65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Best Painters in Alpena, MI (2026)
5 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Alpena: Witherspoon Painting, CR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paint perfection, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 5.
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Most-reviewed: Creston Painting, 30 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Alpena painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 painters in Alpena at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Witherspoon Painting | 65 | 4.6★ (19) | Alpena | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Creston Painting | 64 | 4.9★ (30) | Alpena | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Paint perfection | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | Alpena | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | ALPENA PAINTING | 59 | 4.6★ (5) | Alpena | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | All Marine and Storage | 51 | 4.6★ (9) | Alpena | — | — |
The 5 best painters in Alpena, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Alpena
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, the most in Alpena.
Based in Alpena
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based in Alpena
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based in Alpena
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
How much do painters cost in Alpena?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alpena. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How we ranked Alpena painters
We scored 5 Alpena painters on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Alpena data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Painters in Alpena: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Alpena?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Alpena, MI is Witherspoon Painting with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Creston Painting (#2) and Paint perfection (#3) follow. We ranked 5 painters on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many painters are there in Alpena?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 painters serving Alpena, MI. 5 of them are based in Alpena; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which painters in Alpena are open 24/7?
2 ranked painters in Alpena post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Witherspoon Painting (#1) and Paint perfection (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Alpena work on weekends?
4 of 5 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Witherspoon Painting (#1), Creston Painting (#2) and Paint perfection (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Alpena?
Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Alpena. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Alpena painters have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated painters in Alpena is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. Creston Painting has the most, 30 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?
Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Alpena count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Alpena city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Alpena
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 painters serving Alpena.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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