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Best overall in Santa Cruz: Superpro Painting, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Sierra Azul Painting, 54 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.
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33 Santa Cruz painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superpro Painting | 64 | 4.7★ (31) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Sierra Azul Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (54) | Aptos, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Mora Painting Inc. | 63 | 5.0★ (50) | Capitola, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Paul Coutts Painting | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | T Paul Sek EcoPainting | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Santa Cruz | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pristine Painting | 61 | 5.0★ (19) | Scotts Valley, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Watercolors | 61 | 5.0★ (37) | Aptos, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Cutting Edge Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (18) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 9 | Fine Edge Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Scotts Valley, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Transformational Color | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Aptos, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Castroville, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Malibu Painting | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Salinas Pro Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 28 | Carbajal Custom Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 29 | Man With Tools | 51 | 4.0★ (20) | 1 mi |
| 30 | Francisco Dario Paz Painting | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | 14 mi |
| 31 | FRG Handyman | 49 | 5.0★ (21) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Tiger cabinets & paint | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Ed's Tile & Shingle Roof Cleaning | 46 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Cruz. 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 33 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 |