Danis Ojeda started as a drywall hanger working 12 to 16 hour shifts before transitioning into painting and eventually building a full-service operation on the east side of Saint Paul. What began as subcontracting work grew into a company now completing 200 to 250 projects per year and providing income to roughly 25 families. Ojeda Drywall & Painting handles residential and commercial drywall installation, popcorn ceiling removal, skim coating, interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, deck staining, wallpaper removal, and water damage restoration.
Project manager Pablo coordinates scheduling and daily communication on most jobs while Danis personally handles estimates and quality oversight. Crew members Mario, Felipe, and Marcelo are named across multiple customer accounts for their precision and work ethic. The fully insured team is BBB-accredited and a NARI Minnesota member, serving the Twin Cities metro area within a 25-mile radius of Saint Paul.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Pablo runs day-to-day scheduling and serves as the primary point of contact during active projects. Emanouil Spassov, who has over 30 years in design and construction, described Pablo's communication as "outstanding" and noted that "after each major step he did thorough review of the work." Lisa Levoir added that Pablo was "flexible, kind, and offered a great mix of guidance" including helping her select low-VOC paint products for her 100-year-old home.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Reviewers consistently highlight the crew's attention to protecting living spaces during work. Hue Ngu reported the team "left the house cleaner than they found it each day" during a kitchen ceiling repair. Roger Wilco noted that "all surfaces were meticulously protected from the front door to the work area." Mira Cummins appreciated the cleanup given she had "young kids and pets, and the work was in a main area of the house."
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At least two reviewers came to Ojeda after previous contractors left them in difficult situations. KJ Schmitt described hiring Ojeda after being "ripped off by another person who agreed to do the services and left everything a mess," noting that Ojeda "took over seamlessly and completed the job quickly." Freida S. Bou similarly reported hiring Ojeda after another drywall company raised concerns during installation, awarding five stars for "great communication, speed, price and quality of work."
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Popcorn ceiling removal and skim coating represent some of the company's most-reviewed work. Roger Wilco described the Level 5 skim coat result on 1,500 square feet of ceiling as "perfectly smooth ceilings with no lumps, bumps or ridges." Lisa Levoir had extensive popcorn ceiling scraped across five rooms and two floors and called the result "SO GOOD." The crew uses vacuum sanders for removal and applies Kilz primer before ceiling paint coats.
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Several reviewers report choosing Ojeda after comparing estimates from competing contractors. Joseph Kapla described the team as "among the most competitive in their pricing." Lana Peysikova noted a "very reasonable price compared to other bids we received." Mick Bauer highlighted that the job was completed "at the agreed-to price (even after the scope of work increased slightly!)," showing pricing transparency even when projects change.
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Nick Kozel, who previously worked on a professional painting crew, hired Ojeda and described the results in unusually strong terms. He stated "I have never seen such high-quality work" and called crew members Mario and Felipe "simply amazing, so meticulous, such skill." He added that "their standards and diligence are beyond compare." This assessment carries weight given his professional background in the painting trade.
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Z Frank described an incident during popcorn ceiling removal where a vacuum sander accidentally unsealed and created a dust cloud that spread beyond the work area. Project manager Pablo "profusely apologized and made sure that the issue was fixed and the work area was more thoroughly sealed." Z Frank noted that outside of that incident, "the ceiling turned out great and we had no further issues" and the walls were "painted beautifully."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Jennifer Broschk shared that a full year after her condo painting project, she needed ceiling paint for light fixture touch-ups and Danis "didn't hesitate to supply me with a can of paint." During active projects, Danis handles estimates personally; Alicia Kubas described him as "a really great communicator" who "made sure we were taken care of every step of the way." Ryan Bonawitz added that "Danis made sure that we were happy with the results."
-Review Snippet Sources: Google Reviews
Minnesota requires contractor registration for residential projects exceeding $15,000 through the Department of Labor and Industry. Ojeda Drywall and Painting LLC holds active Contractor Registration No. IR673667, with an effective date of 1/1/2026, verified through the MN DLI at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/Base/Details?EncrID=704404964. The company is registered as a domestic Limited Liability Company with the Minnesota Secretary of State under File No. 3234483-2, filed 2/27/2009, with status Active / In Good Standing. The registered manager is Danis Y Ojeda Reyes with principal offices at 1596 Nebraska Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106.
-Verification Sources: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Minnesota Secretary of State
Updated: 04-07-2026