When Conor O'Keefe finished his operations management degree at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 2008, he started painting homes in the Twin Cities and never looked back. Nearly two decades later, OKeefe Painting has become a recognized name across the south and west Minneapolis metro, earning the Apple Valley Readers Choice Award and building a crew of long-tenured painters who return project after project.
The company specializes in cabinet painting and refinishing, interior and exterior house painting, garage door restoration, deck and wood restoration, and commercial painting for offices, restaurants, hotels, and multi-family properties. Crew leads including Alfredo, Adel, and Febronio have worked with the company for years, bringing consistency that customers notice and name in their reviews. Owner Conor O'Keefe handles estimates directly and uses a documented system to transfer client-specific details — access points, pets, surface concerns — to the crew before work begins.
The fully licensed and insured team serves Apple Valley, Eagan, Edina, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Plymouth, and surrounding Twin Cities communities within a 30-mile radius. All work is backed by a three-year workmanship warranty covering any peeling or blistering at no charge.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Alfredo appears by name in more reviews than any other team member, and the details customers share explain the pattern. Reviewers describe him as "unfailingly punctual, skillful, and friendly" across multiple years and project types. Scott C. praised the crew for leaving nothing behind "but a beautiful paint job," while another customer called working with Alfredo and his team "a true pleasure." His consistent presence across years of Google reviews signals the kind of long-term crew stability that homeowners genuinely value.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Communication is the single most mentioned theme across OKeefe Painting reviews, and customers get specific. Jeff K. called it "the best communication I have had with a contractor" and noted he had never met the owners before leaving the review. Multiple customers describe Conor walking through the full process at the estimate so there are no surprises. Susan N. summarized the experience as "excellent communication, thorough and prompt," and several reviewers mention the crew arrives already knowing the client's specific access and surface concerns.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Cabinet work generates some of the most detailed reviews in OKeefe Painting's history. Jennifer B. documented the full process, noting doors were removed for spraying, a bonding primer was applied, and the crew spent the final day on finish work before asking for her sign-off. Megan B. described her cherry-to-white transformation as "better than brand new cabinets," and Robert H. noted his cabinets came out with a finish that looked "showroom quality." The process uses Benjamin Moore Advance and meets KCMA durability standards for kitchen use.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Protection of the home during a project comes up repeatedly in OKeefe Painting reviews, and the descriptions go beyond a drop cloth on the floor. Reviewers describe floor coverings, wrapped furniture, and dust barriers used in adjacent rooms. One customer noted the crew covered "furniture under the deck during staining and power washing" without being asked. Multiple reviewers mention arriving home to find the space cleaner than when the crew arrived, with Jodi G. noting they left "absolutely nothing behind" except the finished work.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews, Facebook
Exterior and wood restoration projects produce some of the most process-specific reviews. One customer described a three-day sequence on 1979 steel siding — power washing, meticulous taping and prep, then painting and touch-ups — and called the result "the siding looks new again." Cedar and log home reviews describe full stripping, sanding, and multi-coat application using premium Sikkens finishes. Lisa T. praised the garage door restoration as "remarkable" and said the wood looked "brand new" after years of weathering.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Pricing comes up in several reviews, and customers who mention getting multiple quotes consistently describe OKeefe Painting's estimates as fair and detailed. Brian C. noted the estimate was "comprehensive and competitive" after comparing contractors. Megan B. described the price as reasonable given the scope of her cabinet project. No reviews mention surprise charges or estimates that grew after work began, a pattern that supports the company's emphasis on written, itemized proposals from the start.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
The single 2-star review in OKeefe Painting's recent history came from Chad Martin in November 2024, regarding a commercial garage floor project completed approximately four years earlier. Conor responded with a detailed technical explanation of how masonry sealer beneath the paint affected adhesion when masking was removed, a condition outside standard painting prep. The response was transparent and non-defensive, acknowledging the situation while explaining the root cause. No other negative reviews or BBB complaints appear in the record.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Minnesota requires a Residential Contractor – Painter license for painting contractors. OKeefe Painting holds Contractor Registration No. IR811025, issued and effective 01/01/2026, through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The business is registered as Okeefe Painting LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company under MN Statute 322C, with File No. 990522200028, filed 12/29/2017, status Active and In Good Standing, with renewal due 12/31/2026. Manager of record is Conor W Okeefe, 14362 Freeport Trail, Apple Valley, MN 55124.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026