116 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carlsbad: Ryan & Sons Painting Co., CR Score 89/100; 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 116.
Most-reviewed: Elor Energy, Inc., 459 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #46.
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116 Carlsbad painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 116 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan & Sons Painting Co. | 89 | 4.3★ (55) | Carlsbad | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman | 88 | 4.9★ (79) | Carlsbad | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Finish Line Painting Services | 86 | 4.7★ (24) | Carlsbad | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | North County Pro-Painters | 86 | 5.0★ (5) | Oceanside, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Next Generation Elite Home Repairs | 85 | 5.0★ (12) | Carlsbad | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Coastal Colors Painting Company | 85 | 5.0★ (44) | Carlsbad | Sat | — |
| 7 | Development Dream Home Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (35) | Carlsbad | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Top Notch | 84 | 5.0★ (148) | San Marcos, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad | 84 | 4.9★ (264) | Carlsbad | — | — |
| 10 | Sean's Painting | 84 | 4.8★ (14) | Carlsbad | 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 availability: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Mira Mesa, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Carlsbad
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dana Point, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
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 116 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | BL painting | 81 | 4.9★ (53) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Maverick Painting | 81 | 4.7★ (15) | In Carlsbad |
| 28 | Tom Sawyer Fence Painting | 81 | 5.0★ (68) | 2 mi |
| 29 | RB Painting | 81 | 5.0★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Colormore Painting Co. | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | In Carlsbad |
| 31 | Tidal Remodeling | 81 | 4.9★ (256) | In Carlsbad |
| 32 | Gomez Signature Painting Inc. | 81 | 4.7★ (39) | 5 mi |
| 33 | GNS Painting | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 34 | JJ Painting | 80 | 4.5★ (8) | 7 mi |
| 35 | jj painting company inc | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 36 | O-Side Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (23) | 6 mi |
| 37 | Royal Painting Inc | 80 | 5.0★ (19) | 14 mi |
| 38 | Costa Azul Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (10) | In Carlsbad |
| 39 | Hazard Painting | 80 | 4.9★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 40 | Parker Painting | 80 | 4.8★ (49) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Oscar Quality Paint | 79 | 4.6★ (11) | 11 mi |
| 42 | Vidal Painting Corp | 79 | 5.0★ (34) | 12 mi |
| 43 | Art Cafe | 79 | 4.5★ (45) | In Carlsbad |
| 44 | OM Custom Painting | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 45 | Premiere Coastal Painting Inc | 78 | 3.7★ (3) | In Carlsbad |
| 46 | Elor Energy, Inc. | 78 | 4.8★ (459) | In Carlsbad |
| 47 | Mike Olsen Painting | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | In Carlsbad |
| 48 | Premiere Coastal Painting Inc | 78 | 4.8★ (16) | 7 mi |
| 49 | ASAP Remodeling LLC - Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel | 77 | 5.0★ (123) | 15 mi |
| 50 | Colorama Paints Vista | 77 | 4.7★ (69) | 7 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Nest Painter | In Carlsbad | |
| CertaPro Painters | 4.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| Colors In Motion | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| D K Painting | In Carlsbad | |
| Dunn Drywall | 5.0★ (8) | In Carlsbad |
| First Class Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| FPV Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Carlsbad |
| Grant General Contractors Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Carlsbad |
| Mansson Construction | 4.5★ (10) | In Carlsbad |
| Mastercraft Home Improvement | 4.9★ (135) | In Carlsbad |
| Quality Coastal Home Care and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (26) | In Carlsbad |
| Rivetti Company | 4.8★ (28) | In Carlsbad |
| Schmuckle Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| SE Remodel Design | 5.0★ (16) | In Carlsbad |
| SHR01 Painting Services & Chimney Inspection Ltd | 4.5★ (2) | In Carlsbad |
| Small Things Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| The Tint Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
| TNT Design & Build | 4.9★ (112) | In Carlsbad |
| Turman Commercial Painters | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlsbad |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carlsbad. 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 116 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 |