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Best Painters in Bellingham, WA (2026)

59 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bellingham: Hilltop Painting, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 16

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): NW Coatings, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #16 of 59.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Colorbond Painting, 116 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

59 Bellingham painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 59 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Bellingham at a glance

Top 10 painters in Bellingham at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hilltop Painting954.9★ (69)Bellingham24/7Overall
2Colorbond Painting905.0★ (116)BellinghamSatMost reviews
3Next Step Painting894.9★ (113)BellinghamSat—
4Puget Sound Painting894.6★ (39)Bellingham——
5Hey Do You Need Your House Painted884.6★ (109)Blaine, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Cascade Ridge Painting885.0★ (18)BellinghamSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Cascade Ridge Painting875.0★ (98)Lynden, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8DNA Painting Professionals875.0★ (16)BellinghamSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Richard's Painting of Bellingham874.9★ (64)BellinghamSat—
10Evergreen Painting LLC864.9★ (34)BellinghamSat · Evenings—

The 59 best painters in Bellingham, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bellingham

    #1 Hilltop Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    95/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2219 Rimland Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for Hilltop Painting(360) 310-8391

  2. #2 Colorbond Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (116).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Colorbond Painting(360) 544-0490

  3. #3 Next Step Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2428 Queen St, Bellingham, WA 98229
    View profile for Next Step Painting(360) 255-3183

  4. #4 Puget Sound Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Address
    1408 Sweetbay Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
    View profile for Puget Sound Painting(360) 319-9608

  6. #6 Cascade Ridge Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3011 Bennett Dr, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Cascade Ridge Painting(360) 362-5590

  7. #7 Cascade Ridge Painting

    Based in Lynden, 13 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    901 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264
    View profile for Cascade Ridge Painting(360) 362-5590

  12. #12 MOTIV Premium Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Spg Vis Wy, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for MOTIV Premium Painting(360) 812-1112

  13. #13 Sturtz Finishes

    Based in Bellingham

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    730 E Smith Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for Sturtz Finishes(360) 927-8239

  15. #15 Ellwanger painting

    Based in Bellingham

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2324 Elizabeth St, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Ellwanger painting(360) 389-2829

  16. #16 NW Coatings

    Based in Sudden Valley, 6 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for NW Coatings(720) 296-2192

  17. #17 Buena Vista Painting Inc

    Based in Bellingham

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    435 Buena Vista Pl, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for Buena Vista Painting Inc(360) 656-6527

  18. #18 Jose Painting Service LLc

    Based in Ferndale, 11 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7136 Portal Way TRLR 9, Ferndale, WA 98248
    View profile for Jose Painting Service LLc(360) 201-4105

  19. #19 Longevity Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    312 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Longevity Painting(360) 647-6705

  20. #20 Kulshan Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Kulshan Painting(360) 305-4420

  22. #22 We Painted It

    Based in Bellingham

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for We Painted It(360) 224-6129

  23. #23 Trim Line Painting

    Based in Bellingham

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5360 Mission Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for Trim Line Painting(360) 319-3366

  24. #24 Gomez H Painting LLC

    Based in Birch Bay, 5 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Gomez H Painting LLC(360) 508-0102

  25. #25 Dunkin & Bush Inc

    Based in Bellingham

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4648 Pacific Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
    View profile for Dunkin & Bush Inc(360) 733-8033

Painters ranked #26 to #50

#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 59 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Bellingham, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kris DeBruine Studio805.0★ (4)8 mi
27Accurate Pro Painters LLC805.0★ (17)In Bellingham
28Flores Painting LLC805.0★ (28)13 mi
29Pro-Coat Custom Painting LLC795.0★ (4)14 mi
30Next Generation Painting LLC794.6★ (21)In Bellingham
31Bellingham Professional Finishes LLC784.7★ (14)In Bellingham
32Precision Painting Pros775.0★ (19)6 mi
33Baron Painting LLC775.0★ (17)5 mi
34Four Seasons Painting and Construction Services LLC775.0★ (6)In Bellingham
35Hunnicutt's Inc773.9★ (9)In Bellingham
36Top Quality Painting LLC775.0★ (5)In Bellingham
37Big Fire Painting LLC765.0★ (7)In Bellingham
38Protocol Painting765.0★ (4)In Bellingham
39Community Strength Painters764.3★ (4)In Bellingham
40True Patriot Painters Inc.753.6★ (5)In Bellingham
41Paint The Town753.3★ (7)In Bellingham
42Greggerson Painting, Inc.755.0★ (12)In Bellingham
43S&A Painting754.3★ (6)In Bellingham
44Lynden Paint & Flooring754.9★ (23)13 mi
45Bellingham Painting745.0★ (4)1 mi
46Bellingham’s Best Builders LLC744.0★ (16)In Bellingham
47Hammer Roofing745.0★ (22)9 mi
48Wolf Quality Construction – Exterior & Interior Home Renovation745.0★ (13)6 mi
49Wolf Quality Construction general contractor744.5★ (16)In Bellingham
50Perennial Painting LLC735.0★ (4)6 mi

Also serving Bellingham

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.

Unranked painters serving Bellingham
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexei Ford Design Build4.1★ (14)In Bellingham
Alpine Exteriors | Siding, Roofing & Windows5.0★ (95)In Bellingham
Anchor Point Construction LLC4.9★ (34)In Bellingham
Bellingham Bay Builders5.0★ (11)In Bellingham
Carrillo's landscaping4.7★ (15)In Bellingham
Clarkwork Home Improvement4.8★ (22)In Bellingham
Cool Runnings Construction4.0★ (26)In Bellingham
Edco Design5.0★ (17)In Bellingham
Environmental Insulation and Contracting LLC4.5★ (22)In Bellingham
Help With Handywork5.0★ (32)In Bellingham
Henifin Construction4.4★ (13)In Bellingham
Mad City Coatings4.8★ (17)In Bellingham
Monarca Construction & Remodeling LLC5.0★ (20)In Bellingham
New Generation Construction4.8★ (27)In Bellingham
Old Time Handyman and General Contractor5.0★ (23)In Bellingham
Pacific Facility Solutions4.3★ (24)In Bellingham
Pacific Solutions5.0★ (45)In Bellingham
Speedy Drywall Services Llc4.4★ (21)In Bellingham
Z Construction3.7★ (28)In Bellingham
Zion Builders, LLC4.9★ (80)In Bellingham

How much do painters cost in Bellingham?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bellingham. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Bellingham?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Bellingham painters

We scored 59 Bellingham 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bellingham data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Bellingham: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Bellingham?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Bellingham, WA is Hilltop Painting with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Colorbond Painting (#2) and Next Step Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 59 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Bellingham?

ContractorsRanked ranks 59 painters serving Bellingham, WA. 35 of them are based in Bellingham; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Bellingham are open 24/7?

4 ranked painters in Bellingham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hilltop Painting (#1) and NW Coatings (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Bellingham work on weekends?

34 of 59 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hilltop Painting (#1), Colorbond Painting (#2) and Next Step Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Bellingham?

Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Bellingham. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Bellingham painters have?

The median Google rating among 59 rated painters in Bellingham is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Colorbond Painting has the most, 116 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?

Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Bellingham count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Bellingham city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Bellingham

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 59 painters serving Bellingham.

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