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"Great painting work by DC and the team from JD Painting. Excellent result both inside and outside of our historic..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Birkenhead receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 289 reviews.
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"Nimrod leads a team of quality painters. They are efficient, thorough and have a "nothing is too much trouble"..."
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"We used Michael (and Andy) to remove old ducted aircon vents from our ceiling, patch the holes and repaint the whole..."
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"Good communication. Clear quote. Excellent work. Overall stress free! Would highly recommend and will definitely use..."
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"i had to get my rental property painted.service was great.and the quality of their work was good"
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"I buy all my paint here because they have kind, helpful and friendly staff. They have really good prices, this is..."
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"Excellent service and assistance. Even asked if I had any discounts (they took RAA card and I was not aware of"
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"We had Star Painters paint our entire house and we are extremely happy with the whole experience and end result. They..."
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" Steve from ipaint painting service completed an interior painting job for me, He was very professional, very clean..."
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"Very professional,punctual,neat, polite and understanding.He sure knows his job and the job he did for me ,was..."
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"Thank you Andy for installing a mural style wallpaper in our nursery – we love it and the wallpaper was installed..."
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" Very pleased with the price and the work. Were quick both with quote and job. Have recommended to many friends...."
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"interior exterior house paint done professionally with pride in their work. Crew very approachable and accommodating..."
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"Michael and Frank were excellent. A friendly professional service that exceeded our expectations. We highly..."
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"Great job on our kitchen. Looking to get Gary to do more painting as the year passes thru with a possibility of the..."
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"They did an excellent job, turned up on time, work they did was great as there were a few things that needed fixing...."
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"Thanks to Adam and his wonderful, quick and professional services our kids have the best looking room that you..."
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"I would use this service again"
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"Kitchen, laundry and bathroom painted. Very pleasant tradesmen to deal with. great communication and fantastic..."
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"Everything that you need in one place, gap seal, putty, all kinds of paint, for timber, ceilings walls and also my..."
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"Asked for a hand with colour a while ago for my house I was painting. Help was great better than any other large..."
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"This is the paint I have always used and when the items are on sale, then for the quality it is second to none. I..."
"'Thanks Sal for an excellent job. I will never pick up a paint brush again. On time and very professional will..."
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Market Intelligence
Birkenhead's painter directory
Data-driven insights based on 289 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses
Birkenhead is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 289 customer reviews.
Seasonal demand
Painters in Birkenhead tend to be busiest in March and quietest in June according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Customer experience
Over the 2008–2026 window, painters in Birkenhead have moved from 4.7/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Birkenhead sees 16.1 new painter reviews a year — 53% above the South Australian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Price overview
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 9% since 2014 (from $8,250 to $9,000 median), averaging 0.9% per year.
Based on 289 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Birkenhead area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 3.8 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 5 | 4.4 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 5 | 4.4 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 19 | 4.6 | $8,250 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4.9 | $6,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2020 | 41 | 5.0 | $6,500 |
| 2021 | 62 | 5.0 | $4,900 |
| 2022 | 44 | 5.0 | $3,250 |
| 2023 | 20 | 4.9 | $26,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Birkenhead?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Birkenhead tends to peak in March 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 Birkenhead?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Birkenhead has 289 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Master Painting & Plastering (2024), JD Painting & Signage (2023) and Top Notch Aus Pty Ltd (2020) 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.
How do Birkenhead painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Birkenhead have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 289 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.