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"We tasked Iain with updating our 1930's house and he's done an amazing job. He's a great communicator, problem solver..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Chelsea receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 98 reviews.
Sher Interiors
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"These guys exceeded my expectations. They got back to me immediately they did a brilliant job and their price was..."
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"Hubert and his team did an amazing job on our newly purchased but very unloved home. We're extremely happy with the..."
"'We couldn't be happier that we've picked Precision Class Painters. Matt said he could start the following week, he..."
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"Melbourne Painters did an outstanding job creating my large feature wall, it's perfect! The little extra touches were..."
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"I had my 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment repainted with 4 feature walls. I called Ray and he came by the apartment. He..."
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"I used Sam after been refered to him by a friend. I've used many tradesmen over the years and was immediately..."
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"Highly recommend Brian and his team. John painted our house (facias, eaves, window frames, garage door). Excellent..."
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"Professional service very friendly and good quality. Would definitely recommend him and will be getting him back for..."
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"I had my house re painted inside and some of the outside and also had some darker feature walls changed to a lighter..."
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"Reza has done an amazing job painting the fences of two of our properties now. We are repeat customers! Highly..."
"'Highly reccommend GTH Painting and Decorating. I recieved a call back within 12 hours of placing an enquiry online..."
"'We needed a painting job done very quickly and they came out and got the job done. I was happy with their service..."
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Painters in Chelsea
Data-driven insights based on 98 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data
Chelsea is one of the pricier areas for painters — 500% above the Victorian average. 25 painters service the area with 98 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Chelsea tends to peak around January and ease off in September — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Reviews & trust
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.2/5 (2007) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 19-year window. Chelsea averages 5.8 new painter reviews per year, 65% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 456% since 2007 (from $5,400 to $30,000 median), averaging 25.3% per year.
Based on 98 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Chelsea area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Chelsea area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea — FAQs
When is the best time to book a painter in Chelsea?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Chelsea tends to peak in January and is quietest in September. 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 — Chelsea has 98 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Hero Handyman Services (2024), Sher Interiors (2022) and Calibre Painting Team (2021) 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 rating do painters in Chelsea typically receive?
Painters in Chelsea have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 98 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.