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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (792 reviews)

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4.9 based on 792 reviews of 23 businesses

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4.9

219 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

From customer reviews

"Recently I had interior painting done by this company and I was very happy. The painter arrived on time each day..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"We used Melbourne House Painters earlier this year to paint our two story Californian Bungalow in Surrey Hills. Scott..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"Mark and his team were outstanding transforming the interior of my 3 level townhouse. The quality and attention to..."

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

From customer reviews

"Steve is a pleasure to work with. Punctual, clean, tidy and thorough. I lived in my house while he was painting and..."

5.0

30 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

From customer reviews

"Highly recommend Max and his team. They are professional, go above and beyond and get the job done right the first..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm

Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"Ali Jee Painting was very professional and did a quality job inside and outside on my house. He made some very good..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"Ian provided a prompt and excellent service at reasonable cost. Thanks!"

4.9

47 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: General handyman

From customer reviews

"Our job had some complexity. Amir coordinated workers in painting, plaster, carpentry and building. He was able to..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Iain fixed our eaves and front bannister. I am ordinarily quite the perfectionist and thus not always happy with the..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232

Servicing Balaclava

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

"I was very pleased with the speed Sher replied . and a great job he done. "

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Balaclava

5.0

52 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2025 Award

South Yarra VIC

Thursday: 8:30am -7:00pm

"The people working in the office is kind and friendly, they'll definitely make you feel valued from the initial..."

4.8

5 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

St Kilda VIC

"I recommend to all who need help from selecting the right wallpaper to having it installed. PAPER SCISSORS GLUE is..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Windsor VIC

"The Paint Spot have been our first choice for paints in four renovations and shop fits. We used the Paint Spot in..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Balaclava VIC

"'OHS Painting completed a fence painting job for me and did great work. They came round quickly and I was very happy..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Inside and out side painting services done for us in Malvern. Will use Mark and his crew again for future work."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 3.5

South Yarra VIC

"I first used Porters when I was fitting out a retail business more than 4 years ago. They have some specialist..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Reza is very honest, very professional and very particular. Thank you."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"I'm very happy with the services provided. The finish was to an exceptional standard. They provide quick and reliable..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Prodec Painters gave my home a whole new look. I loved their professional care and approach. I'd recommend them for..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Cremorne VIC

"Good painters to deal with. Had no problems and will use again in the future. price was good finish was good also did..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"We asked Jayden for a quote to paint the inside of our retail store in Camberwell the price he gave was very..."

Balaclava VIC

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Elsternwick VIC

"'We used Refael Painting and Renovating to paint our kitchen interior and were happy with the job done'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Malvern VIC

"Very friendlly staff, great food.nice location nd if i m nt wrong,they are offering cheapest price for food in..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Balaclava

Data-driven insights based on 791 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 9 trust signal responses

81 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$4,700 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$8,000

100% Positive Feedback

Balaclava is one of the pricier areas for painters — 400% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $4,700. 25 painters service the area with 791 customer reviews.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $3,000 to $8,000. Nearby: Ripponlea ($4,700), St Kilda East ($4,700), Elwood ($4,700).

About the area

Balaclava's median household income is $2,026/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 400% above the Victorian average.

When to book

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

Reviews & trust

With 41.6 new reviews per year — 151% above the Victorian average — Balaclava has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 791 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

41.6 / yr Review velocity +427%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$25,000 Typical cost +381%

5.0 stars Service rating

31.6 avg Reviews / provider

46.4 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

5,392 Population

29.8% Own with mortgage

17.2% Houses

$2,026 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 Balaclava 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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Painters in Balaclava — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a painter in Balaclava?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Balaclava typically charge between $3,000 and $8,000. This is 400% above the Victorian average.

When should I book a painter for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good painter in Balaclava?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balaclava has 791 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Newline Painting (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are painters in Balaclava?

Painters in Balaclava have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 791 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

How does the Balaclava area shape local painter demand?

Balaclava's median household income is $2,026/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 400% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balaclava has apartments make up 61% of housing, a median age of 35, a median household income of $2,026/week.

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