73 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Haven: Five Star Painting of Merrillville, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 73.
Most-reviewed: Paramount Painting LLC, 115 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked after Five Star Painting of Merrillville; ranked #30.
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73 South Haven painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 73 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Star Painting of Merrillville | 87 | 5.0★ (122) | Merrillville, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall | 87 | 4.8★ (105) | South Haven | Sat | — |
| 3 | The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso | 87 | 5.0★ (29) | Valparaiso, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Painted Apple Creative Studio | 87 | 4.8★ (40) | Portage, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Guardian Pro Painting | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Valparaiso, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Paint Gods LLC | 85 | 4.8★ (24) | Harvey, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning | 85 | 4.9★ (66) | Hobart, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Bathtub Refinishing & More | 83 | 5.0★ (81) | Valparaiso, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Facility Service Painting | 83 | 4.7★ (82) | Chicago Heights, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Fineline Painting & Maintenance | 82 | 4.7★ (9) | Chesterton, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Portage, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dolton, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
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 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burden's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Campos Painting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Cisneros Painting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Doug "The Painter" Kluga | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| EvenDinger Construction LLC | 2.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Families colors | In South Haven | |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Handy Helper | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Harbor North Home & Bath Company | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Joseph Konicek Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Mario's Painting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Masterpiece Painters Of Indiana | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| NWI Painters | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Red beard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Superior Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| SV Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| The Better Painter llc | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Zarnas G C | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Haven. 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 73 South Haven 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 Haven 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 |