When homeowners call or submit an estimate request through the website, estimator Tony schedules an on-site walkthrough to assess the project and provide a detailed written quote. Customers also receive a free one-hour color consultation with designer Dee, who helps select colors based on the home's flooring, furniture, and natural light. Owner Dan Brady, a Master Painter who apprenticed during high school at Traverse City St. Francis, personally oversees operations across the five-county service area.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, commercial projects, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, log home restoration, drywall repair, and pressure washing. Crew foreman Mike S. leads many residential projects alongside painters Hannah, Eric, Scott, and Austin, while crew lead Jason oversees larger exterior jobs. Office coordinator Tracey manages paint color logistics and scheduling.
The EPA RRP lead-safe certified team serves Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska, and Benzie counties from their office at 2025 E. Long Lake Road in Traverse City. Dan Brady Painting is BBB accredited and holds memberships in the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Customers consistently identify individual painters because the same in-house team members appear across dozens of projects. Jennifer Gaston, on her third project with the company, praised foreman "Mike S. and his team, Hanna and Eric" as "expert painters" who "attended to every detail." Daniel Choike called Jason "one of the very best managers in the painting business." This crew consistency reflects a stable, trained workforce rather than rotating subcontractors.
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Multiple reviews describe a structured communication system where crew leaders provide daily photo updates throughout the project. lisa xilas noted that "each day Tony would send photos with an update on the progress" during her exterior painting. Cindy Klingler described receiving a pre-arrival call from Austin "the day before they arrived to go over any last minute details." The office team, including Tracey, coordinates paint colors and scheduling between visits.
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Peter Kuhlman's detailed review specifically contrasted Dan Brady's methods with competitors who "wanted to just blast paint on with sprayers as quick as they could." He described the crew power washing the entire exterior, chemically cleaning aluminum trim, patching repairs, then applying paint "primarily by brush and roller" with peaks "sprayed and back brushed." The house received double coats with "trim triple coated in most places" and protective mats, cardboard shields, and paper-wrapped trim throughout.
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Repeat business is a strong pattern in reviews. Jennifer Gaston stated on her third project, "I won't hire another paint contractor ever." Barb Rice returned after seven years to restain her log cottage, saying "they will be my only call." Gary Muller reported using them "every year." Cindy Klingler documented returning in 2025 after a 2021 project, and alan & susan szepanski came back for exterior work after a 2022 interior job.
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Cleanup is one of the most frequently praised aspects across reviews. Peter Kuhlman noted "there is not a speck of paint anywhere on the deck, driveway, foundation" and that the crew "cleaned up the work area and hauled any trash off" daily. Patricia DeMattia called the cabinet painting crew "oh so clean." Brittany R described the site as "spotless after a ton of scraping." Barb Rice confirmed the crew "always left the site clean at night."
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Several customers addressed pricing directly. Peter Kuhlman, a retiree on fixed income, acknowledged the project was "a major expense" but concluded it was "well worth the cost" after comparing Dan Brady's detailed contract and brush-and-roller approach to cheaper competitors offering spray-only work with "no contract and had no reviews." Steve Steve praised "reasonable prices" while lindsey dood highlighted "fair pricing" alongside quality results.
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James Flutur described "a slight mix up in the estimate and final invoice" that owner "Dan Brady, the owner, solved the problem quickly and to our satisfaction." When Angela Lickiss left a 1-star review about a cancelled drywall appointment, Dan Brady responded with an explanation and confirmed a referral to a trusted drywall specialist was provided. Michael Pfannenstiel's feedback about scheduling and color selection support received a thoughtful reply acknowledging the areas for improvement.
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Log home and wood restoration is part of the company's founding specialty. Barbara R. on Yelp wrote this was "the second time I've had Dan Brady stain my log home" and praised the "professional and excellent job." On Yelp, Matthew S. reported the paint on his old house "still looks great" six years after Dan Brady's crew completed the work. Barb Rice returned after seven years to restain her log cottage, noting the crew was "meticulous in their prep."
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Michigan requires a Residential Builder Company license for painting contractors performing residential work over $600. Dan Brady Painting Services, LLC holds Michigan LARA Residential Builder Company License No. 2102184418, with a status of Issued and an expiration date of 5/31/2029. The license was originally issued on 5/30/2007. The business is registered as Dan Brady Painting Services, LLC with the Michigan Secretary of State, Entity No. 801211117, filed 7/26/2002, with Active status and Good AR standing. Resident agent is Daniel W Brady at 2025 E Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685.
-Verification Sources: Michigan LARA (https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/GeneralProperty/LicenseeDetail.aspx?LicenseeNumber=2102184418&LicenseeType=Residential+Builder+Company), Michigan Business Registry (https://mibusinessregistry.lara.state.mi.us/search/business)