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Rating: 5.0 (930 reviews)

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5.0 based on 930 reviews of 24 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 Carlton

Monday: 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

"I have recommended to others and would certainly use them in the future"

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 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

"I highly recommend their services & they were very reasonably priced for the work done! They went above and beyond..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"We have had Max paint our houses inside and out a number of times over the years. He also painted the common areas..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 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

"We are very happy with the result! Ali and his team were amazing. Their work is of a very high standard! No hidden..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Scott was very easy to deal with - listened to our requirements, responded promptly and answered our queries. The..."

5.0

71 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"Best painters in Melbourne by far, great guys "

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

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

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Iain is an ultra-professional & highly competent handyman who can think outside the box. And a great guy to deal with."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 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

"Amir did exactly what we wanted, with great knowledge and expertise. He is multi skilled and most pleasant to deal..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Carlton

Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Iain's work is outstanding! He is professional, thorough, has a wide range of skill and knowledge, and ensures his..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Carlton

5.0

63 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

"Not only was the quality of the work excellent, but their communication was also outstanding. They were easy to get..."

4.9

63 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Monday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"APMG Painting was engaged to paint our school during the holiday period. They came in with a great price and a plan..."

5.0

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 95 644 673 814

Melbourne VIC

Monday: 7:30am to 7:30pm

"Matthew and the boys are great, they are the most trustworthy, hard working and honest guys to work with. They have..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Monday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"We needed some wallpaper installed in our bathroom. We found these guys on social media and thought we'd give them a..."

5.0

14 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"We were very happy with the bathroom restoration done by Ash. We are selling our home and didn't want to pull the..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"The 360 team did such a fantastic job! Very professional and well priced! Definitely recommend! "

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I work with them all the time, they are the best! Professional, friendly, and high quality work at competitive..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Roy's team is professional. The job has been done quickly and with high quality. We will hire him many times in the..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"This was a major project! All of the trim throughout my home was burgundy. At one point someone suggested that having..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Happy with the result. Thanks guys for the perfect job."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very polite and excellent service. His work is sensational, I would recommend and use Joe again."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Monday: 7:00 am - 17:00 pm

"Seth was prompt each day, worked solidly with total attention to detail. Any query or request was obligingly carried..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Happy with our new roof . Would highly recommend pat and his team .Thanks guys !"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Excellent communication, very honest and fast! Great job thanks Joe."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I recently had the pleasure of engaging Zak@ Melvic Painting to handle my 3-bedroom townhouse, and I couldn't be more..."

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Market Intelligence

Carlton painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 927 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

88 / 100

Local Service Score

18 Award Winners

$5,200 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,600–$8,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Carlton has an unusually strong field of painters — 18 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (72% award rate), with 927 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Area profile in brief

At median age 27, Carlton's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local painter reviews run 208% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. At 51.5 painter reviews a year — 208% above the Victorian average — Carlton collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Carlton runs $5,200 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,600 and $8,000 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Fitzroy ($5,200), Carlton North ($5,200), Melbourne ($5,200). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Carlton suggest painter demand runs hottest in July and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Based on 927 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

51.5 / yr Review velocity +578%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

37.1 avg Reviews / provider

15.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

See the figures behind this chart

Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Carlton area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	1	4.0	no prices reported
2010	1	5.0	$20,000
2011	5	5.0	$9,000
2012	7	5.0	$2,506
2013	44	4.9	$3,200
2014	43	4.8	$6,000
2015	48	4.9	$1,400
2016	42	4.9	$1,200
2017	64	5.0	$2,400
2018	40	5.0	$9,500
2019	34	5.0	$9,000
2020	121	5.0	$3,619
2021	182	5.0	$5,000
2022	109	5.0	$4,750
2023	45	5.0	$2,700
2024	94	5.0	$6,600
2025	24	5.0	$3,800
2026	23	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

16,055 Population

10% Own with mortgage

1.3% Houses

$1,292 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 Carlton 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Painters in Carlton — FAQs

What are typical painter prices in Carlton?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Carlton typically charge between $3,600 and $8,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

How do Carlton painters perform on customer satisfaction?

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

When is the best time to book a painter in Carlton?

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

What should I look for when choosing a painter?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 927 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 15 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 Carlton average is 100%.

What rating do painters in Carlton typically receive?

Painters in Carlton have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 927 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Carlton painter reviews and ratings

Area profile in brief

Reviews & ratings

Going rates

Timing & availability

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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