46 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Big Lake: Heartland Painting, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aaron's Quality Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 46.
Most-reviewed: J Painting LLC, 112 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 46 ranked after Heartland Painting; ranked #7.
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46 Big Lake painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Painting | 94 | 5.0★ (121) | Saint Joseph, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bounty Painting | 89 | 4.9★ (47) | Big Lake | — | — |
| 3 | Aaron's Quality Painting | 89 | 5.0★ (92) | Otsego, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Bison Painting Co. | 87 | 5.0★ (17) | Big Lake | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (5) | Big Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (3) | Big Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | J Painting LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (112) | Big Lake | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Williams Painting Company LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (29) | Big Lake | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Henderson Home Painting, LLC | 84 | 4.9★ (79) | Big Lake | — | — |
| 10 | CertaPro Painters of Anoka | 81 | 5.0★ (30) | Big Lake | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (121).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Otsego, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #17 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 Elk River, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Monticello, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Albertville, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | World Class Painting | 75 | 4.5★ (16) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Becker Home Finishes LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | In Big Lake |
| 28 | Top Shelf Painting & Services | 74 | 5.0★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 29 | G2 Painters | 74 | 5.0★ (11) | 11 mi |
| 30 | H Brothers Painting Inc. | 74 | 4.6★ (9) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Total Care Painting LLC | 74 | 4.7★ (29) | 14 mi |
| 32 | Rainbow Inc | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Cobalt Coatings | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 34 | C&N Painting and Cleaning | 73 | 3.9★ (22) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Joe Goth Painting | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 36 | HCC Restoration | 72 | 5.0★ (23) | 13 mi |
| 37 | Finnish Painting | 72 | 4.4★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 38 | ABE Painting | 72 | 3.7★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Painting Solutions & Remodeling LLC | 72 | 4.8★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Ace Painting and Remodeling | 70 | 5.0★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 41 | Halls Home Services | 70 | 5.0★ (27) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Elite Drywall LLC | 68 | 3.4★ (5) | In Big Lake |
| 43 | Simply Rachael’s Creations LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (14) | 6 mi |
| 44 | Shawnman's Handyman Service LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (18) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Just Roll With It Finishings | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | In Big Lake |
| 46 | Kingdom Builders Construction Company LLC | 62 | 3.3★ (4) | 11 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acreage Restoration | 5.0★ (17) | In Big Lake |
| CBC Custom Concrete | 5.0★ (21) | In Big Lake |
| CBC Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Big Lake |
| Curtis C Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Big Lake |
| Definitive Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Big Lake |
| Earthstone Companies | 5.0★ (16) | In Big Lake |
| First Class Restorations and Sand Blasting Inc | 4.4★ (7) | In Big Lake |
| Foremost Construction | 5.0★ (35) | In Big Lake |
| Heartland Handyman | 4.9★ (14) | In Big Lake |
| Humphreys Construction Services | 4.6★ (11) | In Big Lake |
| JJ Rallenz Property Services Plus | 5.0★ (6) | In Big Lake |
| North Metro Deck And Remodeling Professionals LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Big Lake |
| Plumbtek, LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Big Lake |
| Progressive Builders | 3.6★ (56) | In Big Lake |
| Purpose Driven Restoration & Remodeling | 4.3★ (150) | In Big Lake |
| Southern General Contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Big Lake |
| The RONDO'S Construction LLC | 4.9★ (74) | In Big Lake |
| Timely Drywall | 5.0★ (16) | In Big Lake |
| Twin River Drywall | 5.0★ (13) | In Big Lake |
| Uneek Design Build & Remodel | 4.5★ (41) | In Big Lake |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Big Lake. 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 46 Big Lake 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 Big Lake 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 |