64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1217 Primrose St, Trail, BC V1R 4M8
Best Painters in Trail, BC (2026)
5 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Trail: A & A Painting, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Precise painting, 18 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Trail painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 painters in Trail at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & A Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (11) | Trail | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Precise painting | 63 | 4.1★ (18) | Trail | Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Entek Painting & Decking | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Trail | Sat | — |
| 4 | West Kootenays Painting Co. | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Trail | — | — |
| 5 | Student Works Painting | 59 | 5.0★ (8) | Trail | — | — |
The 5 best painters in Trail, 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 Trail
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, the most in Trail.
- 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Trail
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 109 Campbell Rd, Fruitvale, BC V0G 1L1
Based in Trail
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Trail
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How much do painters cost in Trail?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Trail. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | CA$1,360 | CA$2,840 | CA$4,340 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | CA$2,560 | CA$4,470 | CA$6,400 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Trail painters
We scored 5 Trail 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 Trail 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 Trail: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Trail?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Trail, BC is A & A Painting with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Precise painting (#2) and Entek Painting & Decking (#3) follow. We ranked 5 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Trail?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 painters serving Trail, BC. 5 of them are based in Trail; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Trail work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A & A Painting (#1) and Entek Painting & Decking (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Trail?
Interior painting typically costs CA$1,360 to CA$4,340, with CA$2,840 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Trail. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Trail painters have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated painters in Trail is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Precise painting has the most, 18 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Trail count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Trail city centre, 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.
Can painters pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Trail
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 painters serving Trail.
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