69 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Malibu: Martin Carabajal Painting, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AAA Painting Services: Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 69.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Thousand Oaks, CA, 172 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #2.
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69 Malibu painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 52 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Carabajal Painting | 65 | 4.9★ (98) | Malibu | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | CertaPro Painters of Thousand Oaks, CA | 65 | 4.9★ (172) | Malibu | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | U & Z Interior & Exterior Painting | 64 | 4.9★ (54) | Malibu | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | AAA Painting Services: Your Trusted Home Improvement Experts | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Malibu | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Tilo Martin Painting | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Malibu | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Supreme Painting Solutions | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Malibu | — | — |
| 7 | K Painting Services | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Malibu | Sat | — |
| 8 | Perfect Painting | 59 | 4.8★ (70) | Thousand Oaks, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Good Time Painting | 58 | 4.7★ (13) | Malibu | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Moore & Co. Painting | Los Angeles | 58 | 5.0★ (30) | Beverly Hills, 7 mi away | Sat · 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: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, the most in Malibu.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Falcon Heights, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calabasas, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Agoura Hills, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Agoura Hills, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
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 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACTORS MALIBU | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| All Seasons Painting Company | 4.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| Babineau Construction | In Malibu | |
| Bibian Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| C.D.H.I. Pro | In Malibu | |
| Celentano Construction Company | In Malibu | |
| Dan Gate Repair Malibu | 5.0★ (9) | In Malibu |
| DryNow Water Damage | 4.9★ (41) | In Malibu |
| Drywall Repair Malibu | In Malibu | |
| Johannessen Construction Co. | In Malibu | |
| Johannessen Construction Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| Johnston Painters | In Malibu | |
| Just Honey Do It, Inc. | In Malibu | |
| LA Home Contractor Inc. | 5.0★ (72) | In Malibu |
| Malibu Roof Masters | 4.8★ (79) | In Malibu |
| Malibu Roofing Corp | 4.0★ (8) | In Malibu |
| Master Team Plastering | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| Roger's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Malibu |
| Syan Builders Inc | 5.0★ (23) | In Malibu |
| The Los Angeles Painters - Malibu | In Malibu |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Malibu. 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 69 Malibu 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 Malibu 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 |