72 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Scotia: Painting with a Twist, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rozell Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 72.
Most-reviewed: Fridholm Painting, 192 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 72 ranked after Painting with a Twist; ranked #6.
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72 Scotia painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 72 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Painting with a Twist | 88 | 4.9★ (295) | Latham, 12 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Mala Construction Inc / painting | 87 | 4.9★ (188) | Schenectady, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Just Right Paint & Finishes | 86 | 5.0★ (18) | Schenectady, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | JT's Painting 518 LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (76) | Schenectady, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Rozell Painting | 85 | 4.9★ (106) | Mechanicville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Fridholm Painting | 84 | 4.9★ (192) | Schenectady, 2 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | A&M Painting | 83 | 4.8★ (17) | Albany, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Apollo Brothers Contracting LLC | 82 | 4.8★ (23) | Schenectady, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 518paintingdoneright | 82 | 4.3★ (6) | Colonie, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Jennifer Claire's - Traveling Paint n Sip | 82 | 5.0★ (29) | East Glenville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 295 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (295).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicville, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colonie, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amsterdam, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 72 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aumand painting | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| City Building Systems | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Complete Painting | 4.0★ (2) | In Scotia |
| COOK'S CONTRACTING & SOLUTIONS, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| David's Infinity Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Davis Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Dynamic Painting of New York | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Future Tech Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Guy's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Informative Project Solutions & Informative Home Inspections | 5.0★ (32) | In Scotia |
| John Musco Painting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| MasterBrush | In Scotia | |
| MGS Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Miller RW | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Poseidon Power Washing & Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Quad Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Renaissance Painting & Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Shell Shock Designs | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Still All Around Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| The Professional Painter Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Scotia. 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 72 Scotia 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 Scotia 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 |