Owner Steve Edwards founded CertaPro Painters of Northwest Metro Minneapolis in 2013, growing the operation into one of the NW Twin Cities' recognized painting contractors. The fully licensed and insured team, operating as Birchridge Corp., handles residential and commercial projects across Hennepin and Wright Counties, from single-room refreshes and cabinet refinishing to full commercial building transformations with custom exterior designs.
Steve personally manages estimates and stays involved through project completion, supported by residential project consultant Mike Sagan and office associate LouAnn Dahlager. Crew members Victor, Ana, Martin, Juan, and Alberto handle on-site production. The EPA RRP lead-safe certified company offers interior and exterior painting, popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair, deck and fence staining, brick painting, and power washing.
Based in Dayton, the BBB-accredited team serves Maple Grove, Osseo, Champlin, Rogers, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, Monticello, and surrounding communities. All projects are backed by a two-year workmanship warranty with financing available through CertaPro EZ Pay.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Several reviewers note that CertaPro came in lower than competing bids despite being a national franchise. Mary Jo Chirpich wrote that she "received multiple quotes and they came in the lowest" while still delivering perfect results. Similarly, mr pllr found the quote "competitive, or even a little lower than other quotes from Angi recommended contractors." Elliott Norman added that the quote was "considerably lower than other companies."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Bill Valerius described one of the more memorable service recovery moments, noting that after he "emailed Steve at 8pm" about spots needing attention, "there was someone at my doorstep at 8 am the next morning to take care of it." Bob Bramley had a similar experience, noting that when he spotted areas needing a touchup, "they responded immediately with no issues."
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Cleanup stands out as one of the most consistent themes across reviews. Emily Peeler praised the crew's work saying there was "not a paint drip to be seen." George called the cleanup "immaculate" and Don Solberg highlighted "a wonderful job on the clean up after." Drew Nelson noted the crew "left everything very clean" while Matt Huston confirmed they "left the area picked up between days, and fully cleaned up once complete."
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Repeat business runs deep with this franchise. Melissa M Rentz shared that she has "used them 3 times and requested them for all future needs." Matt Huston confirmed this is his "3rd time using CertaPro for projects both inside and outside." Stephen Hearn called it his "third time using CertaPro" and Dave Resch described having them "paint our whole upstairs, then came back a few months later to do the whole basement."
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Steve's direct involvement surfaces in over a dozen reviews. Jerra Johann described Steve as "very accommodating and patient with us while we worked out some issues throughout our build." Drew Nelson noted that "Steve was fantastic and showed up with the crew so they knew exactly what they were doing." Carolyn Wilhelm, dealing with a difficult personal situation, found Steve "understanding of the issues here and was extremely helpful" as the team worked around hospital schedules.
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The Feist Automotive review showcases CertaPro's commercial capabilities. April described how the team "created 26 different design options for us and were incredibly accommodating with our feedback." The result on their towing business building "exceeded our expectations" and they immediately hired CertaPro back for interior work. Sandra Penick, a repeat commercial client, confirmed another "Great job on another commercial project for us at Shoreview Estates."
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When Caitlin Matson identified stress cracks and tape damage after her project, she noted that "a worker came back two days in a row to fix the big things." Jenna H, whose 4-star review cited a scheduling communication gap, acknowledged the painting crew "did a great job painting and patching any dings in the drywall" and said she would "probably work with them again." The pattern shows willingness to return promptly rather than dispute concerns.
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Customers highlight the transparency of CertaPro's bidding process. mr pllr noted that Mike "produced the best itemized listing of prices per room painted, and the price didn't change when job was completed." Laura L described how "each person I interacted with, from the sales associate who came to our house to gather info and measurements" through to the crew, everyone was "very courteous and professional." Christi Pelle confirmed the "quote was in line with what I expected."
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Minnesota requires a Contractor Registration for painting contractors providing a single specialty skill. CertaPro Painters of Northwest Metro Minneapolis operates under the legal business name Birchridge Corp. and holds MN Department of Labor and Industry Contractor Registration No. IR703267, with status Issued and expiration date of 12/31/2027. The business is also registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as an Assumed Name under File No. 681746600028, with status Active / In Good Standing and a filing date of 7/25/2013. The registration can be verified at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=704487690 and the entity at https://mblsportal.sos.mn.gov/Business/SearchDetails?filingGuid=38b39275-f9f5-e211-be65-001ec94ffe7f
-Verification Sources: MN Department of Labor and Industry, MN Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026