62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3601 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
Best Painters in Santee, CA (2026)
286 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Santee: Lifetime Custom Painting Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LEOANGELO ART, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 286.
- 28
Most-reviewed: PKA Photo & Video, 440 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 286 ranked; ranked #28.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
286 Santee painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 168 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 286 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Santee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifetime Custom Painting Inc | 62 | 4.9★ (258) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CeramiCafe | 62 | 4.6★ (314) | La Mesa, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Rani Habeel Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (50) | El Cajon, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | LEOANGELO ART | 60 | 4.9★ (72) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Gen Pro Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (32) | Lakeside, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Procoat Painting San Diego | 59 | 4.9★ (157) | La Mesa, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | PaintLife1904 | 59 | 5.0★ (43) | Bonita, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | ICV PAINTING CO. | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Coronado, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Paintonomy Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Rancho Penasquitos, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | WOW 1 DAY PAINTING San Diego | 58 | 4.3★ (58) | Coronado, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 286 best painters in Santee, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 CeramiCafe
Based in La Mesa, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 314 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.6★ from 314 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based in El Cajon, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 1260 E Washington Ave #9, El Cajon, CA 92019
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8575 New Salem St, San Diego, CA 92126
Based in Lakeside, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 11025 Rose Meadow Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 9461 Grossmont Summit Dr Suite B, La Mesa, CA 91941
Based in Bonita, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
Based in Coronado, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Rancho Penasquitos, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Based in Coronado, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Spring Valley, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2820 Via Orange Way Suite E, Spring Valley, CA 91978
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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 8 AM–5 PM
#14 HRCCoatings LLC
Based in Bonita, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 10425 Tierrasanta Blvd #202, San Diego, CA 92124
#16 PaintGreen
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8861 Balboa Ave STE A, San Diego, CA 92123
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 7837 Caffey Ln, San Diego, CA 92126
#18 Z Pro Painting
Based in El Cajon, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9155 Mitzi Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021
Based in Chula Vista, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2424 Riviera Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bonita, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in La Jolla, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5814 College Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
Based in Eucalyptus Hills, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7320 Colony Rd, La Mesa, CA 91942
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 286 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santee
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 Beautiful Wall | In Santee | |
| California Custom Painting and Staining | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| E General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Golden Coast Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Hager Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Integrity Home Construction | In Santee | |
| JF Construction & Superior Coatings | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JG Custom Finishes | In Santee | |
| K & K Coatings | 5.0★ (2) | In Santee |
| Krugh Custom Services | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| M9 Mag and Blast | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Marcos Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mesa Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Premier Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Prestige Mobile Refinishing | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Safari Company Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Santee |
| San Diego Patch and Paint | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Tico Painting and Decorating | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Unique Art by MJM | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Windco Painting | In Santee |
How much do painters cost in Santee?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santee. 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 Santee painters
We scored 286 Santee 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 Santee 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 |
Painters in Santee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Santee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Santee, CA is Lifetime Custom Painting Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CeramiCafe (#2) and Rani Habeel Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 286 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Santee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 286 painters serving Santee, CA. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Santee are open 24/7?
24 ranked painters in Santee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), LEOANGELO ART (#4) and ICV PAINTING CO. (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Santee work on weekends?
168 of 286 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 94 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lifetime Custom Painting Inc (#1), CeramiCafe (#2) and Rani Habeel Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Santee?
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 Santee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santee painters have?
The median Google rating among 286 rated painters in Santee is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. PKA Photo & Video has the most, 440 reviews, and ranks #28. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Santee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Santee 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 Santee
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 286 painters serving Santee.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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