62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Lake Forest, CA (2026)
232 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Forest: Gallant residential painting llc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gamino Painting Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 232.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Pinot's Palette, 742 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 232 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
232 Lake Forest painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 168 open Saturdays and 87 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 232 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Lake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallant residential painting llc | 62 | 5.0★ (95) | Anaheim, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pinot's Palette | 62 | 4.5★ (742) | Aliso Viejo, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Color Me Mine | 61 | 4.8★ (214) | Mission Viejo, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Custom Painting & Decorating Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (144) | Anaheim, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Gamino Painting Company | 61 | 4.8★ (60) | Aliso Viejo, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Humble Painting | 61 | 5.0★ (43) | Anaheim, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ultimate Home Painters | 60 | 4.8★ (48) | Dana Point, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Foothill Ranch House Painting Care | 60 | 4.9★ (53) | Foothill Ranch, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sharp's Painting LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (115) | Costa Mesa, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Marvel Painters | 60 | 4.9★ (38) | Laguna Niguel, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 232 best painters in Lake Forest, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 742 Google reviews, the most in Lake Forest.
- 4.5★ from 742 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 11 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 2 PM–9:30 PM · Sun 2 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 26731 Aliso Creek Rd #200a, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Based in Mission Viejo, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.8★ from 214 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy Suite 323, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Based in Anaheim, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM
Based in Aliso Viejo, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Laurel Ln, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Based in Anaheim, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Dana Point, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Foothill Ranch, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 45 Auto Center Dr, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Based in Costa Mesa, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Marvel Painters
Based in Laguna Niguel, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27960 Cabot Rd Suite 411, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#12 Pinot's Palette
Based in Rancho Santa Margarita, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Sat 6 PM–9 PM · Sun 2 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 22235 El Paseo B, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
#13 Color Me Mine
Based in Tustin, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 2875 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782
#14 Pinot's Palette
Based in Tustin, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.8★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue 6 PM–9 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu 6 PM–9 PM · Fri 6 PM–10 PM · Sat 3 PM–10 PM · Sun 2 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 2479 Park Ave, Tustin, CA 92782
#15 EG Pro Painting
Based in Avocado Heights, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Corona, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
Based in Lake Forest
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–10:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 24374 Rockfield Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Based in Coto De Caza, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Irvine, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 300 Spectrum Center Dr #400, Irvine, CA 92618
Based in Costa Mesa, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Tustin, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2832 Walnut Ave STE C, Tustin, CA 92780
Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Costa Mesa, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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–6 PM
Based in Irvine, 6 mi away
57/100CR 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 6 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 14851 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA 92618
#25 Point Painters
Based in Dana Point, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 33645 Flying Jib Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
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 232 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Angels Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| B.n remodeling | In Lake Forest | |
| Blake Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Brunos & Sons Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Forest |
| EGLZ Orange Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Expert Bathroom Remodeling | In Lake Forest | |
| Garage Floors 1 Day | 4.8★ (132) | In Lake Forest |
| Good Neighbor Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| GREY PAINTING | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Happy house - painting & remodeling/handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jimmy's Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jl Cobb Painting | 4.0★ (2) | In Lake Forest |
| JL Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Modernn painting | In Lake Forest | |
| New Gen Landscape & Design | 4.2★ (5) | In Lake Forest |
| OC Kitchen and Home Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Orange Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| R.B remodeling services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Sur Painting Inc. | In Lake Forest |
How much do painters cost in Lake Forest?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake 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 |
How we ranked Lake Forest painters
We scored 232 Lake 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 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 Lake 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 |
Painters in Lake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Lake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Lake Forest, CA is Gallant residential painting llc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pinot's Palette (#2) and Color Me Mine (#3) follow. We ranked 232 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Lake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 232 painters serving Lake Forest, CA. 3 of them are based in Lake Forest; 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 Lake Forest are open 24/7?
19 ranked painters in Lake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gallant residential painting llc (#1), Gamino Painting Company (#5) and Humble Painting (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Lake Forest work on weekends?
168 of 232 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 87 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gallant residential painting llc (#1), Pinot's Palette (#2) and Color Me Mine (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lake Forest painters have?
The median Google rating among 232 rated painters in Lake Forest is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Pinot's Palette has the most, 742 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Lake Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 232 painters serving Lake Forest.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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