167 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Milwaukee: Board & Brush Creative Studio Oak Creek - Paint and Sip, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paint Brothers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 167.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Milwaukee, WI, 593 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 167 ranked; ranked #3.
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167 South Milwaukee painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 95 open Saturdays and 49 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 167 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board & Brush Creative Studio Oak Creek - Paint and Sip | 63 | 4.9★ (208) | Oak Creek, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | OCS Contracting Services | 60 | 4.9★ (60) | Oak Creek, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | CertaPro Painters of Milwaukee, WI | 59 | 4.5★ (593) | West Allis, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Richgoods Painting L.L.C (Commercial & Residential) | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Oak Creek, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Arté Wine and Painting Studio | 57 | 4.6★ (236) | Wauwatosa, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Kenosha Color Painting | 57 | 4.7★ (25) | Antioch, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Blue Sky Painters LLC Licensed & Insured | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Caledonia, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Karaya Art LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (49) | Milwaukee, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Amazing Finishes | 56 | 5.0★ (75) | Hales Corners, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MACORP Premier Painting & Finishing | 56 | 5.0★ (39) | Milwaukee, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in South Milwaukee
Based in Oak Creek, 3 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Allis, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 593 Google reviews, the most in South Milwaukee.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Creek, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wauwatosa, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 236 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hales Corners, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Milwaukee, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Whitefish Bay, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elm Grove, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greendale, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Racine, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Berlin, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Allis, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Milwaukee, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Brookfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 167 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aranda Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Belanger Painting Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Berrios Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Dun Ryte Painting and Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Eagles painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| JD Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In South Milwaukee |
| KAT Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Leo's Improvements, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| M & T Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Masterpiece Painting & Decorating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Meadowlark Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mindful Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Obsidian Ridge | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| PaintSlayers | In South Milwaukee | |
| Priceless Painting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In South Milwaukee |
| Profecto Painting & Handyman Services | In South Milwaukee | |
| Quality Building Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Remodeling and Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| TB Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Total Drywall Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Milwaukee. 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 167 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee 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 |