89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3605 Woodhead Dr #105b, Northbrook, IL 60062
Best Painters in Lake Forest, IL (2026)
298 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Forest: Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lake County Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 298.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist, 398 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 298 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
298 Lake Forest painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 219 open Saturdays and 84 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 298 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Lake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore | 89 | 5.0★ (61) | Northbrook, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Lake County Painting | 89 | 5.0★ (56) | Fox Lake, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Standard 28 | 89 | 5.0★ (62) | Deerfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Five Star Painting of North Shore | 89 | 5.0★ (20) | Hawthorn Woods, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills | 89 | 4.9★ (49) | Gurnee, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | TrueTone Painting Company | 88 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Forest | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paint Guru House Painters | 88 | 5.0★ (76) | Highland Park, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sunpainting | 87 | 5.0★ (151) | Northbrook, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Big League Painting of Lake Forest | 87 | 5.0★ (88) | Lake Forest | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Painted Penguin Hawthorn Center | 86 | 4.7★ (102) | Vernon Hills, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 298 best painters in Lake Forest, 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 Fox Lake, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#3 Standard 28
Based in Deerfield, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 412 Inverrary Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 3 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Forest
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12112 Ranch Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Highland Park, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 4 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 473 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
#8 Sunpainting
Based in Northbrook, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- The address is, 3469 Whirlaway Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Lake Forest
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 222 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 202, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Vernon Hills, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 122 Hawthorn Ctr Unit 106, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Arlington Heights, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4049 Bonhill Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 231 Alexandria Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
#14 Guru Painters
Based in Glenview, 11 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2700 Patriot Blvd #230, Glenview, IL 60026
Based in Northbrook, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1321 1st St, Northbrook, IL 60062
#16 Color Me Mine
Based in Glenview, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1855 Tower Dr, Glenview, IL 60026
Based in Glenview, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2001 Tower Dr #324, Glenview, IL 60026
#18 Active Painting
Based in Des Plaines, 11 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 398 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (398).
- 4.8★ from 398 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Fri 4 PM–10:30 PM · Sat 2 PM–10:30 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 10 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
#20 That Painter Guy
Based in Palatine, 14 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Palatine, IL 60067
Based in Des Plaines, 7 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#22 Fermont Inc.
Based in Des Plaines, 12 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gurnee, 8 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 582 Lexington Square E, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Des Plaines, 7 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
#25 All Paint Pros
Based in Wheeling, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 250 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
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 298 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Brilliant Touch Of lake County inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Barts Remodeling | In Lake Forest | |
| Caliber Custom Decks & Fences | 4.6★ (10) | In Lake Forest |
| Culver's Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| Current Construction Co. | 5.0★ (8) | In Lake Forest |
| Dexter's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| F H Windows & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| GreenPROChicago, Inc. | In Lake Forest | |
| HP Millwork | 5.0★ (24) | In Lake Forest |
| Junior Painting and Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Kashian Bros | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Forest |
| Lakeshore Decorating, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Meer Commercial Heating and Air | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Forest |
| MUD HAPPENS (Formerly Our Family Drywall and Painting) | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Oskar Painters | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Otter Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Forest |
| Platinum Touch Industries LLC | 4.9★ (35) | In Lake Forest |
| The Brush's Painting & Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Urban Painting Works | In Lake Forest | |
| Yedrin Painting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
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 298 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Lake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Lake Forest, IL is Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lake County Painting (#2) and Standard 28 (#3) follow. We ranked 298 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Lake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 298 painters serving Lake Forest, IL. 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?
28 ranked painters in Lake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore (#1), Lake County Painting (#2) and Standard 28 (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Lake Forest work on weekends?
219 of 298 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 84 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fresh Coat Painters of The North Shore (#1), Lake County Painting (#2) and Standard 28 (#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 298 rated painters in Lake Forest is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist has the most, 398 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 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 298 painters serving Lake Forest.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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