House Painters in Eau Claire, WI: 15 Top-Rated Painting Companies

Updated October 12, 2026. 15 contractors checked. Reviewed by the Eau Claire Home Services editorial team.

Below is a directory of painters serving Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley, with Google ratings and phone numbers from public sources, checked October 2026.

Top-Rated House Painters in Eau Claire & Chippewa Falls

Painters serving Eau Claire, WI, listed alphabetically
Business Name	Phone
Accent Paint Store And Accent Finishingaccentpaintstore.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 830-5002
Review landscape Google reviewers describe a friendly, professional paint store where staff help with projects and stain choices. Yelp reviewers likewise mention staff going out of their way. Google: rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Yelp: rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Yelp (opens in a new tab)
Als Painting/Eau Claire Painting	(715) 710-1106
Review landscape Google reviewers from a few years ago describe a responsive, dependable painter whose interior work came out as expected. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, updated Oct 13, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
AMK Paintingamkpainting.net (opens in a new tab)	(715) 619-1969
Review landscape Google reviewers praise careful work on whole house projects, water damage repairs and high gloss doors. They also mention responsiveness, product knowledge and a clean, efficient approach. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
BC Painting Inc.facebook.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 579-3222
Review landscape Older Google reviews describe professional, reliable painters who leave no mess and deliver good value. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Brush Masters Paintingbrushmasterspaintingusa.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 831-5353
Review landscape Google reviewers from several years ago describe quality work finished on time at a reasonable price. They also mention friendly, honest and punctual staff. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Chippewa Valley Paintingchippewavalleypainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 279-0350
Review landscape Google reviewers mention kitchen painting and remodel work, close attention to detail and kind staff. A Yelp reviewer said they plan to hire them again. Google: rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Yelp: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Yelp (opens in a new tab) Houzz: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, updated Oct 12, 2026. View on Houzz (opens in a new tab)
Grace & Grit Painting Cograceandgritpainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 210-7486
Review landscape Google reviewers praise a skilled painter with close attention to detail on ceilings and interiors, and good value on home projects. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
McFarlin Painting - House paintermcfarlinpainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 492-1382
Review landscape Reviewers on Google and Angi describe a friendly family crew that works quickly and neatly at fair prices, with close attention to detail. Several Angi reviewers from 2018 to 2025 are repeat customers who recommend them highly. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 130 reviews, updated Oct 12, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Angi: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Angi (opens in a new tab)
Metzenbauer Painting and Finishingmetzenbauerpainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 723-3535
Review landscape Google reviewers praise well trained painters and solid workmanship, and say jobs stayed on budget. Several mention efficient, kind crews on interior projects. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Midwest Best Paintingmidwestbestpainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 225-9458
Review landscape Google reviewers describe fast single room and multi room jobs, good communication and prices that compared well with other estimates. They also mention pleasant staff and thorough work. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 72 reviews, updated Oct 9, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Painters Trustpaintertrust.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 214-7313
Review landscape Google reviewers highlight exterior painting, siding and trim work, along with good communication and an efficient, upbeat crew. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, updated Oct 12, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Pioneer Painting LLCpioneerpaintingllc.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 419-6514
Review landscape Reviewers on Google and Angi describe friendly, punctual, detail oriented crews who clean up on large interior and exterior jobs. A 2026 Google review and a 2026 Yelp review both complain of paint left on woodwork and ceilings. Google: rated 4.7 out of 5 from 43 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Yelp: rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Yelp (opens in a new tab) Angi: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Angi (opens in a new tab)
SDR Painting LLC	(715) 830-0516
Review landscape Google reviewers from a few years ago praise stained interior doors and prefinished materials, and describe the people as good to work with. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab)
Shay's Painting L.L.C.shayspaintingllc.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 379-5108
Review landscape Reviewers on Google and Yelp praise careful, detailed work on whole house and cabinet projects, finished on time and at fair prices. They also note honesty, flexibility when plans change, and a clean, careful crew. Google: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Yelp: rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Yelp (opens in a new tab)
Wisconsota Paintingwisconsotapainting.com (opens in a new tab)	(715) 288-2248
Review landscape Google reviewers often praise friendly staff, thorough crews and strong project management. BBB and Yelp reviews from 2026 report paint peeling on decks within months and disputes over property damage and warranty claims. Google: rated 4.9 out of 5 from 240 reviews, updated Oct 6, 2026. View on Google (opens in a new tab) Yelp: rated 1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on Yelp (opens in a new tab) BBB: rated 1.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, updated Oct 11, 2026. View on BBB (opens in a new tab)

How We Collect Ratings

Ratings on this page come from each business's public profiles on Google, BBB, Yelp, Angi, and Houzz. Each platform rating shows the date it was last updated. We publish only the star rating and review count, never review text. We only show a platform when the business has reviews there.

