When Chris S hired CertaPro Painters of Twin Cities East for a whole-home project, the result left an impression. He described "crisp lines, smooth finishes, and zero mess left behind" and noted the team "treated our home like it was their own." That combination of precision and care defines how this Saint Paul-based franchise operates across the northeast Twin Cities metro.
The fully insured company handles residential and commercial painting, deck staining, drywall repair, cabinet refinishing, and popcorn ceiling removal. Crew chief Ana manages job sites and daily communication while color consultant Brittany walks homeowners through selections. Jake Schwartz leads commercial estimates and James Benton oversees project sales. The team serves 28 communities from Afton to Woodbury, including Roseville, Stillwater, Blaine, and Maplewood.
Operating under Gambit Limited LLC, the company carries general liability, commercial auto, workers compensation, and umbrella coverage. CertaPro Painters of Twin Cities East offers a limited warranty on completed work and provides free color consultations as part of every residential project.
Multiple reviewers report that CertaPro came in competitively among several bids. T Grill noted the company "came in at a lower price than the other 2 bids we got," while Gillian Roehrig described receiving a "detailed and competitive bid with clear options about inclusions/exclusions." Steve Reimers and lrhedlund both praised the value, calling it an "excellent job, great price" and "reasonable prices."
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Brittany appears across several reviews as the person who makes color selection stress-free. Julia Giovannucci credited her with leading them "in the right color direction for our project," and Sam Linnell described the experience by saying "the color consult went amazing." Lynne Petersen also valued the support, noting she "mostly appreciated the support of helping with the color choices."
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Ana is one of the most frequently named crew members in reviews. Gillian Roehrig praised her for communication, noting Ana "did a great job of letting us know when they would arrive, what work they would be doing." Julia Giovannucci added that "Ana and her crew did an incredible job executing our vision." Sam Linnell summarized the team dynamic as "wonderful, polite and extremely professional."
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Speed is a recurring pattern in reviews. Jack Meyer noted painters "got it all done in one day," and Patrick Condon confirmed the team "finished multiple rooms in one day in nearly flawless fashion." Taylor Pearson described an even faster turnaround, stating that "from the time of the consultation to the completion of the work was about three business days."
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Brittney Hanson described a major renovation across kitchen, sunroom, foyer, hallways, stairways, and a vaulted-ceiling living room. She noted the "color selection process was easy and collaborative" and praised the extensive patchwork, saying "every room feels fresh and intentional." Penny Kettler reported that Marco and Jose painted her "vaulted ceiling(s) and walls" while remaining on-time and professional throughout.
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Two detailed negative reviews stand out. Marie Balboa described property damage during a window staining project, stating "we have not seen any of our deposit returned nor the full amount of damages refunded." Bill Jacqmein, a repeat customer, noted billing issues and felt the completed work was "decent at best" and "pretty sloppy." Neither review received an owner response, which contrasts with the company's 89% reply rate on positive reviews.
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David Teschler highlighted Candi's team for exceptional follow-through, praising their "problem solving and exploring options" and calling the touch-up effort "phenomenal." Patrick Condon noted the team "quickly returned the next morning to address a few minor follow-up concerns." Taylor Pearson reported that when one room ended up the wrong color due to a clerical error, "the painters corrected it within the day."
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Minnesota requires a Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler license for painting projects exceeding $15,000. CertaPro Painters of Twin Cities East operates under Gambit Limited LLC, which holds Minnesota Contractor Registration No. IR760630 with the Department of Labor and Industry, status Issued, effective 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2027. The business is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State as an Assumed Name filing, "CertaPro Painters Twin Cities East," File No. 1545734200025, filed 2/24/2025, status Active/In Good Standing. The principal place of business is 2568 Rice St, Saint Paul, MN 55113.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (ims.dli.mn.gov), Minnesota Secretary of State (mblsportal.sos.mn.gov)