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Word of Mouth painters in Waterways receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 171 reviews.
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"Sher did a great job fixing our sagging ceiling. Arrived when stated and fixed ceiling quickly and professionally..."
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"Ian very kindly helped me out at a job that I was working on cutting out a template for a brick pier I was building...."
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"South East Painters should be your go-to for all your painting needs. They work efficiently and professionally to..."
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"Iain is an ultra-professional & highly competent handyman who can think outside the box. And a great guy to deal with."
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"Sam did an outstanding job doing the painting for me. He is meticulous in his attention to detail as well as very..."
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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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"Reza did a fantastic job on my old and rusty roof. Looks brand new after 3 days of effort. Fantastic job ! Would..."
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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 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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"Garry is reliable and flexible. He did a good job and I am quiet pleased with it. The paint job required a lot of..."
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"You can't ask for better, great price, hard worker & nice guy. Thank you Matt for a fantastic job done! I will be..."
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"We had water damage to a ceiling from broken roof tiles. Damir cut out the damaged plaster, replaced it and then..."
"'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 near Waterways
Data-driven insights based on 171 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2025, ABS Census data
Waterways has an unusually strong field of painters — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 171 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, January is the busiest month for painters in Waterways and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Ratings & trust
Waterways sees 11.4 new painter reviews a year (31% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.
Based on 171 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Waterways area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Waterways 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 Waterways 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 Waterways — FAQs
What time of year does painter demand peak in Waterways?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Waterways tends to peak in January and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a painter in Waterways is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Waterways has 171 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 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average painter rating in Waterways?
Painters in Waterways have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 171 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.