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Best Painters in Rochester, MN (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rochester: Art Heads Emporium, CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 4 PM.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All-Out Painting & Restoration LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 29.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Squeegee Squad - Rochester, 87 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 29 ranked after Art Heads Emporium; ranked #18.

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

29 Rochester painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Rochester at a glance

Top 10 painters in Rochester at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Art Heads Emporium894.7★ (90)RochesterSat · SunOverall
2Murphy's Painting885.0★ (26)RochesterSat · Sun · Evenings—
3McCollum Painting LLC885.0★ (18)Byron, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Scripture Painting & Power Washing875.0★ (40)RochesterSat—
5Kneeland Painting LLC865.0★ (35)RochesterSat—
6All-Out Painting & Restoration LLC855.0★ (3)Rochester24/7Emergencies
7Hughberts Siding & Painting845.0★ (8)Byron, 12 mi away24/7—
8Masterwork Solution LLC845.0★ (35)RochesterSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Salas Painting LLC835.0★ (3)RochesterSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Frank's Painting835.0★ (36)Rochester——

The 29 best painters in Rochester, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Rochester

    #1 Art Heads Emporium

    Based in Rochester

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (90).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri closed · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    321 Broadway Ave S, Rochester, MN 55904
    View profile for Art Heads Emporium(507) 319-0117

  2. #2 Murphy's Painting

    Based in Rochester

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    650 7th Ave NE, Plainview, MN 55964
    View profile for Murphy's Painting(507) 272-5615

  3. #3 McCollum Painting LLC

    Based in Byron, 1 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    View profile for McCollum Painting LLC(507) 469-5145

  5. #5 Kneeland Painting LLC

    Based in Rochester

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Kneeland Painting LLC(507) 323-0451

  8. #8 Masterwork Solution LLC

    Based in Rochester

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1207 29th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Masterwork Solution LLC(507) 319-9856

  9. #9 Salas Painting LLC

    Based in Rochester

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6:44 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Salas Painting LLC(507) 237-0316

  10. #10 Frank's Painting

    Based in Rochester

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1745 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Frank's Painting(507) 990-0250

  11. #11 No-Name Painter

    Based in Rochester

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    136 Interlachen Ln NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for No-Name Painter(507) 398-9827

  13. #13 Wagner Painting llc

    Based in Rochester

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3121 Tamarack Ln SE, Rochester, MN 55904
    View profile for Wagner Painting llc(507) 226-4706

  14. #14 Paint Doctor

    Based in Kasson, 14 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    103 2nd Ave SW, Kasson, MN 55944
    View profile for Paint Doctor(507) 202-9199

  15. #15 Rochester Painting Company

    Based in Rochester

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    606 11th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Rochester Painting Company(507) 551-5262

  17. #17 JustWalls Painting

    Based in Rochester

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for JustWalls Painting(507) 421-5481

  19. #19 Precision Remodeling & Painting - Professional Painting Service Rochester MN, Quality House Painting, Interior House Painter

    Based in Rochester

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Precision Remodeling & Painting - Professional Painting Service Rochester MN, Quality House Painting, Interior House Painter(507) 229-6348

  20. #20 GZ Painting LLC

    Based in Byron, 8 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for GZ Painting LLC(507) 910-4796

  21. #21 PJ'S Painting LLC

    Based in Byron, 2 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for PJ'S Painting LLC(507) 993-5820

  22. #22 Sorensen & Sorensen Painting

    Based in Rochester

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2038 15th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
    View profile for Sorensen & Sorensen Painting(507) 289-5368

  23. #23 Pompeii Painting Inc

    Based in Rochester

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 9th Ave NE, Rochester, MN 55906
    View profile for Pompeii Painting Inc(507) 288-8494

All 29 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Rochester, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Four Pines Painting LLC765.0★ (7)In Rochester
27Blaine Walker Painting745.0★ (3)In Rochester
28Outkast Custom Coatings745.0★ (6)13 mi
29Gullickson Home Improvement Services675.0★ (7)7 mi

Also serving Rochester

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.

Unranked painters serving Rochester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Clark Custom Construction LLCIn Rochester
Curt Williams Painting LLC5.0★ (2)In Rochester
DaBella4.8★ (912)In Rochester
Full Throttle Remodel4.8★ (13)In Rochester
GreenGuard Construction, Inc. of RochesterIn Rochester
Hewitt Painting LLC1.0★ (1)In Rochester
Marquee Construction LLC3.0★ (2)In Rochester
Masterpiece PaintingIn Rochester
Maxwell Construction Services, LLC3.6★ (28)In Rochester
Minnesota's 1st Choice4.9★ (34)In Rochester
My Handyman Rochester LLC5.0★ (36)In Rochester
Nate Carlson Paint & Drywall5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Nate Carlson Painting & Drywall LLCIn Rochester
Peterson Painting LLC3.5★ (2)In Rochester
Precision Painting by Jeremy LLC5.0★ (2)In Rochester
Remodeling Mendoza LLC5.0★ (2)In Rochester
Second Nature Painting5.0★ (1)In Rochester
Shanahan Building and Remodeling4.9★ (20)In Rochester
Sunshine Professional PaintersIn Rochester
True Color Painting5.0★ (2)In Rochester

How much do painters cost in Rochester?

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

How much do painters cost in Rochester?
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 Rochester painters

We scored 29 Rochester painters on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Rochester data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Rochester: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Rochester?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Rochester, MN is Art Heads Emporium with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 4 PM. Murphy's Painting (#2) and McCollum Painting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 29 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Rochester?

ContractorsRanked ranks 29 painters serving Rochester, MN. 22 of them are based in Rochester; 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 Rochester are open 24/7?

2 ranked painters in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are All-Out Painting & Restoration LLC (#6) and Hughberts Siding & Painting (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Rochester work on weekends?

17 of 29 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Art Heads Emporium (#1), Murphy's Painting (#2) and McCollum Painting LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Rochester?

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

What Google rating do Rochester painters have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated painters in Rochester is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Art Heads Emporium has the most, 90 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Rochester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 painters serving Rochester.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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