69 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Bend: Five Star Painting of South Bend, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 605 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stahl Painting Company LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, Handyman Services, Drywall Repair, Handyman Near Me, 822 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #3.
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69 South Bend painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Painting of South Bend | 66 | 4.9★ (605) | South Bend | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Stahl Painting Company LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (115) | Mishawaka, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, Handyman Services, Drywall Repair, Handyman Near Me | 61 | 4.8★ (822) | South Bend | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Wine and Canvas South Bend | 61 | 4.8★ (207) | Granger, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Mishawaka | 60 | 4.9★ (70) | Granger, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Impact Painting of South Bend | 58 | 5.0★ (18) | South Bend | Sat | — |
| 7 | Farrell Finishing, LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (3) | South Bend | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | That 1 Painter Michiana | 57 | 4.9★ (73) | Granger, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cutting Edge Painting | 57 | 4.8★ (71) | Elkhart, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Scad Painting | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | South Bend | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 605 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews, the most in South Bend.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #6 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 South Bend
Ranked #7 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 Granger, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #10 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 Granger, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
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 Granger, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunlap, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 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 South Bend
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 69 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&M Home Services | In South Bend | |
| BigDawg Services LLC | 4.7★ (3) | In South Bend |
| da Vinci Painting Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dad's Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| EAO Home Improvement LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| GNK Precision Painters, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Howard Custom Enterprises | In South Bend | |
| Ilagores Painting | In South Bend | |
| Jays Paint & Refinishing LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
| Kevin's Home Remodeling & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Key Management, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In South Bend |
| M&V Pro Services Inc. | In South Bend | |
| Monroe Restoration and Cleaning, Inc. | In South Bend | |
| Moutray Painting/Home Improvements | In South Bend | |
| P & P Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Prime Finish Epoxy & Painting Industrial Commercial | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Prime Finish Painting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Service Worx | In South Bend | |
| Sye painting | In South Bend | |
| Wasmers Pro Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In South Bend |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Bend. 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 69 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 |