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Best Painters in Rapid Valley, SD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rapid Valley: Paint Smart, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 11

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Allphase Construction & Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 28.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Ghost Canyon Exteriors, 68 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #7.

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

28 Rapid Valley painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 28 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Rapid Valley at a glance

Top 10 painters in Rapid Valley at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Paint Smart904.9★ (46)Rapid City, 8 mi away24/7Overall
2Rapid City Painting Company875.0★ (22)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Western View Painting854.7★ (28)Rapid City, 6 mi away——
4West River Professional Painting823.7★ (12)Rapid City, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Generations Professional Coatings814.8★ (4)Rapid City, 1 mi away——
6Inside Out Paint Co.804.9★ (29)Rapid City, 2 mi away——
7Ghost Canyon Exteriors794.9★ (68)Rapid City, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Kassube's Painting LLC794.0★ (4)Rapid City, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
9New Life Custom Paints795.0★ (8)Rapid City, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Rapid Painting LLC775.0★ (15)Rapid City, 4 mi away——

The 28 best painters in Rapid Valley, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Rapid Valley

    #1 Paint Smart

    Based in Rapid City, 8 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 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, 6 mi away

    85/100CR Score

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

    Based on 5 of 8 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

  6. #6 Inside Out Paint Co.

    Based in Rapid City, 2 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  7. #7 Ghost Canyon Exteriors

    Based in Rapid City, 13 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (68).

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  9. #9 New Life Custom Paints

    Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 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, 4 mi away

    77/100CR Score

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

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  13. #13 BLACK HILLS PRO WASH

    Based in Rapid City, 3 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, 28 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  15. #15 A Triple H Painting inc

    Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 5 of 8 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

  16. #16 Welcome Home Painting

    Based in Rapid City, 10 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  17. #17 D & D's Custom Painting

    Based in Rapid City, 6 mi away

    74/100CR Score

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

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  18. #18 Cove Painting

    Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  20. #20 Practical Builds

    Based in Rapid City, 1 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2734 Shad St, Rapid City, SD 57703
    View profile for Practical Builds(605) 877-0902

  21. #21 Berendse & Sons Painting Inc

    Based in Rapid City, 5 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Mall Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
    View profile for Berendse & Sons Painting Inc(605) 342-5283

  22. #22 Rushmore Painting LLC

    Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 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

  23. #23 Courteous Colors

    Based in Rapid City, 6 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    Based on 6 of 8 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

  24. #24 DJ Painting

    Based in Box Elder, 4 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Box Elder, SD 57719
    View profile for DJ Painting(605) 209-3157

All 28 painters

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

painters in Rapid Valley, ranks 26 to 28
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Courteous Colors House Painting705.0★ (5)14 mi
27Midwest Home Improvement673.1★ (33)3 mi
28Remedy Home Improvement LLC674.4★ (7)7 mi

Also serving Rapid Valley

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 Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Addictive Builders5.0★ (1)4 mi
Anthony's Painting and Staining2 mi
Asphalt paving4 mi
Benson Brothers Painting4.0★ (2)3 mi
Black Hills Property ImprovementIn Rapid Valley
Brian Albright Paint and Tile5.0★ (2)In Rapid Valley
DC Painting2 mi
DeffJam handyman5.0★ (2)In Rapid Valley
Diamond PowerWashing & Contracting5.0★ (2)6 mi
DuBois Watercolor Expressions4 mi
FLB Painting5.0★ (1)5 mi
GIG Construction Services LLC4 mi
High Rollers Paint5.0★ (2)2 mi
Modern Painting Solutions LTDIn Rapid Valley
Monster Painters1 mi
Paint-Tech5.0★ (1)2 mi
Painting3 mi
Pinpoint Painting2 mi
R & D Painting5.0★ (2)5 mi
Robertson Painting Company5.0★ (1)2 mi

How much do painters cost in Rapid Valley?

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

How much do painters cost in Rapid Valley?
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 Valley painters

We scored 28 Rapid Valley 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Rapid Valley data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Rapid Valley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Rapid Valley?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Rapid Valley, SD is Paint Smart with a CR Score of 90/100. 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 28 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Rapid Valley?

ContractorsRanked ranks 28 painters serving Rapid Valley, SD. 1 of them is based in Rapid Valley; 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 Valley are open 24/7?

2 ranked painters in Rapid Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Paint Smart (#1) and Allphase Construction & Roofing (#11). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Rapid Valley work on weekends?

10 of 28 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Paint Smart (#1), Rapid City Painting Company (#2) and West River Professional Painting (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Rapid Valley?

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 Valley. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Rapid Valley painters have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated painters in Rapid Valley is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Ghost Canyon Exteriors has the most, 68 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Rapid Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rapid Valley 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 Valley

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 painters serving Rapid Valley.

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