When Ryan Pettis was fifteen, his great-uncle Al handed him a brush and put him to work. That early apprenticeship shaped not just his technique but his understanding of what homeowners actually want from a painting contractor. Clear communication, reliable crews, and results that hold up over time. He founded Pettis Painting in 2023 with those principles as the foundation.
The family-owned company serves the South Metro from Farmington, covering Lakeville, Prior Lake, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Savage, and surrounding communities. Services include interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, fence and deck staining, pressure washing, drywall repair, wallpaper removal, and light carpentry. Project manager Joe oversees job sites and conducts final inspections, while a consistent crew (including Al, Brian, Preston, Marco, Louis, and others) handles the hands-on work across projects.
The fully licensed and insured team holds a Minnesota Residential Building Contractor license and is BBB accredited. Ryan offers a satisfaction guarantee and a final walkthrough on every project.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Communication is the theme that surfaces more than any other in reviews. Customers describe daily updates, weather-related scheduling notices, and proactive check-ins throughout each project. Debra Mueller notes Ryan "communicates really well and kept me informed every step." Erin Phillips describes "the best communication I've ever experienced with a contractor." Multiple reviewers use phrases like "never had to wonder what was happening" and "always knew the status." Ryan's emphasis on expectation-setting appears to translate directly into how crews operate on every job.
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Project manager Joe plays a central role here. Rich's review describes Joe stopping by after the crew finished to inspect the work, and when one area needed correction, "Joe had it taken care of that same day." Several other customers mention a dedicated walkthrough where punch list items are identified and addressed before the job is considered complete. The pattern across reviews suggests the inspection is a standard step — not something that happens only when problems arise.
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Multiple reviews address this directly. Customers describe crews working around their schedules, protecting furniture and flooring, and keeping disruption minimal. One reviewer notes the team showed "flexibility of the crew working around us while we lived and worked in spaces that were being prepped and painted." Another mentions the crew was "surprisingly unobtrusive." The approach — protecting surfaces, sequencing rooms, and communicating timing — appears consistent across interior projects of all sizes.
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Cabinet work generates some of the most enthusiastic reviews in the dataset. Customers describe transformations on kitchen and bathroom cabinets where the finished product drew comparisons to brand-new cabinetry. Laura Stocker describes her cabinets looking "absolutely amazing" and notes the crew "took the time to properly prep" the surfaces. Several reviewers call out the prep work as what separates the results from previous experiences with other contractors. Color consultation is part of the cabinet process for many customers.
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Several reviews mention that Pettis Painting was not the cheapest option but that customers felt the value justified the cost. Edward Walz describes receiving "a great value" and appreciated the color coordination guidance included in the process. Other reviewers who obtained multiple bids describe choosing Pettis based on responsiveness and professionalism during the estimate rather than price alone. No reviews mention surprise charges or estimates that differed significantly from final invoices.
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The single negative review from Luke DiCosimo describes a door-to-door sales visit that occurred after dark, which he found unwelcome. The complaint is about a sales approach rather than painting quality or workmanship. Ryan responded by asking Luke to call directly to discuss. No negative reviews about actual painting work, crew behavior, or project outcomes appear in the dataset. Christina Blount noted a minor issue mid-project where "they were very responsive and offered to come back" — the company addressed it the same day.
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The review pattern strongly suggests an in-house employed crew. The same names — Al, Brian, Preston, Marco, Louis, Joe, Tonya, Miguel, Amador, Lalo, and Danny — appear across dozens of unrelated reviews from different customers over multiple years. Repeat customers encounter familiar faces. Jenny Cuttle describes "the whole team" and names specific crew members, consistent with a stable roster. No reviews mention unfamiliar or inconsistent crews, which is a common complaint when subcontractors are used.
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor license for projects over $15,000. Pettis Painting holds an active Minnesota Residential Building Contractor License, No. BC809572, issued to Ryan Pettis Painting LLC with qualifying person Ryan D Pettis. The license expires 03/31/2027. The trade name "Pettis Painting" is registered as an Assumed Name (DBA) under File No. 1551998300022 with the Minnesota Secretary of State, Active and In Good Standing, registered to Ryan Pettis Painting LLC at 19161 Echo Ln, Farmington, MN 55024.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Minnesota Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026