527 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Washington, D.C.: Sip and Paint DC - Washington DC’s Mobile Paint and Sip Parties, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 361 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Northern Virginia Painting and Design, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 527.
Most-reviewed: Muse Paintbar - National Harbor, 762 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 527 ranked; ranked #8.
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527 Washington, D.C. painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 70 are open 24/7, 386 open Saturdays and 185 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 527 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sip and Paint DC - Washington DC’s Mobile Paint and Sip Parties | 92 | 5.0★ (361) | Washington, D.C. | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Northern Virginia Painting and Design | 91 | 5.0★ (50) | Washington, D.C. | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Julio's Painting Services | 90 | 5.0★ (83) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | That 1 Painter Arlington - Alexandria | 90 | 4.9★ (84) | Arlington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | HomePro DMV Painters ✅ | 90 | 5.0★ (108) | Washington, D.C. | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rent Painters | 89 | 4.7★ (174) | Washington, D.C. | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | LIBERTY PAINTING | 88 | 4.9★ (185) | Arlington, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Muse Paintbar - National Harbor | 88 | 4.7★ (762) | Oxon Hill, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Five Star Painting of Fairfax | 87 | 5.0★ (91) | Potomac, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Muse Paintbar - Ballston Quarter | 87 | 4.8★ (180) | Arlington, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Washington, D.C.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 361 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxon Hill, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 762 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (762).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Potomac, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Springs, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting lessons”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hyattsville, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 251 Google reviews, 251 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Barcroft, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C.
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Falls Church, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 527 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Chimney | 5.0★ (52) | In Washington, D.C. |
| All Purpose Contractors LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Anytime House Painting DC | In Washington, D.C. | |
| BasementRemodeling.com - DC - Finishing, Lowering And Underpinning | 5.0★ (64) | In Washington, D.C. |
| C&C Handyman Services | 4.7★ (32) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Fred Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Hill Custom Decorators | 5.0★ (2) | In Washington, D.C. |
| House Doctors of Washington, D.C. | 4.3★ (20) | In Washington, D.C. |
| I.S. Enterprises, Inc | 4.9★ (39) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Máster Paint and Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Washington, D.C. |
| MG LUXURY DECKS AND FENCE LLC | 5.0★ (22) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Nova Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Painting Washington DC | 5.0★ (1) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Perfect Touch | 5.0★ (1) | In Washington, D.C. |
| ROBERTO PAINTS | In Washington, D.C. | |
| Signature House Painters | 5.0★ (2) | In Washington, D.C. |
| SML Services | 4.5★ (84) | In Washington, D.C. |
| Tabaku Home Improvements | 5.0★ (12) | In Washington, D.C. |
| The DC Contractor | 4.8★ (17) | In Washington, D.C. |
| The Patch Boys of South Arlington and Alexandria | 5.0★ (19) | In Washington, D.C. |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Washington, D.C.. 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 527 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 |