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Name: Painters
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (711 reviews)

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4.9 based on 711 reviews of 22 businesses

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4.9

220 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 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

"Women at Work painters recently finished painting the exterior of my brother in laws’s house. The preparation and..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 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 and his team were wonderful! They did a phenomenal job and now my house looks brand new. Highly recommend them..."

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 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..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Very professional team of painters who have done an amazing job at our home in Kew. Thanks Scott for overseeing the..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"I cannot rate Iain highly enough in terms of his workmanship, thoroughness, price and communication. We have utilised..."

5.0

23 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 82 139 357 232

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Full-service project management 20+ years of experience

Photos from Sher Interiors

"Prompt response to add. Work completed within a few days. "

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"Highly recommend Max and his team. They are professional, go above and beyond and get the job done right the first..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm

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

"Very professional, great work done would definitely recommend. "

5.0

19 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 653 317 827

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 7:30am to 6:00pm

25+ years of experience Excellent workmanship

Photos from South East Painters

"South East Painters did an excellent job of painting the interior of my home. Ceilings, walls, doors, frames and also..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Clayton

Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

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

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

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

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Clayton

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Staff was incredibly personable and friendly! This company employs people that are really trustworthy and intelligent..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Oakleigh VIC

"These guys painted one of our residences for us and they were great. They quoted fairly, did a great job and made our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Springvale VIC

"Painting a house is a big challenge and costly but lately I have used the services of Ansell Painting for my..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Waverley VIC

"I can't thank sep and his team enough for his painting works at my inlaws house in wheelers Hill. His quality of..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mount Waverley VIC

"The quality of the products and customer service are very impressive. It's very easy and fun to apply. I will..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mount Waverley VIC

"is a cool website, i purchase few modern wallpaper roll from them great design and service"

Clayton VIC

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Oakleigh VIC

"'Excellent job, really delighted with the work and can't recommend them highly enough.'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Clarinda VIC

"'21st Century Painting were incredible. Such a pristine job, highly skilled master painters that painted our whole..."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.0 Value 4.0

Oakleigh VIC

"We have been going to Velvet Paints since they were recommended to us by a friend who is an interior designer. They..."

3.3

4 reviews

Quality 3.3 Service 3.3 Value 3.3

Mulgrave VIC

"'A job well done, the landlord has even come around for an inspection and said it looked perfect.'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Mount Waverley VIC

"'was very impressed with Greenscene Property Services who called me within 10 minutes of me posting the request. He..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Hughesdale VIC

"'Very good we are very happy with the result, he was quick and efficient and reasonably priced!'"

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Clayton

Data-driven insights based on 711 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 14 trust signal responses

79 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$7,500 median Typical Cost most jobs $4,700–$10,600

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Clayton has an unusually strong field of painters — 10 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (40% award rate), with 711 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, painters servicing Clayton typically charge a median of $7,500, with most jobs ranging from $4,700 to $10,600 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Notting Hill ($5,100), Oakleigh East ($5,000), Huntingdale ($5,000). Prices have risen 217% since 2007 (from $1,200 to $3,800 median), averaging 12.1% per year. Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

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 35.6 new reviews per year — 113% above the Victorian average — Clayton 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 Clayton tends to peak around July and ease off in November — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Clayton's younger demographic (median age 28) reviews painters 113% more than the Victorian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base.

Based on 711 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

35.6 / yr Review velocity +368%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.94 stars Service rating

28.4 avg Reviews / provider

13.2 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Clayton area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Clayton area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	4.0	$1,200
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	2	4.5	no prices reported
2010	2	5.0	$20,000
2011	5	5.0	$9,000
2012	9	4.7	$500
2013	46	4.9	$3,200
2014	45	4.7	$6,000
2015	36	4.8	$1,400
2016	36	4.8	$1,200
2017	38	5.0	$1,750
2018	29	5.0	$7,950
2019	32	5.0	$9,000
2020	90	5.0	$4,500
2021	156	5.0	$5,000
2022	29	4.9	$9,050
2023	29	5.0	$2,700
2024	88	5.0	$6,600
2025	20	5.0	$3,800
2026	17	4.9	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Clayton area profile ABS Census 2021

18,988 Population

17% Own with mortgage

35.4% Houses

$1,494 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 Clayton 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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Jobs posted

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Average quotes per job

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

Painters in Clayton — FAQs

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

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Clayton typically charge between $4,700 and $10,600. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

What do customers actually say about local painters?

According to 14 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Clayton 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 Clayton tends to peak in July and is quietest in November. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good painter in Clayton?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Clayton has 711 painter reviews on Word of Mouth. Women At Work Painters (2026), Paint'N'Pot (2025) and Master Choice Painters & Decorators (2024) 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 Clayton average is 100%.

How well-rated are painters in Clayton?

Painters in Clayton have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 711 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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About the area

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Clayton area

Clayton area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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