65/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 126 Front St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Best Painters in Fairfax, CA (2026)
91 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Fairfax: McCarthy Painting Co., CR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coral Colours, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 91.
- 23
Most-reviewed: Marin Color Service, 76 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #23.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
91 Fairfax painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 91 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Fairfax at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCarthy Painting Co. | 65 | 4.8★ (57) | San Rafael, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Coral Colours | 63 | 5.0★ (30) | Novato, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Deco Painting Company | 63 | 5.0★ (31) | Fairfax | Sat | — |
| 4 | Curb Number Painting LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (67) | Alameda, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Kunst Painting | 61 | 5.0★ (47) | San Rafael, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rocket Cabinet | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Richmond, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Pierpont Painting Inc | 61 | 5.0★ (47) | Corte Madera, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Marin Painters | Interior & Exterior House Painters | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Fairfax | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Chroma Colors, Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (23) | San Rafael, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Karoll Julian Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | San Anselmo, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
The 91 best painters in Fairfax, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Novato, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 112 Montego Key, Novato, CA 94949
Based in Fairfax
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Alameda, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in San Rafael, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 112 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Based in Richmond, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 800 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
Based in Corte Madera, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Fairfax
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in San Rafael, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 59 Larkspur St Suite 1, San Rafael, CA 94901
Based in San Anselmo, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 145A Tunstead Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960
#11 Vista Painters
Based in Cupertino, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
Based in Hercules, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Novato, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 926 A Diablo Ave, Novato, CA 94947
Based in Novato, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 117F Oliva Ct, Novato, CA 94947
#15 KC Pro Painting
Based in Fairfax
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Kentfield, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#17 NGD Painting
Based in Novato, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1725 Marion Ave, Novato, CA 94945
Based in Albany, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in San Rafael, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 561 Wisteria Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
Based in San Rafael, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 50 Belvedere St unit b, San Rafael, CA 94901
Based in Mill Valley, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 150 Shoreline Hwy Building E, Suite 115, Mill Valley, CA 94941
#22 Jenuine Painting
Based in Bay Point, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in San Rafael, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 76 Google reviews, the most in Fairfax.
- 4.5★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 770 Second St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Based in Mill Valley, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 751 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Based in Cherryland, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Painters ranked #26 to #50
#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 91 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fairfax
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfax |
| Arrow Deck & Construction | 4.9★ (38) | In Fairfax |
| Artist Touch Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Fairfax |
| Bayview Painting Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfax |
| Custom Painting | In Fairfax | |
| Done Right Painters Company | In Fairfax | |
| GT Construction | In Fairfax | |
| Hitchcock Construction Co. | 5.0★ (4) | In Fairfax |
| I D Painting Company | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfax |
| I-Beam Reconstruction Management, Inc. | 3.5★ (2) | In Fairfax |
| Marianne's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfax |
| Marin County Painters | In Fairfax | |
| Montalvo Handyman Service | In Fairfax | |
| Norcal Wood Restoration & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfax |
| Rodas C Painter & Service | In Fairfax | |
| Swell House Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfax |
| The Yard Squad - Garden Design, Affordable Landscaping | In Fairfax | |
| Victor Sanchez General Contractor | In Fairfax | |
| WM Landscaping Gardening & Services | In Fairfax | |
| Zen Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Fairfax |
How much do painters cost in Fairfax?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fairfax. 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 |
How we ranked Fairfax painters
We scored 91 Fairfax 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 Fairfax 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 |
Painters in Fairfax: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Fairfax?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Fairfax, CA is McCarthy Painting Co. with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Coral Colours (#2) and Deco Painting Company (#3) follow. We ranked 91 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Fairfax?
ContractorsRanked ranks 91 painters serving Fairfax, CA. 4 of them are based in Fairfax; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Fairfax are open 24/7?
8 ranked painters in Fairfax post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are McCarthy Painting Co. (#1), Coral Colours (#2) and Rocket Cabinet (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Fairfax work on weekends?
63 of 91 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are McCarthy Painting Co. (#1), Coral Colours (#2) and Deco Painting Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Fairfax?
Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Fairfax. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Fairfax painters have?
The median Google rating among 91 rated painters in Fairfax is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Marin Color Service has the most, 76 reviews, and ranks #23. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?
Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Fairfax count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Fairfax city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Fairfax
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 painters serving Fairfax.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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