88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2910 Norman Strasse Rd STE 102, San Marcos, CA 92069
Best Painters in San Marcos, CA (2026)
146 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in San Marcos: Top Notch, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 146.
- 17
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad, 264 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 146 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
146 San Marcos painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 99 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 146 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in San Marcos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top Notch | 88 | 5.0★ (148) | San Marcos | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman | 88 | 4.9★ (79) | Carlsbad, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Next-Gen Paintworks | 88 | 5.0★ (18) | Bonita, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | RB Painting | 86 | 5.0★ (16) | San Marcos | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ryan & Sons Painting Co. | 86 | 4.3★ (55) | Carlsbad, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | jj painting company inc | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | San Marcos | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | PhD PAINTING | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | San Marcos | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Vidal Painting Corp | 84 | 5.0★ (34) | San Marcos | Sat | — |
| 9 | Sanchez Painting Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (36) | Encinitas, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Nicholas Painting Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (44) | Mira Mesa, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 146 best painters in San Marcos, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Carlsbad, 2 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bonita, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#4 RB Painting
Based in San Marcos
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–7 PM · Sun 6 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 246 Richmar Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6570 Ambrosia Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Based in San Marcos
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 3517 Badillo Rd, San Marcos, CA 92069
#7 PhD PAINTING
Based in San Marcos
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in San Marcos
84/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2557 Sarver Ln A, San Marcos, CA 92069
Based in Encinitas, 8 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2055 Village Park Way #211, Encinitas, CA 92024
Based in Mira Mesa, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Vista, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1213 Allea Ln, Vista, CA 92083
#12 Parker Painting
Based in San Marcos
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2930 Norman Strasse Rd Unit 114, San Marcos, CA 92069
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 2 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
#14 BL painting
Based in Vista, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 108 Hannalei Dr, Vista, CA 92083
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in Oceanside, 6 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3570 Newland Rd, Oceanside, CA 92056
Based in Carlsbad, 4 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3264 Grey Hawk Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1959 Palomar Oaks Way #352, Carlsbad, CA 92011
#19 SD Pro Painting
Based in San Marcos
82/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Vista, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 176 Cedar Rd #17, Vista, CA 92083
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7668 El Camino Real Suite 104-737, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#23 Premier Painters
Based in Canyon Lake, 1 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Oceanside, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1919 Apple St G107, Oceanside, CA 92054
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 3 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
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 146 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Marcos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATI Restoration | 4.0★ (21) | In San Marcos |
| Brian Miller Painting Company | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Dave Collins Painting | In San Marcos | |
| EG Creative Design Build, Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | In San Marcos |
| Frankfather Painting Inc. & Acoustic Removal | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Furniture Medic by No Worries Woodworking | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| JM General Contractors, INC | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Joe the Painter | In San Marcos | |
| Kenyon Plastering of Southern California, Inc. | 4.0★ (15) | In San Marcos |
| LUCIA Custom Painting | In San Marcos | |
| Malloy Wallpapering & Painting | In San Marcos | |
| Martinez Pro Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Mvp Painting Pro | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| Pacific Pro Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| PMR - Property Maintenance & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| PremierGarage of North San Diego | 5.0★ (55) | In San Marcos |
| Pro JC Painting | In San Marcos | |
| RD Quality Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| San Marcos Painting Pros | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Shalman Art Gallery | نگارخانه شلمان | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
How much do painters cost in San Marcos?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Marcos. 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 |
How we ranked San Marcos painters
We scored 146 San Marcos 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 Marcos 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 |
Painters in San Marcos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in San Marcos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in San Marcos, CA is Top Notch with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman (#2) and Next-Gen Paintworks (#3) follow. We ranked 146 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in San Marcos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 146 painters serving San Marcos, CA. 13 of them are based in San Marcos; 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 Marcos are open 24/7?
9 ranked painters in San Marcos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Top Notch (#1), Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman (#2) and Next-Gen Paintworks (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in San Marcos work on weekends?
99 of 146 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Top Notch (#1), Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman (#2) and Next-Gen Paintworks (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in San Marcos?
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 Marcos. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Marcos painters have?
The median Google rating among 146 rated painters in San Marcos is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad has the most, 264 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 San Marcos count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the San Marcos 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 Marcos
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 146 painters serving San Marcos.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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