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Best overall in Champaign: Second Street Painting, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Handy Helpers Plus - Old Spartan Painting & Decorating, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Shawluxe Premier Renovations, 208 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #3.
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44 Champaign painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Second Street Painting | 91 | 4.9★ (107) | Champaign | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Handy Helpers Plus - Old Spartan Painting & Decorating | 86 | 5.0★ (40) | Village of Campton Hills, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Shawluxe Premier Renovations | 86 | 4.8★ (208) | Champaign | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pro painters plus llc | 85 | 5.0★ (18) | Champaign | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Stellar Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (28) | Champaign | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Phoenix Painting & Restoration | 84 | 5.0★ (6) | Champaign | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Innovative Painting & Cleaning (IPC) | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Savoy, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Champaign County Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (13) | Champaign | Sat | — |
| 9 | RDI Luxury Interiors | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Mahomet, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Varsity Striping & Construction Co | 80 | 4.7★ (3) | Champaign | — | — |
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 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 208 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (208).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mahomet, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rantoul, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danville, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Champaign
Ranked #19 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 Champaign
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, 45 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savoy, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Chamblee, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Mahomet, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbana, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Turnkey GOATS | 75 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Ace Brothers Painting LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Optimistic Construction | 75 | 4.4★ (31) | 3 mi |
| 29 | Vestasunpaintinganddrywall | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Kevin Daniels Painting & Drywall, Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (20) | In Champaign |
| 31 | Best Choice Landscaping Services | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | In Champaign |
| 32 | Love Painting Plus | 74 | 4.3★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 33 | C-U Midwest Designs | 74 | 4.6★ (52) | In Champaign |
| 34 | Precision Painting | 74 | 4.6★ (11) | In Champaign |
| 35 | Furniture Medic by FCI | 72 | 3.7★ (3) | In Champaign |
| 36 | J.C.R.Rivera Construction | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | 1 mi |
| 37 | Clean Cut Painting & More LLP | 71 | 5.0★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 38 | Campbell Construction | 70 | 4.7★ (15) | 3 mi |
| 39 | DC's Painting & Sons | 70 | 4.4★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 40 | G&C Builders, Inc | 70 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 41 | Picasso & Sons Painting | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Blono Handyman | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 43 | Moseley Bros Inc | 65 | 3.0★ (7) | 3 mi |
| 44 | Enhancements Remodeling LLC | 62 | 3.7★ (3) | 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A B Gossard Painting & Drywall Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Aaron Weaver Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Champaign |
| B C Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Best In The Midwest Painting | In Champaign | |
| Borchers Decorating, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Brumback & Associates, Inc. | In Champaign | |
| Champaign Paint Pros | In Champaign | |
| Color by Rey LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Crown Exteriors & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| DURANGO DRYWALL | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Four Seasons Painting & Drywall | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| Gifted Hands Painting | In Champaign | |
| Happy Green Construction | 4.9★ (15) | In Champaign |
| Illini Cleaning & Painting | In Champaign | |
| Josias Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Champaign |
| K & R Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Champaign |
| LJA Pro Painters | In Champaign | |
| Painters Plus Construction | In Champaign | |
| Second Street Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Zeus Painting | In Champaign |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Champaign. 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 44 Champaign 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 Champaign 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 |