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Best Painters in Rapid City, SD (2026)

33 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid City: Paint Smart, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 22

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Allphase Construction & Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #22 of 33.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Ghost Canyon Exteriors, 68 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

33 Rapid City painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 33 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Rapid City at a glance

Top 10 painters in Rapid City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Paint Smart674.9★ (46)Rapid City24/7Overall
2Rapid City Painting Company635.0★ (22)Rapid CitySat · Sun—
3Western View Painting624.7★ (28)Rapid City——
4Hohn Painting625.0★ (25)Rapid CitySat—
5Inside Out Paint Co.604.9★ (29)Rapid City——
6Ghost Canyon Exteriors604.9★ (68)Rapid CitySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Ascend Painting605.0★ (26)Rapid City——
8West River Professional Painting603.7★ (12)Rapid CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
9New Life Custom Paints585.0★ (8)Rapid CitySat · Evenings—
10Rapid Painting LLC585.0★ (15)Rapid City——

The 33 best painters in Rapid City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Rapid City

    #1 Paint Smart

    Based in Rapid City

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Paint Smart(605) 206-2688

  3. #3 Western View Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Address
    2605 Commerce Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Western View Painting(605) 519-6420

  4. #4 Hohn Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Hohn Painting(605) 505-0605

  5. #5 Inside Out Paint Co.

    Based in Rapid City

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Inside Out Paint Co.(605) 863-7862

  6. #6 Ghost Canyon Exteriors

    Based in Rapid City

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, the most in Rapid City.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    11690 Quaal Rd #6, Black Hawk, SD 57718
    View profile for Ghost Canyon Exteriors(605) 484-9571

  7. #7 Ascend Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Ascend Painting(605) 366-6693

  9. #9 New Life Custom Paints

    Based in Rapid City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for New Life Custom Paints(605) 786-8159

  10. #10 Rapid Painting LLC

    Based in Rapid City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 Glenshire Ct, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Rapid Painting LLC(605) 545-4339

  11. #11 Welcome Home Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Welcome Home Painting(605) 863-5402

  14. #14 Cove Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cove Painting(406) 499-8880

  17. #17 D & D's Custom Painting

    Based in Rapid City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2843 Samco Rd suite k, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for D & D's Custom Painting(605) 415-8863

  19. #19 A Triple H Painting inc

    Based in Rapid City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8447 Mittenwald Ct, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for A Triple H Painting inc(605) 381-5510

  21. #21 Courteous Colors

    Based in Rapid City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Courteous Colors(605) 510-7112

  23. #23 BLACK HILLS PRO WASH

    Based in Rapid City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1555 E Saint Patrick St, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for BLACK HILLS PRO WASH(605) 390-1514

  24. #24 Rushmore Painting LLC

    Based in Rapid City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4765 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702
    View profile for Rushmore Painting LLC(605) 787-3465

All 33 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Rapid City, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Handyman of Rapid City LLC535.0★ (6)In Rapid City
27RN Construction and Remodeling525.0★ (14)In Rapid City
28Practical Builds525.0★ (14)In Rapid City
29DJ Painting522.8★ (12)7 mi
30Songstad Sealcoating & Striping515.0★ (4)3 mi
31Midwest Home Improvement503.1★ (33)In Rapid City
32Oak Interiors Drywall and Painting505.0★ (21)14 mi
33Remedy Home Improvement LLC494.4★ (7)In Rapid City

Also serving Rapid City

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.

Unranked painters serving Rapid City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Handyman Services Rapid City4.5★ (106)In Rapid City
All Star Construction Inc3.7★ (29)In Rapid City
Built Right Roofing and Construction5.0★ (447)In Rapid City
Ebony & White Design4.9★ (23)In Rapid City
Epoxy Floors of the Black Hills4.9★ (42)In Rapid City
Executive Exteriors, LLC4.4★ (28)In Rapid City
Independent Exterior & Repair, Inc4.8★ (15)In Rapid City
Kitchen Tune-Up Rapid City, SD4.4★ (19)In Rapid City
Mustang Disaster CleanUp4.5★ (28)In Rapid City
Quality Roofing & Construction4.8★ (162)In Rapid City
Rapid City Precision Insulation4.9★ (46)In Rapid City
Rapid City Roofing Company4.8★ (114)In Rapid City
Rapid Exteriors - Roofing, Siding, Windows4.8★ (18)In Rapid City
Renewal by Andersen of Rapid City4.9★ (277)In Rapid City
Repair, Construction & Maintenance Services, LLC4.4★ (30)In Rapid City
SERVPRO of Rapid City, Spearfish4.8★ (135)In Rapid City
Superior Deck Solutions4.5★ (16)In Rapid City
The Handyman Chris Auwerter3.6★ (21)In Rapid City
Weather-Tite Exteriors4.8★ (432)In Rapid City
Your Home Improvement Company - Windows & Bath4.8★ (354)In Rapid City

How much do painters cost in Rapid City?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rapid City. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Rapid City?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Rapid City painters

We scored 33 Rapid City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rapid City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Rapid City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Rapid City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Rapid City, SD is Paint Smart with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Rapid City Painting Company (#2) and Western View Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 33 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Rapid City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 33 painters serving Rapid City, SD. 30 of them are based in Rapid City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Rapid City are open 24/7?

2 ranked painters in Rapid City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paint Smart (#1) and Allphase Construction & Roofing (#22). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Rapid City work on weekends?

12 of 33 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paint Smart (#1), Rapid City Painting Company (#2) and Hohn Painting (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Rapid City?

Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Rapid City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Rapid City painters have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated painters in Rapid City is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Ghost Canyon Exteriors has the most, 68 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Rapid City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rapid City city center, 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 Rapid City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 painters serving Rapid City.

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