64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 614 4 St, Nelson, BC V1L 2S6
Best Painters in Nelson, BC (2026)
11 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Nelson: Stellar Painting, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): J.Brand Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 11.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Under Pressure Painting & Pressure Washing, 51 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Nelson painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Nelson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stellar Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (25) | Nelson | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Under Pressure Painting & Pressure Washing | 63 | 5.0★ (51) | Nelson | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Kootenay Lake Painting | 63 | 5.0★ (46) | Nelson | — | — |
| 4 | ARC Painting & Contracting Ltd. | 62 | 4.9★ (15) | Nelson | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | J.Brand Painting | 62 | 5.0★ (13) | Nelson | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | A & A Painting Ltd | 62 | 5.0★ (13) | Nelson | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | DBG Painting | 59 | 4.9★ (17) | Nelson | — | — |
| 8 | Paradise Painters | 59 | 5.0★ (39) | Nelson | — | — |
| 9 | Nat's Painting | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Nelson | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Nat's Painting and Wallpapering | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Nelson | — | — |
The 11 best painters in Nelson, 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 Nelson
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Nelson.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 608 4 St, Nelson, BC V1L 2S6
Based in Nelson
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1504 Vancouver St, Nelson, BC V1L 1E6
Based in Nelson
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Nelson
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 718 Kootenay St, Nelson, BC V1L 5J7
Based in Nelson
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 510 Silica St, Nelson, BC V1L 4M9
#7 DBG Painting
Based in Nelson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nelson
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1604B Cedar St, Nelson, BC V1L 2G4
Based in Nelson
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Nelson
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Nelson
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 716 3 St, Nelson, BC V1L 2R2
Also serving Nelson
14 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACW Building Services | 5.0★ (1) | 17 km |
| Brothers Contracting Co. | In Nelson | |
| Dr. Drywall Ltd | 3.4★ (5) | In Nelson |
| Hardy Painting • 17+ Years of Excellence | In Nelson | |
| Kootenay Glass & Mirror Ltd | 4.8★ (48) | In Nelson |
| Nelson Farmers Supply Ltd | 4.6★ (150) | In Nelson |
| Nelson Home Repair | 5.0★ (3) | In Nelson |
| Nolan's Contracting Ltd | In Nelson | |
| Quality Interior Kontracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Nelson |
| RM design build | 5.0★ (1) | In Nelson |
| Ruby Mountain Builders Inc | 5.0★ (17) | In Nelson |
| Spruced Kitchens | 4.5★ (33) | In Nelson |
| Student Works Painting | 21 km | |
| Valhalla Renovations | 5.0★ (7) | In Nelson |
How much do painters cost in Nelson?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nelson. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | CA$1,360 | CA$2,840 | CA$4,340 | 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) | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | CA$2,560 | CA$4,470 | CA$6,400 | Per 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 Nelson painters
We scored 11 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Nelson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Nelson, BC is Stellar Painting with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Under Pressure Painting & Pressure Washing (#2) and Kootenay Lake Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 11 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Nelson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 painters serving Nelson, BC. 11 of them are based in Nelson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 24 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Nelson are open 24/7?
2 ranked painters in Nelson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stellar Painting (#1) and J.Brand Painting (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Nelson work on weekends?
5 of 11 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stellar Painting (#1), ARC Painting & Contracting Ltd. (#4) and J.Brand Painting (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Nelson?
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 Nelson. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Nelson painters have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated painters in Nelson is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Under Pressure Painting & Pressure Washing has the most, 51 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 Nelson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Nelson 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 Nelson
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 painters serving Nelson.
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