17 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in DeKalb: The Magic Touch Painting Company, CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Marty's Painting, 31 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked after The Magic Touch Painting Company; ranked #2.
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17 DeKalb painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magic Touch Painting Company | 96 | 5.0★ (50) | DeKalb | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Marty's Painting | 88 | 4.8★ (31) | Sycamore, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Knight Painting LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (17) | DeKalb | Sat | — |
| 4 | Main Street Painters | 85 | 5.0★ (8) | DeKalb | — | — |
| 5 | Kiwi Painting | 85 | 4.3★ (6) | DeKalb | — | — |
| 6 | Carl's Wallpapering & Painting | 83 | 4.6★ (9) | DeKalb | Sat | — |
| 7 | KLF Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | DeKalb | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Zach's Precise Painting | 81 | 4.3★ (11) | DeKalb | Sat | — |
| 9 | Tangled Web Illustrations | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Sycamore, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Eddie’s Painting Services | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | DeKalb | Sat | — |
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: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (50).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #7 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 DeKalb
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #10 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 DeKalb
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elburn, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belvidere, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 631 CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.8★ (19) | In DeKalb |
| Above Standard Handyman | 3.0★ (18) | In DeKalb |
| Alandis Handyman Services | 5.0★ (30) | In DeKalb |
| All the Fixin’s LLC | 5.0★ (143) | In DeKalb |
| Dekalb Handyman | 4.7★ (30) | In DeKalb |
| Eddie's Cabinet Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In DeKalb |
| Elliott & Wood Inc. | 3.5★ (6) | In DeKalb |
| Freeman Construction | 5.0★ (38) | In DeKalb |
| Full Home Services | 4.9★ (33) | In DeKalb |
| GC Gamez Construction & Roofing | 4.6★ (20) | In DeKalb |
| Idelah Contracting Services | 5.0★ (9) | In DeKalb |
| JM Drywall | 5.0★ (41) | In DeKalb |
| Lawson Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In DeKalb |
| MG Roofing And Siding PLLC | 4.7★ (15) | In DeKalb |
| Northern Illinois Handyman | 4.8★ (31) | In DeKalb |
| R R J Painting Wallpapering | 5.0★ (2) | In DeKalb |
| Resurface Pros Kitchen & Bathroom | 4.9★ (34) | In DeKalb |
| Smokey Sealcoating & Paving | 5.0★ (15) | In DeKalb |
| Solid Contact Construction | 5.0★ (12) | In DeKalb |
| Spears Design Build Group | 4.6★ (41) | In DeKalb |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for DeKalb. 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 17 DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 |