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About
At Lakeview Paintworks, we treat every home like our own.
We’re a small, dedicated team based in Apple Valley MN, proudly serving the Twin Cities with honest, detailed interior and exterior painting you can count on.
Whether you’re refreshing a living room, brightening up your exterior, refinishing cabinets, or repairing drywall, we believe in doing things the right way—no shortcuts. Just sharp lines, smooth finishes, and results that last.
With 2 years in business and a tight-knit crew of 3, you’ll always know who’s in your home and what to expect.
Tell us about your project, and let’s bring your vision to life and make your home feel brand new again.
Overview
Hired 34 times
Serves Saint Paul, MN
Background checked
6 employees
2 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pmMon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Work needed
Property type
Home
Commercial
Building height
Single-level building
Two-story building
Three-story building
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Kayra T.
Nov 9, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Juan did an outstanding job repairing our drywall. He was punctual, respectful, and the quality of his work is exceptional. Highly recommend!
Details: Fill in cracks • 1 room • Wall(s) • Residential
Lakeview Paintworks's reply
Thank you so much, Kayra! I really appreciate the kind words and the chance to help before your move. Wishing you all the best in your new home and the next chapter ahead!
Drywall Repair and Texturing
Jane K.
Jul 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Juan and Kevin did great job for our drywall repairs and painting. I can’t tell where the holes were. I would recommend them for anyone!
Details: Home • 1 room • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with same color • No, this is not new construction
Lakeview Paintworks's reply
Thank you so much, Jane! It was a pleasure working with you. We’re glad to hear you’re happy with the drywall and paint repairs—We appreciate your kind words and recommendation!
Interior Painting
Kim K.
Jun 28, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lakeview Paintworks was one of 7 companies that came put and bid on my homes small job.
We previously, hired someone else (none painters but excellent tree trimers) who told us they could do some of the home maintenance work we needed. Unfortunately, they were not as amazing at the maintenance stuff as they were the trees which caused us to turn here to get bids from true painters.
Our bids ranged from 900 - 3,500, with painters wanting to power wash, resand, fully caulk, prime, and paint the small amount of wood soffit, facia, and window/door trim we have. Also with the bids I had companies range from taking 10-35 minutes to look at the home and nearly every single one tried to play the sale game by asking so, how much have you budgeted for the work. Having been in sales my entire life I see through the tactics and it’s a sure way to not win my business.
Here’s where Lakeview Paintworks comes in…
Juan arrived on time for the bid ✅. He was friendly, kind, and didn’t pull any punches. ✅ We walked around my little less than 1500 fsf home, in about 4-5 minutes with him asking and answering questions about the job. He noted things I had not even thought of and made suggestions. When we got back to the drive way he said something along the line … ‘… no offense but I don’t need to wait to give you a bid. Your job is not very big and we can do it for X.’ ✅
He was music to my ears not only was the pricing fair for the work to be done but also there just was no freak’n BS. I grew up with multiple family members being professional painters so I know enough to have some idea of the scope
of our work as it translates to things needing to be done, time tables, and rough fair cost range.
We parted ways shaking hands, me letting him know I’ll be following up after we receive all the bids.
It took me 3 days to get the bids, when reviewing them with my partner he instantly asked why we were not just going with Juan’s. He was not the cheapest (that guy was an organization nightmare and really concerned me that attention to detail was not going to be had) but was the most pragmatic & reasonable for scope of work and pricing.
So we went with Lakeview Paintworks and are supper happy that we did. Our bid, the contract, and even payment was all through a painting app that streamlined the process as well as allowed if we had wished or needed to finance the project. Which we are keeping in mind for when we are better positioned to have our stucco painted.
Weather did delay the work to be done however Juan kept in constant contact.
The day of the work his crew showed up several minutes early which made me incredibly happy. They were polite, incredibly hardworking, asked questions if they had any, were supper clean, taped my cream stucco so the blue paint did not get on it and worked 12+ hours that day.
The next day Juan came out to check the work. It was pouring outside. In a text message I asked about how I might remove some drops of paint that happened on my front step. In the pouring rain not only did he use a wire brush to clean it off, he also, grabbed a roll of type he noticed on his own that was accidentally left on the roof, as well as a small little bit of tape that was on the corner of my house. Both something my partner pointed out that morning but I didn’t have the heart to bring up because it was pouring outside and I knew we could remove both ourselves when it was sunny.
The rain didn’t stop Juan from seeing what needed to be done on his own and doing it. He later messaged letting me know he noticed some spots that needed touch up and that he would be back to do them when it was not raining.
These guys have blown me away in their work ethic and truly delivering high quality work they are hired to do. Not only are we blown away but our neighbors have been commenting too on how great of a job they did and how hard they worked.
I firmly believe these guys are the ones you want painting your home! Do not think twice about hiring them… they are amazing!
Details: Home • Two stories • One part of building • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Wood • I will buy the paint myself • Peeling or flaking paint
Lakeview Paintworks's reply
Thank you so much, Kim, for sharing your detailed experience and for choosing Lakeview Paintworks among many options. We’re glad we could provide a thorough and professional approach for your project. If there’s ever anything else we can help with in the future, please let us know!
Exterior Painting
Katharine P.
Jul 3, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
We had a great experience working with Lakeview Paintworks! They were punctual and did a lovely job painting my kids bedrooms. Would definitely recommend and re-hire!
Details: Home • 1 room • Walls • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Excellent - clean and smooth • The painter • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Lakeview Paintworks's reply
Thanks so much, Katharine! It was a real pleasure painting your kids' rooms. We always try to be punctual and do a great job, so it means a lot to hear your feedback. We'd love to work with you again anytime!
Interior Painting
CHRISTIAN S.
Mar 10, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very fast to respond and a good value for the work done. They showed up the day after I reached out and completed the project in just a few hours. Results were fantastic and the they cleaned up so well it was like they were never there. Will use again in the future.
Details: Home • 2 rooms • Walls • 8 - 10 feet (standard ceiling) • Repainting, with a color change • Excellent - clean and smooth • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself
Lakeview Paintworks's reply
Thank you, Christian! We appreciate the kind words. Our goal is always quick communication, quality work, and a clean job site. Glad you were happy with everything. We look forward to working with you again!
Interior Painting
Credentials
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Juan Espinoza
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing is competitive and transparent—no hidden fees. We offer free estimates and occasional seasonal discounts. Every quote includes labor, materials, prep, and cleanup, so you know exactly what to expect.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We start with a free consultation to understand your needs and goals. From there, we provide a detailed estimate, set a clear schedule, and keep you updated every step of the way—from prep to the final walk-through.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our team has years of hands-on experience in residential and commercial painting, along with manufacturer product training from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore to ensure proper application techniques and finish quality.
