37 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portage: CertaPro Painters of Kalamazoo, MI, CR Score 95/100; 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Moon Custom Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.
Most-reviewed: Van Tuinen Painting, Inc., 215 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #11.
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37 Portage painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CertaPro Painters of Kalamazoo, MI | 95 | 4.8★ (159) | Portage | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Moon Custom Painting | 92 | 5.0★ (89) | Kalamazoo, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pejka Painting | 88 | 5.0★ (29) | Kalamazoo, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Five Star Painting of Kalamazoo | 85 | 4.5★ (44) | Kalamazoo, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | PMV Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (126) | Portage | — | — |
| 6 | Karpenko Painting LLC | 84 | 4.7★ (63) | Kalamazoo, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | EDUARDO SERVICES BUILDING AND JANITORIAL KZO | 84 | 4.9★ (54) | Kalamazoo, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Orbit Kalamazoo Painting | 82 | 4.6★ (50) | Kalamazoo, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Premier Painting Specialists & Pressure Washing | 82 | 5.0★ (23) | Kalamazoo, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | King Painting llc | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Portage | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 159 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Portage
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (215).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Joyner's Painting | 75 | 2.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 27 | A-Plus Painting and Powerwashing | 75 | 5.0★ (11) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Mike's Custom Painting | 74 | 4.8★ (12) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Paragon Painting | 74 | 5.0★ (12) | 10 mi |
| 30 | Aguilera Painting LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Kzoo Patch & Paint | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Cabinet Renew of Kalamazoo | 71 | 4.8★ (13) | In Portage |
| 33 | Leading Edge Painter | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Not Fade Away Painting | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Ziegler Home Improvement LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (21) | 7 mi |
| 36 | Stronghold Home Improvement | 69 | 5.0★ (14) | 6 mi |
| 37 | MK Endurance Renovations LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (22) | 14 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Step Up - Cleaners & Painters | In Portage | |
| Apex Painting | 1.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| Bennett's Painting & Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| bouma betten | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| Bridges Painting | In Portage | |
| Cline's Paint Plus, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| De Wolff Painting & Repair | In Portage | |
| Diamond Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| Fresh Finish Painting of Portage | In Portage | |
| Gary Lewis Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| Handyman Kalamazoo | 5.0★ (28) | In Portage |
| Hansons | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| Horton & Williams All Star Painting | In Portage | |
| Jergens Insulation | 4.0★ (8) | In Portage |
| K Glow Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| KVK Design Build | In Portage | |
| Level Up Fix It | 4.7★ (3) | In Portage |
| Platinum Painting Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| Rife's Remodeling | 5.0★ (13) | In Portage |
| Snook Building Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (13) | 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 37 Portage 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 Portage 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 |