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4.9 based on 253 reviews of 12 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Adelaide receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 253 reviews.

Master Painting & Plastering

Reviewed recently
5.0
84 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 24 637 836 410 2024 Award
Adelaide SA
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. BLD 328809
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

"We used Michael (and Andy) to remove old ducted aircon vents from our ceiling, patch the holes and repaint the whole..."

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JD Painting & Signage

5.0
105 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 24 644 614 031 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing Adelaide
Thursday: 7:00am to 10:00pm
12+ years of experience Open on public holidays

"Great team. They had attention to detail and listened to our requirements, including managing dogs and a new..."

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All Suburbs Painters

4.9
25 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7
Verified ABN: 62 535 251 301
Servicing Adelaide
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. BLD 166706

"Nimrod leads a team of quality painters. They are efficient, thorough and have a "nothing is too much trouble"..."

Jml Decorating

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Adelaide SA

"Great job on our kitchen. Looking to get Gary to do more painting as the year passes thru with a possibility of the..."

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Painters in Adelaide

Data-driven insights based on 253 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses

79 / 100
Local Service Score
4 Award Winners
100% Positive Feedback

Adelaide is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 24 painters service the area with 253 customer reviews. Adelaide painters who have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award: Master Painting & Plastering (2024) and Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd (2020). The award recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

About the area

Adelaide's younger demographic (median age 31) reviews painters 92% more than the South Australian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Adelaide tends to peak around March and ease off in June — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

Reviews & trust

Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.6/5 (2011) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 15-year window. With 16.9 new reviews per year — 92% above the South Australian average — Adelaide has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 253 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

16.9 / yr Review velocity +119%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$9,000 Typical cost +73%
5.0 stars Service rating
10.5 avg Reviews / provider
13.2 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Adelaide area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Adelaide area profile ABS Census 2021

18,202 Population
15% Own with mortgage
4.3% Houses
$1,365 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Adelaide is served for painters, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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Recent painter reviews in Adelaide

Amazing paint work

Haider and his colleague was very friendly and professional. They did such a superb job my house looks brand new!!!

Joanna T.

31 January 2024
HNA Painting & Decorating
5.0
Parafield Gardens, SA

Steve Potiuch was reliable and the charge for work done was very reasonable. He was very particular with ensuring the paint job was perfect and that we were happy with the outcome. Painted both i...

simone-rogers933

20 August 2021
Steve Potiuch Painting and Decorating
5.0
Camden Park, SA

Very happy with my freshly painted home! Sam did a fantastic job. Sam was reliable, honest, respectful and took a lot of care with all the small details to ensure a great result. I have no hesitati...

Sandra B.

20 October 2023
Distinctive Painting
5.0
Sheidow Park, SA

Slavek and his team were amazing. They were punctual, tidy and always asking if everything was ok. I would definitely recommend One Touch Paint. Thanks Slavek.

monicam122

11 February 2022
One Touch Paint
5.0
Somerton Park, SA

An excellent job by Mike, definitely great value for money. Happy to go beyond what was originally quoted. Definitely recommend his service.

heatherw805

23 October 2021
Mike's Professional Painting
4.8
Cheltenham, SA

Excellent, friendly, professional job. Very happy, thank you!

renec732

15 March 2021
Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd
5.0
Adelaide, SA

High quality work and for a good price, punctual, friendly and very accommodating

josht170

26 February 2021
Jml Decorating
5.0
Adelaide, SA

From Start to finish Platinum Painting And Decorating did everything they promised. A friendly, committed and confident business owner who we would have no hesitation in reccommending. we are very ...

hannaht857

18 March 2019
Platinum Painting And Decorating
5.0
Happy Valley, SA

I would highly recommend Jamie and his team - always on time, efficient and great quote. David the painter was hard working, had great attention to detail and did a fabulous job. I would certainly ...

catherineg517

16 March 2018
Pridal Services
5.0
Morphett Vale, SA

Recent painter jobs in Adelaide

Painter Job

Norwood, SA

2 x plantation shutters to be painted white. Dimensions are 235cm x 70cm each shutter. Located in Norwood.

Painter Job

Mount Barker, SA Email verified

We have a respite centre in need of a full interior repaint in Mt Barker. Please call for a site visit to quote

Painter Job

Glen Osmond, SA Email verified

As soon as possible on second or third October

Painter Job

Glenunga, SA Email verified

Basically, I want to get cracks filled in and get it furnished. Especially where the roof and the corner meet. So that it looks clean. I need to do this in two rooms

Painter Job

Happy Valley, SA

Painting of an empty house in preparation for sale. Like a separate price for ceilings. Existing skirting, architraves, and internal doors are timber-stained. A separate price is also required, as this may not be necessary depending on the cost.

Painter Job

Salisbury, SA

L shape kitchen/dining ceiling approx. 25 sqm. One coat already applied and sides cut in. Eight downlights and one skylight will be already masked. Should only need one more finish coat.

Painter Job

Kidman Park, SA Email verified

Large bedroom needs painting

Painter Job

Panorama, SA

exterior 21 window frames and window panels below

Painter Job

Adelaide, SA

I need the front entrance concrete ramp painted, the waiting room, some consultation rooms and doors in the clinic to be re painted. I require a quote for the work soon, but very flexible on the date to get work done. We are also open 7 days a week.

Painter Job

West Croydon, SA

Both Gables.

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Painters in Adelaide — FAQs

What time of year does painter demand peak in Adelaide?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Adelaide tends to peak in March and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a painter in Adelaide is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Adelaide has 253 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Master Painting & Plastering (2024), JD Painting & Signage (2023) and Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average painter rating in Adelaide?

Painters in Adelaide have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 253 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Adelaide different when it comes to painter work?

Adelaide's younger demographic (median age 31) reviews painters 92% more than the South Australian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Adelaide has apartments make up 67% of housing, a median age of 31, a median household income of $1,365/week.

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