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Top-Reviewed Painters in Berkeley, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 15 painters in Berkeley, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Mark Bellingham Painting with a 5.0-star rating from 28 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: SF Bay Murals and Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing Company. The average rating across all listed painters in Berkeley is 4.9 stars from 13 reviews per business on average.
Painting in Berkeley: interior $1.50–$3.50/sq ft; exterior $2–$6/sq ft. Average 2,000 sq ft home: $3,000–$10,000.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Painters
Mark Bellingham Painting
3155 Withers Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA
SF Bay Murals
2743 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing Company
1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
Painters Rankings in Berkeley, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mark Bellingham Painting3155 Withers Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549, USA | 5.0★ | 28 |
| #2 | SF Bay Murals2743 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | 5.0★ | 25 |
| #3 | Cartelli Painting & Waterproofing Company1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA | 4.8★ | 24 |
| #4 | Zeidan Painting CoBerkeley, CA 94704, USA | 5.0★ | 1 |
| #5 | Coastal West Painting1442A Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA | 5.0★ | 10 |
| #6 | STAHLSCHMIDT PAINTING & RESTORATION LLC1446 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA | 5.0★ | 19 |
| #7 | Cal's Painting937 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | 4.9★ | 9 |
| #8 | JP Painting1045 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA | 4.9★ | 7 |
| #9 | GoodBoy Painting Co2295 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.9★ | 19 |
| #10 | Universe Construction, Waterproofing and Painting3370 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA | 4.5★ | 18 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Painters in Berkeley
Zeidan Painting Co
Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Coastal West Painting
1442A Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA
STAHLSCHMIDT PAINTING & RESTORATION LLC
1446 Scenic Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
Cal's Painting
937 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
JP Painting
1045 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA
GoodBoy Painting Co
2295 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Universe Construction, Waterproofing and Painting
3370 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Davis Painting & Decorating
1305 Ordway St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Royal Painting and Decoration
1645 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Berkeley Painters
2601 College Ave APT 305, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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