30 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest: All craft up, CR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): James River Drywall Repair & Paint, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 30.
Most-reviewed: A1 DO IT ALL DRYWALL, PLASTER REPAIRS LLC, 86 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked after All craft up; ranked #9.
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30 Forest painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All craft up | 64 | 4.8★ (104) | Forest | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Painting Of Southwest VA, LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (52) | Bedford, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Garcia's Drywall, Painting, & Tile | 60 | 4.9★ (75) | Forest | Sat | — |
| 4 | Prestige Painting LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Forest | — | — |
| 5 | Affordable Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Forest | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | M A Dalton Paint Contractor | 58 | 4.9★ (36) | Lynchburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Collins & Sons Painting and Repair | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Forest | — | — |
| 8 | 4 Kingz Painting, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | A1 DO IT ALL DRYWALL, PLASTER REPAIRS LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (86) | Forest | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | James River Drywall Repair & Paint | 56 | 5.0★ (28) | Lynchburg, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
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: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, the most in Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Forest
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #8 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 Forest
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Lynchburg, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ferndale, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tile contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kens Handyman & Home Improvements | 50 | 4.2★ (5) | In Forest |
| 27 | Family 2 Family Cleaning Associates | 49 | 2.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Transformation Painting | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Alex Roofing Company | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Hire Handy, LLC | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | In Forest |
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 to Z Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| American Quality Painters LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| Atlas Kitchen and Bath | 4.9★ (27) | In Forest |
| Central Virginia Builders LLC | 5.0★ (32) | In Forest |
| CTG Green Building and Remodeling | 4.4★ (38) | In Forest |
| DC Tile Flooring Solutions | 4.9★ (46) | In Forest |
| Donnie Hudson Custom Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest |
| Eleven25 builds | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| Garcia Painting & Wallcovering | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| Hill City Handyman | 5.0★ (13) | In Forest |
| Livingmurals | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| Long's Yard & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest |
| Old Roots Handyman Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest |
| Online Tutoring , Live art lessons , Art Gallery for Collectors | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest |
| ProCare Solutions | 5.0★ (9) | In Forest |
| Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest |
| Royaume Renovations | 5.0★ (29) | In Forest |
| TCB Painting Lynchburg Va | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| The Humble Handyman | 5.0★ (65) | In Forest |
| Tommys Drywall LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Forest |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forest. 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 30 Forest 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 23, 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 Forest 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 |