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Best overall in Cambridge: Harriet Tubman mural, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: True Colors, LLC, 27 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.
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8 Cambridge painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriet Tubman mural | 92 | 4.9★ (18) | Cambridge | — | Overall |
| 2 | True Colors, LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (27) | Easton, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Finish line Painting Inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Cambridge | Sat | — |
| 4 | McMullen Painting and Drywall | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Cambridge | — | — |
| 5 | Stanford Services | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Easton, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Hunting Creek Painting | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Cambridge | — | — |
| 7 | Handyman Easton Renovate Kitchen Bath Painters | 77 | 3.5★ (8) | Easton, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | BB Design | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | Easton, 15 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: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge
Ranked #3 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 Cambridge
Ranked #4 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 Easton, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Cambridge
Ranked #6 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 Easton, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easton, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cambridge. 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 8 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 |