29 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Eau Claire: McFarlin Painting - House painter, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Midwest Best Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Wisconsota Painting, 169 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #4.
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29 Eau Claire painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McFarlin Painting - House painter | 66 | 5.0★ (125) | Eau Claire | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Midwest Best Painting | 66 | 5.0★ (54) | Eau Claire | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Paint Shack | 64 | 4.9★ (77) | Eau Claire | — | — |
| 4 | Wisconsota Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (169) | Eau Claire | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Painters Trust | 62 | 5.0★ (13) | Eau Claire | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Eau Claire | 62 | 5.0★ (33) | Eau Claire | — | — |
| 7 | Als Painting/Eau Claire Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (4) | Eau Claire | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | 3rd Gen Kolstad Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Eau Claire | Sat | — |
| 9 | Chippewa Valley Painting | 59 | 4.6★ (11) | Eau Claire | — | — |
| 10 | Shay's Painting L.L.C. | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Eau Claire | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, the most in Eau Claire.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #5 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 Eau Claire
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #8 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 Eau Claire
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chippewa Falls, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chippewa Falls, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Metzenbauer Painting and Finishing | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 27 | Julson Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Josh Fjerstad Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Pooh Bear Painting Roofing & Siding | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Materials | 5.0★ (4) | In Eau Claire |
| Amy Wahl Studio | In Eau Claire | |
| Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association | 4.6★ (11) | In Eau Claire |
| Eau Claire Roofer | 5.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
| EauClairePainter | 5.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
| Evergreen Painting and Staining | 5.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
| Handyman Professionals | 5.0★ (4) | In Eau Claire |
| Liberte Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Eau Claire |
| Market & Johnson, Inc. | 4.4★ (16) | In Eau Claire |
| Morgan Kitchen & Bath | 4.9★ (65) | In Eau Claire |
| Nice Floor | 5.0★ (5) | In Eau Claire |
| NLoc Paint Booths | 5.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
| Northwood Builders of the Chippewa Valley LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Eau Claire |
| Professional Exteriors Inc -- Eau Claire | 5.0★ (2) | In Eau Claire |
| Right Brothers Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Eau Claire |
| Roofing Built To Last | 5.0★ (3) | In Eau Claire |
| Ryan Jack Painting Company Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
| Sandvig Construction | 5.0★ (48) | In Eau Claire |
| TRAC Solutions | 5.0★ (37) | In Eau Claire |
| Vedic Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Eau Claire |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Eau Claire. 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 29 Eau Claire 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Eau Claire 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 |