49 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbia: Ai Painting Plus, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gold Seal Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #19 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Garrett Painting, LLC, 296 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.
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49 Columbia painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ai Painting Plus | 63 | 5.0★ (230) | Columbia | — | Overall |
| 2 | Garrett Painting, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (296) | Columbia | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Pottery Island | 61 | 4.8★ (76) | Columbia | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Columbia Outdoor Restoration | 61 | 5.0★ (255) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Caldwell Painting & More LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (15) | Columbia | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Living Color Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | Columbia | Sat | — |
| 7 | AC PaintingAdvantage, LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (48) | Columbia | — | — |
| 8 | The Mud Room | 59 | 4.1★ (29) | Columbia | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Dave's Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Columbia | — | — |
| 10 | Wildys World | 58 | 4.8★ (6) | Columbia | 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 230 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 255 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #5 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 Columbia
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #9 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 Columbia
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #12 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 Columbia
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #18 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 Columbia
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 Handy Service LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Columbia |
| Affordable Gutters N' More | 4.5★ (63) | In Columbia |
| Alpine Builders LLC | 5.0★ (16) | In Columbia |
| Clay Moore Floors | 4.8★ (32) | In Columbia |
| Design Pros Home Renovations | 5.0★ (12) | In Columbia |
| Gold standard contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Columbia |
| HandyGal Home Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Columbia |
| Heartland Homes Remodeling & Roofing | 5.0★ (296) | In Columbia |
| K -Seven Properties LLC | 4.5★ (17) | In Columbia |
| MaxCare Carpet Cleaning & Repair | 5.0★ (681) | In Columbia |
| Midwest Roofing | 4.7★ (47) | In Columbia |
| Neville & Sons | 4.9★ (258) | In Columbia |
| New Beginnings Construction & Remodeling | 4.9★ (30) | In Columbia |
| PAR Construction & Remodeling | 4.9★ (38) | In Columbia |
| Peak Performance Pressure Wash | 5.0★ (57) | In Columbia |
| Qudah Development | 4.6★ (10) | In Columbia |
| Scott Electric | 4.9★ (161) | In Columbia |
| Show-me Fence & Concrete GJ LLC | 5.0★ (117) | In Columbia |
| Swift Companies | 4.1★ (17) | In Columbia |
| The Columbia Handyman | 5.0★ (3) | In Columbia |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbia. 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 49 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 |