62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Painters in Waukegan, IL (2026)
175 painters ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waukegan: Lake County Painting, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 175.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Drake Painting & Wallpapering, 238 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 175 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
175 Waukegan painters are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 133 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 175 rated businesses.
Top 10 painters in Waukegan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake County Painting | 62 | 5.0★ (56) | Fox Lake, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ceramics For You | 61 | 4.7★ (124) | Gurnee, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Alvarado's Painting Corp | 60 | 5.0★ (191) | Vernon Hills, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Twins Painting | 60 | 4.9★ (30) | Waukegan | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills | 60 | 4.9★ (49) | Gurnee, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Big League Painting of Lake Forest | 60 | 5.0★ (88) | Lake Forest, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | The Painted Penguin Hawthorn Center | 59 | 4.7★ (102) | Vernon Hills, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Del Angel Painting & Drywall LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Gages Lake, 2 mi away | Sun | — |
| 9 | Global Remodel LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Waukegan | Sat | — |
| 10 | Standard 28 | 59 | 5.0★ (62) | Deerfield, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 175 best painters in Waukegan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Gurnee, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Thu 12 PM–7 PM · Fri 12 PM–8 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 6695 Grand Ave Ste D, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 231 Alexandria Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Waukegan
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1821 Edgewood Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
Based in Gurnee, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Forest, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 222 E Wisconsin Ave Ste 202, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Vernon Hills, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
- 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 122 Hawthorn Ctr Unit 106, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Gages Lake, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Waukegan
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 919 W Greenwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
#10 Standard 28
Based in Deerfield, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 412 Inverrary Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Fox Lake, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 900 N Lake St Ste 102, Mundelein, IL 60060
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3605 Woodhead Dr #105b, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Highland Park, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 4 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 473 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gurnee, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 582 Lexington Square E, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Waukegan
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2009 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beach Park, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 37084 N Metropolitan Ave, Beach Park, IL 60087
Based in Lake Forest, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12112 Ranch Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Based in Fox Lake, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
Based in Des Plaines, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#24 Zavala painting
Based in Waukegan
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1343 Hickory St, Waukegan, IL 60085
Based in Mundelein, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
- 4.6★ from 135 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 208 Terrace Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060
Painters ranked #26 to #50
#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 175 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waukegan
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&M Painting | In Waukegan | |
| AA painting services | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| ABA Brilliant Touch Of lake County inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| AG MOYA’S PAINTING INC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Apollo Paint & Design | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Dexter's Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| EM PAINTING LLC | In Waukegan | |
| Final touch painting | In Waukegan | |
| Holland Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| J & J Quality Pro Painters And Tile | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| J Murillo's Painting & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| J Q PAINTING | In Waukegan | |
| JOEY'S Painting Services | 3.5★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| Junior Painting and Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Paint perfection | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Painters In The House | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Prime Coat Coating Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Star Pro Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Torrez Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Yedrin Painting Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
How much do painters cost in Waukegan?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waukegan. 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 |
How we ranked Waukegan painters
We scored 175 Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 |
Painters in Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best painter in Waukegan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked painter in Waukegan, IL is Lake County Painting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ceramics For You (#2) and Alvarado's Painting Corp (#3) follow. We ranked 175 painters on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many painters are there in Waukegan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 175 painters serving Waukegan, IL. 10 of them are based in Waukegan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which painters in Waukegan are open 24/7?
17 ranked painters in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lake County Painting (#1), Fresh Coat Painters of Vernon Hills (#5) and Standard 28 (#10). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which painters in Waukegan work on weekends?
133 of 175 ranked painters post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lake County Painting (#1), Ceramics For You (#2) and Alvarado's Painting Corp (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does interior painting cost in Waukegan?
Interior painting typically costs $965 to $3,089, with $2,022 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Waukegan. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waukegan painters have?
The median Google rating among 175 rated painters in Waukegan is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Drake Painting & Wallpapering has the most, 238 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank painters?
Each painter gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do painters outside Waukegan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Waukegan city center, our service radius for painters. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Waukegan
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 175 painters serving Waukegan.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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