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Best overall in Cedar Lake: CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 858 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paint Gods LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 52 ranked after CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana; ranked #43.
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52 Cedar Lake painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CertaPro Painters of Northwest Indiana | 61 | 4.9★ (858) | Crown Point, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Five Star Painting of Merrillville | 60 | 5.0★ (122) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Emm Interiors & Painting | 59 | 4.9★ (43) | Cedar Lake | Sat | — |
| 4 | Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning | 58 | 4.9★ (66) | Hobart, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Poppe Paint, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Cedar Lake | — | — |
| 6 | Paramount Painting LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (115) | Crown Point, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Paint Gods LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (24) | Harvey, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Hydra Customs | 55 | 4.8★ (36) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall | 55 | 4.8★ (105) | South Haven, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | PAINT MASTER PRO | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 858 Google reviews, the most in Cedar Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Haven, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Schererville, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dolton, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peters, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 52 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Banter Floors & More | 4.3★ (65) | In Cedar Lake |
| Duvall Coating Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (47) | In Cedar Lake |
| Edge Masters Paint and Restoration | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Foureal painting | In Cedar Lake | |
| Fred's Painting Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Henn & Sons Construction Services, Inc. | 4.5★ (42) | In Cedar Lake |
| Illiana Decorating Service | In Cedar Lake | |
| JB Pressure Clean & Concrete Coatings | 4.9★ (66) | In Cedar Lake |
| JC's Drywall & Tile | 3.7★ (3) | In Cedar Lake |
| JL Paint Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Cedar Lake |
| Joseph Konicek Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mid-West Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mohawk Handyman | 5.0★ (3) | In Cedar Lake |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | In Cedar Lake |
| Quality Finishes, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Cedar Lake |
| Rightway Improvements, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Cedar Lake |
| Rock Solid Painting & Finishing LLC | In Cedar Lake | |
| SV Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Touch Of Color Painting | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Wise Painting | In Cedar Lake |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cedar Lake. 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 52 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 |