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Best overall in North Cowichan: Bigger Picture Painting, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Frontier Log Home Restoration, 68 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked after Bigger Picture Painting; ranked #4.
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26 North Cowichan painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigger Picture Painting | 62 | 4.9★ (116) | Nanaimo, 17 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Emma and Bianca Artistic Interiors Ltd. | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | North Cowichan | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Renoviq renovations | 59 | 4.9★ (39) | Burnaby, 17 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Frontier Log Home Restoration | 59 | 5.0★ (68) | North Cowichan | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Brush Pro Painting | The Drywall Healer | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Duncan, 6 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Valravn Painting Ltd. | 59 | 5.0★ (21) | North Cowichan | — | — |
| 7 | Malinski Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | North Cowichan | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Prism Peak Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | North Cowichan | Sat | — |
| 9 | Abbott Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (32) | Duncan, 9 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Schneider and Sons Painting | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Duncan, 7 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, the most in North Cowichan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burnaby, 17 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 6 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #7 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 North Cowichan
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 9 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 7 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 12 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 15 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 11 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 7 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 19 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 16 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 23 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 7 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Cowichan
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 7 km away
Ranked #22 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 Duncan, 7 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 21 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salt Spring Island, 22 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Foothills Drywall & Renovation | 49 | 5.0★ (33) | 24 km |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Mutter Paint & Decorating | 5.0★ (1) | 5 km |
| Bullet 22 Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In North Cowichan |
| Bullet Proof Painting | 2.0★ (1) | 4 km |
| Color Your World | In North Cowichan | |
| Color Your World BC | In North Cowichan | |
| Cowichan Handyman | In North Cowichan | |
| Daina Deblette, Ocean Art Studio & Gallery | 5.0★ (2) | 14 km |
| Duns Painting | 1.5★ (2) | In North Cowichan |
| Happy Homes Painting | In North Cowichan | |
| Local Drywall | 5.0★ (15) | In North Cowichan |
| Maple Bay Creative Construction | 5.0★ (28) | In North Cowichan |
| Meyers Painting | 1.0★ (1) | In North Cowichan |
| North Cowichan Handyman | In North Cowichan | |
| Onyx Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In North Cowichan |
| Painted Inside Out | 5.0★ (1) | 5 km |
| Phins painting and renos | In North Cowichan | |
| Precision Eye Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In North Cowichan |
| Streamline Finishing Ltd. | In North Cowichan | |
| Summit Edge Painting Ltd. | In North Cowichan | |
| Vancouver Island Pro Painting | In North Cowichan |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for North Cowichan. 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 |
We scored 26 North Cowichan 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 North Cowichan 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 |