36 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: CertaPro Painters of Roanoke, VA, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vega's Painting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Salinas Painting LLC, 74 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 36 ranked after CertaPro Painters of Roanoke, VA; ranked #5.
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36 Salem painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CertaPro Painters of Roanoke, VA | 60 | 4.8★ (315) | Roanoke, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | 4 Walls Painting | 60 | 4.9★ (33) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 3 | Michael's Painting and More LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (30) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 4 | Vega's Painting LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Hollins, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Salinas Painting LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (74) | Roanoke, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | MC Painting & Renovations | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | Salem | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Top Notch Painting and Remodeling | 56 | 5.0★ (65) | Vinton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Yael Painting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Roanoke, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Ramos Painting | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Roanoke, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Alpha Cleaning & Painting LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Salem | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 315 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Salem
Ranked #10 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 Blacksburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Hollins, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Salem
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Roanoke, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Roanoke, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Cave Spring, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | P Martinez Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | In Salem |
| 27 | Transformation Painting | 52 | 4.4★ (21) | 13 mi |
| 28 | BCC PAINTING LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 29 | Alfaro Unlimited painting | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Next Level Building Solutions, Inc. | 51 | 5.0★ (9) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Custer's Custom Painting Services | 51 | 3.5★ (8) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Roanoke Precision Painting | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 33 | JC Construction LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 34 | Next Solution | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Barbour & Hatcher Body Works | 47 | 4.8★ (21) | 7 mi |
| 36 | YAHIR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (35) | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Walls Painting | In Salem | |
| All things renovation LLC | In Salem | |
| AWP Safety | 3.5★ (18) | In Salem |
| Band Of Brothers Creations, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Cave Springs Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cook Siding & Window Co | 4.5★ (207) | In Salem |
| DIAZ PAINTING | In Salem | |
| EDDIE’S PAINTING | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ferrer Custom Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Glidden Professional Paint Center | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| J & D Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Kevin Rains Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Liberty Painting Virginia | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Moore Contracting (Kitchen and Bath) | 4.9★ (64) | In Salem |
| Red's Premier Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Reginald L Dyer Custom Paint | In Salem | |
| Scotts Custom Painting llc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Southern Virginia Painting Co | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Those Window Guys, LLC -Window and Door Replacement | In Salem | |
| Town and Country Renovations | 4.7★ (34) | In Salem |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 36 Salem 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 Salem 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 |