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Best Painters in San Francisco, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Francisco: SF House Painting, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart & Beyond painting inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 252.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Color Me Mine, 336 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 252 ranked; ranked #4.

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

252 San Francisco painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 159 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 252 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in San Francisco at a glance

Top 10 painters in San Francisco at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1SF House Painting634.8★ (97)San FranciscoSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Smart & Beyond painting inc625.0★ (24)San Francisco24/7Emergencies
3Paint Studio SF624.9★ (25)San Francisco24/7—
4Color Me Mine624.8★ (336)Alameda, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5McCartney Painting625.0★ (137)San FranciscoEvenings—
6Fine Line Painting625.0★ (34)San FranciscoSat · Sun · Evenings—
7EAG Painting & Decoration Inc.614.9★ (104)Oakland, 11 mi away24/7—
8Terra Mia Ceramic Studio604.3★ (62)San FranciscoSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Curb Number Painting LLC605.0★ (67)Alameda, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Sean Daly Painting Inc605.0★ (39)San FranciscoSat—

The 252 best painters in San Francisco, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Francisco

    #1 SF House Painting

    Based in San Francisco

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    4220 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
    View profile for SF House Painting(408) 827-5855

  4. #4 Color Me Mine

    Based in Alameda, 9 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 336 Google reviews, the most in San Francisco.

    • 4.8★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 11 AM–10 PM · Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2205 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA 94501
    View profile for Color Me Mine(510) 521-8893

  5. #5 McCartney Painting

    Based in San Francisco

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2071 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116
    View profile for McCartney Painting(415) 566-0414

  8. #8 Terra Mia Ceramic Studio

    Based in San Francisco

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.3★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Fri 12 PM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1314 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
    View profile for Terra Mia Ceramic Studio(415) 642-9911

  11. #11 Velsa painting Corp

    Based in San Francisco

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    390 Edinburgh St #2, San Francisco, CA 94112
    View profile for Velsa painting Corp(415) 305-6439

  17. #17 Tom's Painters Inc

    Based in San Francisco

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1319 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
    View profile for Tom's Painters Inc(415) 307-5664

  18. #18 Rocket Cabinet

    Based in Richmond, 11 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    800 Marina Way S, Richmond, CA 94804
    View profile for Rocket Cabinet(650) 474-5629

  25. #25 Pure Finish Painter

    Based in San Francisco

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    553 Buckingham Way, San Francisco, CA 94132
    View profile for Pure Finish Painter(628) 290-5755

Painters ranked #26 to #50

#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 252 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in San Francisco, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rhapsody Painting & Environmental Services585.0★ (33)In San Francisco
27McCarthy Painting Co.584.8★ (57)14 mi
28GoodBoy Painting Co584.9★ (17)9 mi
29Walls n Beyond Painting and Remodeling584.0★ (8)In San Francisco
30Pinot's Palette584.8★ (53)10 mi
31JVD Painting575.0★ (5)In San Francisco
32Lobato Painting575.0★ (11)In San Francisco
33Luxe Painting SF575.0★ (26)In San Francisco
34Arana Craftsman Painters574.8★ (44)14 mi
35SF Bay Murals575.0★ (25)9 mi
36SPECTRUM PRO PAINTING CORP575.0★ (25)5 mi
3724/7 SF Handyman & Remodelling Service574.6★ (59)In San Francisco
38MB Jessee Painting Inc.574.8★ (125)8 mi
39Jenuine Painting575.0★ (15)7 mi
40Herrera's Bay Area Painting inc.565.0★ (60)12 mi
41Bethel Painting565.0★ (7)In San Francisco
42ABR PRO Painting & Remodeling565.0★ (16)In San Francisco
43Peninsula Painting Services565.0★ (16)9 mi
44Excel Painting & Restoration565.0★ (13)In San Francisco
45Javier Painting Solutions565.0★ (26)9 mi
46Ultimate FinePro Painting565.0★ (23)7 mi
47Conor Forde Painting565.0★ (4)In San Francisco
48JC Painting565.0★ (8)10 mi
49Golden Brush Painting Services564.6★ (11)7 mi
50Winning Colors Inc564.3★ (6)In San Francisco

Also serving San Francisco

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 San Francisco
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A.J.O. Group Build4.9★ (27)In San Francisco
AC and Company5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Bonilla Construction4.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Builders Exchange San Francisco4.8★ (4)In San Francisco
Chamorro drywall5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
De Martini/Arnott Painting Company, Inc.2.5★ (2)In San Francisco
Dustin Michel Painting5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
FineRoot Design + Build5.0★ (5)In San Francisco
Golden Hill Painting Inc4.5★ (2)In San Francisco
greene construction2.0★ (4)In San Francisco
Harmony Design & Development4.4★ (14)In San Francisco
HL81 Construction Inc.5.0★ (12)In San Francisco
Lutz Bath & Kitchen4.9★ (15)In San Francisco
NBC Construction & Engineering Incc4.0★ (4)In San Francisco
Norwood Construction2.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Peak General Contractors Inc3.5★ (4)In San Francisco
Phase2 Builders Inc.5.0★ (5)In San Francisco
Resurrection Decorative Painting5.0★ (2)In San Francisco
SF Painters3.0★ (2)In San Francisco
Tony's Windows & Glass inc3.8★ (16)In San Francisco

How much do painters cost in San Francisco?

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

How much do painters cost in San Francisco?
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 San Francisco painters

We scored 252 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in San Francisco?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in San Francisco, CA is SF House Painting with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Smart & Beyond painting inc (#2) and Paint Studio SF (#3) follow. We ranked 252 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in San Francisco?

ContractorsRanked ranks 252 painters serving San Francisco, CA. 28 of them are based in San Francisco; 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 San Francisco are open 24/7?

22 ranked painters in San Francisco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart & Beyond painting inc (#2), Paint Studio SF (#3) and EAG Painting & Decoration Inc. (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in San Francisco work on weekends?

159 of 252 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SF House Painting (#1), Smart & Beyond painting inc (#2) and Paint Studio SF (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in San Francisco?

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

What Google rating do San Francisco painters have?

The median Google rating among 252 rated painters in San Francisco is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Color Me Mine has the most, 336 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 San Francisco count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the San Francisco 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 San Francisco

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 252 painters serving San Francisco.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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