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Best overall in San Luis Obispo: Browder Painting Company, CR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 1,069 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rogall + Co. | Rogall Painting | CC Decks and Siding, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 50.
Most-reviewed: MGP Coatings, 89 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 50 ranked after Browder Painting Company; ranked #8.
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50 San Luis Obispo painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Browder Painting Company | 69 | 5.0★ (1,069) | San Luis Obispo | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fresh Paint Co. Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (79) | San Luis Obispo | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tolbert Painting | 58 | 4.4★ (7) | San Luis Obispo | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Under the Sun Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | San Luis Obispo | — | — |
| 5 | Holland Painting | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | San Luis Obispo | Evenings | — |
| 6 | 805 Painting Company | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | San Luis Obispo | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Los Osos Painting | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | San Luis Obispo | — | — |
| 8 | MGP Coatings | 56 | 5.0★ (89) | Atascadero, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Buddy’s painting inc | 55 | 5.0★ (16) | Nipomo, 6 mi away | Sun | — |
| 10 | Obispo Painting Company | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | San Luis Obispo | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 1,069 Google reviews, the most in San Luis Obispo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #10 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 Morro Bay, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceano, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #13 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 Los Osos, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Orcutt, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Beauty salon”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Janitorial service”.
Based on 8 of 10 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.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | J&L Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Sunset Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Los Barrera Landscaping and Painting services | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Ideal Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 30 | Castor Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 31 | Rick Albro's Quality Painting | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Hall & Sons Painting | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Taylor's Painting | 51 | 3.8★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Brilliant Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Jones Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Perdomo's Professional Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | 13 mi |
| 37 | All in One Construction | 50 | 4.0★ (14) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 38 | Karen's Custom Cabinets | 50 | 5.0★ (14) | 14 mi |
| 39 | M.C. Etter Painting & Carpentry | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 40 | Berwick Painting & Decorating | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 41 | Pacific Palace Painting | 50 | 4.9★ (7) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Eco Chic | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 43 | Jones Painting | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 44 | Flickinger Painting Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 45 | CAL COAST Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 46 | Sunrise Coatings | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Coast Painting, Inc. | 48 | 4.9★ (31) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Team-Handyman | 48 | 4.7★ (14) | 12 mi |
| 49 | EDS Handyman | 47 | 5.0★ (19) | 12 mi |
| 50 | Lloyd Handyman Services | 47 | 5.0★ (21) | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.X. HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| All Under One Roof | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Alpha Painting and General Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Blackwood Painting | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Bradshaw Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Cava Homes | 5.0★ (5) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Fixxa | 5.0★ (6) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Hull Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Jack Handley Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| JV Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Kepler Design Group | 5.0★ (4) | In San Luis Obispo |
| NuFinishPro - San Luis Obispo | 5.0★ (6) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Pacific Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (36) | In San Luis Obispo |
| PoorBoy Electric & Lighting | 5.0★ (27) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Rutledge, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| San Luis Obispo Remodeling | 5.0★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| SHP Painting services & Chimney Inspection ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| SLO Plastering, Inc. | 4.6★ (7) | In San Luis Obispo |
| The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co. | 5.0★ (49) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Trumark Homes - San Luis Obispo | 1.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Luis Obispo. 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 50 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 |