25 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Apex: Fresh Coat Painters of Cary, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Faircloth Drywall, 84 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked after Fresh Coat Painters of Cary; ranked #2.
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25 Apex drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 25 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Coat Painters of Cary | 86 | 4.9★ (91) | Cary, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Faircloth Drywall | 85 | 4.9★ (84) | Apex | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Greenfield Drywall | 83 | 5.0★ (34) | Apex | Sat | — |
| 4 | Barnes Drywall | 83 | 5.0★ (33) | Apex | Sat | — |
| 5 | Carlos' Drywall Services LLC. | 83 | 5.0★ (80) | Cary, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Triangle Painting And Drywall llc | 81 | 5.0★ (39) | Cary, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | " Painting | Drywall Repairs | Raleigh/Durham/Cary//Apex, N.C. 15 + in Business | A Top Quality Services | 81 | 4.8★ (22) | Apex | Sat | — |
| 8 | Quick-fix Drywall Triangle | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Wake Forest, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | JLS DRYWALL | 79 | 4.6★ (41) | Cary, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Hole in the Wall Drywall Repair of North Raleigh | 78 | 5.0★ (23) | Apex | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (91).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, 80 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holly Springs, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Butner, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more drywall contractors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360° Painting of Apex-Chapel Hill | 5.0★ (176) | In Apex |
| A & R Remodeling and Construction | 4.8★ (52) | In Apex |
| All-Pro Painting & Contracting- Apex & Holly Springs Painters | 4.8★ (51) | In Apex |
| Alvarez Painting | 5.0★ (287) | In Apex |
| AstroWatt Electric | 4.9★ (1,418) | In Apex |
| D.A. PAINTING | 4.9★ (52) | In Apex |
| DT Renovation LLC | 5.0★ (56) | In Apex |
| First Choice Painters | 4.9★ (153) | In Apex |
| House Doctors of Cary | 4.9★ (55) | In Apex |
| Matias Painting LLC | 4.7★ (75) | In Apex |
| Moreno's Painting INC | 5.0★ (47) | In Apex |
| Morph Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (50) | In Apex |
| Pro Finishes NC, LLC | 4.9★ (52) | In Apex |
| Rb pro Handyman service NC | 5.0★ (60) | In Apex |
| Showcase Design Kitchen & Bath Renovations | 4.6★ (54) | In Apex |
| Sides | 4.8★ (117) | In Apex |
| Triangle Home Solutions | 4.7★ (77) | In Apex |
| Triangle Painting & Siding | 4.9★ (207) | In Apex |
| United Contractors of NC, Inc. | 4.9★ (54) | In Apex |
| Venturi | 4.9★ (145) | In Apex |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Apex. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 25 Apex drywall contractors 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 Apex 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 |