109 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ankeny: Five Star Painting of Ankeny and West Des Moines, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Budget Pro Painting & Remodeling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 109.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Des Moines, 469 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #7.
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109 Ankeny painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 109 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Painting of Ankeny and West Des Moines | 93 | 4.9★ (110) | Ankeny | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Budget Pro Painting & Remodeling LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (190) | Des Moines, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Fresh Coat Painters of Des Moines | 89 | 4.8★ (150) | Clive, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Peterson Painting | 89 | 5.0★ (362) | Clive, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Green Oaks Painting | 88 | 5.0★ (50) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | On Point Deck Staining LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (40) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | CertaPro Painters of Des Moines | 87 | 4.8★ (469) | Urbandale, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | CabinetRX | 87 | 4.8★ (75) | Des Moines, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | AR Workshop Ankeny | 87 | 4.9★ (68) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Clemen Painting Services | 86 | 5.0★ (51) | Urbandale, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (469).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #19 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.
Based in Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 109 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZA Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Ankeny |
| BluePit Construction LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Ankeny |
| DLR Construction LLC | 4.7★ (39) | In Ankeny |
| Elevated Builders | 5.0★ (24) | In Ankeny |
| Elk River Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (17) | In Ankeny |
| Greenland Homes | 4.6★ (201) | In Ankeny |
| Happe Homes LLP | 4.4★ (138) | In Ankeny |
| Hometown Roofing and Exteriors, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Ankeny |
| Kimberley Development Corporation | 4.4★ (51) | In Ankeny |
| Kinzler Construction Services | 4.3★ (40) | In Ankeny |
| Matrix Construction LLC | 4.2★ (10) | In Ankeny |
| Midwest Bath | 4.6★ (290) | In Ankeny |
| Portland Construction Company | 3.9★ (8) | In Ankeny |
| Renomads | 4.8★ (32) | In Ankeny |
| RJI Professionals | 5.0★ (16) | In Ankeny |
| Rocket Patch Drywall Repair | 4.7★ (23) | In Ankeny |
| Roof Iowa | 5.0★ (144) | In Ankeny |
| Strother Built Construction | 4.9★ (28) | In Ankeny |
| The Neighborly Handyman | 5.0★ (95) | In Ankeny |
| Total Drywall | 4.7★ (12) | In Ankeny |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ankeny. 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 109 Ankeny 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 Ankeny 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 |