42 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Galveston: Texas Elite Painting, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coastal Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Clay Cup Studios, 96 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #4.
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42 Galveston painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Elite Painting | 92 | 4.8★ (92) | Galveston | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Coastal Painting | 91 | 5.0★ (22) | Galveston | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Meraz Painting & Remodeling | 90 | 5.0★ (59) | Galveston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Clay Cup Studios | 90 | 4.7★ (96) | Galveston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Chico's Painting | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Galveston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | CertaPro Painters of Galveston, TX | 86 | 4.8★ (52) | Galveston | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | JNB Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (10) | Galveston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | AE Exterior Painting Contractors | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Galveston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | AA Stucco and Painting | 83 | 4.8★ (25) | Alvin, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | AC PAINTING SERVICES | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Galveston | 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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 96 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (96).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alvin, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #10 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 Galveston
Ranked #11 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 Galveston
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alvin, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Galveston
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J & H Property maintenance and handyman | 74 | 4.7★ (13) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Rios Reyes Painting | 73 | 5.0★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Wolfe's Abrasive Blasting | 73 | 4.3★ (13) | 11 mi |
| 29 | Galveston Construction Service | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | In Galveston |
| 30 | Heroes Lawn & Home Services, LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Mar-Gar Construction | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Levis welding and remodeling | 73 | 5.0★ (19) | In Galveston |
| 33 | Sand Star Services | 72 | 4.7★ (26) | In Galveston |
| 34 | American Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | In Galveston |
| 35 | AMG American Builders. | 72 | 4.7★ (18) | 2 mi |
| 36 | Advanced Quality Remodeling | 71 | 4.9★ (19) | 12 mi |
| 37 | GCR BUILDERS, LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (35) | 12 mi |
| 38 | Immaculate | 70 | 5.0★ (10) | In Galveston |
| 39 | Nagel Construction Ltd. | 70 | 5.0★ (18) | 8 mi |
| 40 | CyclePaint LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | 2 mi |
| 41 | Able Roofing & Construction | 69 | 4.5★ (39) | 9 mi |
| 42 | Dead On Construction LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Galveston. 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 42 Galveston 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 Galveston 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 |