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Best overall in Bel Air: Goode Design Painting & Wallcovering, Inc., CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Klappenberger & Son, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Lucas Special Services, 210 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #14.
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36 Bel Air painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goode Design Painting & Wallcovering, Inc. | 91 | 5.0★ (176) | Bel Air North, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | CertaPro Painters of Bel Air, MD | 88 | 4.9★ (94) | Bel Air | Sat | — |
| 3 | Klappenberger & Son | 86 | 4.9★ (19) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Moyas painting and Remodeling Services llc | 85 | 4.9★ (49) | Aberdeen, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | University Painters of Baltimore | 85 | 4.8★ (29) | Annapolis, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Bright Painting Company | 85 | 4.4★ (20) | Bel Air North, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | DCM Custom Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (44) | Middle River, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kaizen Painters | 83 | 4.8★ (20) | Bel Air | Sat | — |
| 9 | Nikitaras Painting, Inc. | 82 | 4.9★ (61) | Bel Air North, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Aces N Jacks | 81 | 4.6★ (98) | Edgewood, 8 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle River, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edgewood, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, 58 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallston, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Middle River, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (210).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havre de Grace, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Hampton, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air South, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carney, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Lansdale, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havre de Grace, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Bel Air
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Parkville, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Susquehanna Services | 73 | 5.0★ (16) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Homewise Custom Contracting LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (11) | 7 mi |
| 28 | JT Custom Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 29 | Lamoureux Remodeling | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | In Bel Air |
| 30 | American Quality Contractors Llc. | 70 | 5.0★ (14) | 14 mi |
| 31 | AccuWash: Clean. Paint. Restore. | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Herman Home Services | 68 | 4.8★ (19) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Mediterranean Decorators | 66 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Warrior Construction, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Carman Maintenance LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 36 | FM Handyman | 63 | 4.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A-1 Carpet Cleaning & Restoration | 5.0★ (113) | In Bel Air |
| All In One Exterior & Interior Remodeling | 4.8★ (56) | In Bel Air |
| American Design and Build | 4.5★ (173) | In Bel Air |
| Bel Air Hauling & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (21) | In Bel Air |
| Bel Air Softwash | 4.9★ (67) | In Bel Air |
| BIG APPLE PAINTING LLC | In Bel Air | |
| Burke Construction Company Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Bel Air |
| David J. Kehler Drywall, Inc. | 4.9★ (176) | In Bel Air |
| Drift Waterproofing & Renovations | 5.0★ (96) | In Bel Air |
| Griffith-Brilhart Builders | 3.8★ (5) | In Bel Air |
| Mg Painting & Decorating | 5.0★ (1) | In Bel Air |
| Nature's Paintbrush Inc | In Bel Air | |
| Northern Contracting Co LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Bel Air |
| Painting Unlimited Inc | In Bel Air | |
| PM Home Remodel | 5.0★ (84) | In Bel Air |
| Randy Ruff Custom Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Bel Air |
| Rejoice Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Slater Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Bel Air |
| WillowBay Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Bel Air |
| WS Contractors Inc. | 4.9★ (71) | In Bel Air |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bel Air. 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 36 Bel Air 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 Bel Air 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 |