81 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elk River: Heartland Painting, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Aaron's Quality Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 81.
Most-reviewed: Top Notch Painters, LLC, 208 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #3.
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81 Elk River painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 81 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (121) | Saint Joseph, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aaron's Quality Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (92) | Otsego, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Top Notch Painters, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (208) | Anoka, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Classic Finishes LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (113) | Cottage Grove, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Jeff Deden Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (124) | Ramsey, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Making Memories Ceramics | 60 | 4.8★ (78) | Ramsey, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | J Painting LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (112) | Big Lake, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Perfect Line Painting & Remodeling LLC | 59 | 4.5★ (55) | Oak Grove, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Henderson Home Painting, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (79) | Big Lake, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bison Painting Co. | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Big Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Otsego, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, the most in Elk River.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Grove, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anoka, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coon Rapids, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
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 81 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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) | 7 mi |
| Angell's Painting & Wallpapering | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| B&L Custom Finishing | 5.0★ (1) | In Elk River |
| Better Results Paint & Decorating | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Blomquist Quality Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Brush Point Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Campion Paint & Paper | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Champlin Exterior Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Degolier Quality Painting | In Elk River | |
| Elaborate Painting and Drywall | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Final Stroke Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Elk River |
| Gondek Painting Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| John's Professional Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Legacy Painting MN | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Overby Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Potter Emergency Plumbing Repair Champlin | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Prindle Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Protek Painting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| RMP4 | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Stiller Brothers Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elk River. 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 81 Elk River 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 Elk River 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 |