16 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Auburn: Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. Plant 1, CR Score 55/100; 4.1★ from 145 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mystic Brush LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Dimke Property Solutions LLC, 30 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 16 ranked after Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. Plant 1; ranked #5.
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16 Auburn painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Liquid Coatings, Inc. Plant 1 | 55 | 4.1★ (145) | Kendallville, 10 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Dan's Home & Business Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | Huntertown, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Jeff's Cabinet Restoration and Paint | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Garrett, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ladies with a brush LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (5) | Kendallville, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Dimke Property Solutions LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (30) | Fort Wayne, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | AC Exterior Solutions | 49 | 5.0★ (20) | Fort Wayne, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Vista Painting | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Fort Wayne, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dean Baughman Industrial Services | 48 | 4.6★ (8) | Fort Wayne, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ruben Painting and Drywall | 48 | 3.3★ (4) | Fort Wayne, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Custom Drywall | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | Auburn | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 145 Google reviews, the most in Auburn.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntertown, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garrett, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kendallville, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Auburn
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Angola, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntertown, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntertown, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wayne, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&J Painting LLC | 12 mi | |
| Clark Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Fort Wayne Painting Professionals | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Get Rollin Inc | 13 mi | |
| Gibson Painting LLC | 3 mi | |
| H & D Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| King Painting Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mid American Construction Management | 4.4★ (35) | In Auburn |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Auburn. 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 16 Auburn painters on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Auburn data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |