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Top-Rated Painters in Columbia, MD
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 7 painters in Columbia, MD by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is LIBERTY PAINTING with a 4.9-star rating from 231 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: CertaPro Painters of Ellicott City and Klappenberger & Son. The average rating across all listed painters in Columbia is 4.9 stars from 101 reviews per business on average.
Painting in Columbia: 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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4.9★
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Top Rated Painters
LIBERTY PAINTING
751 S Florida St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA
CertaPro Painters of Ellicott City
7311 Birdcherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707, USA
Klappenberger & Son
6700 Alexander Bell Dr, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
Painters Rankings in Columbia, MD
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | LIBERTY PAINTING751 S Florida St, Arlington, VA 22204, USA | 4.9★ | 231 |
| #2 | CertaPro Painters of Ellicott City7311 Birdcherry Ln, Laurel, MD 20707, USA | 4.9★ | 168 |
| #3 | Klappenberger & Son6700 Alexander Bell Dr, Columbia, MD 21046, USA | 4.9★ | 123 |
| #4 | Dorsey Painting Company10039 Fox Den Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA | 5.0★ | 7 |
| #5 | Friendly Painting & Construction10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA | 5.0★ | 20 |
| #6 | House Doctors Handyman of Columbia MD8699 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046, USA | 4.8★ | 75 |
| #7 | Sam Professional Painting LLC5750 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA | 5.0★ | 80 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Painters in Columbia
Dorsey Painting Company
10039 Fox Den Ct, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USA
Friendly Painting & Construction
10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA
House Doctors Handyman of Columbia MD
8699 Guilford Rd, Columbia, MD 21046, USA
Sam Professional Painting LLC
5750 Thunder Hill Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, USA
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Licensing requirements vary by trade and state. For most home service contractors, MD requires both a state license and liability insurance. Always ask any contractor for proof of current insurance and a copy of their license number before work begins — you can verify most licenses on your state licensing board's website.
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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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