62 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Valparaiso: The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guardian Pro Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 62.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 62 ranked; ranked #49.
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62 Valparaiso painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 62 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso | 90 | 5.0★ (29) | Valparaiso | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Guardian Pro Painting | 89 | 5.0★ (12) | Valparaiso | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Five Star Painting of Merrillville | 86 | 5.0★ (122) | Merrillville, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | PROFESSIONAL "EVER PAINTING1 LLC | VALPARAISO INDIANA | 85 | 5.0★ (12) | Valparaiso | — | — |
| 5 | Master Painters LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (29) | Valparaiso | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Bathtub Refinishing & More | 84 | 5.0★ (81) | Valparaiso | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Express Painting & Pressure Cleaning | 84 | 4.9★ (66) | Hobart, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Painted Apple Creative Studio | 84 | 4.8★ (40) | Portage, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Emm Interiors & Painting | 83 | 4.9★ (43) | Cedar Lake, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall | 83 | 4.8★ (105) | South Haven, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #5 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 Valparaiso
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Chesterton, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Dolton, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atomik Painting LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| Burden's Painting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| Campos Painting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| D. Howard Painting | In Valparaiso | |
| Feathers Edge Painting LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| Frontpoint Construction Co | 3.3★ (13) | In Valparaiso |
| H & H Excavation & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| Handy Helper | 5.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Harbor North Home & Bath Company | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hoosier Electrostatic Painting | In Valparaiso | |
| Jody Snider Custom Homes Inc | In Valparaiso | |
| Jpsdecorating1 | In Valparaiso | |
| Masterpiece Painters Of Indiana | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mr Electric | 1.5★ (2) | In Valparaiso |
| NWI Painters Inc. | In Valparaiso | |
| Ocean Life Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Valparaiso |
| Orr Painting, LLC | In Valparaiso | |
| Specialty Construction Inc | In Valparaiso | |
| Venus Painting Co. | In Valparaiso |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Valparaiso. 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 62 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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 |