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Best Painters in Short Hills, NJ (2026)

583 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Short Hills: Five Star Painting of Summit, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Martin Painting Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 583.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: John's Painting Contractor LLC, 667 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 583 ranked; ranked #19.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

583 Short Hills painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 70 are open 24/7, 453 open Saturdays and 218 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 583 rated businesses.

Top 10 painters in Short Hills at a glance

Top 10 painters in Short Hills at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Five Star Painting of Summit654.9★ (214)Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Martin Painting Services635.0★ (141)Hopatcong, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Brush House Painting and Flooring Services of North Jersey635.0★ (624)Montclair, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4CertaPro Painters of Livingston, NJ634.7★ (171)Florham Park, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Accurate painting & wallpaper625.0★ (380)Newark, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Touch Of The Brush Painting615.0★ (223)Bloomingdale, 13 mi away24/7—
7OM Home Improvement LLC615.0★ (71)Madison, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Chris P. Painting615.0★ (60)Livingston, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Grand Slam Painting615.0★ (123)Westfield, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Color Me Mine614.5★ (168)Summit, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 583 best painters in Short Hills, 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.

  8. #8 Chris P. Painting

    Based in Livingston, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    339 W Northfield Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039
    View profile for Chris P. Painting(201) 738-3510

  9. #9 Grand Slam Painting

    Based in Westfield, 7 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    322 Elm St, Westfield, NJ 07090
    View profile for Grand Slam Painting(908) 300-0076

  10. #10 Color Me Mine

    Based in Summit, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.5★ from 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    438 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
    View profile for Color Me Mine(908) 598-0248

  12. #12 Franks Painting

    Based in Scotch Plains, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    373?park ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    View profile for Franks Painting(201) 522-1019

  13. #13 Solis Painting

    Based in Springfield, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    60 New Brook Ln, Springfield, NJ 07081
    View profile for Solis Painting(908) 531-4554

  14. #14 Pinot's Palette

    Based in Summit, 3 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    96 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ 07901
    View profile for Pinot's Palette(973) 699-9165

  16. #16 PM General Painting

    Based in Rahway, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1068 Broad St #3912, Rahway, NJ 07065
    View profile for PM General Painting(732) 585-8187

  20. #20 Wine & Design

    Based in Rahway, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 287 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.9★ from 287 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 6 PM–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1439 Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065
    View profile for Wine & Design(732) 943-7334

  22. #22 Pinot's Palette

    Based in Montclair, 7 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.

    • 4.6★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
    Address
    351 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
    View profile for Pinot's Palette(973) 744-7500

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 583 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.

painters in Short Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Precision Painting Plus of Montclair594.7★ (118)7 mi
27Dynamic Painters LLC595.0★ (109)14 mi
28EDP Painting Company - Painter594.9★ (56)10 mi
29Tamas Painting and Decorating594.9★ (93)5 mi
30Créatif Art Studio Livingston594.8★ (28)2 mi
31Pinot's Palette594.8★ (145)10 mi
32CertaPro Painters of Mountainside594.8★ (269)5 mi
33Von Stroke Painting595.0★ (72)10 mi
34The Perfect Wall Painting LLC595.0★ (72)6 mi
35Gemstar Painting LLC585.0★ (44)11 mi
36Montero Painting and Design585.0★ (53)12 mi
37JNG Painting, LLC585.0★ (137)13 mi
38INDEPENDENT Painters Inc.584.7★ (50)2 mi
39Wine & Design Montclair584.8★ (103)7 mi
40Amazing Painters585.0★ (18)7 mi
41PD Painting LLC585.0★ (34)10 mi
42Gray Parrot Painting585.0★ (37)7 mi
43D'Amore's Home Improvement, LLC585.0★ (68)6 mi
44Brush Crushh Paint and Sip584.9★ (152)13 mi
45Lizardo Paint & Paper585.0★ (19)1 mi
46Emily Painting LLC584.9★ (83)14 mi
47Cleanest Painting LLC585.0★ (57)10 mi
48Lp painting584.9★ (32)3 mi
49Marco Painting585.0★ (26)2 mi
50Bart Professional Painting - New Jersey584.9★ (37)11 mi

Also serving Short Hills

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.

Unranked painters serving Short Hills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & J Superior Renovations LLC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Alex Pro Painting5.0★ (2)3 mi
ALEXANDER Painting Contracting3.0★ (2)5 mi
ArtGee Contractor LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
C&G Fine Finish Painting.LLC, Powered By CG Elite Interiors5.0★ (2)6 mi
Dany Construction LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
JC Exteriors Unlimited LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
JJ BRUSH BROTHER LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Marek's Remodeling & Construction5.0★ (2)In Short Hills
Ozzy`s Fine Painting LLC.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Royal Remodeling And Construction5.0★ (3)In Short Hills
SafeCoating Solutions5.0★ (2)4 mi
Sherman's Construction5.0★ (2)5 mi
Stew Painting Contractors & Home Renovations In Newark, LLC3.0★ (2)5 mi
Summit Painter & Drywall Geniuses5.0★ (2)3 mi
T J Painting3.0★ (2)3 mi
Tip Top Maintenance, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
Twin brothers painting llc5.0★ (2)5 mi
Valley Carpentry & Painting, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
YZDA | Yoshida + Zanon Design Atrium5.0★ (5)In Short Hills

How much do painters cost in Short Hills?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Short Hills. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Short Hills?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Short Hills painters

We scored 583 Short Hills 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Short Hills data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Painters in Short Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Short Hills?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Short Hills, NJ is Five Star Painting of Summit with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 214 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Martin Painting Services (#2) and Brush House Painting and Flooring Services of North Jersey (#3) follow. We ranked 583 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Short Hills?

ContractorsRanked ranks 583 painters serving Short Hills, NJ. 1 of them is based in Short Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Short Hills are open 24/7?

70 ranked painters in Short Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Five Star Painting of Summit (#1), Martin Painting Services (#2) and Touch Of The Brush Painting (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Short Hills work on weekends?

453 of 583 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 218 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Five Star Painting of Summit (#1), Martin Painting Services (#2) and Brush House Painting and Flooring Services of North Jersey (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Short Hills?

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 Short Hills. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Short Hills painters have?

The median Google rating among 583 rated painters in Short Hills is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. John's Painting Contractor LLC has the most, 667 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Short Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Short Hills 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 Short Hills

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 583 painters serving Short Hills.

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