When Sammi Shortt reached out to three painting companies for a large interior project, two took days to respond and weeks to provide estimates, quoting prices $700 to $900 higher than what she ultimately paid. Aaron Nygren, owner of Aaron's Quality Painting, responded right away with an honest figure and completed the job in two days, leaving Shortt calling the experience "worth every penny." That pattern of quick response and straightforward pricing defines how the Otsego-based company operates.
Aaron founded the business in 2020 and has grown it into a small crew that includes painters Taylor and Lucas. The team handles interior and exterior residential painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, drywall repair, and popcorn ceiling removal across the northwest Twin Cities metro. Aaron personally manages estimates, often providing quotes from photos customers send by phone.
The fully insured team serves Otsego, Elk River, Champlin, Anoka, Ramsey, Buffalo, Zimmerman, and surrounding communities within the northwest metro area.
Multiple customers mention getting quotes from competitors before choosing Aaron's. Sammi Shortt says other companies quoted "significantly higher" and then dropped $700 to $900 after learning Aaron's price. Kyle T received a quote from photos and confirms Aaron "stuck to that price" with no surprise charges or bill padding. Reviewers consistently describe the pricing as fair and competitive without sacrificing quality.
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Nathan Taylor credits the prep process as what separates Aaron from other painters, saying "the prep work he does really sets him above and beyond the rest" and noting that every wall blemish disappeared. Sandy Lee watched the crew prepare complex mixed materials including stucco, smart board siding, and fascia, describing them as "very diligent about prepping the stucco/taping." Renee Schaff also praises drywall damage repair after wallpaper removal.
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Nathan Taylor called several painters who never answered, but Aaron "answered on the first call" and fit them in within a week. Emily Way notes Aaron "sent me an estimate promptly" with a short turnaround to start work. Customers regularly describe rapid response to calls and estimate requests as a distinguishing feature, with Aaron often visiting properties the same day or next day after initial contact.
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Coe Gates describes the crew leaving his home "cleaner than when he started," which several other reviewers echo. Ellie Colbert says the team was "incredibly clean" and respectful throughout. Missy Anderson notes they kept everything "very clean and organized throughout the project." Cleanup and job site maintenance come up repeatedly as a consistent practice rather than an occasional highlight.
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Andrea Lipovetz hired Aaron to paint all the oak trim white in her 4,000 square foot home plus cabinets, kitchen, sunroom, and multiple rooms, calling it "the complete transformation we were hoping for." Mike Rathbun describes cabinet work as "done within the time frame agreed to" and praises Aaron's skill and knowledge. Steve Dillner calls Aaron "a true 10 out of 10 in a sea of 5's" after getting a cabinet quote.
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Sandy Lee's home had stucco, smart board siding, and fascia requiring different paint products, and she describes Aaron's crew as having "knowledge of the most appropriate paint products to use on the different materials." The crew navigated tight spaces behind overgrown trees and a shed. Despite rain delays, Aaron "didn't rush the project" and communicated progress throughout, giving Sandy confidence to trust the experts over attempting a DIY approach.
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Sarah Dublo has "used Aaron a number of times for our deck and have always been pleased." Kristen Larson uses Aaron for personal projects and as a subcontractor for her remodeling business, saying "every single time he absolutely kills it." Sheryl Kammerer, who regularly refers clients as a professional, reports that all of her clients give the same feedback and "will have him back again." Greg James hired Aaron for his townhome, then returned a week later for popcorn ceiling removal.
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