61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Starkville, MS (2026)
7 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Starkville: Phillips Painting & Home Improvements, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HP Painting Services & Chimney Cleaning Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Trusted Home Improvement, 80 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Starkville painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 painters in Starkville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillips Painting & Home Improvements | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | Starkville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HP Painting Services & Chimney Cleaning Ltd | 61 | 4.7★ (7) | Starkville | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Trusted Home Improvement | 59 | 4.9★ (80) | Starkville | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | McDowell Painting | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Starkville | — | — |
| 5 | Jenkins Painting Service | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Starkville | — | — |
| 6 | Burrell Tile & Remodeling | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | Starkville | — | — |
| 7 | Nailed It | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | Starkville | — | — |
The 7 best painters in Starkville, 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 Starkville
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5 Pontotoc St, Starkville, MS 39759
Based in Starkville
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, the most in Starkville.
- 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Starkville
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 727 Sessums Cir, Starkville, MS 39759
Based in Starkville
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 288 Cardinal Ln, Starkville, MS 39759
Based in Starkville
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#7 Nailed It
Based in Starkville
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do painters cost in Starkville?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Starkville. 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 Starkville painters
We scored 7 Starkville 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 Starkville 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 Starkville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Starkville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Starkville, MS is Phillips Painting & Home Improvements with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. HP Painting Services & Chimney Cleaning Ltd (#2) and Trusted Home Improvement (#3) follow. We ranked 7 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Starkville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 painters serving Starkville, MS. 7 of them are based in Starkville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Starkville are open 24/7?
2 ranked painters in Starkville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Phillips Painting & Home Improvements (#1) and HP Painting Services & Chimney Cleaning Ltd (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Starkville work on weekends?
3 of 7 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Phillips Painting & Home Improvements (#1), HP Painting Services & Chimney Cleaning Ltd (#2) and Trusted Home Improvement (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Starkville?
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 Starkville. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Starkville painters have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated painters in Starkville is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Trusted Home Improvement has the most, 80 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Starkville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Starkville 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 Starkville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 painters serving Starkville.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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