26 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Templeton: EVM Home Improvement & Painting, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 412 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Golsmith Painting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Eagle Refinishing, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 26 ranked after EVM Home Improvement & Painting; ranked #17.
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26 Templeton painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVM Home Improvement & Painting | 91 | 5.0★ (412) | Ashburnham, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | B&R Painting Flooring And Home Improvement | 85 | 5.0★ (26) | Gardner, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Designed For You Painters | 85 | 4.9★ (24) | Gardner, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Golsmith Painting LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (66) | Fitchburg, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Henry Hamel and Sons | 81 | 5.0★ (5) | Gardner, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | R&R Painting Professionals | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Athol, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Harty's Parking Lot Striping | 81 | 5.0★ (5) | Athol, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Colortek Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (29) | Ashburnham, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Lori MacDonald Fine Art Classroom | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Gardner, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Steve Richard Painting | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Athol, 6 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: 5.0★ from 412 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (412).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Athol, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Gardner, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 13 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 Fitchburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, 71 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Athol, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto machine shop”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.6★ from 14 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 #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | RM Builders | 61 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Charest Painting and Carpentry | In Templeton | |
| All pro interior exterior painting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Athol Home Improvement | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| BM CARPENTRY & PAINTING LLC | In Templeton | |
| Diversified Property Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| HD PAINTING EXPRESS INC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J Elliot Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Templeton |
| L&J Remodeling and Painting | In Templeton | |
| Lumi Painting | In Templeton | |
| Lynn's Handmade Crafts | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Mendez Painting Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Milltown Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| N.W Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Odany's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Odany's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Oscar and Son Flooring | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Refresh Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| TAYLOR PAINTING | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| TIBS HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Ufema Contracting Inc | In Templeton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Templeton. 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 26 Templeton 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 Templeton 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 |