108 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Valley Center: Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Next-Gen Paintworks, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 108.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad, 264 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 108 ranked; ranked #22.
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108 Valley Center painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 73 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 108 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman | 86 | 4.9★ (79) | Carlsbad, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Next-Gen Paintworks | 86 | 5.0★ (18) | Bonita, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Top Notch | 84 | 5.0★ (148) | San Marcos, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ornelas Pro Painting Inc | 84 | 5.0★ (6) | Valley Center | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Nicholas Painting Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (44) | Mira Mesa, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | AG and Sons Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (70) | Fallbrook, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | RB Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (16) | San Marcos, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Al's Custom Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Valley Center | — | — |
| 9 | Vidal Painting Corp | 82 | 5.0★ (34) | San Marcos, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | McFaddin's Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (9) | Valley Center | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Valley Center
Based in Carlsbad, 9 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 148 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Mesa, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fallbrook, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valley Center
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (264).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 108 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AG Custom Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Barton Painting | In Valley Center | |
| Carlos Montejo: Interior/Exterior house paint | In Valley Center | |
| Dave Cash Quality Painting | In Valley Center | |
| Edds Painting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| J S Custom Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| JIT Construction Co. | In Valley Center | |
| Los Painting Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Magallanez Remodeling And Construction Inc | 5.0★ (10) | In Valley Center |
| Master Choice Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Matrix Construction Group Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Valley Center |
| McMackin Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Valley Center |
| Monarch Painting | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MRH Pro Construction & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Paint By Blake | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Peak Performance Builders | 5.0★ (13) | In Valley Center |
| Perfection Painting | In Valley Center | |
| Plancarte Quality Painting | In Valley Center | |
| RD Quality Custom Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Richard Tucker Painting | In Valley Center |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Valley Center. 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 108 Valley Center 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 Valley Center 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 |