When Anthony D'Attilio needed a 5,200 square foot commercial space repainted on a fixed timeline, owner Michael Ersfeld of Surge Painting LLC delivered the project exactly as promised. That pattern (a single owner showing up, doing the work, and finishing on time) runs through virtually every review the company has received since launching in Farmington in 2021.
Ersfeld operates Surge Painting LLC as a hands-on, owner-run business, handling each project personally from estimate through final walkthrough. The company takes on interior and exterior residential painting, drywall repair and patching, wallpaper removal, cabinet painting, deck and pergola staining, accent walls, and commercial painting for offices, retail spaces, and service businesses throughout Dakota County and the south Twin Cities metro.
Surge Painting LLC serves Farmington, Eagan, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Rosemount, and surrounding communities. The business is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as an active domestic limited liability company, filed July 25, 2021, and in good standing through December 2026.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Reviews make clear that Michael Ersfeld personally performs the work on every project. Customers consistently name "Mike" as the person who arrived, completed the job, and followed up afterward. Sara Wolfgram describes him as someone who "takes pride in his work and it shows," while Ability I.T. notes he "takes care of everything himself." This owner-operated model means customers deal directly with the decision-maker from the first call through the final coat.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Communication is the most frequently praised aspect of working with Surge Painting LLC, appearing in more than 25 reviews. Customers describe Mike as quick to respond, reliable about showing up when promised, and proactive about keeping homeowners informed. Terrae Weatherman notes he "communicated clearly throughout the entire project," and Klingbeil Caryn describes him as "easy to work with and very professional." Across different project types, reviewers consistently report that timelines were met without surprises.
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Cleanup receives dedicated praise in more than 18 reviews, suggesting it is a built-in part of how Surge Painting LLC operates rather than an occasional note. Customers describe furniture being covered, floors protected, and the space left in better condition than before work began. Rebecca Iserman notes he "cleaned up everything perfectly," and multiple reviewers describe the space as cleaner when Mike left than when he arrived. For homeowners with crews working inside their living spaces, this appears to be a consistent and genuine differentiator.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Drywall repair appears as a confirmed service tag across more than a dozen Google reviews, and customers consistently describe results that blend invisibly with surrounding walls. Sandra Snorek specifically praises the patching and mudding work, while Rebecca Iserman describes a vaulted ceiling repair where the finished result "matched perfectly." Kim Geiken notes wall damage repair that "looks like new." The pattern suggests drywall prep and repair receives the same preparation standards applied to the painting work itself.
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Pricing comes up in roughly 15 reviews, almost always in favorable terms. Customers describe estimates as reasonable, competitive, and consistent with the final invoice. Jeni Terzich notes she "got more than expected for the price," and multiple reviewers mention they compared quotes before choosing Surge Painting LLC based on value. No reviews in the dataset describe unexpected charges or final costs that differed from the estimate discussed.
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Commercial projects appear across multiple reviews, including a 5,200 square foot retail space, a tattoo studio, a technology office, and a food service business. Anthony D'Attilio describes a full commercial repaint where Mike "showed up every day and got it done" on the promised timeline. Emily Penning and Casandra of Pretty Tiger Tattoo both describe commercial work completed professionally and on schedule. The pattern suggests business clients receive the same owner-direct service residential customers describe.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Specialty services come up in several detailed reviews. Jeni Terzich describes a two-day pergola staining project involving full sanding and preparation, calling the result "absolutely beautiful." Kim Cummings praises wallpaper and border removal work that left walls clean and ready for paint without damage to the underlying surface. Additional posts on Surge Painting LLC's business pages show completed accent wall projects featuring bold color choices. These reviews suggest Mike brings the same preparation discipline to specialty work that customers describe on standard interior and exterior jobs.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler license for projects valued at $15,000 or more, administered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. A search of the MN DLI contractor license database did not return a verified license record for Surge Painting LLC or Michael Ersfeld as of March 2026. Surge Painting LLC is registered as an active domestic limited liability company with the Minnesota Secretary of State under Entity No. 1245271200028, with a filing date of July 25, 2021, and renewal due December 31, 2026. Customers planning projects at or above the $15,000 threshold are encouraged to ask Mike directly about current licensing status before signing a contract.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Secretary of State Business Search, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Contractor License Database (https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Find3?cat=Pros)
Updated: 04-07-2026