74 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portage: The Painted Apple Creative Studio, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 74.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 74 ranked; ranked #46.
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74 Portage painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 74 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Painted Apple Creative Studio | 61 | 4.8★ (40) | Portage | — | Overall |
| 2 | Five Star Painting of Merrillville | 61 | 5.0★ (122) | Merrillville, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall | 60 | 4.8★ (105) | South Haven, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Valparaiso, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Facility Service Painting | 59 | 4.7★ (82) | Chicago Heights, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning | 59 | 4.9★ (66) | Hobart, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Paint Gods LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (24) | Harvey, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Custom Designers Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (37) | Portage | — | — |
| 9 | Guardian Pro Painting | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Valparaiso, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wireman Home Services | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Hobart, 3 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: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 1 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #18 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.
Based in Hobart, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 5 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 Merrillville, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 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 74 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burden's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Campos Painting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| Great Lakes Contracting LLC | 4.9★ (34) | In Portage |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| HandyPro of Northwest Indiana | 1.8★ (5) | In Portage |
| Harbor North Home & Bath Company | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Joseph Konicek Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mario's Painting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Masterpiece Painters Of Indiana | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Northwest Construction LLC | In Portage | |
| NWI Painters | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Piece Construction Inc. Commercial General Contractors, Facilities Maintenance & Custom Millwork | In Portage | |
| Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. | 4.6★ (79) | In Portage |
| Stash Property Restoration | 4.5★ (216) | In Portage |
| Steiner Homes | 4.9★ (48) | In Portage |
| SV Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Thomas-Maci Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Portage |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Zarnas G C | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Portage. 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 74 Portage 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 Portage 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 |