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5.0 based on 918 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Carlton receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 918 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this week
4.9
219 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"I have recommended to others and would certainly use them in the future"

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Reviewed this month
5.0
203 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"Exceeded expectations! The house looks brand new after the team finished. Very professional and timely."

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Paint'N'Pot

5.0
30 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"We have had Max paint our houses inside and out a number of times over the years. He also painted the common areas..."

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Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

4.9
19 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"Ali is fantastic to work with. He is very professional, courteous and an excellent painter! Ali is very knowledgeable..."

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Melbourne House Painters

4.9
69 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Professional, efficient and with great attention to detail - couldn't have had a better experience. "

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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" I can’t recommend Steve and his team highly enough — truly one of the best tradespeople I’ve ever dealt with. He was..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Did an amazing job on the privacy screens.. easy to talk to.. has loads of ideas.. very happy with the job done and..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed recently
4.9
47 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"Amir is the best. He and his team delivered the job in an excellent possible way. He is super patient with highest..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
23 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing Carlton
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I was very happy with how Iain helped with an urgent repair. Iain quickly assessed the situation and came up with a..."

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Staunch Greco Industries

5.0
18 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award
Melbourne VIC
Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"We've used this company a few times for painting of rooms in our homes. Very professional, great boys to talk to and..."

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360 Painting

5.0
10 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Special Offer
Melbourne VIC

"Very professional and quality Painting service compared to what I’ve experienced in the past from other painters !..."

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Top Painting

5.0
6 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Roy is very professional and done a really good job on our roof painting that we ended up hiring him to do more..."

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Skp Painting

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 17:00 pm

"Seth was prompt each day, worked solidly with total attention to detail. Any query or request was obligingly carried..."

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Market Intelligence

Carlton painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 917 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 9 trust signal responses

86 / 100
Local Service Score
18 Award Winners
$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000
100% Positive Feedback

Carlton has an unusually strong field of painters — 18 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (72% award rate), with 917 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Area profile in brief

At median age 27, Carlton's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local painter reviews run 207% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Carlton runs $5,200 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,600 and $8,000 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Fitzroy ($5,200), Carlton North ($5,200), Melbourne ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Carlton suggest painter demand runs hottest in July and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

At 50.9 painter reviews a year — 207% above the Victorian average — Carlton collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 917 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

50.9 / yr Review velocity +544%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
36.7 avg Reviews / provider
15.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

16,055 Population
10% Own with mortgage
1.3% Houses
$1,292 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 Carlton 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 Carlton — FAQs

What are typical painter prices in Carlton?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Carlton typically charge between $3,600 and $8,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a painter in Carlton?

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

What should I look for when choosing a painter?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 917 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Master Choice Painters & Decorators (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 15 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do painters in Carlton typically receive?

Painters in Carlton have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 917 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

What should I know about Carlton when hiring a painter?

At median age 27, Carlton's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local painter reviews run 207% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton has apartments make up 81% of housing, a median age of 27, a median household income of $1,292/week.

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