62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 17 Frederic St, Portland, ME 04102
Best Painters in South Portland, ME (2026)
68 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South Portland: Zellers Painting and Contracting, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Seacoast Paint Professionals L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 68.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Southern Maine, 346 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
68 South Portland painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 68 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Painters in Portland ranking. See Painters in Portland
Top 10 painters in South Portland at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zellers Painting and Contracting | 62 | 5.0★ (58) | Portland, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | TG Painters INC (flexible scheduling) | 62 | 5.0★ (131) | Buxton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | All About Paint New England | 61 | 5.0★ (72) | Westbrook, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Coastal Colors Painting | 61 | 5.0★ (36) | Gorham, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Seacoast Paint Professionals L.L.C. | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Portland, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | JG Painting, Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Auburn, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | CertaPro Painters of Maine | 60 | 4.7★ (330) | Westbrook, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Napolitanos Painting LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Buxton, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fore River Gallery | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Portland, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Johnson Paint, a Ring's End brand | 58 | 4.6★ (51) | Portland, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
The 68 best painters in South Portland, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Buxton, 8 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM
Based in Westbrook, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 344 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Based in Gorham, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
Based in Portland, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 41 Dorothy St, Portland, ME 04103
Based in Auburn, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Westbrook, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.7★ from 330 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 740 Stroudwater St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Based in Buxton, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Portland, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–3 PM
- Address
- 399 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101
Based in Portland, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1037 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Based in South Portland
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 153 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106
Based in Buxton, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Portland, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 991 Forest Ave Suite 203, Portland, ME 04103
Based in South Portland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 385 Main St Building 2, Unit 5, South Portland, ME 04106
#15 Growth Painting
Based in Biddeford, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
#16 Paint it
Based in South Portland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 129 Settler Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Based in South Portland
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews, the most in South Portland.
- 4.9★ from 346 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 650 Main St Ste 203, South Portland, ME 04106
Based in Portland, 2 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 24 Preble St 3rd floor, Portland, ME 04101
#19 Politis Painting
Based in Biddeford, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16 Pike St, Biddeford, ME 04005
#20 Simply Paint
Based in Buxton, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Biddeford, 3 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Buxton, 1 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#23 Brush Bros
Based in Biddeford, 7 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Auburn, 10 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Buxton, 1 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do painters cost in South Portland?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Portland. 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 Portland painters
We scored 68 South Portland 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 Portland 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 |
Painters in South Portland: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in South Portland?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in South Portland, ME is Zellers Painting and Contracting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. TG Painters INC (flexible scheduling) (#2) and All About Paint New England (#3) follow. We ranked 68 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in South Portland?
ContractorsRanked ranks 68 painters serving South Portland, ME. 4 of them are based in South Portland; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in South Portland are open 24/7?
5 ranked painters in South Portland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Seacoast Paint Professionals L.L.C. (#5), JG Painting, Inc (#6) and Napolitanos Painting LLC (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in South Portland work on weekends?
40 of 68 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Zellers Painting and Contracting (#1), TG Painters INC (flexible scheduling) (#2) and All About Paint New England (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in South Portland?
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 Portland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South Portland painters have?
The median Google rating among 68 rated painters in South Portland is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Southern Maine has the most, 346 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside South Portland count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South Portland 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 Portland
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 painters serving South Portland.
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