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Best Painters in Sturgis, SD (2026)

7 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sturgis: Ascend Painting, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forcoli & Sons Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Lamb Painting LLC, 22 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked after Ascend Painting; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 Sturgis painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 painters in Sturgis at a glance

Top 7 painters in Sturgis at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ascend Painting825.0★ (26)Rapid City, 9 mi away—Overall
2Forcoli & Sons Painting813.4★ (5)Spearfish, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Steven Pham - Handyman service & Painting795.0★ (5)Spearfish, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Lamb Painting LLC795.0★ (22)Spearfish, 15 mi away—Most reviews
5Toohey Drywall Inc.784.5★ (8)SturgisSat · Evenings—
6Oak Interiors Drywall and Painting755.0★ (21)Box Elder, 15 mi away——
7The High Stuff735.0★ (3)SturgisSat—

The 7 best painters in Sturgis, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sturgis

    #1 Ascend Painting

    Based in Rapid City, 9 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (26).

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Ascend Painting(605) 366-6693

  4. #4 Lamb Painting LLC

    Based in Spearfish, 15 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1555 Maitland Rd, Spearfish, SD 57783
    View profile for Lamb Painting LLC(605) 642-5015

  7. #7 The High Stuff

    Based in Sturgis

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1125 2nd St, Sturgis, SD 57785
    View profile for The High Stuff(605) 391-2842

How much do painters cost in Sturgis?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sturgis. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do painters cost in Sturgis?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Interior painting$965$2,022$3,089Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national rangeOctober 2026
Exterior painting$1,819$3,178$4,551Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Sturgis painters

We scored 7 Sturgis 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Sturgis data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Painters in Sturgis: frequently asked questions

Who is the best painter in Sturgis?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Sturgis, SD is Ascend Painting with a CR Score of 82/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. Forcoli & Sons Painting (#2) and Steven Pham - Handyman service & Painting (#3) follow. We ranked 7 painters on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many painters are there in Sturgis?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 painters serving Sturgis, SD. 2 of them are based in Sturgis; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which painters in Sturgis are open 24/7?

1 ranked painter in Sturgis posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Forcoli & Sons Painting (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which painters in Sturgis work on weekends?

4 of 7 ranked painters post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Forcoli & Sons Painting (#2), Steven Pham - Handyman service & Painting (#3) and Toohey Drywall Inc. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does interior painting cost in Sturgis?

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 Sturgis. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Sturgis painters have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated painters in Sturgis is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Ascend Painting has the most, 26 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do painters outside Sturgis count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Sturgis 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 Sturgis

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 painters serving Sturgis.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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