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Best overall in Wilmington: Fresh Coat Painters of Wilmington, NC, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Five Star Painting of Wilmington, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 121.
Most-reviewed: Roof Methods, 513 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 121 ranked; ranked #5.
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121 Wilmington painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 121 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Coat Painters of Wilmington, NC | 94 | 5.0★ (117) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Five Star Painting of Wilmington | 93 | 4.9★ (149) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | JBG Services, Painting Division | 91 | 5.0★ (94) | Leland, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Ramon Painting And Drywall | 90 | 5.0★ (18) | Wilmington | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Roof Methods | 89 | 5.0★ (513) | Leland, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | The Painter Guy | 89 | 4.7★ (95) | Wilmington | — | — |
| 7 | Wine & Design Wilmington | 88 | 4.7★ (180) | Wilmington | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Brushin Up | 88 | 4.8★ (9) | Wilmington | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Nando's Painting cleaning services | 87 | 4.8★ (43) | Wilmington | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Sherwin-Williams Paint Store | 87 | 4.5★ (88) | Wilmington | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Wilmington
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 1 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #4 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 Leland, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 513 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (513).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting studio”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Leland, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington
Ranked #25 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.
#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 121 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Coastline Painting | 83 | 3.8★ (5) | In Wilmington |
| 27 | John Brian Painting Plus | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | In Wilmington |
| 28 | Tinney Painting Inc | 82 | 4.8★ (129) | In Wilmington |
| 29 | Art by Nugget | 82 | 5.0★ (67) | In Wilmington |
| 30 | Taylor Custom Coatings LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (27) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Wilmington Painters | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Michua's Painting & Trim Carpentry | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | In Wilmington |
| 33 | Barcenas Painting NC, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (10) | 4 mi |
| 34 | Legacy Custom Coatings | 82 | 5.0★ (21) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Custom Colors Paint & Flooring: Eastwood | 82 | 4.5★ (29) | In Wilmington |
| 36 | CertaPro Painters of Wilmington NC | 82 | 4.9★ (92) | In Wilmington |
| 37 | Williams Painting Co | 81 | 4.3★ (6) | In Wilmington |
| 38 | Eastern Home and Lawn Services | 81 | 5.0★ (12) | 2 mi |
| 39 | Blue Crab Custom Painting | 81 | 4.8★ (25) | 4 mi |
| 40 | Angel's Painting and Services - Residential Interior Painting in Wilmington NC | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | In Wilmington |
| 41 | Brunswick Painting & Remodel | 81 | 5.0★ (30) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Tar Heel Painters | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | In Wilmington |
| 43 | GBD-INC | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | In Wilmington |
| 44 | Anderson Painting | 81 | 4.8★ (46) | In Wilmington |
| 45 | Wilmington Painting Co | 81 | 4.4★ (11) | In Wilmington |
| 46 | Blue Bay Builders | 81 | 5.0★ (29) | In Wilmington |
| 47 | Xlent Painters, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | In Wilmington |
| 48 | Villa's NC Painting LLC | 80 | 4.8★ (42) | In Wilmington |
| 49 | Blue Bay Residential Maintenance | 80 | 4.9★ (11) | In Wilmington |
| 50 | Acosta Painting and Flooring LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (6) | In Wilmington |
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 Date 2 Paint | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| AU Contractors, Inc. | 3.7★ (6) | In Wilmington |
| Baldwin Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Wilmington |
| Chapman’s Construction Wilmington, LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Wilmington |
| dales painting and repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Diamond Painters | 3.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| FSH Soft Wash | 4.5★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Henry's Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Wilmington |
| Hernandez painting | 3.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Holliday Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Wilmington |
| North Group Cabinets, Countertops & More | 4.8★ (16) | In Wilmington |
| Pro-quality painting and drywall llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Salt Life Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Sherwood Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
| Something Creative Custom Faux Finishes | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Souza & Balbino Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Wilmington |
| Sunny Day Roofing - Leland/Wilmington | 5.0★ (161) | In Wilmington |
| Top Gun Pressure Washing LLC | 5.0★ (92) | In Wilmington |
| TrimFish | 5.0★ (16) | In Wilmington |
| Trujillos Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Wilmington |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wilmington. 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 121 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 |