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Rating: 4.9 (788 reviews)

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4.9 based on 788 reviews of 22 businesses

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4.9

218 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: Closed

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

From customer reviews

"I have recommended to others and would certainly use them in the future"

5.0

202 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

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

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: Closed

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

From customer reviews

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

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

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

4.9

47 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: General handyman

From customer reviews

"Amir did exactly what we wanted, with great knowledge and expertise. He is multi skilled and most pleasant to deal..."

5.0

30 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

From customer reviews

"High quality work and very pleasant to deal with. Made great efforts to ensure that I was happy with colour matching. "

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I was looking for a handyman who could help repair a flashing and although Ian was fully booked for months, he was..."

5.0

22 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

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

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

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

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

5.0

19 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 653 317 827

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

25+ years of experience Excellent workmanship

"I contacted SouthEast painters for a quote after seeing a lot of great reviews. They were extremely informative,..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Forest Hill

Saturday: 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..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Forest Hill

5.0

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Forest Hill VIC

"Russell and his team did an excellent job painting the interior and exterior of my home. They always arrived on time...."

4.9

16 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Burwood East VIC

Saturday: 24/7

"Highly recommend C & J Coatings and would not hesitate to use them again. We engaged Jimmy and his team to paint the..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn South VIC

Saturday: n/a

"We had the facade of out home painted. Jesse was very prompt and his quote was competitive. I will certainly use..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burwood East VIC

"Mick did a great job for me and at a reasonable price. I am very happy with his service."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burwood East VIC

"David is an excellent, reliable and experienced painter and he and his team are very friendly. David's knowledge and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"They were able to meet all my paint need and were very patient and informative. Left there with good advice and..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mitcham VIC

Saturday: 7am-5pm

"Benny was super nice and quick to respond and give very good pricing! Awesome job!! Great communication and great..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Waverley VIC

"I’ve used Rafael Savva for my home maintenance needs eg. plastering, painting, window washing & some general..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Waverley VIC

"Oscar is a total professional. He arrived when he said he would. He gave us sensible advice and helped us to choose..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Wantirna South VIC

"They have so many things, paint, brushes, stirrers, tape, etc everything you need for painting. The staff there are..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Blackburn South VIC

"As with the last Review I found Staff very Friendly with a huge variety of Wallpaper From $450 per roll to $30 per..."

Forest Hill VIC

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Market Intelligence

Forest Hill painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 787 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

14 Award Winners

$5,100 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,450–$8,500

100% Positive Feedback

Forest Hill has an unusually strong field of painters — 14 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (56% award rate), with 787 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Forest Hill runs $5,100 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,450 and $8,500 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Vermont South ($5,100), Nunawading ($5,000), Blackburn South ($5,100). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

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

Reviews & ratings

At 43.7 painter reviews a year — 163% above the Victorian average — Forest Hill collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 787 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

43.7 / yr Review velocity +468%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -27%

5.0 stars Service rating

31.5 avg Reviews / provider

23.2 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Forest Hill area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forest Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

10,780 Population

32.7% Own with mortgage

72% Houses

$1,658 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 Forest Hill 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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Russell and his team did an excellent job painting the interior and exterior of my home. They always arrived on time. I have no hesitation in recommending them. Very happy with the final result.

alexn162

24 June 2021

Quality Coating & Decorating

5.0

Forest Hill, VIC

We just had the interior of our house painted and they did a fantastic job and did it in very quick time. Excellent price too. I would highly recommend Russell and his team!

nickc614

17 May 2021

Painters in Forest Hill — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Forest Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Forest Hill typically charge between $3,450 and $8,500. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Forest Hill?

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

How do I pick the right painter in Forest Hill?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forest Hill has 787 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 11 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Forest Hill painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Forest Hill have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 787 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

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