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Rating: 4.9 (768 reviews)

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4.9 based on 768 reviews of 23 businesses

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5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Fairfield

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..."

4.9

223 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Fairfield

Sunday: Closed

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"I have used Women At Work many times over the past years and their service is excellent. "

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Fairfield

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 Fairfield

Sunday: Closed

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 Fairfield

Sunday: 9:30am 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

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Fairfield

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 Fairfield

Sunday: Closed

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

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Fairfield

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 Fairfield

Sunday: 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 Fairfield

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Nick, has done a great job on my property. He has gone above and beyond my expectations, and has truly earnt his fee,..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"Great advice for interior and exterior paint and finishes. Have been a customer for 20 years. Very friendly staff..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"A friend recommended Saivan Painting Services. We employed Alex and Sam to paint the interior of our old house..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 3.5

Clifton Hill VIC

"While you pay a little extra as this is not a huge chain, it is worth every cent. My teenage daughter determined to..."

4.7

9 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.3

Ivanhoe VIC

"This was the third time we have painted the exterior of our Eaglemont Home in twnety years and truly the first time..."

5.0

17 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Quality: excellent, services: exceptional, value: very reasonable. Overall very happy with everything. Will..."

5.0

17 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Preston VIC

Sunday: closed

"Really great team with excellent communication and professionalism. We had our house painted inside and out and are..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Preston VIC

"have been buying all my paint, tools and auto needs from these fellas for 20 years ..highly recommend them for..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Brunswick VIC

"I miss the days when small companies like this ruled the roost... now we have to deal with big green corporate sheds."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"When i needed bed slats I went to home hardware but had a lot of trepidation as i am not good as a handy man. the..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Preston VIC

"Sensational service and prices here. The best in the best in the area and they know there stuff! Great, great, great,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Preston VIC

"Honest and reliable. Completed my house quickly and professionally. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Daniel recently did some house painting for me. He and his team were punctual and professional. If you need any..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM

"Hard working and meticulous preparation. Clean and tidy, honest, fair price and very thoughtful. Could not ask for..."

ABN: 49 671 923 363

Alphington VIC

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Market Intelligence

Fairfield painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 764 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

11 Award Winners

$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$10,000

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Fairfield has an unusually strong field of painters — 11 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (44% award rate), with 764 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Fairfield runs $5,000 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,000 and $10,000 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Alphington ($5,000), Clifton Hill ($5,200), Northcote ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

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 40.2 painter reviews a year — 141% above the Victorian average — Fairfield collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Timing & availability

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

Area profile in brief

Interesting pattern in Fairfield: income runs above the national median ($1,967/week vs $1,748/week) but local painters price 24% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.

Based on 764 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

40.2 / yr Review velocity +429%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

30.6 avg Reviews / provider

38.3 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Fairfield area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Fairfield area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	2	4.5	no prices reported
2009	4	4.8	no prices reported
2010	4	4.8	$10,250
2011	7	4.7	$9,000
2012	8	5.0	$2,506
2013	49	4.9	$3,500
2014	42	4.8	$6,000
2015	38	4.8	$1,400
2016	38	4.8	$1,550
2017	42	5.0	$2,600
2018	29	5.0	$7,950
2019	28	5.0	$9,000
2020	106	5.0	$4,000
2021	158	5.0	$5,000
2022	40	4.9	$2,750
2023	32	5.0	$2,700
2024	91	5.0	$6,600
2025	23	5.0	$3,800
2026	23	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Fairfield area profile ABS Census 2021

6,535 Population

27.9% Own with mortgage

43.7% Houses

$1,967 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 — 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield — FAQs

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

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Fairfield typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield tends to peak in July and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I find a good painter in Fairfield?

Start by comparing customer reviews — Fairfield has 764 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 8 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 Fairfield average is 100%.

How well-rated are painters in Fairfield?

Painters in Fairfield have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 764 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Fairfield painter reviews and ratings

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Area profile in brief

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Fairfield area

Fairfield 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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