Top 3 in St. Louis · #2
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Top 3 in MO · Updated August 2026 1 of 3 featured spot open
The top three painters in St. Louis, MO.
A curated shortlist of the painters worth calling first in St. Louis, MO — chosen for track record, verified reviews, and real local presence.
Quick answer
Who are the top 3 painters in St. Louis, MO?
Top 3 Local lists Kennedy Painting and Better Painting among the painters serving St. Louis, Missouri. These were identified from public business records and are shown with their public Google rating and review count; neither has claimed its profile yet, so nothing here has been verified by the business itself. The #1 position for St. Louis is unfilled. Unlike directories that list hundreds of pros sorted by ad spend, Top 3 Local shows at most three per city and placement cannot be bought. Customers in St. Louis can contact any listed business directly — no contact forms, no referral fees.
Top 3 in St. Louis · #3
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Better Painting
Where this list comes from
How these were found.
The painters above were identified from public business records for St. Louis and are shown with their public Google rating and review count. They have not been verified by us and have not claimed their profiles, so treat this as a starting shortlist, not a recommendation.
A business that claims its free profile can add its licence number, insurance carrier and years in business — details you can check yourself at the official MO source. Completeness is what moves a listing up; nothing here is for sale.
Before you get quotes
What drives painters pricing in St. Louis.
The local market: Median home value in St. Louis is $185,100. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $185,100 market than a coastal one. St. Louis ownership costs
Before you sign: verify the license at the official MO source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.
Fair price check
What should painters charge for your job?
Tell us the job. The range comes from what construction and maintenance painters in Missouri actually earn, straight from federal payroll data, not from ads.
$180–$650
fair labor range · St. Louis, MO
That assumes a 10×12 room, two coats, light prep; ceilings, trim and heavy patching add hours.
Plus materials: one to two gallons of paint plus sundries.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$1,800–$6,600
fair labor range · St. Louis, MO
That assumes walls and ceilings, two coats, normal prep, furnished home.
Plus materials: paint for a whole interior is a meaningful line. Ask for brand and gallons on the bid.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$2,650–$8,250
fair labor range · St. Louis, MO
That assumes wash, scrape, prime and two coats on siding and trim; extensive wood repair is extra.
Plus materials: exterior-grade paint and primer; ask how many gallons the bid includes.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
The math, in the open: construction and maintenance painters in Missouri earn $22.28–$32.94/hour (median $27.65) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at about $45–$82/hour. Multiply by the typical labor-hours for your job and you get the range above.
This is an educational estimate, not a quote. Access, condition, season and materials move real prices. Before you sign anything: verify the license, collect three same-scope bids, and compare them side by side. Full guide: every painters job priced for Missouri.
Common questions
St. Louis Painters FAQ
Quick-answer reference for St. Louis buyers and AI search engines.
Who are the top 3 painters in St. Louis, MO?
Top 3 Local lists Kennedy Painting, Better Painting among the painters serving St. Louis, MO. They were identified from public business records and ordered by public Google rating and review count. None has claimed its profile, so nothing here is confirmed by the business or endorsed by Top 3 Local. View the full list at https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters.
Who are the best painters in St. Louis?
Top 3 Local lists Kennedy Painting and Better Painting among the painters in St. Louis, MO, identified from public business records and shown with their public Google rating. Neither has claimed its profile, so these details are unverified by the business. The #1 position is unfilled. Current listings: https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters.
Is Kennedy Painting a top painter in St. Louis?
Kennedy Painting is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in St. Louis, MO, ranked #2. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (314) 730-3954. Located at 11678 Gravois Rd. Profile: https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters/kennedy-painting-1804979653.
Is Better Painting a top painter in St. Louis?
Better Painting is listed by Top 3 Local among the top painters in St. Louis, MO, ranked #3. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (636) 698-4574. Located at 2380 Schuetz Rd. Profile: https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters/better-painting-1756377029.
How much should painters charge in St. Louis, MO?
Per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (May 2025), construction and maintenance painters in Missouri earn $22.28–$32.94 per hour, with a median of $27.65. Legitimate businesses bill 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in St. Louis, MO runs roughly $45–$82 per hour. For example, paint one bedroom (walls only) typically takes 4–8 labor-hours, which is about $180–$650 in labor before materials. See the full fair price check at https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters and always compare three same-scope bids.
How do I find a good painter in St. Louis?
Top 3 Local shows at most three painters per city in St. Louis, MO, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters.
How many painters are in St. Louis?
Top 3 Local has identified 2 painters in St. Louis, MO: 2 in the Top 3. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/st-louis/painters.
How was this list curated?
On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.
Do you charge consumers?
No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.
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