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Best Painters in Nanaimo, BC (2026)

48 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Nanaimo: Pride Painting Ltd., CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Details Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 48.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Scholars Edge Painting, 535 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

48 Nanaimo painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 48 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Nanaimo at a glance

Top 10 painters in Nanaimo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Pride Painting Ltd.654.9★ (275)Nanaimo24/7Overall
2Bigger Picture Painting644.9★ (116)NanaimoSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Scholars Edge Painting634.9★ (535)Nanaimo—Most reviews
4Seriously Painting Ltd.634.9★ (127)Nanaimo——
5Second Generation Painting624.9★ (71)NanaimoSat · Sun—
6Details Painting615.0★ (17)Nanaimo24/7Emergencies
7Nola Painting615.0★ (13)Nanaimo24/7—
8Sonshine Girls Painting605.0★ (110)Nanaimo——
9Wilson Pro Painting Mid Island605.0★ (34)NanaimoSat—
10The Peoples Painter594.9★ (32)NanaimoSat—

The 48 best painters in Nanaimo, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Nanaimo

    #1 Pride Painting Ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    65/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2380 Jingle Pot Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6W2
    View profile for Pride Painting Ltd.(250) 816-1641

  4. #4 Seriously Painting Ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
    Address
    1595 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4R2
    View profile for Seriously Painting Ltd.(250) 802-7763

  6. #6 Details Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    90 Marlene Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0G8
    View profile for Details Painting(250) 619-8287

  7. #7 Nola Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    285 Harewood Rd #33, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2Z1
    View profile for Nola Painting(587) 917-6555

  8. #8 Sonshine Girls Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3073 McCauley Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1V7
    View profile for Sonshine Girls Painting(250) 619-5568

  10. #10 The Peoples Painter

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Peoples Painter(250) 751-5526

  11. #11 Wilson Pro Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7995 Superior Rd, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
    View profile for Wilson Pro Painting(800) 968-4505

  12. #12 Vlash Home Finishing

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Vlash Home Finishing(250) 268-1619

  15. #15 Elite Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4360 Butternut Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4N9
    View profile for Elite Painting(250) 714-9003

  16. #16 Pro Works Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Pro Works Painting(250) 739-9213

  17. #17 Hills Brothers Paint LTD

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    458 A Wakesiah Ave, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3K9
    View profile for Hills Brothers Paint LTD(604) 374-1651

  18. #18 Hydra Industries

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6101 Pearce Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6G7
    View profile for Hydra Industries(250) 618-0238

  19. #19 Nick & Nat Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Nick & Nat Painting(250) 668-8598

  20. #20 Home Pro Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5692 Amsterdam Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2M7
    View profile for Home Pro Painting(250) 667-8556

  21. #21 Command Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Command Painting(250) 713-9828

  22. #22 Prestigious Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Prestigious Painting(778) 960-1612

  24. #24 Student Works Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Student Works Painting(604) 987-6110

  25. #25 Parnell Painting

    Based in Nanaimo

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3620 Glen Oaks Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5J8
    View profile for Parnell Painting(250) 585-7222

All 48 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Nanaimo, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26MDG Painting574.8★ (25)In Nanaimo
27Custom Edge Painting564.5★ (8)In Nanaimo
28Birchin Painting LTD565.0★ (6)In Nanaimo
29Simply Painting565.0★ (15)In Nanaimo
30Nanaimo Painting564.7★ (15)In Nanaimo
31TrueColor Painting Nanaimo564.8★ (4)In Nanaimo
32WestTeck Painting555.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
33D Snyder Painting555.0★ (8)In Nanaimo
34Tytan Commercial and Residential Painting555.0★ (8)In Nanaimo
35RMP Painting & Popcorn Removal555.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
36T. Walter Painting555.0★ (6)In Nanaimo
37Aebig Painting Ltd545.0★ (4)In Nanaimo
38Cogito Painting545.0★ (5)In Nanaimo
39Oceanfront Painting535.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
40Sturdy Home Repair Ltd.535.0★ (71)In Nanaimo
41Bassett's Finishing Carpentry & Painting525.0★ (10)In Nanaimo
42JHI construction515.0★ (12)In Nanaimo
43Prep'n Sell Vancouver Island515.0★ (11)In Nanaimo
44YooBuild Surface Solutions505.0★ (7)In Nanaimo
45Van Isle Stucco494.8★ (9)In Nanaimo
46Striking Developments495.0★ (9)In Nanaimo
47CC Blastworks Sandblasting495.0★ (7)In Nanaimo
48Lancashire Renovations – General Contractor specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Fences, Siding & Painting485.0★ (17)17 km

Also serving Nanaimo

20 more painters within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked painters serving Nanaimo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ArcRom Contracting4.2★ (5)In Nanaimo
B. Gallant Homes Ltd.4.5★ (37)In Nanaimo
BÖEHM Construction Ltd.4.7★ (38)In Nanaimo
Buck Robertson Contracting4.8★ (21)In Nanaimo
Hadley Exteriors Ltd5.0★ (16)In Nanaimo
Ideal Siding Nanaimo4.7★ (11)In Nanaimo
IN&OUT Restoration LTD.5.0★ (6)In Nanaimo
Island Build Contracting Ltd.5.0★ (25)In Nanaimo
Island Heights Construction Ltd.5.0★ (27)In Nanaimo
Major League Property Development Specialists Ltd4.9★ (141)In Nanaimo
McCartan Contracting5.0★ (5)In Nanaimo
Michaud Construction Group Inc.5.0★ (26)In Nanaimo
Nanaimo Handyman | Decks | Fences | Rot Repair5.0★ (35)In Nanaimo
NDS Floor Installations4.4★ (7)In Nanaimo
On Side Restoration Services3.6★ (23)In Nanaimo
Prime Choice Contracting Inc.4.9★ (18)In Nanaimo
Prinster Contracting Ltd.4.9★ (17)In Nanaimo
R.W. (Bob) Wall Contracting Ltd3.3★ (7)In Nanaimo
Ridgeview Roofing4.7★ (12)In Nanaimo
Westmark Construction Ltd4.5★ (17)In Nanaimo

How much do painters cost in Nanaimo?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Nanaimo?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior paintingCA$1,360CA$2,840CA$4,340Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Exterior paintingCA$2,560CA$4,470CA$6,400Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Nanaimo painters

We scored 48 Nanaimo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nanaimo data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Nanaimo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Nanaimo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Nanaimo, BC is Pride Painting Ltd. with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bigger Picture Painting (#2) and Scholars Edge Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 48 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Nanaimo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 48 painters serving Nanaimo, BC. 47 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Nanaimo are open 24/7?

4 ranked painters in Nanaimo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pride Painting Ltd. (#1), Details Painting (#6) and Nola Painting (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Nanaimo work on weekends?

24 of 48 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pride Painting Ltd. (#1), Bigger Picture Painting (#2) and Second Generation Painting (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Nanaimo?

Interior painting typically costs CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, with CA$2,840 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Nanaimo painters have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated painters in Nanaimo is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Scholars Edge Painting has the most, 535 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Nanaimo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Nanaimo city centre, 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 Nanaimo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 painters serving Nanaimo.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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