through the whole process." Carl Sorrell mentions Chad was "very helpful in choosing colors and giving me a quote after a thorough inspection." Todd also contributes, with Christine Rush noting "Todd helped me pick just the right 2 colors I wanted."
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Caitlin Prusha's experience illustrates their adaptability. After discovering a hidden water leak once her ceiling plaster repair was underway, "they adjusted their schedule several days to have a plumber come and fix the issue." Li Bolander describes a similar flexibility when she wanted to add more rooms partway through her project, noting "they did not seem to mind, part way through, to adding more rooms to the agenda."
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Reviews consistently highlight thorough site protection and cleanup. Li Bolander describes how "the painting process began with protective coverings on everything and ended with a complete clean up, even damp wiping the hardwood floor." Marcie Kaiser summarizes the experience as getting "way more than just fresh paint" from this company. Marsha Young adds that "they covered the furniture and cleaned up all the areas."
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Michele Igram, who owns a 1927 Flint home with original plaster walls and crown moldings, trusts them exclusively for this work. She describes how they are "knowledgeable, meticulous and are truly Artisans" and credits them with "matching the missing plaster to perfection." Caitlin Prusha echoes this, noting that it was "hard to find someone who would take on the plaster repair job" but The Artisan Company "seemed so knowledgeable" and delivered.
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The retention rate among reviewers stands out. Caffeitina, a returning customer, explains why simply. "This is why we keep coming back and why we'd never hire anyone else for a paint job." Cheryl Zylstra states The Artisan Company is "the only painting company I would allow to paint in my house." Lori Lane had already "booked them on my calendar for my basement this fall" before her cabinet review was even posted.
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Several reviewers note pricing accuracy and value. Carl Sorrell states the "final price was exactly what they quoted" after a complete condo interior repaint. Josh Balderson describes the pricing as reasonable, adding they "provided excellent detailed reasoning for all work beforehand." Caitlin Prusha, whose plaster ceiling repair involved unexpected complications, still found their "prices were more than reasonable."
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Updated: 03-26-2026