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Best overall in Cottage Grove: Five Star Painting of Madison, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 592 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Joas Painting, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 122.
Most-reviewed: Storm Guard Roofing of Madison, 454 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 122 ranked after Five Star Painting of Madison; ranked #29.
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122 Cottage Grove painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 122 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Painting of Madison | 65 | 4.9★ (592) | Fitchburg, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CertaPro Painters of Madison, WI | 60 | 4.5★ (161) | Madison, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Radiant Smiles Arts & Entertainment | 60 | 5.0★ (179) | Fitchburg, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | New Life Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Cottage Grove | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Joas Painting, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (31) | Fort Atkinson, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Fired Up Pottery | 59 | 4.6★ (90) | Madison, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | URA General Services | 58 | 5.0★ (38) | Madison, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Doug Jenkins Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Madison, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Full Service Painting | 58 | 4.9★ (93) | Madison, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Bozwal Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (75) | Fitchburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 592 Google reviews, the most in Cottage Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgerton, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 122 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ruiz Painters LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (27) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Just the Paint Man LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Ultra Painting of Madison | 56 | 5.0★ (66) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Storm Guard Roofing of Madison | 56 | 4.9★ (454) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Early Bird Painting LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (22) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Ryan Precision Painting | 56 | 4.9★ (70) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Slick Finish Painting | 55 | 4.8★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 33 | Joe’s Painting | 55 | 4.9★ (53) | 7 mi |
| 34 | Thomas Lulinski Home Finishing | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Fresh Start Painting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | In Cottage Grove |
| 36 | Fast Flow Cleaning | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 37 | New View Painting | 55 | 4.9★ (36) | 11 mi |
| 38 | JP Painting And More | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | 6 mi |
| 39 | Tom Sawyer Painting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Mulbrandon Painting and Paperhanging | 55 | 5.0★ (116) | 14 mi |
| 41 | Avelino A Painting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Gerard's Painting | 54 | 4.6★ (11) | 6 mi |
| 43 | New Tech Painting LLC | 54 | 4.2★ (10) | In Cottage Grove |
| 44 | 3D Drywall And Painting | 54 | 4.7★ (41) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Shaggy's painting LLC | 54 | 4.2★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 46 | Lange's Painting | 54 | 5.0★ (69) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Super Painters | 54 | 4.6★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 48 | Pixel Painters | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | In Cottage Grove |
| 49 | Ultra Painting | 54 | 4.9★ (78) | 13 mi |
| 50 | Universal Painting | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Remodel & Renovations | In Cottage Grove | |
| Bastien Decorating Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bodhi Designz | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Decade Paint and Finish | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Decksperts - Madison Deck Experts | 4.5★ (55) | In Cottage Grove |
| Diaz Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Donaldo painting & flooring services Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Drywall On Call | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Fancy Paint Jobs | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Goldsmith Contracting | In Cottage Grove | |
| Improovy Painters Madison WI | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Inner View, Inc. | 4.0★ (4) | In Cottage Grove |
| Jims Concrete Coatings | 5.0★ (118) | In Cottage Grove |
| Madison Brush Works | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Master Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Masterpiece Exteriors Inc | 5.0★ (23) | In Cottage Grove |
| Pal-Mar Co | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Paul Davis Restoration of South Central Wisconsin | 4.9★ (634) | In Cottage Grove |
| Quality Paint Professionals LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Quality Professional Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cottage Grove. 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 122 Cottage Grove 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 23, 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 Cottage Grove 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 |