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Best overall in Newark: Five Star Painting of Wilmington, DE, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vidal Home Improvement LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 119.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Delaware, 470 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 119 ranked; ranked #26.
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119 Newark painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 70 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 119 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Painting of Wilmington, DE | 94 | 4.9★ (195) | Newark | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vidal Home Improvement LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (123) | Wilmington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | MIKHAIL PAINTING | 91 | 5.0★ (128) | Bear, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Newark | 89 | 4.9★ (64) | Newark | — | — |
| 5 | USA For PAINTING LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (51) | Newark | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | That 1 Painter Diamond State | 87 | 5.0★ (48) | Wilmington, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Paint Doctor | 87 | 4.9★ (132) | Newark | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | ProDeckRestore.com | 86 | 5.0★ (23) | Newark | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Kennett Design TO GO! | 86 | 4.9★ (32) | Brookside, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Spikez Painting | 85 | 4.6★ (10) | Glasgow, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 1 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 119 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | CertaPro Painters of Delaware | 80 | 4.8★ (470) | 9 mi |
| 27 | L & J Painting | 80 | 2.7★ (7) | In Newark |
| 28 | Robert Reed Painting | 80 | 3.5★ (4) | In Newark |
| 29 | R A Barker | 80 | 5.0★ (25) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Economical Painting LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Skyline Painting | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | 5 mi |
| 32 | 360 Painting of Wilmington | 79 | 5.0★ (47) | 12 mi |
| 33 | LT Painting LLC | 79 | 4.6★ (12) | In Newark |
| 34 | Delaware Painting Pros | 79 | 5.0★ (32) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Bcm Painting | 79 | 4.3★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 36 | Spinelli Signs and Painting | 79 | 4.2★ (5) | In Newark |
| 37 | T.B. Painting & Restoration | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | In Newark |
| 38 | Pro paint and flooring llc | 78 | 5.0★ (26) | 7 mi |
| 39 | Esperanza Painting | 78 | 4.0★ (6) | In Newark |
| 40 | Color Works Painting Inc | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Lightning Painting LLC | 78 | 1.0★ (4) | In Newark |
| 42 | Parients Painting | 78 | 4.3★ (4) | In Newark |
| 43 | Trimarco Painting LLC | 78 | 4.3★ (4) | In Newark |
| 44 | Master painters llc | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 45 | Anthony Custom Painting LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | 10 mi |
| 46 | VA Custom Painting and Repairs | 78 | 4.9★ (29) | 3 mi |
| 47 | IMA PAINTING | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 48 | JV Painting Wilmington DE | 78 | 5.0★ (22) | 12 mi |
| 49 | Easy Fix Remodeling | 77 | 4.8★ (22) | 10 mi |
| 50 | DPW Painting | 77 | 5.0★ (13) | In Newark |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avanti Homes LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Newark |
| BLPP | 3.7★ (3) | In Newark |
| Brookside Contractors LLC | 4.8★ (12) | In Newark |
| Built-Rite Fence Co | 3.9★ (14) | In Newark |
| Castleman Masonry LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Newark |
| De Barr & Sons Home Improvement LLC | 4.4★ (7) | In Newark |
| Delaware Construction Services | 4.9★ (46) | In Newark |
| Elevated Remodeling | 4.5★ (629) | In Newark |
| Ferris Home Improvements | 4.7★ (476) | In Newark |
| Floorguard | 4.9★ (196) | In Newark |
| Garage Lux LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Newark |
| Germans’ Professional Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Newark |
| Gibellino Construction Co | 4.9★ (20) | In Newark |
| Hillside Oil Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (219) | In Newark |
| MP Diversified Services | 4.5★ (18) | In Newark |
| Newark Co Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Newark |
| North Point Builders | 5.0★ (4) | In Newark |
| Santo Stucco & Stone | 4.8★ (5) | In Newark |
| Sun Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Repairs Serv | 5.0★ (3) | In Newark |
| Top Construction III LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Newark |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Newark. 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 119 Newark 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 Newark 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 |