Brett Geurts founded Top-Tier Professional Painting in 2019 in Woodbury, Minnesota, building the business from his background running a national painting franchise earlier in his career. Jake handles estimates and client walkthroughs, Mike Rohlinger serves as Production Manager overseeing job sites and customer communication, and Jo assists clients with color selection. The company is fully insured with a dedicated page on their website confirming coverage.
The team specializes in interior and exterior residential painting, deck and pergola staining, commercial painting, and cabinet refinishing. Projects range from single-day interior refreshes to multi-day full exterior transformations on cedar homes and multi-unit properties. Customers frequently note that Brett conducts final walkthroughs while painters are still on-site to verify every detail, and that Mike manages prep work personally when timelines are tight.
Top-Tier serves the East Twin Cities metro, including Woodbury, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Cottage Grove, Hudson, and surrounding communities. The company uses Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore paints on all projects and offers a satisfaction guarantee on all completed work.
Updated: 04-06-2026
Multiple customers highlight the final walkthrough as a standout part of the experience. Bobbi Hoppman describes how the process went "very smoothly and professionally" from estimate through completion, and Linel specifically noted being "impressed" by Brett arriving while painters were still on-site "to check every detail." Gabe Torning called the final inspection "extremely thorough." This walkthrough-while-crew-is-present approach allows immediate touch-ups rather than return visits.
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Completing full main-floor interiors in one day is a consistent theme throughout reviews. Maureen Cannon said she "was skeptical when they said they could have it done in one day, but they definitely delivered." Lauren Rethwill describes having their entire main level, staircase, and mudroom completed in one day. David Running confirms "painted most of the interior of the two level home in one day!" The one-day capability applies to large multi-room projects, not just smaller jobs.
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Mike appears in dozens of reviews as the consistent production management presence on job sites. James Minarik describes Mike climbing a steep roof to address a touch-up on a 50-foot dormer on the spot, then returning weeks later to fix a downspout, then repainting an area months afterward to Minarik's satisfaction, calling the responsiveness "extremely rare." Mark Samii notes Mike "completed the power washing prep himself late into the afternoon and evening" to stay on schedule.
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Pricing comes up frequently among customers who sought competing bids. Lauren Schreiber received quotes from three companies and found Top-Tier "well under the quotes I received from the other companies." Polo Portilla got three quotes and called Top-Tier "the best price." Doug Kovala got four bids before choosing Top-Tier. Lauren Rethwill also mentions receiving a discount for scheduling within a week of consultation. Multiple reviewers describe pricing as competitive while noting quality exceeded expectations.
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Outdoor staining is a frequently mentioned specialty. Kurtis Bohrnstedt describes his new cedar deck staining as "seamless and professional" from start to finish, noting the crew fixed minor issues he had not noticed and helped select the stain color. Greg Schlichting hired Top-Tier for a cedar deck and pergola and found communication "clear and consistent throughout." Deirdre Vaughan praised Jake, Mike, and crew member Elmer specifically on her deck project. The team handles prep, surface repair, and color selection as part of the staining process.
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The evidence from reviews is strong. Karen Bjorkman notes the crew "came back right away to correct one area painted the wrong color, no issues at all." James Minarik's detailed account spans months of follow-up contact, with Mike Rohlinger responding the next day each time an issue was raised and ultimately repainting an area to full satisfaction. V Schuster notes the team "made great efforts to meet our timeline and goals." No review in the dataset describes an unresolved issue after the company was contacted.
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Surface preparation and cleanup receive consistent praise. Scott Schufman describes "meticulous prep and cleanup" and "quality materials and work." LeeAnn Olson notes "the patched drywall is undetectable" after their interior project. Matt Zellmer mentions furniture and floors "well-protected" throughout. Geoff Luckmann says the crew "filled all of the gaps where cracking had taken place over the years" and "you never would have known they were there" after cleanup. The company uses tarps and tape protection as standard practice.
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Minnesota does not require a state-level contractor license for painting contractors. Painting is not classified as a separately licensed trade under the Minnesota Residential Building Contractor or Remodeler license program. Top-Tier Professional Painting LLC is registered as a Limited Liability Company with the Minnesota Secretary of State, File Number 1103980000024, filed September 24, 2019, and is currently Active and In Good Standing with a renewal due date of December 31, 2026. Manager Brett Geurts is listed at 10414 Grand Oaks Trail, Woodbury, MN 55129.
Updated: 04-07-2026