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Best overall in Bret Harte: Pottery Magic Modesto, CR Score 85/100; 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 8 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Step Above Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 80.
Most-reviewed: Lancaster Painting, 1,271 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 80 ranked; ranked #11.
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80 Bret Harte painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 80 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pottery Magic Modesto | 85 | 4.7★ (223) | Modesto, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | A Step Above Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Modesto, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Quality Wise Painting Inc. | 83 | 4.9★ (69) | Modesto, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Rembrandt and Rosé | 83 | 5.0★ (71) | Turlock, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Fred's Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (40) | Turlock, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Solano's Painting Company | 82 | 5.0★ (48) | Modesto, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Next Level Painting | 82 | 4.9★ (48) | Modesto, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Mirage Painting, Inc. | 81 | 5.0★ (27) | Turlock, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Black Ops Drywall | 81 | 4.7★ (33) | Modesto, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Best Bros Painting | 81 | 4.8★ (26) | Turlock, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.7★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 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.
Based in Modesto, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Modesto, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,271 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,271).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
Based in Ceres, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Ceres, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
Based in Ceres, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Manteca, 4 mi away
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.
Based in Turlock, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Modesto, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Patterson, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keyes, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
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 80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A - Quality Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Affordable Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| American Restoration | 2.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| C Roberts Painting, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| FK Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Franciscos Painting | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Garrett Thompson Construction INC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Jack Pot Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| John's Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Kain Painting Inc. | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kane's Painting INC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Negretes Custom Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Packard Elite Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Painting Incin Modesto CA | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Phillips Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Re-New Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Rizon Unlimited | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Terrell Painting, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Villa Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bret Harte. 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 80 Bret Harte 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 Bret Harte 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 |