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Average rating of painters near Balaclava
4.9 based on 796 reviews of 23 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Balaclava receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 796 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this month
4.9
220 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"We recently had our office repainted by Women At Work Painters, and are very happy with the result. The team were..."

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Melbourne House Painters

4.9
69 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

Reviewed recently
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
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting

"Mark did a great job. Showed up when he said he would and got the job done as agreed. It was pretty hot working on..."

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"This is the second time we have used Steve’s Painting Services and as on the previous occasion we have been extremely..."

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Paint'N'Pot

5.0
30 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Max was referred to me by my neighbour. I have used Max and his team twice , once for the bedrooms after termite..."

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Ali Jee Painting And Decorating

4.9
19 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"A very thorough job and well below other quotes for the same job. A great deal of prep done before the final coat. ..."

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Hero Handyman Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
24 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"Ian very kindly helped me out at a job that I was working on cutting out a template for a brick pier I was building...."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed this month
4.9
49 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: Fence painting
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"Amir replaced and painted our window frames and did numerous maintenance jobs to a very high standard. He is very..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Iain and Susie were superb in their work and final deliverables were spot on as well professionally handled. Very..."

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Sher Interiors

Reviewed recently
5.0
23 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232
Servicing Balaclava
Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

"Sher did a great job fixing our sagging ceiling. Arrived when stated and fixed ceiling quickly and professionally..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Balaclava

Data-driven insights based on 792 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 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 792 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 41.7 new reviews per year — 151% 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 792 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

41.7 / yr Review velocity +442%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$25,000 Typical cost +355%
5.0 stars Service rating
31.7 avg Reviews / provider
46.4 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

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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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 10 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 792 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Newline Painting (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 792 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

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