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"DC has completed 2 painting jobs for me and did an excellent and efficient job both times. I would highly recommend..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Exeter receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 283 reviews.
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"We have just had our whole home painted by All Suburb Painters and we could not be happier. They showed meticulous..."
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"Michael repaired cracks and painted an investment property of ours. Michael did a fantastic job, did the job within 3..."
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"I had the whole interior of my house painted by Mike and his crew. I was home most of the time they were at the house..."
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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, some of the paint is new and others are seconds, the staff are really good and they help you..."
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"Friendly, helpful and seriously wanting to fulfill your painting desires. The Solver decorator centres are well..."
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"When I needed my new business premises painted, the only person to call was Andy Shanley of Andy Shanley Painting and..."
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"This is the second time i have used Star Painters Ahmad & his team do the job right the first time i will always..."
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"Friendly, professional. Always on time and great communication about what is needed and great honesty around what..."
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"awesome man! Totally new ideas. Everytime I come here I get something new. Thank you so much for your hard work and..."
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"Fantastic service ALWAYS from the A Team of Michael and Frank Martino. Friendly, trustworthy, punctual and..."
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"Fantastic painters. Fair, honest, reliable, well priced. So lucky to have been given Jaeho's name from a relative. He..."
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"High quality work and for a good price, punctual, friendly and very accommodating"
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"Very friendly and great service. Thank you"
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"Adam is a great painter - excellent attention to detail. Very pleasant to deal with. Provides advice on how to..."
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"Painted the front facade of our house. Fast and Efficient. Very friendly guys and a fantastic job with the painting...."
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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..."
"'The guys from Adelaide Coatings took their time but the quality that was delivered was really great. It was all done..."
"'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
Painters near Exeter
Data-driven insights based on 283 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses
Exeter is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 283 customer reviews.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, March is the busiest month for painters in Exeter and September the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Ratings & trust
Exeter's painter ratings have improved from 4.6/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Review flow in Exeter runs above typical: 15.7 new painter reviews a year (51% above the South Australian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Cost guide
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 283 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Exeter 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 | 28 | 4.4 | $8,250 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | 5.0 | $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.
Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter — FAQs
When are local painters least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Exeter tends to peak in March and is quietest in September. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What's the best way to compare local painters?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Exeter has 283 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 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are painters in Exeter well reviewed?
Painters in Exeter have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 283 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.