92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (121).
- 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Buffalo, MN (2026)
41 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Buffalo: Heartland Painting, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 41.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Virtue Painting & Construction, 34 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 41 ranked after Heartland Painting; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
41 Buffalo painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 41 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Buffalo at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Painting | 92 | 5.0★ (121) | Saint Joseph, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo | 89 | 5.0★ (9) | Buffalo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Big Lake, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bison Painting Co. | 82 | 5.0★ (17) | Big Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | High Performance Coatings Inc MN | 81 | 4.5★ (8) | Buffalo | Sat | — |
| 6 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Big Lake, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Virtue Painting & Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (34) | Corcoran, 12 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Painters Lane LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Nate's Painting LLC - Minneapolis Painting Company | 80 | 4.5★ (25) | Monticello, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Craig Walter Painting | 79 | 5.0★ (15) | Rogers, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 41 best painters in Buffalo, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Buffalo
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Big Lake, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17760 182nd Ave, Big Lake, MN 55309
Based in Big Lake, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Buffalo
81/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 568 50th St NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Based in Big Lake, 14 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Corcoran, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Monticello, 8 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4459 89th St, Monticello, MN 55362
Based in Rogers, 15 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 23511 Aspen Dr, Rogers, MN 55374
#11 T&A Painting Llc
Based in Monticello, 9 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–7 PM · Thu 6 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6107 Wildwood Way, Monticello, MN 55362
#12 G2 Painters
Based in Buffalo
79/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Buffalo
78/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Monticello, 13 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Brooklyn Park, 15 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Albertville, 12 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#17 Finnish Painting
Based in Buffalo
77/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6 County Rd 37 NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
Based in Delano, 13 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Big Lake, 11 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Albertville, 14 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Big Lake, 14 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 20804 Atlantic Blvd, Big Lake, MN 55309
Based in Sauk Rapids, 13 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9:30 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Buffalo
75/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Buffalo
75/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Rogers, 14 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 21725 County Hwy 10, Rogers, MN 55374
All 41 painters
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #41, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shawnman's Handyman Service LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (18) | In Buffalo |
| 27 | Asa Painting Inc | 73 | 3.4★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Rainbow Inc | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Emerald Painting Services LLC. | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Top Shelf Painting & Services | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 31 | H Brothers Painting Inc. | 73 | 4.6★ (9) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Strong Foundation Construction LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (30) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Cobalt Coatings | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 34 | C&N Painting and Cleaning | 72 | 3.9★ (22) | 10 mi |
| 35 | HCC Restoration | 72 | 5.0★ (23) | 14 mi |
| 36 | Joe Goth Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 37 | JP's Coatings | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 38 | ABE Painting | 69 | 3.7★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Complete Painting Services | 69 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Sweet Land Painting | 69 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Rakos Painting & Home Improvement | 64 | 4.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
Also serving Buffalo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2B Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Anderson Bros Outdoors | 4.9★ (42) | In Buffalo |
| Art Around Studio | In Buffalo | |
| ART Home Design and Construction Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Buffalo |
| Building, Remodeling, Painting, and Taping | 5.0★ (2) | In Buffalo |
| C & R Carpet Restoration | 5.0★ (35) | In Buffalo |
| Champlin Exterior Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Classique Painting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Buffalo |
| Curb Creations - MN Concrete Landscape Edging | 4.9★ (259) | In Buffalo |
| Earley Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In Buffalo |
| Elaborate Painting and Drywall | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo | 5.0★ (1) | In Buffalo |
| Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo | In Buffalo | |
| Hancock Home Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | In Buffalo |
| John's Professional Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Legacy Painting MN | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Prindle Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Protek Painting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sands Drywall | In Buffalo | |
| Superior Finishes LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Buffalo |
How much do painters cost in Buffalo?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buffalo. 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 Buffalo painters
We scored 41 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 |
Painters in Buffalo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Buffalo?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Buffalo, MN is Heartland Painting with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo (#2) and Tanner's Painting Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 41 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Buffalo?
ContractorsRanked ranks 41 painters serving Buffalo, MN. 8 of them are based in Buffalo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Buffalo are open 24/7?
5 ranked painters in Buffalo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Heartland Painting (#1), Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo (#2) and Tanner's Painting Services LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Buffalo work on weekends?
20 of 41 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Heartland Painting (#1), Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo (#2) and Tanner's Painting Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Buffalo?
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 Buffalo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Buffalo painters have?
The median Google rating among 41 rated painters in Buffalo is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Heartland Painting has the most, 121 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Buffalo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Buffalo 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 Buffalo
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 41 painters serving Buffalo.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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