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Best Painters in Cambridge, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cambridge: WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Kitchener/ Waterloo, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 574 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paint Foundation Painters, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 145.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Paint & Cocktails, 600 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #5.

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

145 Cambridge painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 145 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Cambridge at a glance

Top 10 painters in Cambridge at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Kitchener/ Waterloo654.9★ (574)CambridgeSat · EveningsOverall
2Play with Clay Cambridge634.8★ (142)CambridgeSat · Sun · Evenings—
3McHugh Painting634.9★ (208)CambridgeSat · Evenings—
4Precision Painting And Renovations634.9★ (181)CambridgeSat · Evenings—
5Paint & Cocktails615.0★ (600)Kitchener, 17 km awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
6Paint Foundation Painters615.0★ (121)Kitchener, 18 km away24/7Emergencies
7Larry's Painting & Repairs Cambridge614.6★ (50)CambridgeSat · Sun · Evenings—
8Crock A Doodle Guelph-South604.9★ (315)Guelph, 19 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Paint Masters KW605.0★ (22)CambridgeSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Shantz Enterprises Inc.605.0★ (42)Norfolk County, 5 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 145 best painters in Cambridge, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 McHugh Painting

    Based in Cambridge

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 208 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    244 Woolwich St S #1B, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
    View profile for McHugh Painting(226) 978-8152

  5. #5 Paint & Cocktails

    Based in Kitchener, 17 km away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 600 Google reviews, the most in Cambridge.

    • 5.0★ from 600 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Head Office, 85 Samuel St, Kitchener, ON N2H 1P5
    View profile for Paint & Cocktails

  11. #11 KMH Renos and Paint

    Based in Cambridge

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for KMH Renos and Paint

  12. #12 Crock A Doodle Brantford

    Based in Brantford, 22 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.7★ from 303 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    299 Wayne Gretzky Pkwy, Brantford, ON N3R 8A5
    View profile for Crock A Doodle Brantford(519) 752-8080

  15. #15 On A Roll Painting

    Based in Cambridge

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    99 Norfolk Ave, Cambridge, ON N1R 3V1
    View profile for On A Roll Painting(519) 880-5882

  17. #17 zaspaint

    Based in Cambridge

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    388 Freure Dr, Cambridge, ON N1S 0B5
    View profile for zaspaint(647) 852-1007

  21. #21 Milan Painting

    Based in Kitchener, 14 km away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    920 Courtland Ave E, Kitchener, ON N2C 1K5
    View profile for Milan Painting(226) 581-1164

  24. #24 Roswell Carpentry

    Based in Cambridge

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    70 Peachtree Crescent, Cambridge, ON N1S 4W3
    View profile for Roswell Carpentry(519) 277-1463

  25. #25 Roy Painting

    Based in Kitchener, 16 km away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    53 Highbrook St, Kitchener, ON N2E 3N9
    View profile for Roy Painting(437) 982-0481

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 145 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Cambridge, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Drop Bear Painting565.0★ (19)20 km
27Premier Pro Painting Plus565.0★ (7)In Cambridge
28LT Painting565.0★ (92)14 km
29Smile Painting565.0★ (52)15 km
30David's Precision Painting565.0★ (96)23 km
31DMF - Interior Painting562.6★ (5)In Cambridge
32Larry's Painting & Repairs Kitchener565.0★ (9)10 km
33Gallant Professional Painting565.0★ (5)In Cambridge
34KW Pro Painters565.0★ (18)16 km
35M&M Custom Painting564.9★ (33)20 km
36North Pro Barn Painting Service Ontario565.0★ (47)18 km
37Capstone Painting565.0★ (36)15 km
38Ultimate Touch Painting555.0★ (57)12 km
39Simple Strokes Painting Solutions554.9★ (69)4 km
40EZ Paint555.0★ (14)16 km
41Brush n' Bandage - Premium Paint n' Drywall Services555.0★ (8)18 km
42Final Touch Painting554.9★ (35)23 km
43TANGO PAINTING & RENOVATION554.8★ (10)In Cambridge
44Perry's Quality Painting555.0★ (16)18 km
45Danahy Design555.0★ (9)In Cambridge
46CertaPro Painters of the Grand & Niagara554.9★ (180)24 km
47Jacques Daoust Coatings Management Inc553.7★ (3)In Cambridge
48J&J Painting555.0★ (43)19 km
49CertaPro Painters of Waterloo Region & Guelph554.9★ (9)In Cambridge
50All-heart Premium Painting555.0★ (33)19 km

Also serving Cambridge

20 more painters within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked painters serving Cambridge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blackbridge Craftsmen Inc.: General Contractors5.0★ (42)In Cambridge
Blom Contracting Inc.4.7★ (20)In Cambridge
Brouwer Home Renovations5.0★ (38)In Cambridge
Cambridge Landscaping & Construction Ltd.4.5★ (8)In Cambridge
Design Space5.0★ (12)In Cambridge
DKI - Golden Triangle | Cleaning and Restoration Company3.6★ (35)In Cambridge
G&H Cabinetry and Woodworks4.9★ (38)In Cambridge
Go Hard Corporation5.0★ (55)In Cambridge
Gsouth Reno4.8★ (17)In Cambridge
Handyman from cambridge5.0★ (35)In Cambridge
Hephaestus Homes4.6★ (5)In Cambridge
Horizon Contracting4.9★ (11)In Cambridge
Marshalls Bathroom Renovations Cambridge4.5★ (8)In Cambridge
Masonry Cambridge5.0★ (11)In Cambridge
Mike's Renovation & General Contracting5.0★ (7)In Cambridge
Pure Custom Contracting Inc. - Kitchen, Bathroom and Basement Renovations5.0★ (7)In Cambridge
PuroClean Restoration Cambridge & K/W4.7★ (137)In Cambridge
The General Contractor - A division of The General Consultant5.0★ (39)In Cambridge
WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists - Cambridge4.3★ (24)In Cambridge
You Nailed it Renovation4.5★ (18)In Cambridge

How much do painters cost in Cambridge?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Cambridge. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Cambridge?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior paintingCA$1,360CA$2,840CA$4,340Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Exterior paintingCA$2,560CA$4,470CA$6,400Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Cambridge painters

We scored 145 Cambridge 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cambridge data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Cambridge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Cambridge?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Cambridge, ON is WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Kitchener/ Waterloo with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 574 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Play with Clay Cambridge (#2) and McHugh Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 145 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Cambridge?

ContractorsRanked ranks 145 painters serving Cambridge, ON. 19 of them are based in Cambridge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Cambridge are open 24/7?

13 ranked painters in Cambridge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paint Foundation Painters (#6), KMH Renos and Paint (#11) and Milan Painting (#21). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Cambridge work on weekends?

93 of 145 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Kitchener/ Waterloo (#1), Play with Clay Cambridge (#2) and McHugh Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Cambridge?

Interior painting typically costs CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, with CA$2,840 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Cambridge. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cambridge painters have?

The median Google rating among 145 rated painters in Cambridge is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Paint & Cocktails has the most, 600 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Cambridge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Cambridge city centre, 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 Cambridge

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 145 painters serving Cambridge.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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