65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews, the most in California.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews
Best Painters in California, MD (2026)
13 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in California: Paint Boys Plus, CR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RestoreExteriorCleaningLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 13.
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Most-reviewed: America's Pure Clean, 66 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked after Paint Boys Plus; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 California painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in California at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paint Boys Plus | 65 | 4.7★ (91) | California | — | Overall |
| 2 | Custom Drywall and Paint | 59 | 4.9★ (59) | California | Sat | — |
| 3 | America's Pure Clean | 59 | 4.8★ (66) | California | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pearl Painting Drywall Finishing & Repair | 56 | 4.4★ (5) | California | Sat | — |
| 5 | J Z Home Improvement | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Lexington Park, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | RestoreExteriorCleaningLLC | 55 | 5.0★ (28) | Lexington Park, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | AA Home Improvements Southern MD LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Lexington Park, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Dean & Son Painting L.L.C | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Lexington Park, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | C&T Handyman Services | 53 | 3.0★ (21) | California | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Atlas Handyman Services | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | California | — | — |
The 13 best painters in California, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in California
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in California
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–7 PM
Based in California
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Lexington Park, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 46491 Lynch Ln, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Based in Lexington Park, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12046 Settlers Trl, Lusby, MD 20657
Based in Lexington Park, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 46194 Leesa Ct, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Based in Lexington Park, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 18453 Windmill Point Rd, Drayden, MD 20630
Based in California
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in California
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Address
- 11720 Mill Bridge Rd, Lusby, MD 20657
Based in California
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Lexington Park, 4 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 46473 Sell Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Based in California
48/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Powder coating service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving California
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Custom Painting | In California | |
| Bay State Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In California |
| Blue Diamond Floor Care | 5.0★ (220) | In California |
| By the Bay Painting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In California |
| D C & D Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In California |
| Davis Construction & Home Improvement, LLC | 4.9★ (39) | In California |
| Escobar Home Remodeling | 4.9★ (27) | In California |
| Feicht Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In California |
| Golden Eagle Roofing LLC | 5.0★ (40) | In California |
| Hardesty's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (14) | In California |
| I Can Handyman,LLC | 5.0★ (35) | In California |
| JG Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In California |
| JLS Restorations Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In California |
| Johnson Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In California |
| KBC Home Services, LLC | 4.8★ (6) | In California |
| MD Custom Construction | 4.9★ (142) | In California |
| Premiere Renovations and Construction LLC | 4.6★ (10) | In California |
| Sherkams Construction Inc | In California | |
| Southern Maryland Kitchen Bath Floors & Design | 4.5★ (99) | In California |
| TNT Handyman Services, LLC | 3.0★ (4) | In California |
How much do painters cost in California?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for California. 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 |
How we ranked California painters
We scored 13 California 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 California 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 |
Painters in California: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in California?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in California, MD is Paint Boys Plus with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 91 Google reviews. Custom Drywall and Paint (#2) and America's Pure Clean (#3) follow. We ranked 13 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in California?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 painters serving California, MD. 8 of them are based in California; 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 California are open 24/7?
1 ranked painter in California posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is RestoreExteriorCleaningLLC (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in California work on weekends?
9 of 13 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Custom Drywall and Paint (#2), America's Pure Clean (#3) and Pearl Painting Drywall Finishing & Repair (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in California?
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 California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do California painters have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated painters in California is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Paint Boys Plus has the most, 91 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside California count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the California 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 California
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 painters serving California.
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