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Name: Painters
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (806 reviews)

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Average rating of painters near Footscray

4.9 based on 806 reviews of 16 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 Footscray

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 Footscray

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

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Footscray

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..."

5.0

70 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Footscray

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 Footscray

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..."

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Footscray

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. "

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Footscray

Thursday: 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 is the best. He and his team delivered the job in an excellent possible way. He is super patient with highest..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Footscray

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..."

ABN: 53 810 142 963

Yarraville VIC

Thursday: 9am-5pm

Photos from Aram Painting

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Footscray

Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm

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

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"We're so happy we chose Iain to help us with our balcony balustrade. He is helpful, professional, has great skills..."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Footscray

4.9

103 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 22 804 500 979

Ascot Vale VIC

Thursday: 7am - 8pm

"John is a complete professional and we were very happy with every aspect of his work. We were so impressed by the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Footscray VIC

"I enjoy shopping at this Paint Spot because the customer service is great. There is brilliant advice so that I can..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Footscray VIC

"The thing I like about Paint Spot is the honest, no-nonsense advice. These people actually know the..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Yarraville VIC

"If you just want that bit of paint ... different colour ... discontinued line of varnish etc, chances are Sam will..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Newport VIC

"ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC!! ARRIVED ON TIME AND GAVE ME A FANTASTIC QUOTE ON PAINTING THE ENTIRE HOUSE, THEY WERE EASY TO..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"'We were really happy with Kala Coatings, they were reliable, professional and turned up on time. George completed..."

Footscray VIC

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Port Melbourne VIC

"They do all sorts of surface preparation and painting for private and commercial jobs. They'll do any small or large..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters near Footscray

Data-driven insights based on 806 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 17 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

9 Award Winners

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

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Footscray has an unusually strong field of painters — nine of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (36% award rate), with 806 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Cost guide

Across reviewed painter jobs in Footscray, $5,000 is the median price — most jobs come in between $3,000 and $10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Seddon ($5,000), Kingsville ($5,000), Yarraville ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Local factors

Footscray's demographic (median age 34) shows up in review engagement: 168% more painter reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers.

Ratings & trust

Customer follow-up responses paint a clear satisfaction picture: 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Review flow in Footscray runs above typical: 44.8 new painter reviews a year (168% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, July is the busiest month for painters in Footscray and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Based on 806 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

44.8 / yr Review velocity +489%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

32.2 avg Reviews / provider

14.6 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Footscray area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	2	4.5	no prices reported
2010	2	4.5	$20,000
2011	6	5.0	$8,000
2012	7	5.0	$2,506
2013	46	4.9	$2,500
2014	49	4.8	$4,400
2015	45	4.8	$1,700
2016	41	4.8	$1,550
2017	62	5.0	$1,320
2018	51	4.9	$3,100
2019	39	5.0	$9,000
2020	77	5.0	$2,500
2021	162	5.0	$5,000
2022	44	4.9	$2,750
2023	32	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.

Footscray area profile ABS Census 2021

17,131 Population

27% Own with mortgage

31.5% Houses

$1,763 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 Footscray 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

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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Average quotes per job

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

Painters in Footscray — FAQs

How much does a painter cost in Footscray?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Footscray typically charge between $3,000 and $10,000. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Can I trust a painter found on Word of Mouth in Footscray?

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

What time of year does painter demand peak in Footscray?

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

How can I tell if a painter in Footscray is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Footscray has 806 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 6 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 Footscray average is 100%.

What is the average painter rating in Footscray?

Painters in Footscray have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 806 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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