64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 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 Lemon Grove, CA (2026)
258 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lemon Grove: Lifetime Custom Painting Inc, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bulman Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 258.
- 10
Most-reviewed: PKA Photo & Video, 440 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 258 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
258 Lemon Grove painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 147 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 258 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Lemon Grove at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifetime Custom Painting Inc | 64 | 4.9★ (258) | San Diego, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CeramiCafe | 63 | 4.6★ (314) | La Mesa, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | J Brown Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (228) | San Diego, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Bulman Painting | 60 | 4.9★ (112) | San Diego, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Stokeys Painting - Beyond Luxury, Beyond Colors | 60 | 5.0★ (37) | Spring Valley, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | City Painting Chula Vista | 60 | 4.8★ (51) | Chula Vista, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rani Habeel Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (50) | El Cajon, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Procoat Painting San Diego | 59 | 4.9★ (157) | La Mesa, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | San Diego Painting Pros | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | San Diego, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | PKA Photo & Video | 59 | 5.0★ (440) | San Diego, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
The 258 best painters in Lemon Grove, 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.
#2 CeramiCafe
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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 San Diego, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2037 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 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 Spring Valley, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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
Based in Chula Vista, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 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 El Cajon, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1260 E Washington Ave #9, El Cajon, CA 92019
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9461 Grossmont Summit Dr Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91941
Based in San Diego, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 440 Google reviews, the most in Lemon Grove.
- 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
#11 PaintLife1904
Based in Bonita, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
#12 ICV PAINTING CO.
Based in Coronado, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Paintonomy Inc
Based in Rancho Penasquitos, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in Lemon Grove
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Spring Valley, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9413 Cape Cod Ct, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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
#17 LEOANGELO ART
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8575 New Salem St, San Diego, CA 92126
Based in La Mesa, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7320 Colony Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based in San Diego, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 391 Los Soneto Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
#20 Paint Works Pro
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Coronado, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in La Mesa, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 4670 Maple Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based in Spring Valley, 1 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3145 Ronald Ct, Spring Valley, CA 91977
#24 PaintGreen
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8861 Balboa Ave STE A, San Diego, CA 92123
#25 HRCCoatings LLC
Based in Bonita, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 258 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lemon Grove
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 619 Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Lemon Grove |
| B3 Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lemon Grove |
| Bradford Fox Builders | In Lemon Grove | |
| California Custom Painting and Staining | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cisneros Contracting San Diego | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| DeRivera Coatings | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| E General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Golden Coast Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hager Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| JF Construction & Superior Coatings | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| M9 Mag and Blast | 5.0★ (2) | In Lemon Grove |
| Marcos Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Premier Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Random House Painting Ilc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ray Garcia & Sons Painting Co | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| S And J Painting | 1.0★ (1) | In Lemon Grove |
| San Diego Patch and Paint | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tico Painting and Decorating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Unique Art by MJM | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Yanez Painting Services | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
How much do painters cost in Lemon Grove?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lemon Grove. 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 Lemon Grove painters
We scored 258 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Lemon Grove?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Lemon Grove, CA is Lifetime Custom Painting Inc with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CeramiCafe (#2) and J Brown Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 258 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Lemon Grove?
ContractorsRanked ranks 258 painters serving Lemon Grove, CA. 1 of them is based in Lemon Grove; 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 Lemon Grove are open 24/7?
22 ranked painters in Lemon Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), Bulman Painting (#4) and City Painting Chula Vista (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Lemon Grove work on weekends?
147 of 258 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 82 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), CeramiCafe (#2) and J Brown Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Lemon Grove?
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 Lemon Grove. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Lemon Grove painters have?
The median Google rating among 258 rated painters in Lemon Grove is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. PKA Photo & Video has the most, 440 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Lemon Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 258 painters serving Lemon Grove.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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