Led by owner and operator Justin Smith, JP and Associates Painting LLC has served the Twin Cities north metro from its Forest Lake, Minnesota base for over fifteen years. Justin learned the trade working alongside his father in Grand Forks, North Dakota before relocating to the Twin Cities and eventually launching his own painting company. The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, trim and wood restoration, deck refinishing, and pressure washing, along with full drywall hanging, taping, texturing, and repair. One customer described the finished trim as "perfect" after an entire staircase of spindles were sanded and restored, while another praised results that "made our home feel like ours."
Justin works alongside crew member Sean on most residential projects, using Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr products. The fully insured team also takes on commercial painting and epoxy wall coatings. The company offers a satisfaction guarantee on all workmanship and serves Forest Lake, Hugo, Wyoming, Scandia, Chisago City, Lindstrom, White Bear Lake, and communities throughout the greater Twin Cities north metro area.
Five of the fifteen recent reviewers signal repeat business or future intent. Steve Maddux notes Justin "has done multiple projects for me and always does an awesome job," while Jen Brady says the company is their go-to "every time we're looking for a painter." judyth onufer plans fall projects and states she will "not be looking for competitive bids." This pattern of returning customers runs consistently through the review history.
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Multiple reviews highlight the willingness to accommodate tight timelines. J. Erickson notes Justin "came out on super short notice" and still delivered high-quality results. Jack Carr credits the team for providing "emergency repair in a tight schedule" when his ceiling needed urgent attention. David Stieper on Facebook was "amazed at the speed and efficiency" after being fit in on fairly short notice for a multi-room upstairs project.
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Trim and wood restoration stand out as a strength in reviews. judyth onufer describes results plainly, noting "trim work is perfect" after an entire staircase of spindles were sanded and restored. Kristen Marshall Ernste had oak trim and an oak vanity painted white and praised the "attention to detail" with all the nooks and crannies involved. Pat Cincotta and Ryan Brookman both independently highlight precision, with Brookman noting detail work that is "spot on."
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Justin frequently tackles tasks beyond painting to keep projects moving. Kristen Marshall Ernste describes how he took her project to completion by "tackling a small tile job, and replacing trim" alongside the painting, concluding "he really did it all for us." J. Erickson notes Justin patched exterior woodpecker damage and matched the paint. David Stieper on Facebook mentions the crew corrected his DIY drywall attempts before painting the upstairs of his home.
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Pricing integrity appears consistently across reviews. Stephanie Yaeger describes how the team encountered unexpected obstacles yet "were professional and stuck to the original bid." J. Erickson praises a "very honest assessment and quote" followed by high-quality delivery. Jack Carr highlights a "very fair price for work vs. deadline" on an emergency ceiling project. Pat Cincotta summarizes the value simply as "great price" paired with impressive attention to detail.
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The single negative review came from Lance, who reported leaving a message and receiving "zero response" after three weeks. Owner Justin replied with an honest acknowledgment, explaining that as a small company "it gets hard to get to everything" and offering to help. The response avoided defensiveness and showed accountability, which stands in contrast to the numerous reviews praising responsive communication and quick scheduling.
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Reviews consistently portray Justin as the person doing the painting, not just managing crews. Cassie Sanetra describes work at both her office and house, noting Justin is "fast, efficient, professional and does such good work." Austin Holland highlights a team that takes "immense pride in what they do." Patricia Prosser praises both Justin and Sean, calling their painting "excellent" and their cleanup "impeccable," adding she plans to use them for all future work.
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Minnesota requires contractor registration through the Department of Labor and Industry for residential projects exceeding the state threshold. JP and Associates Painting LLC holds Contractor Registration No. IR660042, status Issued, effective 01/01/2026. The business is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as JP and Associates Painting LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company, File No. 1306990900022, status Active and In Good Standing. The manager is Justin P Smith at 343 1st Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
-Verification Sources: MN Department of Labor and Industry, MN Secretary of State