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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 5.0 (941 reviews)

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5.0 based on 941 reviews of 24 businesses

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4.9

220 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"Women at Work and Avril have completed several painting projects for us. Always really helpful and professional. "

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Photo from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

"The attention to detail from start to finish was incredible. The painters took great care to ensure every surface was..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"We want to thank Max and his team for their excellent work. Our home was painted with the upmost care. They arrived..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"The team at Melbourne House Painters have just completed the external painting of our double storey home here in..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm

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

Photos from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

Photo from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

"Ali is really fantastic with his job ,punctual and reliable.would like to recommend others.100 % satisfied with his job."

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"Steve is the ultimate professional. Does what he says, is punctual, the quality of workmanship is outstanding. ..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

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

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Iain is an ultra-professional & highly competent handyman who can think outside the box. And a great guy to deal with."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: Fence painting

Photos from Totally Maintenance & Painting

Photo from Totally Maintenance & Painting

"Excellent job, reasonable price, good advices re colour and extent of job"

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"We tasked Iain with updating our 1930's house and he's done an amazing job. He's a great communicator, problem solver..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing East Melbourne

5.0

63 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

"Professional ,friendly and great communication. Recommend to anyone needing work done . Awesome repair job and came..."

4.9

63 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"Very professional right from getting a quote from them to the their team completing the job. Very polite & efficient "

5.0

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 95 644 673 814

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:30am to 7:30pm

"So lucky that I have found these guys from this website. And I just wanted to recommend Matthew & his team if you are..."

5.0

17 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Excellent Professional painters. Very prompt quotation, job was completed with exceptional speed using many painters..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"I found the Staunch Greco team on word of mouth. We needed our metal roof painted but really didn't have a clue about..."

5.0

14 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Our recently resurfaced bath looks great Ash. It was in terrible condition and it now looks, shiny, clean and fresh...."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Amazing job done. Could not spot any flaws in the finished works. Highly recommended for professional and reliable..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I work with them all the time, they are the best! Professional, friendly, and high quality work at competitive..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Highly recommend Roy Painting. Their work is top quality, quick and clean. Great price and attention to detail. We..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Nat and his crew did a beautiful, professional job. We have had this home painted three prior times by other..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very happy with service. Nice job."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very polite and excellent service. His work is sensational, I would recommend and use Joe again."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 7:00 am - 17:00 pm

"Very happy with the paint job. We weren’t familiar with paint colours or processes but this was by far the most..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Absolutely wonderful work guys couldn’t be happier with the finished product. "

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Super friendly and excellent service. I would highly suggest asapainters to anyone who is after quality service. Very..."

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Market Intelligence

East Melbourne painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 941 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

88 / 100

Local Service Score

19 Award Winners

$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

East Melbourne has an unusually strong field of painters — 19 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (76% award rate), with 941 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Going rates

The typical painter job in East Melbourne 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: Collingwood ($5,000), Fitzroy ($5,200), Melbourne ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in East Melbourne: income runs above the national median ($2,345/week vs $1,748/week) but local painters price 24% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 52.3 painter reviews a year — 213% above the Victorian average — East Melbourne collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Timing & availability

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

Based on 941 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

52.3 / yr Review velocity +588%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

37.6 avg Reviews / provider

51.1 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — East Melbourne area

See the figures behind this chart

Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the East Melbourne area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	1	4.0	no prices reported
2010	1	5.0	$20,000
2011	5	5.0	$9,000
2012	7	5.0	$2,506
2013	44	4.9	$3,200
2014	43	4.8	$6,000
2015	48	4.9	$1,400
2016	42	4.9	$1,200
2017	64	5.0	$2,400
2018	40	5.0	$9,500
2019	34	5.0	$9,000
2020	136	5.0	$3,810
2021	182	5.0	$5,000
2022	109	5.0	$4,750
2023	45	5.0	$2,700
2024	93	5.0	$6,600
2025	24	5.0	$3,800
2026	23	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

East Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

4,896 Population

17.9% Own with mortgage

3.2% Houses

$2,345 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 East Melbourne 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

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What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

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Jobs posted

1.59

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for painters in East Melbourne.

Painters in East Melbourne — FAQs

How much do painters charge in East Melbourne?

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

Are local painters worth recommending?

According to 17 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in East Melbourne again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in East Melbourne?

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

How do I pick the right painter in East Melbourne?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — East Melbourne has 941 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Totally Maintenance & Painting (2026) and Paint'N'Pot (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 16 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the East Melbourne average is 100%.

How do East Melbourne painters compare to the state average?

Painters in East Melbourne have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 941 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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East Melbourne painter reviews and ratings

Going rates

Area profile in brief

Reviews & ratings

Timing & availability

Painters reviews & ratings over time — East Melbourne area

East Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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