92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Wausau, WI (2026)
34 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wausau: La Crosse Painters, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A+ Roofing & Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 34.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Blue Ribbon Painting LLC, 48 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Wausau painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Wausau at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Crosse Painters | 92 | 4.8★ (40) | La Crosse, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Joseph Alan Painting | 88 | 5.0★ (37) | Fitchburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Blue Ribbon Painting LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (48) | Weston, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | A+ Roofing & Painting | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Kronenwetter, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Colorful Visions LLC. | 84 | 5.0★ (24) | Caledonia, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pro Coatings Painting Co | 84 | 4.3★ (10) | Oconomowoc, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Kisii Yard & Home | 84 | 4.8★ (26) | Beaver Dam, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | T & C Property Services LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Mukwonago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Lulu's painting solutions LLC | 82 | 4.4★ (7) | Sun Prairie, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Loreto's Drywall Painting Services | 82 | 5.0★ (22) | Wausau | — | — |
The 34 best painters in Wausau, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Fitchburg, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Weston, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (48).
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6714 Lora Lee Ln, Weston, WI 54476
Based in Kronenwetter, 2 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Caledonia, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Oconomowoc, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beaver Dam, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Mukwonago, 5 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Sun Prairie, 5 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wausau
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Brown Deer, 5 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Fond du Lac, 5 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 RJT Painting
Based in Menasha, 5 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Greenfield, 5 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Cudahy, 5 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Merrill, 11 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Appleton, 5 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 K&K Painting
Based in Weston, 4 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3409 Ross Ave, Weston, WI 54476
Based in Kronenwetter, 15 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 167829 WI-153, Hatley, WI 54440
Based in Milton, 5 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brookfield, 5 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Altoona, 5 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Oconomowoc, 5 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Wausau
75/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kronenwetter, 3 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1050 Grand Ave STE A, Schofield, WI 54476
All 34 painters
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Crystal Finishing Systems Inc | 73 | 4.2★ (41) | 4 mi |
| 27 | Waukesha Painting | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 28 | Integrity Painting, LLC | 72 | 4.7★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 29 | Pro Paint & Drywall | 71 | 1.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Primo Painting & Drywall | 71 | 3.7★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 31 | Omni Glass & Paint, LLC | 69 | 3.0★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Crystal Finishing Systems Inc. | 69 | 4.3★ (29) | 12 mi |
| 33 | You Call We Haul LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (10) | 5 mi |
| 34 | Prairie Home Enhancements, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (5) | 5 mi |
Also serving Wausau
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Remodels LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Wausau |
| Countryside Fence | 4.7★ (29) | In Wausau |
| Dusty Mayan Woodworking | 5.0★ (4) | In Wausau |
| Epic Contractors | 2.7★ (12) | In Wausau |
| Fox Cities RetroFoam of Wausau - Eau Claire | 5.0★ (13) | In Wausau |
| Genrich Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (37) | In Wausau |
| Horizon Exteriors | 5.0★ (12) | In Wausau |
| Inspect It Right Home Inspections LLC | 4.8★ (51) | In Wausau |
| JAS Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Wausau |
| Jess of All Trades Handyman Service | 4.7★ (12) | In Wausau |
| LandArt | 4.1★ (33) | In Wausau |
| Mad City Windows & Baths of Wausau | 4.7★ (734) | In Wausau |
| NorthStar Builds | 5.0★ (17) | In Wausau |
| RestorU | 5.0★ (8) | In Wausau |
| The Home Doctor of Wisconsin | 5.0★ (4) | In Wausau |
| TKC Construction Group | 4.7★ (26) | In Wausau |
| Tundraland | 4.1★ (34) | In Wausau |
| Urban Construction Company | 4.8★ (11) | In Wausau |
| Window Pro | 5.0★ (19) | In Wausau |
| Window World of Wausau | 3.7★ (38) | In Wausau |
How much do painters cost in Wausau?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wausau. 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 Wausau painters
We scored 34 Wausau 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 Wausau 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 Wausau: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Wausau?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Wausau, WI is La Crosse Painters with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Joseph Alan Painting (#2) and Blue Ribbon Painting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 34 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Wausau?
ContractorsRanked ranks 34 painters serving Wausau, WI. 2 of them are based in Wausau; 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 Wausau are open 24/7?
8 ranked painters in Wausau post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are La Crosse Painters (#1), A+ Roofing & Painting (#4) and Pro Coatings Painting Co (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Wausau work on weekends?
19 of 34 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are La Crosse Painters (#1), Joseph Alan Painting (#2) and Blue Ribbon Painting LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Wausau?
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 Wausau. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Wausau painters have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated painters in Wausau is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Blue Ribbon Painting LLC has the most, 48 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Wausau count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Wausau 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 Wausau
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 34 painters serving Wausau.
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