84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
Best Painters in Waseca, MN (2026)
11 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waseca: Prime Finish Painting Waseca, CR Score 84/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Greener World Solutions LLC, 26 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Waseca painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Waseca at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Finish Painting Waseca | 84 | 4.0★ (4) | Waseca | — | Overall |
| 2 | Benjamin's Brushes | 81 | 4.8★ (24) | Owatonna, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Prime Finish Painting | 81 | 4.0★ (4) | Waseca | — | — |
| 4 | Greener World Solutions LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (26) | Waseca | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Charlie Pence Painting | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Owatonna, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Willie's Painting LLC | 76 | 3.9★ (7) | Owatonna, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Acrylics and Corks | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Owatonna, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pence Painting & Wallcovering | 73 | 3.0★ (5) | Owatonna, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Apex Painting | 72 | 4.8★ (4) | Owatonna, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Land of the North Construction | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | Waseca | Sat | — |
The 11 best painters in Waseca, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Owatonna, 15 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 604 Broadway St, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Waseca
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 1208 E Elm Ave, Waseca, MN 56093
Based in Waseca
78/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (26).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 33908 128th St, Waseca, MN 56093
Based in Owatonna, 14 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 3077 County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Owatonna, 14 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1811 2nd Ave SW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Owatonna, 13 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 1179 12th Ave NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Owatonna, 14 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 3077 County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Owatonna, 13 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1201 12th Ave NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Based in Waseca
72/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–3:30 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 604 3rd Ave NE, Waseca, MN 56093
Based in Owatonna, 14 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6445 N County Rd 45, Medford, MN 55049
Also serving Waseca
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Painting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| Atomic Paint | 14 mi | |
| Benjamins Brushes, Inc. - Interior Painter, Exterior Painting Service in Owatonna MN | 14 mi | |
| Energy Seal Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Gleason Carpentry & Design | 5.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| Harty Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Waseca |
| Haugen Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Karow's Painting | 12 mi | |
| Lucas Boelter Construction | In Waseca | |
| Matz Roofing | 5.0★ (6) | In Waseca |
| Metro Exteriors LLC | In Waseca | |
| Reinhardt Painting & Decorating | 13 mi | |
| Right-Way Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Right-Way Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How much do painters cost in Waseca?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waseca. 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 |
How we ranked Waseca painters
We scored 11 Waseca 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waseca data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Painters in Waseca: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Waseca?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Waseca, MN is Prime Finish Painting Waseca with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Benjamin's Brushes (#2) and Prime Finish Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 11 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Waseca?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 painters serving Waseca, MN. 4 of them are based in Waseca; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Waseca work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked painters post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Benjamin's Brushes (#2), Willie's Painting LLC (#6) and Land of the North Construction (#10). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Waseca?
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 Waseca. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waseca painters have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated painters in Waseca is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Greener World Solutions LLC has the most, 26 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Waseca count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Waseca 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.
Can painters pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Waseca
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 painters serving Waseca.
More painters and Waseca pages
Painters near Waseca
- Painters in Owatonna, MN14 ranked
- Painters in Faribault, MN11 ranked
- Painters in Mankato, MN19 ranked
- Painters in North Mankato, MN18 ranked
- Painters in Saint Peter, MN18 ranked
- Painters in Northfield, MN23 ranked
- Painters in New Prague, MN22 ranked
- Painters in Kasson, MN24 ranked
- Painters in Belle Plaine, MN18 ranked
- Painters in Jordan, MN61 ranked
Other trades in Waseca
- Roofers in Waseca66 ranked
- Plumbers in Waseca29 ranked
- Electricians in Waseca17 ranked
- HVAC contractors in Waseca33 ranked
- General contractors in Waseca44 ranked
- Landscapers in Waseca6 ranked
- Kitchen remodelers in Waseca8 ranked
- Bathroom remodelers in Waseca9 ranked
- Flooring contractors in Waseca14 ranked
- Concrete contractors in Waseca18 ranked
- Fence contractors in Waseca9 ranked
- Deck builders in Waseca8 ranked
- Siding contractors in Waseca32 ranked
- Window installers in Waseca31 ranked
- Gutter installers in Waseca12 ranked
- Garage door repair companies in Waseca7 ranked
- Tree services in Waseca18 ranked
- Masonry contractors in Waseca6 ranked
- Water damage restoration companies in Waseca24 ranked
- Home builders in Waseca32 ranked
- All contractors in Waseca