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Word of Mouth painters in Higgins receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 117 reviews.
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"Ben did a terrific job in re-painting our kitchen cupboards before we decided to sell our house. He was very thorough..."
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"Regi and his team did an amazing job with our BT Bamboo floors. Very happy with the price, service and quality..."
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"Very professional and courteous, the crew did a fantastic job painting the whole house. Would definitely recommend."
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"Milan and the boys did a good job at a good price painting my 2 bedroom rental apartment. They were friendly and..."
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"Excellent finish as expected and reasonable rate"
"'John and Adam were great, they contacted us within hours of posting the job and provided their quote within 24..."
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"Called Leo for a few painting jobs. Fantastic service and end result. Leo actually turns up - quotes - carries out..."
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"Very polite and superb job attender."
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"Michael Painting and Plastering did a great job and done the job on time high quality at high level with a very..."
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"I had the interior and exterior of my rental property in Canberra painted. The quality was excellent, the entire..."
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"Superb paint job and a really lovely team of painters. Cleaned up each day and none of them smoked. Felt really..."
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"Shane was polite, friendly and his work is remarkable! After years of weathering the guys from Durelec 13TRADIE have..."
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"Bluecroc prides ourselves in offering quality painting services at the best value for your money. With over years of..."
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"Daniel was prompt in providing a quote, which was very reasonable. He did an excellent job in painting my living..."
"'Enamel Painters Decorators Maintenance were very courteous, friendly and approachable'"
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"Nelson did a paint job for us late last year/earlier this year. He used quality paints and did a thorough job in a..."
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"They are great - sorry to see a negative comment . So good . Professional and helpful . Need to consider what are..."
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Market Intelligence
Painters near Higgins
Data-driven insights based on 117 customer reviews collected between 2011 and 2024, ABS Census data
Higgins is one of the more affordable areas for painters — 29% below the ACT average. 25 painters service the area with 117 customer reviews.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, December is the busiest month for painters in Higgins and June the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Household incomes in Higgins ($2,248/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 29% under the ACT average — a value signal worth noting.
Cost guide
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 221% since 2020 (from $1,000 to $3,205 median), averaging 55.3% per year.
Ratings & trust
Higgins's painter ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2011) to 4.6/5 (2024), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. 117 painter reviews in Higgins have been collected since 2011, arriving at a steady 9.8 a year.
Based on 117 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2011–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Higgins area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2011–2024
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Higgins 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 Higgins 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 Higgins — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Higgins?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Higgins tends to peak in December and is quietest in June. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right painter in Higgins?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Higgins has 117 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Canberra Prestige Painting Pty Ltd (2023), APro Canberra Painting Pty Ltd (2022) and ACT Touch Up Painter (2020) 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.
How do Higgins painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Higgins have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 117 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
Does the Higgins housing mix influence local painters?
Household incomes in Higgins ($2,248/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet painter pricing sits 29% under the ACT average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Higgins has 96% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,248/week.