When a Minneapolis homeowner was navigating a nine-room renovation after ice dam damage, juggling demo crews, sheetrockers, plumbers, and floor installers over three months, she later described Jade Erhart's painters as the "easiest to have around" of everyone who worked on her home. That kind of unremarkable reliability is exactly what builds a two-decade reputation through neighbor referrals.
Jade founded Premium Painting in 2004, bringing a University of Minnesota education and graphic design background to a hands-on trade. Operating as Erhart Incorporated DBA Premium Painting, the company handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing and enameling, wood staining, wallpaper removal, and light commercial projects throughout the Twin Cities. Crew members Caleb, Dan, and Dave appear by name across years of reviews, reflecting a stable team rather than rotating crews.
The fully licensed and insured operation, registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry under Erhart Incorporated, serves Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and 35+ surrounding communities. Premium Painting is PCA-accredited and Google Guaranteed, and backs every project with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and post-project walkthrough.
Multiple reviewers who collected three or more bids specifically flagged Jade's approach as different. One noted he was "the only one that was able to itemize each space in the estimate" so clients could select exactly what they wanted done. Another described Jade walking through which areas offered the best return before any work began. Reviewers consistently call the estimate phase thorough, transparent, and without pressure.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi
Customers with modest expectations walk away surprised. One reviewer whose kitchen cabinets were original builder-grade pieces wrote that after Caleb's team completed the spray work, the cabinets "looked like a million dollars." Another called the results "beyond perfect" and stated she would use Premium Painting for all future projects. The glass-smooth spray finish — completed either on-site or at their dedicated spray shop — is the detail reviewers return to most.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi
Punctuality is the most repeated theme across all three review platforms. One customer who collected three competitive bids said that while Premium's estimate was "right in the middle" on price, Jade, Dan, Dave, and Caleb were "punctual, professional, and friendly" every single day on the job. The single 4-star review noted some days with unclear arrival communication — owner Jade responded professionally and acknowledged the gap without deflecting.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google, Angi
Home protection comes up consistently across platforms. One reviewer who had just completed a hardwood floor refinish noted that Jade's team "carefully taped my freshly-refinished hardwood floors, ensuring no damage at all." During a multi-crew renovation, Jade was specifically praised for ensuring his workspace had "as little impact to surrounding areas as possible" and that belongings were "treated with great care and respect." Daily cleanup and thorough masking are standard, not optional.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi
Repeat business and active referrals appear consistently in the review record. One customer had Premium return for subsequent projects multiple times and had "referred many friends and coworkers to Premium." Another called Caleb and Jade back specifically for cabinet work after a strong first experience, writing she would use them "for all my future projects." With retention indicators present in roughly 12% of Google reviews, repeat customer behavior is a documented pattern rather than an occasional mention.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi, Google
Flexibility surfaces in several distinct review situations. When a Sherwin-Williams sample quart turned out to be mixed incorrectly and the wrong color was applied to the largest room — not Premium's fault — Jade was still "flexible with the schedule and was able to squeeze in all the work in a short time." A separate reviewer noted customer-side schedule changes the crew "handled very well." The overall pattern across reviews is a low-stress experience even when plans shift.
-Review Snippet Sources: Angi
Among 51 Google reviews, one 4-star from Mayche Vang-Kue noted that painters arrived late on some days and it was not always clear who would be coming. She also wrote that pricing was great, work quality was good, and office coordinator Katie communicated well. Owner Jade responded directly, professionally, and without deflection — acknowledging the scheduling communication concern and inviting further conversation. The pattern across the full review set indicates an isolated gap rather than a recurring issue.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google
Minnesota requires a Contractor Registration for residential projects over $15,000. Erhart Incorporated DBA Premium Painting holds active Contractor Registration No. IR783864, issued through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, effective 01/01/2026, expiring 12/31/2027. The registration is verified at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=714382694. The business is registered in Minnesota under the legal name Erhart Incorporated, DBA Premium Painting, at 17799 Hickory Trl, Lakeville, MN 55044, phone (612) 223-6161.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=714382694