State of Painters in Eau Claire, 2026

Compiled from the public Google Business Profiles of the 15 contractors on this list, checked October 2026.

Contractors checked

4.9 stars

Average Google rating

11 reviews

Median review count

13 of 15

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House Painters in Eau Claire: Seasons, Lead-Safe Rules & Prep

Exterior paint in the Chippewa Valley usually fails for local reasons rather than because of the paint. Long winters and repeated freeze-thaw cycles work moisture into wood siding, trim, and window sills, and ice dams can keep fascia and soffits wet well into spring. The exterior season is short, too: coatings need dry wood and mild temperatures that hold through the night after application, so painters fill their calendars from late spring into early fall, and cool, dewy autumn mornings shorten the working day. Interior painting has no such limit, which makes winter a practical time to schedule rooms, cabinets, and trim.

In a house built before 1978, the key credential to ask a painter about comes from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Its Lead-Safe Renovation Rule covers paid work that disturbs more than a small area of old paint in those homes, and scraping and sanding both count. The person directing the job must be a certified Lead-Safe Renovator working for a certified lead company, and before work starts you should receive the EPA's Renovate Right pamphlet and sign a form confirming you got it. DHS posts its certified lead company list online. Separately, the City of Eau Claire's inspections page lists repairs and siding among the work that generally needs a building permit and says a contractor pulling one must hold state certification, so if a painting quote includes replacing siding boards or rotted trim, ask whether a permit applies and who will pull it.

Preparation decides how long a paint job lasts, so a good painter walks you through it before quoting. Ask which surfaces will be scraped, sanded, primed, and caulked, how many coats and which product line and sheen are planned, and how plants, floors, and furniture will be protected. For peeling that keeps coming back, the painter should name the moisture source, such as a leaking gutter, an ice dam, or a bathroom without an exhaust fan, instead of just recoating. Wisconsin's home improvement rule, ATCP 110, counts painting as home improvement and requires a written contract when any payment is due before the work is finished; that contract must describe the work, the principal materials, the total price, and when the job will start and finish.

Soft, rotted wood under peeling paint on a window sill or sash is a repair job before it is a paint job, and local window and door companies can tell you whether the window is worth restoring or replacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best painter in Eau Claire?

This directory does not rank painters; compare the Google ratings and review counts listed above and request multiple quotes.

Does a painter need lead-safe certification to work on an older house in Wisconsin?

Yes, if the home dates from before 1978 and the job disturbs more than a small area of painted surface. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the state's Lead-Safe Renovation Rule applies when paid work disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet on the exterior. Both the renovator directing the work and the company employing that person must be certified by DHS. Ask for copies of both certificates and check the company against the DHS list.

When should you paint the outside of a house in Eau Claire?

Plan exterior painting for late spring through early fall, once siding has dried out from snowmelt and nights stay mild enough for the paint to cure. Check the product label for its minimum application temperature, and avoid starting on wood that is still wet from rain or morning dew. Because every exterior job in the area competes for the same few months, asking for quotes over the winter can leave more start dates open. A late-season job may need to pause if a cold snap arrives.

Do I need a permit to paint my house in Eau Claire?

It depends on what the job includes besides paint. Painting is not named on the City of Eau Claire's page explaining when a permit is required, but repairs and siding are on its list of work that generally needs a building permit. If the project also replaces siding, trim boards, or damaged framing, settle before work starts whether a permit is needed and who applies; according to the city, a contractor who applies has to be state-certified. The city's Inspections Department can answer questions about a specific project.

Why does paint keep peeling on my house?

Repeated peeling usually points to moisture or poor preparation rather than bad paint. In this climate, common sources include ice dams and overflowing gutters that soak fascia and siding, open caulk joints around trim, and indoor humidity from bathrooms and kitchens moving outward through exterior walls. Paint applied over damp wood, chalky old paint, or unprimed bare wood also lets go early. Before paying for another coat, have the painter explain which of these causes applies and how the quote deals with it.

What affects the cost of painting a house in Eau Claire?

The main cost drivers are the size and height of the house, how much scraping and priming the old finish needs, carpentry repairs to rotted trim or siding, lead-safe work practices on homes built before 1978, the number of colors and coats, and the product line chosen. Interior jobs add ceilings, wall patching, and furniture moving. Ask each painter to put the prep work, surfaces, number of coats, and products in writing, so the quotes you compare describe the same job.

How were the painters on this list selected?

Every listing comes from public Google Business Profile data for painters that serve the Eau Claire area. Inclusion is free; no business pays to appear here. The list is not exhaustive, and other qualified painters may serve the area.

How often is this list updated?

Ratings, review counts, and phone numbers on this page are rechecked on a recurring schedule, and the date of the most recent update appears at the top of the page. Businesses can be added or removed as they open, close, or change their public information.