16 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bangor: Dirigo Painting Professionals, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Reardon's Home Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 16.
Most-reviewed: One Stop Home Repair, 118 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #14.
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16 Bangor painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirigo Painting Professionals | 85 | 5.0★ (19) | Bangor | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | The Not So Empty Nest | 82 | 4.8★ (29) | Bangor | Sat | — |
| 3 | Copia Specialty Contractors | 81 | 4.3★ (8) | Bangor | — | — |
| 4 | Reardon's Home Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Orono, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Paint It Again Sam | 80 | 5.0★ (17) | Bangor | Sat | — |
| 6 | Innovation Painting & Remodeling | 80 | 4.8★ (48) | Bangor | — | — |
| 7 | H&H Painting | 78 | 4.3★ (4) | Brewer, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bangor painting in flooring.LLc | 77 | 5.0★ (10) | Brewer, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Brian's Painting & Papering | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Brewer, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bud's Painting | 74 | 4.8★ (16) | Brewer, 4 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orono, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brewer, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bangor
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orono, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 118 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (118).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Town, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orono, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ai painting and services | 1 mi | |
| BEST HOME PAINTING | In Bangor | |
| Best Home Painting LLC | In Bangor | |
| Black Bear Painting | In Bangor | |
| Brandon's Painting | In Bangor | |
| CJG Contractors | 5.0★ (4) | In Bangor |
| D&R painting | In Bangor | |
| Excel Painting & Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | In Bangor |
| Gallagher's Painting | 3.0★ (2) | In Bangor |
| J.C. Painting & Handyman Services | In Bangor | |
| Maine-ly construction | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| North Star Property Solutions LLC | 4.9★ (13) | In Bangor |
| Northern Paints | 5.0★ (2) | In Bangor |
| Orion Property Painting | Commercial and Residential Painters of Bangor | In Bangor | |
| Patriot General Contractors | 3.7★ (40) | In Bangor |
| Penobscot painting pros | 5.0★ (1) | In Bangor |
| Pro Finish Painting Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Bangor |
| Sisters Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In Bangor |
| Trust Yourself Home Improvement | 4.2★ (10) | In Bangor |
| Weatherbee WC & Sons | 5.0★ (1) | In Bangor |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bangor. 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 Bangor 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 Bangor 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 |