124 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Johnston: Peterson Painting, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Budget Pro Painting & Remodeling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 124.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Des Moines, 469 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 124 ranked; ranked #3.
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124 Johnston painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 124 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peterson Painting | 65 | 5.0★ (362) | Clive, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Budget Pro Painting & Remodeling LLC | 65 | 4.9★ (190) | Des Moines, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | CertaPro Painters of Des Moines | 64 | 4.8★ (469) | Urbandale, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fresh Coat Painters of Des Moines | 64 | 4.8★ (150) | Clive, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Painting with a Twist | 63 | 4.8★ (229) | Urbandale, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Five Star Painting of Ankeny and West Des Moines | 62 | 4.9★ (110) | Ankeny, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Harmony Painting | 61 | 4.9★ (136) | Des Moines, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Clive | 61 | 4.9★ (194) | Clive, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Clemen Painting Services | 61 | 5.0★ (51) | Urbandale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Simply Gone Junk Removal and Cleaning LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (30) | Ankeny, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 469 Google reviews, the most in Johnston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 124 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Advanced Traffic Control | In Johnston | |
| Blanco Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Central Iowa Contractor Services | In Johnston | |
| Color Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| D&S painting and Drywall | In Johnston | |
| Ebert Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Erőd Demo and Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Good Guy Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| I Am Happy Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| J South Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Kruger Builders LLC | In Johnston | |
| Matlage Wall Finishes | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Must Dust Cleaning | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| OPN Renovation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Prairie View Dreams Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rooster Roofing LLC. ( Des Moines IA.) | 5.0★ (1) | In Johnston |
| Stonewall Designs LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| True Blue Painting | In Johnston | |
| Xclusive Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Johnston. 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 124 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 |