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Best overall in Waterford: Starlight Home Improvement and Painting LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Inside Out Painting Plus, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 44.
Most-reviewed: East Coast Pro Painting LLC, 124 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #4.
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44 Waterford painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starlight Home Improvement and Painting LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (20) | Groton, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | King Home Services | 61 | 5.0★ (51) | Groton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Paint Smart | 60 | 5.0★ (34) | Waterford | Evenings | — |
| 4 | East Coast Pro Painting LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (124) | Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | CCV Painting | 60 | 5.0★ (22) | New London, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Connecticut House Painters LLC & Power Washing | 59 | 4.8★ (74) | Ledyard, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Scripps Painting Company LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Madison, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Rogers Top Notch Painting LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Groton, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Joe Tamborra Painting Co. | 57 | 4.8★ (49) | Norwich, 13 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Inside Out Painting Plus | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Groton, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, the most in Waterford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guilford, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guilford, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 1 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Double Diamond Painting | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Proformance Painting | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 28 | P. L. Mountzoures, Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (36) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Arrow Point Painting and Home Improvement LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Superior Improvements | 52 | 4.7★ (14) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Legnos Homes | 52 | 5.0★ (22) | 2 mi |
| 32 | Erdman Painting | 52 | 4.2★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Northeast painting | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 2 mi |
| 34 | J Stokes Contractors, LLC Remodeling and Painting Company | 51 | 4.7★ (17) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Shoreline Property Maintenance | 51 | 5.0★ (12) | 1 mi |
| 36 | Redwood Painting LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 37 | T.J. Nelson Home Improvements | 51 | 5.0★ (13) | 2 mi |
| 38 | Paintstar | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Onie's Painting & Powerwashing | 50 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 40 | United Home Experts of New London County | 49 | 5.0★ (54) | 13 mi |
| 41 | Donlon Painting | 49 | 4.8★ (5) | 15 mi |
| 42 | True Colors Painting Inc. | 49 | 4.3★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 43 | Local HandyMan | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 8 mi |
| 44 | Vinyl & Aluminum Siding Rehab | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Handyman and Painting Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline | 5.0★ (140) | In Waterford |
| Art Shallcross Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Bella's Mise En Place | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Brush & Bucket Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Charity Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cydylo Drywall and Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| DeSalvo Home Maintenance painting contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Diaz Painting and Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Fix-It Phil LLC | In Waterford | |
| Goldstar Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| GoldStar Painting And Home Improvement | 2.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| HomePort Plastering & Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J & J Painting Professional Painters | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Jay Roofing and Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Mystic River Paintworks LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ocean Painters | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Paul Enterprises, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Pro Painting & Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Simonds & Co LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waterford. 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 44 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 |