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Best overall in Monticello: Heartland Painting, CR Score 66/100; 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 45.
Most-reviewed: Aaron's Quality Painting, 92 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 45 ranked after Heartland Painting; ranked #2.
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45 Monticello painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 45 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Painting | 66 | 5.0★ (121) | Saint Joseph, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Aaron's Quality Painting | 62 | 5.0★ (92) | Otsego, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bounty Painting | 61 | 4.9★ (47) | Big Lake, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Nate's Painting LLC - Minneapolis Painting Company | 60 | 4.5★ (25) | Monticello | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | T&A Painting Llc | 59 | 4.1★ (9) | Monticello | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Big Lake, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | CertaPro Painters of Anoka | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Big Lake, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bison Painting Co. | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Big Lake, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Tanner's Painting Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Big Lake, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stacy's Painting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Monticello | 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 review volume: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, the most in Monticello.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Otsego, 10 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 Big Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Monticello
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Big Lake, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Big Lake, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Monticello
Ranked #10 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 Corcoran, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Big Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Monticello
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 13 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 Albertville, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Sauk Rapids, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Monticello
Ranked #18 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 Buffalo, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello
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 Buffalo, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albertville, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Elk River, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Total Care Painting LLC | 53 | 4.7★ (29) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Top Shelf Painting & Services | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Almost Free Painting | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Jeff Deden Painting Services | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 30 | World Class Painting | 53 | 4.5★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Finnish Painting | 53 | 4.4★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 32 | Up-North Painting LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (24) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Painting Solutions & Remodeling LLC | 52 | 4.8★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Joe Goth Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 35 | Rainbow Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 36 | ABE Painting | 50 | 3.7★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 37 | HCC Restoration | 49 | 5.0★ (23) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Ace Painting and Remodeling | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 39 | Emerald Painting Services LLC. | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 40 | Shawnman's Handyman Service LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (18) | 10 mi |
| 41 | Halls Home Services | 48 | 5.0★ (27) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Simply Rachael’s Creations LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (14) | 9 mi |
| 43 | NW Twin Cities Handyman | 46 | 4.8★ (23) | 15 mi |
| 44 | Elite Drywall LLC | 42 | 3.4★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 45 | Kingdom Builders Construction Company LLC | 42 | 3.3★ (4) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2B Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Angell's Painting & Wallpapering | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Ball Custom Painting | 2 mi | |
| Better Results Paint & Decorating | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Building, Remodeling, Painting, and Taping | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Champlin Exterior Service Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Degolier Quality Painting | 6 mi | |
| Elaborate Painting and Drywall | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Final Stroke Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Fresh Coat Painters of Buffalo | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Henkemeyer Coatings Inc. | 2 mi | |
| JB Home Improvers, Inc | 4.9★ (15) | In Monticello |
| John's Professional Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Legacy Painting MN | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Prindle Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Protek Painting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| SERVPRO of Wright County | 4.8★ (186) | In Monticello |
| Smeared Palette | 1 mi | |
| Twin Cities Rapid Repair | 4.9★ (44) | In Monticello |
| Vertex Contracting | 5.0★ (18) | In Monticello |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Monticello. 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 45 Monticello 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 Monticello 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 |