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Best overall in Council Bluffs: The Corky Canvas Omaha, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 645 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM and Sundays until 9 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Cutting Edge Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 137.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Omaha, NE, 417 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 137 ranked after The Corky Canvas Omaha; ranked #11.
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137 Council Bluffs painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 137 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Corky Canvas Omaha | 64 | 4.9★ (645) | Omaha, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Paradise Painting of Omaha, Ne | 61 | 5.0★ (69) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Cutting Edge Painting | 61 | 4.8★ (18) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | 3 Amigos Painting | 60 | 4.5★ (16) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Denny’s parking lot striping LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (11) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Five Star Painting of Omaha | 59 | 4.9★ (213) | Elkhorn, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Omaha Deck and Fence Staining | 59 | 4.9★ (79) | Council Bluffs | — | — |
| 8 | EJ Ixchel Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Gretna, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | J&J Metro Painting LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Jennings Contracting/Omaha Painter & Drywall Repairs | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 645 Google reviews, the most in Council Bluffs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gretna, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 417 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #17 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 Elkhorn, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #21 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 Bellevue, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #25 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.
#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 137 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Brush & Roll Painting | 56 | 4.9★ (157) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Escalantes Painting LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (30) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Paint EZ of Omaha | 56 | 4.8★ (102) | 13 mi |
| 29 | JHW Painting Services | 55 | 4.9★ (25) | 7 mi |
| 30 | The 3 Brothers Painting | 55 | 4.5★ (72) | 8 mi |
| 31 | AAA Paint Doctor | 55 | 4.7★ (17) | In Council Bluffs |
| 32 | LMG Painting Services | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | In Council Bluffs |
| 33 | JRR Painting LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (20) | 5 mi |
| 34 | Butler Painting | 55 | 3.4★ (8) | In Council Bluffs |
| 35 | Modern Painting, Inc. | 55 | 4.7★ (64) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Great Plains Painting | 55 | 4.8★ (21) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Omaha Painting Services | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 38 | Kieser's Painting | 55 | 5.0★ (109) | 12 mi |
| 39 | Perfect Finishes Painting | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 15 mi |
| 40 | PR7’s Painting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 41 | Best Paint LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 42 | CABINET PAINTERS | 55 | 5.0★ (45) | 12 mi |
| 43 | Avis Painting & Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| 44 | MK Painting Services, Inc | 54 | 4.2★ (20) | 10 mi |
| 45 | Jacob's Ladder Dream Painting Services | 54 | 4.9★ (59) | 10 mi |
| 46 | Caniglia Painting - Omaha Painting Contractor | 54 | 5.0★ (61) | 11 mi |
| 47 | D.R. Painting Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | In Council Bluffs |
| 48 | Pure-Clean Exterior Services | 54 | 5.0★ (49) | In Council Bluffs |
| 49 | Abstract Painting | 54 | 4.0★ (10) | In Council Bluffs |
| 50 | Nelson Brothers Painting | 53 | 4.3★ (24) | 13 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&A Roofing & Exteriors Council Bluffs, IA | 4.8★ (16) | In Council Bluffs |
| Best Roofing | 4.2★ (19) | In Council Bluffs |
| Chad & Tracey Construction Llc | 2.1★ (10) | In Council Bluffs |
| Cherry Ridge Construction Inc. | 4.3★ (14) | In Council Bluffs |
| Cox Contracting Co. Inc | 4.1★ (10) | In Council Bluffs |
| Donaldson Home Exteriors LLC | 4.6★ (11) | In Council Bluffs |
| FASS CONSTRUCTION,LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| HAVE THEM FIX IT LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Council Bluffs |
| Highway Signing Inc. | 4.9★ (20) | In Council Bluffs |
| Iowa Plains Signing, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Council Bluffs |
| JM Caulking & Construction Services LLC | 4.8★ (142) | In Council Bluffs |
| Loess Hills Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | In Council Bluffs |
| Made It | 5.0★ (2) | In Council Bluffs |
| New Image Remodel | 4.5★ (8) | In Council Bluffs |
| Payne Windows & Siding | 4.9★ (32) | In Council Bluffs |
| RC remodeling | 5.0★ (18) | In Council Bluffs |
| Renown Decks and Exteriors | 4.7★ (34) | In Council Bluffs |
| Right Guys, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| Risen Handyman services LLC. | 5.0★ (3) | In Council Bluffs |
| Tom's Handyman Service Co. | 4.2★ (5) | In Council Bluffs |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Council Bluffs. 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 137 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 |