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Varsity Painters

Exterior Painting, Interior Painting, Pressure Washing,

About us

Varsity painters started in 1995 as the vision of two friends, Steve Melander and Joe Perry. Both originally from the Twin Cities, they have been in the painting business since 1987.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential interior & exterior painting for new construction or remodeling plus commercial painting.

Services we don't offer

Chemical paint, stripping & faux painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8276 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
11%
3
3%
2
4%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 251-275 of 276 reviews

Justin F.
12/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Full house painting that went fantastic and on budget. The Varsity staff was very professional and especially helpful in picking out the colors that best represented the look I was going for. Once they were done, you couldn't tell that they had even been on site.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800

Jeff R.
11/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Painted exterior, very professional, on time at a fair price! Great quality - Joe was very attentive to detail. Would highly recommend Varsity Painters to everyone.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8

Ruth T.
10/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Outside window and door trim on house/garage. Evidently difficult to get into inside area of window due to window hardware. Somewhat difficult to discuss with painters because of language limitations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,240

michael H.
08/2015
5.0
pressure washing, house painters
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: The dollar figure above is for the second part of a two-part exterior job (as I requested); I do not recall the cost of part one. Steve Melander was very good about everything, from providing a bid to having a courteous, professional crew. Pressure-wash, painting, and clean-up were thorough. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

KAREN G.
07/2015
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: House painting- the price was great but quality was fair. Prep work was not sufficient. Actual painting looks good but some area are already peeling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$3,800

Maureen B.
01/2015
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Steve Melander was great - responsive and honest. The men came early the days they were scheduled and worked late, very professional - painting all the trim on our very large stucco home, a two day project. No problems - skilled, efficient and cleaned up well after themselves. Would definitely hire again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,780

Diane S.
01/2015
5.0
roofing, house painters
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: Great work. Good communication

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Diane S.
01/2015
5.0
roofing, house painters
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Judy R.
12/2014
2.0
drywall, siding, house painters
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They came out and gave an appraisal of $ 8500.00 for trim on windows (outside) and some touch up on windowsills inside (this was for a reverse mortgage). They contacted my bank and said they didn't want the job because FHA requirements about after clean up of peeling paint was too "nitpicky". I ended up using someone we knew and I ended up paying him $ 720.00.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0

$8,500

Katie J.
12/2014
5.0
drywall, siding, house painters
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We hired Varsity to paint the exterior of our house. They did an excellent job!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Alan P.
10/2014
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Paired one area of my home

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$685

roylene C.
10/2014
4.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Painted trim on house and garage

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Mike W.
06/2013
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Just fine.
Description of Work: Stained the house and painted trim as well as cleaning and staining decks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Tim A.
06/2012
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Description of Work: Varsity gave us a bid that was $5k less than another Angies list contact for the exterior of our 3 level house. They did such a nice job (even fixing some wood rot areas without an extra charge) that we had them do the interior, as well. They did a great job for a reasonable price. Joe Perry is great to work with, and I feel like I "have a friend in the painting business" now!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

DAIN R.
08/2011
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Excellent
Description of Work: exterior paint and interior paint whole house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

Michael H.
01/2009
5.0
pressure washing
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

DAVID H.
05/2008
2.0
house painters
  + -1 more
Awful.
Description of Work: This company is a sham!! They painted cement without prepping it properly. I have had to spent over $800.00 for their ineptitude

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0

$7,500

Response from Varsity Painters
JUNE 4, 2008: I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THE MEMBER’S COMMENTS ON THE WEBSITE TODAY. I PAINTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE MEMBER’S HOME TWO YEARS AGO, IN THE SPRING OF 2006. WHEN THE JOB WAS COMPLETED, HE WAS HAPPY WITH THE RESULT, PAID PROMPTLY AND RECEIVED COMPLEMENTS FROM HIS NEIGHBORS. AS SOON AS I SAW HIS NEGATIVE REPORT TODAY I CALLED HIM TO DISCUSS HIS COMPLAINTS. HE TOLD ME THAT PAINT WAS PEELING ON HIS FRONT STEPS, THERE WAS A CRACK IN HIS BATHROOM CEILING AND THAT HE DID NOT WANT TO TALK TO ME. THEN HE HUNG UP. IF HE WOULD HAVE CONTACTED ME ABOUT THE FRONT STEPS, BATHROOM CEILING, OR WITH ANY OTHER QUESTION ABOUT HIS PAINT JOB, I WOULD HAVE HAPPILY REPAIRED ANY PROBLEMS. I ADVISED HIM AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOB THAT THE BATHROOM CRACK MAY COME BACK BECAUSE OF ROAD WORK IN FRONT HIS HOME CAUSING EXCESSIVE VIBRATIONS. I ALSO TOLD HIM HORIZONTAL, CONCRETE SURFACES, SUCH AS HIS OUTSIDE STEPS, OFTEN PEEL WITHIN ONE OR TWO YEARS. HE REQUESTED THE OUTSIDE STEPS BE PAINTED ANYWAY AS HE WAS PREPARING TO SELL HIS HOUSE. ALL VARSITY PAINTERS’ JOBS ARE UNDER WARRANTY AND HAD HE CALLED ME I WOULD HAVE REPAIRED THE STEPS AND BATHROOM CEILING. I AM STILL WILLING TO FIX THESE AREAS AND TOLD HIM THAT ON THE TELEPHONE TODAY. I CLOSELY SUPERVISED THIS JOB TWO YEARS AGO AND UPON COMPLETION THOUGHT HE WAS A VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER. AGAIN, I WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT I AM WILLING TO REPAIR ANY AREAS NEEDING WORK. I HOPE ANGIE’S LIST MEMBERS LOOK CLOSELY AT VARSITY PAINTERS’ OTHER CUSTOMER REPORTS AS THEY CONSIDER RECEIVING A QUOTE AND CHOOSING A PAINTING CONTRACTOR. JOE PERRY OWNER, VARSITY PAINTERS

thomas K.
11/2007
5.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
They do good enamel work.
Description of Work: They are going to do both interior and exterior painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

KEVYN D.
02/2007
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Varsity Painting not only painted the exterior of the house, but also arranged for the extensive siding repair that was needed (additional cost not included in the $4700). The paint job was very professional. No paint spills or damage to landscaping. Steve and Pete were excellent regarding communication and prompt in returning calls and responding. Great job. I highly recommend them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

STEPHANIE S.
10/2006
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Two bedrooms kitchen and living room and ceilings. They painted exterior of home and did great job. Punctual with good clean up. They did switch the paint on the two bedrooms and had to repaint-this was the crew chiefs mistake and not the crew. So I gave a C here. The final job was very well done so their mistake would not prohibit me from using them again. Do a double check on colors with estimator and crew chief.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Jerry P.
09/2006
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Painted stucco on my house. I needed the stucco washed and I wanted two coats of paint put on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200

RAFI S.
05/2006
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Company made an appointment to come & provide estimate. The gentleman arrived punctually. I am waiting for an estimate from them (been 3 days). My rating of A is just for the punctuality!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ELIZABETH ALDERMAN L.
10/2005
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
THEY DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: THEY PAINTED THE OUTSIDE OF MY HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ANDY M.
02/2005
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: THEY PAINTED THE EXTERIOR OF A HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

WILLIAM B.
07/2003
5.0
house painters
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: SCRAPED, PRIMED, AND PAINTED EXTERIOR OF HOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100

Contact information

5416 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55417

http://www.varsitypainters.com

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Pressure Washing,
Deck Maintenance,
Drywall,
Siding,
Roofing,
Stucco,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Windows,
Wallpaper Removal,
Plaster

FAQ

Varsity Painters is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Varsity Painters accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Varsity Painters offers free project estimates.
Yes, Varsity Painters offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Varsity Painters does not offer a senior discount.
No, Varsity Painters does not offer emergency services.
No, Varsity Painters does not offer warranties.
Varsity Painters offers the following services: Residential interior & exterior painting for new construction or remodeling plus commercial painting.
Chemical paint, stripping & faux painting.

Contact information

5416 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55417

http://www.varsitypainters.com