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Best Painters in Columbia Falls, MT (2026)

30 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia Falls: JNJ Painting & Chimney Services inc, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TrueColor Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Hagestad Painting & Coatings Inc., 63 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 30 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

30 Columbia Falls painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Columbia Falls at a glance

Top 10 painters in Columbia Falls at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1JNJ Painting & Chimney Services inc604.9★ (8)Columbia Falls24/7Overall
2TrueColor Painting605.0★ (13)Whitefish, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Whitefish Painting Company595.0★ (17)Whitefish, 8 mi away24/7—
4Partain Paint & Stain584.8★ (6)Columbia FallsSat—
5MAC Painting584.9★ (29)Evergreen, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Professional Paint & Finish574.1★ (17)Kalispell, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Edwards Painting Co.575.0★ (47)Kalispell, 12 mi away——
8Hagestad Painting & Coatings Inc.574.8★ (63)Kalispell, 14 mi away—Most reviews
9Kalispell House Painters575.0★ (25)Kalispell, 13 mi awaySat—
10Garwood Painting575.0★ (7)Columbia Falls——

The 30 best painters in Columbia Falls, 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.

  2. #2 TrueColor Painting

    Based in Whitefish, 8 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    520 3rd St W, Whitefish, MT 59937
    View profile for TrueColor Painting(605) 222-8310

  5. #5 MAC Painting

    Based in Evergreen, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for MAC Painting(406) 607-7369

  7. #7 Edwards Painting Co.

    Based in Kalispell, 12 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    342 Ponderosa St, Kalispell, MT 59901
    View profile for Edwards Painting Co.(406) 300-5850

  12. #12 PAINT 4U

    Based in Evergreen, 12 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for PAINT 4U(406) 407-5320

  15. #15 True North Painting

    Based in Whitefish, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1246 E Second St, Whitefish, MT 59937
    View profile for True North Painting(406) 955-9555

  17. #17 River construction

    Based in Kalispell, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    509 Lilac Lp UNIT 204, Kalispell, MT 59901
    View profile for River construction(406) 609-1515

  23. #23 Bluebird Painting LLC

    Based in Kalispell, 14 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1011 U.S. Hwy 2 W STE 400B, Kalispell, MT 59901
    View profile for Bluebird Painting LLC(801) 907-5779

All 30 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Columbia Falls, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dynamic Drywall & Paint Finishes, LLC513.7★ (3)12 mi
27Blue Heron Property Care LLC504.9★ (23)12 mi
28Big Mountain Handyman505.0★ (8)7 mi
29Modern Drywall Systems495.0★ (7)8 mi
30Total Exterior494.7★ (14)12 mi

Also serving Columbia Falls

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.

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How much do painters cost in Columbia Falls?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia Falls. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Columbia Falls?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Columbia Falls painters

We scored 30 Columbia Falls 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 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia Falls data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Columbia Falls: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Columbia Falls?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Columbia Falls, MT is JNJ Painting & Chimney Services inc with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. TrueColor Painting (#2) and Whitefish Painting Company (#3) follow. We ranked 30 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Columbia Falls?

ContractorsRanked ranks 30 painters serving Columbia Falls, MT. 3 of them are based in Columbia Falls; 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 Columbia Falls are open 24/7?

5 ranked painters in Columbia Falls post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JNJ Painting & Chimney Services inc (#1), TrueColor Painting (#2) and Whitefish Painting Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Columbia Falls work on weekends?

21 of 30 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JNJ Painting & Chimney Services inc (#1), TrueColor Painting (#2) and Whitefish Painting Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Columbia Falls?

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 Columbia Falls. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia Falls painters have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated painters in Columbia Falls is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Hagestad Painting & Coatings Inc. has the most, 63 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Columbia Falls count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 painters serving Columbia Falls.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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