Founded by brothers Ryan and Brandon Fox, Fox Bros. Painting operates from Lakeville, Minnesota and serves the south Twin Cities metro, including Apple Valley, Burnsville, Savage, Prior Lake, Eagan, Rosemount, Farmington, Bloomington, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. The team grew stronger in 2025 with the addition of Darren Pickit, who brings more than two decades of painting and remodeling experience.
The company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet and trim refinishing, deck and fence staining, wallpaper removal, popcorn ceiling scraping, drywall repair, and commercial painting for offices, retail spaces, and hospitality venues. Ryan leads consultations and on-site project management while Brandon coordinates scheduling and client communication. Lead painter Kevin and crew leaders like Calvin oversee job sites, supported by painters including Leo and Bennett.
The fully licensed and insured team holds an active Minnesota Contractor Registration and backs all projects with a three-year paint warranty. Fox Bros. Painting was named Best Painting Company in Minnesota for 2024 and 2025 and earned 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave recognition in Lakeville, Burnsville, and Apple Valley.
Multiple reviewers describe timelines that far exceeded their expectations. Steve Otteson watched a multi-day project finished in under seven hours, calling the painters "true professionals." Kaitlin Feyma's whole-home interior was estimated at three to four days but wrapped up in two, even with last-minute additions. Steve Sharp described his disbelief that "they did it in two days" for a comprehensive painting and plexiglass installation. The pattern suggests crews arrive prepared, work steadily without cutting corners, and keep momentum throughout.
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Several customers describe reaching out under severe time pressure and receiving same-day or next-day responses. Kim Lagro called in a time crunch before Christmas and "within a half hour Brandon showed up to look at the job" with the work completed three days later. Hope Levy "booked them last minute" and had the crew arrive the following day. Kerry and JoAnn Hoeschen needed painting done within weeks for a home sale, and Darren had a crew at the house the next morning after the estimate.
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The Fox brothers divide responsibilities with Ryan handling consultations and Kevin leading paint crews, while Brandon manages scheduling and Darren brings field experience. Jennifer White praised the full team, noting "Ryan, Brandon, and Darren were a delight to work with" and singled out Kevin for his crew's efficiency. Karen Lipscomb named "Darren, Brandon, Kevin and the whole crew" as professional and detail-oriented. This consistent naming across dozens of reviews signals stable, in-house crews rather than rotating subcontractors.
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Reviewers frequently mention unexpected extras. Roxanne Davis had her pergola repainted but her windows got dirty during power washing, so the crew "came over and spent 2 hours hand cleaning them." Mary R requested a last-minute accent wall in a tight laundry room space, and the crew made it happen despite needing to reach behind obstacles. Kaitlin Feyma's crew moved heavy furniture to the garage without being asked. Paul Hillmer noted the team "even caught my error when I gave them the wrong paint code."
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Dana Lacina hired the team twice for stain matching on new woodwork and reported "it is impossible to detect a difference in color" between the original and newly stained surfaces. Tammy Brown praised the window frame staining results as excellent. Julie Nelson had her large deck stripped of failed stain, sanded entirely, and restained, with Brandon listening to her needs and Kevin's team covering flower beds with plastic for protection. The Instagram page also highlights stain matching as a featured service.
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Over fifteen Google reviews carry tags like "Reasonable price" or "Great price." Doug noted the "pricing was very reasonable in these times of higher prices" after his interior project. Jack Diercks called the cost "extremely fair for the amount of detail and patience required" when the crew spent an extra day to get results right. Mitch and Katie Kruse mention the team connected them with a free Sherwin-Williams color consultant. No reviews mention surprise charges or cost overruns.
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Rachel Edwards noted the crew was so conscientious they were "even sweeping my carpet" after painting her condo interior. Laura FitzSimmons described a messy popcorn ceiling removal where the team "left our home very clean" despite the scale of the project. Steve Sharp humorously praised that the crew "painted everything they were supposed to, and nothing they weren't supposed to" including floors and furniture. Multiple reviews confirm drop cloths, furniture protection, and organized workspaces throughout.
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Minnesota requires contractors working on residential projects over $15,000 to hold a Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler Registration through the MN Department of Labor and Industry. Fox Brothers Services LLC holds Contractor Registration No. IR807747, issued effective 1/26/2026, with contact Ryan Fox and DBA Fox Bros. Painting, at 9778 Oak Shore Drive, Lakeville, MN 55044. The business entity "Fox Bros. Painting" is registered as an Assumed Name with the Minnesota Secretary of State, File No. 1401681500023, status Active/In Good Standing, with renewal due 12/31/2027.