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When you compare painting companies in San Diego, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing. Searching for painting companies near me in San Diego? Everyone ranked below serves San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these San Diego businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve San Diego to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full San Diego ranking Show independents only 1 [Peek Brothers Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/peek-brothers-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 254 Google reviews · 8861 Balboa Ave STE A [View profile](/biz/peek-brothers-painting/) [Call](tel:+16194466983) [Website](https://peekbrotherspainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [J Brown Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/j-brown-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 240 Google reviews · 2037 Diamond St [View profile](/biz/j-brown-painting/) [Call](tel:+16193560830) [Website](https://www.jbrownpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Royall Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/royall-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 115 Google reviews · 4064 Gresham St [View profile](/biz/royall-painting/) [Call](tel:+18582559571) [Website](https://royallpaintingexperts.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Bulman Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bulman-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 111 Google reviews · 4414 Long Branch Ave [View profile](/biz/bulman-painting/) [Call](tel:+16195657704) [Website](http://www.bulmanpaintingpros.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Diaz Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/diaz-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 101 Google reviews · 10094 Sierra Madre Rd [View profile](/biz/diaz-painting/) [Call](tel:+16195003058) [Website](https://www.diazpaintinginc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Montgomery Paint Contracting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/montgomery-paint-contracting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 101 Google reviews · 719 Melrose Ave [View profile](/biz/montgomery-paint-contracting/) [Call](tel:+16197136610) [Website](https://www.montgomerypaintcontracting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [MobileHome Painting Specialist Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/mobilehome-painting-specialist/) ★★★★★ 5 · 66 Google reviews · 10425 Tierrasanta Blvd #202 [View profile](/biz/mobilehome-painting-specialist/) [Call](tel:+18584148350) [Website](http://www.mobilehomepainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Transtech Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/transtech-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 57 Google reviews · 7837 Caffey Ln [View profile](/biz/transtech-painting/) [Call](tel:+18583571876) [Website](http://transtechpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Paint works pro Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/paint-works-pro/) ★★★★★ 5 · 41 Google reviews · 1111 Sixth Ave [View profile](/biz/paint-works-pro/) [Call](tel:+16195668044) [Website](https://paintworks.pro/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [San Diego Custom Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-custom-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 34 Google reviews · 9413 Cape Cod Ct [View profile](/biz/san-diego-custom-painting/) [Call](tel:+16194644030) [Website](https://sdcustompainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Paint Loma Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/paint-loma/) ★★★★★ 5 · 29 Google reviews · 3537 Addison St [View profile](/biz/paint-loma/) [Call](tel:+16196108237) [Website](https://paintloma.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [San Diego Painting Pros](/biz/san-diego-painting-pros/) ★★★★★ 5 · 27 Google reviews · 2003 Bayview Heights Dr Spc 146 [View profile](/biz/san-diego-painting-pros/) [Call](tel:+18582938755) [Website](https://www.sandiegopaintingpros.co/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [The Right Painter Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/the-right-painter-inc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 27 Google reviews · 3587 Mt Abbey Ave [View profile](/biz/the-right-painter-inc/) [Call](tel:+16194534251) [Website](https://www.therightpainterinc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Septembre Studio Paint & Decor Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/septembre-studio-paint-decor/) ★★★★★ 5 · 26 Google reviews · 2036 Hancock St [View profile](/biz/septembre-studio-paint-decor/) [Call](tel:+16196001026) [Website](http://www.septembrestudio.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Otis Merry Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/otis-merry-painting/) ★★★★★ 5 · 25 Google reviews · 3601 30th St [View profile](/biz/otis-merry-painting/) [Call](tel:+16192038422) [Website](https://otismerrypainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Ross Painting Group Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ross-painting-group/) ★★★★★ 5 · 21 Google reviews · 3437 Arizona St [View profile](/biz/ross-painting-group/) [Call](tel:+16199179088) [Website](http://rosspaintinggroup.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Lifetime Custom Painting Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lifetime-custom-painting-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 285 Google reviews · 3601 30th St [View profile](/biz/lifetime-custom-painting-inc/) [Call](tel:+16193148622) [Website](https://lifetimecustom.