134 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Vista: 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): Top Notch, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 134.
Most-reviewed: CertaPro Painters of Carlsbad, 264 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 134 ranked; ranked #19.
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134 Vista painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 91 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 134 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, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Top Notch | 86 | 5.0★ (148) | San Marcos, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ryan & Sons Painting Co. | 86 | 4.3★ (55) | Carlsbad, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Al's Quality Painting Inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (16) | Vista | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ortiz Quality Painting Services | 85 | 4.6★ (19) | Vista | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Next-Gen Paintworks | 85 | 5.0★ (18) | Bonita, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | BL painting | 85 | 4.9★ (53) | Vista | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dynamic Pro Painter | 84 | 5.0★ (67) | Oceanside, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | North County Pro-Painters | 84 | 5.0★ (5) | Oceanside, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | JJ Painting | 84 | 4.5★ (8) | Vista | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Vista
Based in Carlsbad, 5 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 San Marcos, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Carlsbad, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista
Ranked #4 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
Ranked #5 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 Bonita, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Vista
Ranked #7 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 Oceanside, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Oceanside, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Encinitas, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Carlsbad, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Oceanside, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 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 San Marcos, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Oceanside, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Mesa, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 134 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATA Fine Work Painting | 1.0★ (1) | In Vista |
| Construction and Renovation Crew Inc. | In Vista | |
| Dizzy painting and construction | In Vista | |
| EDDIE'S HANDYMAN SERVICES | In Vista | |
| Gary Franco Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Vista |
| IncaPro Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| J S Custom Painting | 3.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| JC PRO PAINTING | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| K & K Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Vista |
| Master Choice painting | In Vista | |
| Master Choice Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| MAXIMUM PAINTING AND WALLCOVERINGS CORP. | In Vista | |
| Next Generation Elite Painting | In Vista | |
| Paint By Blake | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| Peter Andrew Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Vista |
| Pjs Paints | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| Retes Waterproofing & Painting LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| Sanchez R Painting | In Vista | |
| Seamless Restoration Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
| West Coast Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Vista |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Vista. 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 134 Vista 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 Vista 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 |