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Rating: 4.9 (804 reviews)

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4.9 based on 804 reviews of 23 businesses

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4.9

222 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"Overall very happy with completion of the painting job, Kiki did a fantastic work & hopefully will use her again in..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Melbourne House Painters are an extremely professional team who work to a very high standard and display a pride in..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:30am to 5:00pm

Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Photo from Master Choice Painters & Decorators

"Mark was easy and professional to deal with; communication was excellent; quote was on time and price was good for..."

5.0

71 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"I would recommend Steve to anyone who asks. He was direct, honest and at all times communicative and helpful. His..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"The Paint'N'Pot team, led by Max, did a great job of painting the interior of my house. The team was polite,..."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: Fence painting

Photos from Totally Maintenance & Painting

Photo from Totally Maintenance & Painting

"Our job had some complexity. Amir coordinated workers in painting, plaster, carpentry and building. He was able to..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

Photo from Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

"I would totally recommend Ali and his team. So professional, lovely people, excellent work. Quick workers too!"

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"I have used Iain several times. He is very thoughtful and has attention to detail. Importantly, he is easy to get..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Iain fixed our eaves and front bannister. I am ordinarily quite the perfectionist and thus not always happy with the..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

Photos from Sher Interiors

"Sher interiors completed the job on time and thoroughly. Pleased to recommend. "

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Balaclava

5.0

52 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2025 Award

South Yarra VIC

Tuesday: 8:30am -7:00pm

"From the initial quote to the completion of painting the inside of our entire home, the team at this team was..."

4.8

5 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

St Kilda VIC

"Well done guys. Jason you seemed very thorough in explaining thing and with your work. Its great to have tradies like..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Windsor VIC

"Picked all the paint colours for our house from this store. Friendly service and some great advice for future..."

4.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Balaclava VIC

"'Great experience with Roman. Highly recommend him.'"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Inside and out side painting services done for us in Malvern. Will use Mark and his crew again for future work."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 3.5

South Yarra VIC

"I first used Porters when I was fitting out a retail business more than 4 years ago. They have some specialist..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Affordable Reliable Painting lived up to it's name. I highly recommend this company, Reza goes the extra mile to..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"I'm very happy with the services provided. The finish was to an exceptional standard. They provide quick and reliable..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brighton VIC

"Prodec Painters gave my home a whole new look. I loved their professional care and approach. I'd recommend them for..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Cremorne VIC

"Good painters to deal with. Had no problems and will use again in the future. price was good finish was good also did..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"Punctual and a very hard worker, Jayden takes a lot of pride in painting and it does show in a positive way."

Balaclava VIC

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Elsternwick VIC

"'We used Refael Painting and Renovating to paint our kitchen interior and were happy with the job done'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Malvern VIC

"Very friendlly staff, great food.nice location nd if i m nt wrong,they are offering cheapest price for food in..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Balaclava

Data-driven insights based on 801 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$4,700 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$8,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Balaclava is one of the pricier areas for painters — 400% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $4,700. 25 painters service the area with 801 customer reviews.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $3,000 to $8,000. Nearby: Ripponlea ($4,700), St Kilda East ($4,700), Elwood ($4,700).

About the area

Balaclava's median household income is $2,026/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local painters pricing reflects this, running 400% above the Victorian average.

Reviews & trust

Customer responses collected since 2026 show strong satisfaction: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. With 42.2 new reviews per year — 153% above the Victorian average — Balaclava has more recent painter feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows painter demand in Balaclava tends to peak around July and ease off in February — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

Based on 801 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

42.2 / yr Review velocity +455%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$25,000 Typical cost +355%

4.96 stars Service rating

32.0 avg Reviews / provider

46.4 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balaclava area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	$140
2009	5	4.4	no prices reported
2010	2	5.0	$20,000
2011	6	5.0	$9,000
2012	9	5.0	$2,506
2013	52	4.9	$3,200
2014	43	4.7	$6,000
2015	38	4.8	$1,700
2016	36	4.9	$1,400
2017	38	5.0	$1,750
2018	32	5.0	$7,950
2019	32	5.0	$9,000
2020	72	5.0	$3,810
2021	165	5.0	$5,000
2022	48	4.9	$2,750
2023	37	5.0	$2,800
2024	130	5.0	$4,950
2025	31	5.0	$3,800
2026	24	5.0	$25,000

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

5,392 Population

29.8% Own with mortgage

17.2% Houses

$2,026 Median income / week

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 Balaclava 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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Licences, where they’ve got them

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What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

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Based on the most recent job posts for painters in Balaclava.

Painters in Balaclava — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a painter in Balaclava?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Balaclava typically charge between $3,000 and $8,000. This is 400% above the Victorian average.

What do customers actually say about local painters?

According to 17 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Balaclava again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

When should I book a painter for the best availability?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Balaclava tends to peak in July and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good painter in Balaclava?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balaclava has 801 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Totally Maintenance & Painting (2026) and Paint'N'Pot (2025) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Balaclava average is 100%.

How well-rated are painters in Balaclava?

Painters in Balaclava have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 801 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Painters in Balaclava

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Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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