180 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Encinitas: Stubbins Painting, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ryan & Sons Painting Co., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 180.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad, 264 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #7.
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180 Encinitas painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 117 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 180 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stubbins Painting | 63 | 4.9★ (93) | Encinitas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sanchez Painting Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (36) | Encinitas | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | St Tropez Designs - Furniture Painting | 60 | 4.9★ (19) | Encinitas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ryan & Sons Painting Co. | 60 | 4.3★ (55) | Carlsbad, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | LEOANGELO ART | 59 | 4.9★ (72) | San Diego, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Coastal Colors Painting Company | 59 | 5.0★ (44) | Carlsbad, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad | 59 | 4.9★ (264) | Carlsbad, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Custom Colored Coatings | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Encinitas | — | — |
| 9 | Next-Gen Paintworks | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Bonita, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Transtech Painting | 57 | 5.0★ (50) | San Diego, 12 mi away | 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: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #16 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 Camp Pendleton North, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Penasquitos, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #20 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 Carlsbad, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 193 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 180 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Green Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| Bowman Painting Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| California Coatings Painting Company Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Casa Contour Interior Design | 5.0★ (4) | In Encinitas |
| Construcción Garcia | In Encinitas | |
| Elevation 92 Construction Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (27) | In Encinitas |
| Encinitas Handyman | 5.0★ (12) | In Encinitas |
| Espana's Landscaping & Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Encinitas |
| Human Spectrum | In Encinitas | |
| KDI Builders | 5.0★ (20) | In Encinitas |
| Martin L Brumfield Gen Contr | In Encinitas | |
| Mike Stoodley | In Encinitas | |
| Premar Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Pro Home Improvement- Rancho Santa Fe | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Rancho Pacific Builders and Developers Inc. | In Encinitas | |
| Russell Handy Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Schiefer Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Encinitas |
| Stan Hayduk Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Tradewinds Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| YNK Construction | 5.0★ (33) | In Encinitas |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Encinitas. 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 180 Encinitas 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 Encinitas 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 |