91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in South Boston, MA (2026)
642 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Boston: Hernandez Painting, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ridge Painting & Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 642.
- 24
Most-reviewed: DiNapoli Painting, 327 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 642 ranked; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
642 South Boston painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 84 are open 24/7, 484 open Saturdays and 195 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 642 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Painters in Boston ranking. See Painters in Boston
Top 10 painters in South Boston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hernandez Painting | 91 | 5.0★ (28) | South Boston | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ridge Painting & Restoration | 90 | 5.0★ (32) | Braintree, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Thomas Interior Painting | 90 | 5.0★ (24) | Boston, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rainbow Painting Pro LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (92) | Medford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Lou's Painting Company | 90 | 4.9★ (171) | Stoneham, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Curran Painting Services | 89 | 5.0★ (67) | Braintree, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Thomas Interior Painting | 89 | 4.9★ (53) | Milton, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Olde England Painting | 89 | 4.9★ (17) | Boston, 1 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pro Painting Services | 89 | 5.0★ (131) | Everett, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Foxrock Painting, LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (139) | Newton, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 642 best painters in South Boston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Braintree, 2 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 444 E 3rd St e55, Boston, MA 02127
Based in Medford, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7 Winter St #1, Medford, MA 02155
Based in Stoneham, 11 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14 Pleasant St, Stoneham, MA 02180
Based in Braintree, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Milton, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 50 Thompson Ln, Milton, MA 02186
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 29 Thornley St, Boston, MA 02125
Based in Everett, 5 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 12 Valley St, Everett, MA 02149
Based in Newton, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 10 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
Based in Melrose, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Somerville, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 255 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 3 PM–9:15 PM · Fri 1:30 PM–10 PM · Sat 10:30 AM–11 PM · Sun 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
- Address
- 461 Artisan Way, Somerville, MA 02145
Based in Somerville, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 57 Cherry St, Somerville, MA 02144
Based in Brookline, 1 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Arlington, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1660 Soldiers Fld Rd #200, Brighton, MA 02135
Based in Newton, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews
- Address
- 955 Watertown St, Newton, MA 02465
Based in Saugus, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4 Rogers Ln, Saugus, MA 01906
Based in Saugus, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Jackson St, Saugus, MA 01906
Based in Chelsea, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 60 Bloomingdale St APT1, Chelsea, MA 02150
Based in Somerville, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 25 Grant St, Somerville, MA 02145
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 10 Chase St, Boston, MA 02125
Based in Boston, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
- Address
- 246 Webster St, Boston, MA 02128
Based in Berkley, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Reading, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 327 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5 AM–11:30 PM · Sat 5 AM–11 PM · Sun 5 AM–11:30 PM
- Address
- 484 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
Based in Bedford, 4 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
How much do painters cost in South Boston?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Boston. 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 South Boston painters
We scored 642 South Boston 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 South Boston 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 |
Painters in South Boston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in South Boston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in South Boston, MA is Hernandez Painting with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ridge Painting & Restoration (#2) and Thomas Interior Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 642 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in South Boston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 642 painters serving South Boston, MA. 1 of them is based in South Boston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in South Boston are open 24/7?
84 ranked painters in South Boston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hernandez Painting (#1), Ridge Painting & Restoration (#2) and Thomas Interior Painting (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in South Boston work on weekends?
484 of 642 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 195 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hernandez Painting (#1), Ridge Painting & Restoration (#2) and Thomas Interior Painting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in South Boston?
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 South Boston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Boston painters have?
The median Google rating among 642 rated painters in South Boston is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. DiNapoli Painting has the most, 327 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside South Boston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Boston 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 South Boston
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 642 painters serving South Boston.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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