38 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gardner: EVM Home Improvement & Painting, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 412 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Golsmith Painting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 38.
Most-reviewed: Eagle Refinishing, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 38 ranked after EVM Home Improvement & Painting; ranked #26.
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38 Gardner painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVM Home Improvement & Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (412) | Ashburnham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | B&R Painting Flooring And Home Improvement | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Gardner | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Designed For You Painters | 61 | 4.9★ (24) | Gardner | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Henry Hamel and Sons | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Gardner | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Colortek Painting | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Ashburnham, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Golsmith Painting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (66) | Fitchburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Favoreto Home Services | 56 | 5.0★ (32) | Leominster, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Harty's Parking Lot Striping | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Athol, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Lori MacDonald Fine Art Classroom | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Gardner | — | — |
| 10 | GS Painting | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Gardner | Sat | — |
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: 5.0★ from 412 Google reviews, the most in Gardner.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Gardner
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gardner
Ranked #10 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 Athol, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Leominster, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Fitchburg, 12 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Eagle Refinishing | 49 | 4.9★ (71) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Advanced Painting And Construction | 47 | 1.6★ (14) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Momaney Painters | 47 | 3.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Supreme Home Experts | 47 | 5.0★ (16) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Penta Pro Painters | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Antoniel Renovations | 45 | 4.3★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Larry's handyman services | 45 | 3.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 33 | You Name It Creatives, LLC | 45 | 4.7★ (25) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Handy Lou's Home Improvement Services | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Wilson and Steely Kustom Coachworks | 44 | 4.7★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Quality restoration | 42 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Zelayas Construction Inc. | 42 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 38 | RM Builders | 41 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All pro interior exterior painting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Athol Home Improvement | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Diversified Property Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Flawless Solution | In Gardner | |
| HD PAINTING EXPRESS INC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Italiano Remodeling & Painting LLC | In Gardner | |
| L&K Painting and Carpentry | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Let's Call Rich | 3.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Lynn's Handmade Crafts | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Mendez Painting Service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Milltown Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Odany's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Odany's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Oscar and Son Flooring | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Prestige Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Refresh Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ron Keogh Home Improvement | In Gardner | |
| TAYLOR PAINTING | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardner |
| TIBS HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Vic's Painting LLC | In Gardner |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Gardner. 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 38 Gardner 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 Gardner 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 |