23 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carthage: Colors By Shawn Painting, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zimmer Painting & Drywall, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Shere's construction & handyman, 103 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 23 ranked after Colors By Shawn Painting; ranked #16.
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23 Carthage painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colors By Shawn Painting | 64 | 4.9★ (147) | Joplin, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Create N Sip Art Studios | 58 | 4.9★ (73) | Joplin, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Alpha Painting Company | 58 | 4.8★ (15) | Carl Junction, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Brush Hour Painting | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Carthage | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Holliday Custom Painting and Finishing | 55 | 4.9★ (14) | Joplin, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | All-Star Painting | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Carl Junction, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | ABE Painting | 53 | 4.9★ (15) | Joplin, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Patrick Family Painting | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Carthage | — | — |
| 9 | Zimmer Painting & Drywall | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Joplin, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Custom Choice Painting LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | Joplin, 15 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, the most in Carthage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carl Junction, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carthage
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 12 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 11 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 103 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “House cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joplin, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tile manufacturer”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Cleaning and Restoration | 4.8★ (16) | In Carthage |
| Brother’s Construction | 3.9★ (7) | In Carthage |
| Burris roofing and construction | In Carthage | |
| Country Home Restoration | 5.0★ (8) | In Carthage |
| Dallies remodeling and construction LLC | In Carthage | |
| Evan's Home Repairs and Services LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Carthage |
| Exterior Concepts Of The Ozarks | 5.0★ (6) | In Carthage |
| Fix It Right Handyman Services Llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Carthage |
| Frost Home Repairs And Remodeling | 5.0★ (4) | In Carthage |
| Gutierrez General Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Carthage |
| Honest Help Contracting and Remodeling, Inc | 2.0★ (3) | In Carthage |
| JIREH CONSTRUCTION LLC | In Carthage | |
| Justin Williams painting | In Carthage | |
| Maxon Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carthage |
| MBN Construction | 2.6★ (5) | In Carthage |
| Mr. Electric of Jasper County | 4.8★ (174) | In Carthage |
| SERVPRO of Carthage, Joplin | 4.8★ (218) | In Carthage |
| Triston Pittman Handyman | 5.0★ (4) | In Carthage |
| Tyler Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Carthage |
| Watson and Sons Construction, LLC | 3.8★ (11) | In Carthage |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carthage. 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 23 Carthage 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 Carthage 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 |