489 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Gate: Joyful Expressions Paint And Taste LLC, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 1,248 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Painting and Vino - Paint and Sip Los Angeles, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 489.
Most-reviewed: Color Me Mine, 195 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 489 ranked after Joyful Expressions Paint And Taste LLC; ranked #13.
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489 South Gate painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 56 are open 24/7, 358 open Saturdays and 198 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 489 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joyful Expressions Paint And Taste LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (1,248) | Gardena, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Painting and Vino - Paint and Sip Los Angeles | 86 | 5.0★ (94) | Alhambra, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Go Painting | 86 | 4.8★ (96) | Los Angeles, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | High Quality House Painters | 86 | 5.0★ (111) | San Gabriel, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mr. Paint and Puff | 85 | 5.0★ (81) | Gardena, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Cejas Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (7) | Compton, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Dani's Painting | 85 | 5.0★ (25) | Hawthorne, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Reliable Painters: Painting Company | 85 | 4.9★ (106) | Paramount, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | HR Painting and Design | 85 | 5.0★ (35) | Altadena, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Painting with a Twist | 85 | 4.8★ (149) | Lakewood, 8 mi away | — | — |
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 1,248 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,248).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Gabriel, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardena, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Compton, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorne, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Paramount, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Altadena, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 8 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 East Los Angeles, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Segundo, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Culver City, 8 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in Carson, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardena, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Segundo, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemead, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downey, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inglewood, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Artesia, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Compton, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardena, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 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 489 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 |
|---|---|---|
| aguilars painting and handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| American Wood Finishes | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Asmar Studio | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Brothers Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Brush up my home | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| C.C. House Painting Inc | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Christians landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Hugo Painting Services | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| In House Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Magic Brush Entertainment | In South Gate | |
| MasterPro Color Painting Solution | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Meoded Paint & Plaster | In South Gate | |
| PAINT AND REPAIR MEJIA | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Pristino Painting of Los Angeles, CA | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rebco | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| RJ Master Plaster - Stucco Installation, Drywall Repair, Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rodriguez Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Sam’s Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Supreme Floor and Paint Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Venetian Plaster, Etc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Gate. 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 489 South Gate 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 Gate 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 |