35 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Maria: New Life Painting, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Supreme Painting Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.
Most-reviewed: New Life Kitchen & Bath, 90 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked after New Life Painting; ranked #23.
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35 Santa Maria painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Life Painting | 63 | 4.9★ (179) | Santa Maria | — | Overall |
| 2 | Supreme Painting Company | 63 | 5.0★ (19) | Santa Maria | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JAYC Painting & Chimney Inspection ltd. CA | 60 | 4.8★ (16) | Santa Maria | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Seaside Painting | 60 | 4.7★ (17) | Santa Maria | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Wine & Design, Orcutt | 60 | 4.6★ (41) | Orcutt, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Central Valley Painting 805 | 60 | 4.9★ (65) | Nipomo, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Cornerstone Painting & Home Improvement Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Santa Maria | Sat | — |
| 8 | Coastline Painting | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Santa Maria | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | R&M Painting Co | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Maria | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | ArtCraft Paint, Inc. | 57 | 4.4★ (18) | Santa Maria | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, the most in Santa Maria.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #2 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #9 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #16 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 Oceano, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #18 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #19 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paint store”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria
Ranked #24 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 Santa Maria
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kinyon Painting & Construction Inc | 51 | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Maria |
| 27 | Integrity Painting | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Maria |
| 28 | Brilliant Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Golden Coast Painting | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Maria |
| 30 | Pacific Coast Carpentry | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | 7 mi |
| 31 | EmpireWorks Reconstruction | 48 | 3.2★ (15) | In Santa Maria |
| 32 | Jones Painting | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Team-Handyman | 48 | 4.7★ (14) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Eco Chic | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Affordable Home Improvements | 47 | 4.6★ (11) | 10 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 Call Away Handyman | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Maria |
| Advanced Property Services Inc. | 5.0★ (20) | In Santa Maria |
| Boston Restoration D.M.Clancy | 5.0★ (11) | In Santa Maria |
| Ever-Ready Electric | 4.8★ (266) | In Santa Maria |
| Fix it Up! Handyman Services | 5.0★ (22) | In Santa Maria |
| GN Roofing | 4.9★ (96) | In Santa Maria |
| Helping Hand Construction | 4.7★ (20) | In Santa Maria |
| Integrity Restoration & Floor Covering Inc. | 5.0★ (8) | In Santa Maria |
| J Herrera Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (15) | In Santa Maria |
| J Luis Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Maria |
| Kremer Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Maria |
| M Z Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Santa Maria |
| Mr. Fix Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Maria |
| New Era Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Santa Maria |
| New Life | 4.7★ (31) | In Santa Maria |
| Premier Remodel & Construction Inc, | 5.0★ (11) | In Santa Maria |
| QwikResponse Restoration and Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Maria |
| SERVPRO of Santa Maria | 4.8★ (80) | In Santa Maria |
| SLG Concrete Coatings | 5.0★ (156) | In Santa Maria |
| Water Damage Restoration Santa Maria | 5.0★ (8) | In Santa Maria |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Maria. 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 35 Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 |