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Best overall in South Cleveland: Sims Custom Shop, CR Score 58/100; 4.7★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): S&S Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Elder's Ace Handyman Services, 341 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #9.
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36 South Cleveland painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sims Custom Shop | 58 | 4.7★ (253) | Collegedale, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Pol-Matt USA Painting And Exterior Cleaning | 58 | 5.0★ (24) | Cleveland, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Polo's Pro Painting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Cleveland, 1 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Art at the Square | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Cleveland, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Painting drywall Ramirez | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Cleveland, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Crawford’s Painting LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | Cleveland, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | A-H Painting & Home Repairs LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Cleveland, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Board & Brush Creative Studio - Chattanooga | 55 | 4.8★ (36) | Collegedale, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Elder's Ace Handyman Services | 55 | 4.9★ (341) | Cleveland, 3 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Happy Little Paint Brushes LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Collegedale, 7 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.7★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Cleveland, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 2 mi away
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 Collegedale, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 341 Google reviews, the most in South Cleveland.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Signal Mountain, 15 mi away
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 Cleveland, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brushy Creek, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairview, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Chattanooga, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 327 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Collegedale, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Cleveland, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | All Pro Exteriors, Inc | 49 | 4.9★ (42) | 11 mi |
| 27 | US Renovations Co. | 49 | 5.0★ (13) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Absolutely Fabulous Interior | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Careys General Services | 48 | 4.4★ (13) | 10 mi |
| 30 | J&S Painting Services | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 31 | J&J Premier Painting Inc. | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Captivating Cabinet Painting | 48 | 5.0★ (14) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Existential Paint | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Boomtown Construction | 44 | 5.0★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 35 | First Choice Project Services | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Painter Landscaping | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashbas renovating | 2 mi | |
| Bradley/Polk Painting & Restorations | 1 mi | |
| Careys General Services | 1 mi | |
| Chandler Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Discount Painting and Home Repair | 14 mi | |
| GUILLERMO&MITCHELL Furniture &Cabinet Refinishers | 11 mi | |
| Henry's Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| HILL TOP ROOFING INC | 3 mi | |
| Humes Painting Co | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| J & Ross Painting and More | 11 mi | |
| King's Brush Painting | In South Cleveland | |
| Larry Wilson Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| On The Rock Homes LLC | 8 mi | |
| Pickett Custom Homes | 13 mi | |
| Prep,Prime and Ready to Paint | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Ramsey Painting | In South Cleveland | |
| Right Way Painting Co | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Samorano Homes | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Steve Clark Painting Services | 2 mi | |
| Xtra Mile Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Cleveland. 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 36 South Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 |