20 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Otte Painting Inc., CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rock Creek Roofing & Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 20.
Most-reviewed: Fine Line Painting and Remodeling Inc., 64 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked after Otte Painting Inc.; ranked #3.
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20 Columbus painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otte Painting Inc. | 85 | 4.9★ (114) | Columbus | — | Overall |
| 2 | Newland & White Decorators Inc | 85 | 4.4★ (10) | Columbus | — | — |
| 3 | Fine Line Painting and Remodeling Inc. | 83 | 5.0★ (64) | Columbus | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pruitt Donnie Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Columbus | — | — |
| 5 | Lily Painting and Construction LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Columbus | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Painting your world Josef y erick llc | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Gary Coleman Painting | 78 | 4.6★ (10) | Charlestown, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Warrior Painting Solutions | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 9 | Precision Painters | 78 | 4.8★ (44) | Jeffersonville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | VannCo Paint and Property Service LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (10) | Columbus | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (114).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersonville, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evansville, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Springs, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Knox, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Columbus |
| B & B Plumbing | 4.8★ (196) | In Columbus |
| Benchmark Construction LLC | 4.6★ (13) | In Columbus |
| BHM Construction Services | 5.0★ (16) | In Columbus |
| CDC Lopez Construction | 4.8★ (22) | In Columbus |
| Columbus Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| Dunlap & Company Inc | 4.7★ (13) | In Columbus |
| Hunters Home Improvement & HVAC LLC | 4.7★ (63) | In Columbus |
| In Style Kitchen & Bath | 4.8★ (57) | In Columbus |
| Koontz Roofing & Exterior Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (12) | In Columbus |
| Mike Richardson Home Repair | 1.8★ (5) | In Columbus |
| Mr. Miyagi's - Handyman & Construction | 4.8★ (20) | In Columbus |
| Ono Brothers General Contractors, Inc. | 4.2★ (10) | In Columbus |
| Riverside Carpet One | 4.7★ (77) | In Columbus |
| SeveTech Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Columbus |
| Snyder's construction LLC | 4.8★ (16) | In Columbus |
| Southern home | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbus |
| Stanley's Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Columbus |
| Tipton Home Services LLC | 4.9★ (13) | In Columbus |
| Window World of South Central Indiana | 4.6★ (53) | In Columbus |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 20 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |