14 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sandusky: Two Brothers and a Paint Brush, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Linkenbach Painting and Paperhanging, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Saloon 13 LLC, 42 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 14 ranked after Two Brothers and a Paint Brush, LLC; ranked #6.
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14 Sandusky painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Two Brothers and a Paint Brush, LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (57) | Sandusky | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | All Seasons Painting Etc | 82 | 4.3★ (7) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 3 | Advanced Finishings Painting Sandusky Ohio | 82 | 5.0★ (22) | Bellevue, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | TRUE GLOW PAINTING LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Sandusky | Sat | — |
| 5 | Linkenbach Painting and Paperhanging | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Sandusky | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Saloon 13 LLC | 80 | 4.5★ (42) | Norwalk, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Topp Dogg Painting | 78 | 1.7★ (3) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 8 | John's Painting | 77 | 4.9★ (9) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 9 | S&D Interior Exterior LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | Sandusky | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Hutchinson painting | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Sandusky | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (57).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Drywall & Construction Home Remodeling | 4.8★ (25) | In Sandusky |
| Ben's OddJobs | 5.0★ (3) | In Sandusky |
| Brown Crowe Demolition & Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Sandusky |
| Certified Restoration and Squeaky Peak | 4.8★ (41) | In Sandusky |
| Firelands Home Improvments LLC | 4.8★ (17) | In Sandusky |
| Grabowski of the Northcoast LLC | 4.8★ (16) | In Sandusky |
| Green Bee Epoxy &Polished Concrete | 5.0★ (30) | In Sandusky |
| Handy-Dab Painting | 3.0★ (2) | In Sandusky |
| HandyMatt Trades Ltd. | 3.7★ (9) | In Sandusky |
| Moon's Home Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Sandusky |
| Moyer Construction LLC | 3.5★ (4) | In Sandusky |
| North Ohio Handyman | 4.8★ (30) | In Sandusky |
| Prieur's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Sandusky |
| Realty Star (Remodeling & Construction) | 5.0★ (11) | In Sandusky |
| Reliable Handyman Ohio | 5.0★ (17) | In Sandusky |
| Sandusky Bay Remodeling | 5.0★ (7) | In Sandusky |
| Signature Property Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Sandusky |
| UCallWeFix | 1.0★ (3) | In Sandusky |
| Vassallo Builders | 3.0★ (2) | In Sandusky |
| Wayne Homes Sandusky Model Center | 4.4★ (29) | In Sandusky |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sandusky. 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 14 Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 |