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"DC and his team did a very good job. They had to work around furniture which couldn't be moved. Would recommend JD..."
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Word of Mouth painters in Marleston receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 264 reviews.
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"We have been customers of All Suburbs Painters for 12 years and during that time Nimrod and his team have done an..."
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"Michael did an excellent job painting our house . The quality of his work was amazing, and we are very happy with the..."
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"Fantastic service ALWAYS from the A Team of Michael and Frank Martino. Friendly, trustworthy, punctual and..."
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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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"Highly recommended, great work, accurate quoting, good quality work. I was very happy with the service and also price..."
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"Steve Potiuch was reliable and the charge for work done was very reasonable. He was very particular with ensuring..."
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"High quality work and for a good price, punctual, friendly and very accommodating"
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"Kitchen, laundry and bathroom painted. Very pleasant tradesmen to deal with. great communication and fantastic..."
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"Adam is a great painter - excellent attention to detail. Very pleasant to deal with. Provides advice on how to..."
"'They were really good. Fast and finished everything to a really high standard.'"
"They now work for me on a weekly basis!"
"'Very thorough, prompt & friendly'"
"'I can't recommend Joe highly enough! I was so happy with the work he did the first time I've used him again since on..."
"'They did a good job, no problems at all!'"
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"Hi, I'm Amelia Wilson. For a long time, I was planning to paint my entire house including the interiors and soon..."
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Market Intelligence
Marleston painter reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 264 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses
Marleston is one of the pricier areas for painters — 125% above the South Australian average. 25 painters service the area with 264 customer reviews.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Marleston suggest painter demand runs hottest in March and coolest in June — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Local painter ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2010) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 16-year window. At 16.5 painter reviews a year — 57% above the South Australian average — Marleston collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 264 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Painters reviews & ratings over time — Marleston area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 4 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 32 | 4.3 | $10,000 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 17 | 5.0 | $4,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | 4.9 | $6,000 |
| 2019 | 12 | 5.0 | $5,250 |
| 2020 | 38 | 5.0 | $3,500 |
| 2021 | 58 | 5.0 | $4,900 |
| 2022 | 40 | 5.0 | $3,250 |
| 2023 | 20 | 4.9 | $26,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | 5.0 | $9,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 5 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Marleston 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 Marleston 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 Marleston — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Marleston?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Marleston 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 Marleston?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Marleston has 264 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.
How do Marleston painters compare to the state average?
Painters in Marleston have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 264 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.