98 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Anselmo: McCarthy Painting Co., CR Score 94/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coral Colours, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 98.
Most-reviewed: Marin Color Service, 76 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 98 ranked; ranked #17.
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98 San Anselmo painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 98 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCarthy Painting Co. | 94 | 4.8★ (57) | San Rafael, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Coral Colours | 90 | 5.0★ (30) | Novato, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Rocket Cabinet | 89 | 5.0★ (33) | Richmond, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Curb Number Painting LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (67) | Alameda, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | DreamUp-Wallpaper installation and removal & interior painting Service | 87 | 5.0★ (17) | Hercules, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Vista Painters | 86 | 4.9★ (34) | Cupertino, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | CSA Home and Business Services | 85 | 5.0★ (58) | Lathrop, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Fine Line Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (34) | San Francisco, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Chroma Colors, Inc. | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | San Rafael, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Karoll Julian Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (13) | San Anselmo | Sat | — |
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 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hercules, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cupertino, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lathrop, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 3 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 San Anselmo
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Novato, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
Based in San Rafael, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Corte Madera, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 2 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 76 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (76).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, 58 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lucas Valley-Marinwood, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Novato, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kentfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 98 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars Painting - Residential Interior Painting Company San Anselmo CA | In San Anselmo | |
| Bob Desmond Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In San Anselmo |
| Carlos AA Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Color solutions painting | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Comet Building Maintenance | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Cuthbertson Painting & Paper | 5.0★ (1) | In San Anselmo |
| Deco Painting Company | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Gaidano & Sons Painting & Decorating, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Garcia’s Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jonathan Bassil Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Miranda Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Norcal Wood Restoration & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| NorCal Wood Restoration Staining & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| North Bay Painting & Wood | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Property Prep | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rivera’s Residential Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Robert Howard Painting, Inc. | In San Anselmo | |
| Russell Hinton Co | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Sanchez Plastering | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wine & Canvas San Francisco Bay Area | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Anselmo. 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 98 San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo 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 |