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Best overall in Athol: Prestige Property Management LLC, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Eagle Refinishing, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked after Prestige Property Management LLC; ranked #10.
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18 Athol painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prestige Property Management LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (175) | Athol | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Sebastian Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (38) | Athol | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | B&R Painting Flooring And Home Improvement | 84 | 5.0★ (26) | Gardner, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | R&R Painting Professionals | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Athol | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Harty's Parking Lot Striping | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Athol | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Designed For You Painters | 82 | 4.9★ (24) | Gardner, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lambert Painting Co | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Athol | Sat | — |
| 8 | Steve Richard Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Athol | — | — |
| 9 | Henry Hamel and Sons | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Gardner, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Eagle Refinishing | 77 | 4.9★ (71) | Athol | Evenings | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (175).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, 71 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron's Paint & Repair | In Athol | |
| AJ Enterprises, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Athol Home Improvement | 1.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Blackwater Home Renovation | 5.0★ (4) | In Athol |
| Dias Hardwood Floors | 4.0★ (11) | In Athol |
| Goddard Workshop | 5.0★ (3) | In Athol |
| JL Extreme Painting | In Athol | |
| Len's Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | In Athol |
| McGrath Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Milltown Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Miner Home Improvements | 5.0★ (13) | In Athol |
| N.W Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Oasis Swimming Pool & Home Services | 4.6★ (60) | In Athol |
| Pierce Building and Repair LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Athol |
| Pioneer Painting | In Athol | |
| Prestige contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Athol |
| Regal Painting | In Athol | |
| TAYLOR PAINTING | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| TDI LLC. | In Athol | |
| Top Dog Construction & Custom Creations | 4.1★ (7) | In Athol |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athol. 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 |
We scored 18 Athol painters on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 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 Athol data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |