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Average rating of painters near East Melbourne
5.0 based on 936 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in East Melbourne receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 936 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this month
4.9
220 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing East Melbourne
Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Job was booked an completed very efficiently with no bother at all. Kiki arrived EXACTLY on time, she was very..."

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Reviewed recently
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
Monday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"Mark was easy and professional to deal with; communication was excellent; quote was on time and price was good for..."

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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 East Melbourne
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"We used Paint'N'Pot for getting a couple of spots plastered in our house, to sand & stain the deck and paint the..."

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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 East Melbourne
Monday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Melbourne House Painters are an extremely professional team who work to a very high standard and display a pride in..."

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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 East Melbourne
Monday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"I would totally recommend Ali and his team. So professional, lovely people, excellent work. Quick workers too!"

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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 East Melbourne
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Great service and the results look fantastic. Steve & his team were very professional. Turned up on time, updated us..."

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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 East Melbourne
Monday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Thank you to Iain for being professional, helpful and understanding. I would highly recommend this company, they are..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed this month
4.9
49 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing East Melbourne
Monday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: Fence painting
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"Very efficient, easy to work with and excellent quality work "

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Hero Handyman Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
24 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing East Melbourne
Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I have used Iain several times. He is very thoughtful and has attention to detail. Importantly, he is easy to get..."

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APMG Painting Services PTY.LTD

4.9
63 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award
Melbourne VIC
Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"APMG did an insurance job for us and we are very happy with the result and highly recommend them. "

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Gold Brush Painting

5.0
17 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Richmond VIC

"The best painter you can ever get. Honest, hard working, punctual and patient, all virtues you want in a tradie. He..."

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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
Monday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"My wife and I were looking for a painter to paint our apartment and townhouse in Melbourne. My wife came across..."

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360 Painting

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

"Great quality job. Quick and easy quoting with hassle free result. Thanks Tony and team, great finish to the..."

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A Painter's Art

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Elias and his team done a great job for my house .very friendly and highly professional. High recommended"

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Top Painting

5.0
6 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Roy's team is professional. The job has been done quickly and with high quality. We will hire him many times in the..."

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Skp Painting

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC
Monday: 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

East Melbourne painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 932 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 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 932 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 51.8 painter reviews a year — 212% 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 932 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

51.8 / yr Review velocity +573%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -31%
5.0 stars Service rating
37.3 avg Reviews / provider
51.1 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — East Melbourne area

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.

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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 10 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 932 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 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 932 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

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