90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3601 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Best Painters in Imperial Beach, CA (2026)
100 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Imperial Beach: Lifetime Custom Painting Inc, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bulman Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 100.
- 4
Most-reviewed: PKA Photo & Video, 440 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
100 Imperial Beach painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 64 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 100 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Imperial Beach at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifetime Custom Painting Inc | 90 | 4.9★ (258) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Bulman Painting | 87 | 4.9★ (112) | San Diego, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | City Painting Chula Vista | 87 | 4.8★ (51) | Chula Vista, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | PKA Photo & Video | 86 | 5.0★ (440) | San Diego, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Rubio's Painting Services Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (122) | San Diego, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Set Pro Painting Residencial | 86 | 5.0★ (30) | Chula Vista, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Full Length Coatings | 85 | 5.0★ (47) | Imperial Beach | Sat | — |
| 8 | HAVPRO painting | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Imperial Beach | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AMK Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | San Diego, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Precision Painting Plus of San Diego | 84 | 4.9★ (55) | San Diego, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 100 best painters in Imperial Beach, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4414 Long Branch Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2424 Riviera Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 440 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (440).
- 5.0★ from 440 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 915 W Grape St Apt 507, San Diego, CA 92101
Based in San Diego, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 936 Harwood St, San Diego, CA 92154
Based in Chula Vista, 4 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1682 Melrose ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Based in Imperial Beach
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Imperial Beach
84/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 AMK Painting
Based in San Diego, 4 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 502 Piccard Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–2:30 PM
- Address
- 402 W Broadway Office #81, San Diego, CA 92101
Based in San Diego, 2 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2222 Verus St STE D, San Diego, CA 92154
#12 Paint Works Pro
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1111 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 719 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
#14 CeramiCafe
Based in La Mesa, 15 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.6★ from 314 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based in National City, 5 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 337 W 35th St R, National City, CA 91950
Based in Bonita, 5 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Based in Imperial Beach
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Chula Vista, 5 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 1034 Neptune Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Based in National City, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 636 E 2nd St, National City, CA 91950
#20 J Brown Painting
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 688 13th St Suite 502, San Diego, CA 92101
Based in Spring Valley, 13 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2820 Via Orange Way Suite E, Spring Valley, CA 91978
#22 Craft on Third
Based in Chula Vista, 4 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Thu 12 PM–4 PM · Fri 12 PM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 11 AM–3 PM
- Address
- 282 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Based in Imperial Beach
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1302 13th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2003 Bayview Heights Dr SPC 146, San Diego, CA 92105
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1111 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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 100 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Imperial Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andy's Custom Painting | In Imperial Beach | |
| Bowsers Coatings | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| California Home Repair and Remodel | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Ceja Builders Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Imperial Beach |
| Dash Splash Painting | In Imperial Beach | |
| Elite Restoration | 5.0★ (3) | In Imperial Beach |
| Kaptain Custom Construction LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Imperial Beach |
| Lolo,painting | In Imperial Beach | |
| Monahan Paint and Design | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Ocean Pro Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Omex Construction | In Imperial Beach | |
| Painterspromg | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Prestige Mobile Refinishing | 5.0★ (2) | In Imperial Beach |
| Pros Home Remodel & Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Reel Builders Inc | 5.0★ (5) | In Imperial Beach |
| SD Design/Build | In Imperial Beach | |
| Skylar Painting CA Lic# 928445 | 5.0★ (2) | In Imperial Beach |
| Supremacy Painting Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Imperial Beach |
| Swell Painting | In Imperial Beach | |
| TRUBuild Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Imperial Beach |
How much do painters cost in Imperial Beach?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Imperial Beach. 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 Imperial Beach painters
We scored 100 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 |
Painters in Imperial Beach: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Imperial Beach?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Imperial Beach, CA is Lifetime Custom Painting Inc with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bulman Painting (#2) and City Painting Chula Vista (#3) follow. We ranked 100 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Imperial Beach?
ContractorsRanked ranks 100 painters serving Imperial Beach, CA. 4 of them are based in Imperial Beach; 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 Imperial Beach are open 24/7?
10 ranked painters in Imperial Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), Bulman Painting (#2) and City Painting Chula Vista (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Imperial Beach work on weekends?
64 of 100 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), Bulman Painting (#2) and City Painting Chula Vista (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Imperial Beach painters have?
The median Google rating among 100 rated painters in Imperial Beach is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. PKA Photo & Video has the most, 440 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Imperial Beach count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 100 painters serving Imperial Beach.
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