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Chism Brothers Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/chism-brothers-painting/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 188 Google reviews · 7958 Convoy Ct [View profile](/biz/chism-brothers-painting/) [Call](tel:+18584543850) [Website](http://www.chismbrothers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Procoat Painting San Diego Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/procoat-painting-san-diego/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 173 Google reviews · 9461 Grossmont Summit Dr Ste B [View profile](/biz/procoat-painting-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16192920121) [Website](https://procoatpaintingsandiego.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Ron Rice Painting & Consulting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ron-rice-painting-consulting/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 157 Google reviews · 2667 Camino del Rio S Ste 204-1 [View profile](/biz/ron-rice-painting-consulting/) [Call](tel:+16192084482) [Website](https://ronricepainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Rubio's Painting Services Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/rubio-s-painting-services-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 149 Google reviews · 936 Harwood St [View profile](/biz/rubio-s-painting-services-inc/) [Call](tel:+16198521596) [Website](https://rubiospainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Local San Diego Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/local-san-diego-painting/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 90 Google reviews · 5814 College Ave [View profile](/biz/local-san-diego-painting/) [Call](tel:+16192880656) [Website](https://localsandiegopainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [CertaPro Painters of East San Diego/Poway](/biz/certapro-painters-of-east-san-diego-poway/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 89 Google reviews · 7867 Convoy Ct Ste 309 [View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-east-san-diego-poway/) [Call](tel:+18588594155) [Website](https://certapro.com/east-san-diego-poway/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Double G Painting & General Contracting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/double-g-painting-general-contracting/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 76 Google reviews · 4565 Ruffner St Ste 109 [View profile](/biz/double-g-painting-general-contracting/) [Call](tel:+16197894130) [Website](https://doublegpainters.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Precision Painting Plus of San Diego](/biz/precision-painting-plus-of-san-diego/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 57 Google reviews · 402 W Broadway Office #81 [View profile](/biz/precision-painting-plus-of-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+16193992251) [Website](https://quote.precisionpaintingplus.net/san-diego-painters-estimate/?force_utm=true&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [Truline Painting Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/truline-painting-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 52 Google reviews · 302 Washington St #150-2448 [View profile](/biz/truline-painting-inc/) [Call](tel:+16196635878) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [American Painting | San Diego House Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/american-painting-san-diego-house-painting/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 29 Google reviews · 3625 Budd St [View profile](/biz/american-painting-san-diego-house-painting/) [Call](tel:+18582554565) [Website](https://sandiegohousepainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [CertaPro Painters of La Jolla and Central San Diego](/biz/certapro-painters-of-la-jolla-and-central-san-diego/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 48 Google reviews · 600 W Broadway Ste 700 [View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-la-jolla-and-central-san-diego/) [Call](tel:+18004623782) [Website](https://www.certapro.com/lajolla/?y_source=1_MjQ4MzE4NzgtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Brad Stoner Painting Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/brad-stoner-painting/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 214 Google reviews · 9275 Trade Pl Ste A [View profile](/biz/brad-stoner-painting/) [Call](tel:+18585867751) [Website](https://www.bradstonerpainting.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [CertaPro Painters of North San Diego, CA](/biz/certapro-painters-of-north-san-diego-ca/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 213 Google reviews · 912 S Andreasen Dr Ste 106 [View profile](/biz/certapro-painters-of-north-san-diego-ca/) [Call](tel:+17607356402) [Website](https://certapro.com/north-san-diego/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [San Diego Paint Pros Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-paint-pros/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 25 Google reviews · 7050 Convoy Ct [View profile](/biz/san-diego-paint-pros/) [Call](tel:+16198161944) [Website](https://www.sandiegopaintpros.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in San Diego; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Painting in San Diego: common questions ### Who are the best painting companies in San Diego? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated painting companies in San Diego are Peek Brothers Painting, J Brown Painting, Royall Painting. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find painting companies near me in San Diego? Every company ranked on this page serves San Diego and the surrounding area, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest painting company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose a painting company in San Diego? The best painters prep more than they paint, use their own crews, and put the scope and paint spec in writing. Cheap paint jobs cost more when they peel in a year. ## Are you a top-rated San Diego pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. Related in San Diego: [Flooring](/flooring/) · [Concrete & Masonry](/concrete/) · [Pressure Washing](/pressure-washing/) · [Landscaping & Lawn Care](/landscaping/)