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5.0 based on 730 reviews of 21 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Forest Hill receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 730 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed this week
4.9
221 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes
Most reviewed for: Exterior painting
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"Women at Work Painters painted my entire apartment (excluding kitchen) that had not been painted for years and was..."

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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 Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Mark and his crew were professional. They did a fabulous job.Would recommend them."

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Steve's Painting Services

5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"I highly recommend Steve's Painting Services. The work was completed to an extremely high standard and the house was..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed this month
4.9
50 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: Fence painting
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"A big thank you to Totally Maintenance & Painting and their team for our new wall and door. The paint job looks..."

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Paint'N'Pot

Reviewed this month
5.0
32 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
Most reviewed for: Interior painting
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"Overall good experience. No issues with the work, top bloke & delivered within the provided timeframe. Highly recommend"

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Hero Handyman Services

Reviewed recently
5.0
24 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience
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"Attempt as told n quickly and efficiently fix the issues "

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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 Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Full-service project management 20+ years of experience
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"Sher was professional and friendly. Completed the job to my satisfaction."

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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 Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:00am to 7:30pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves
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"Ali and team did a great job of my house. Very happy with his work and would recommend him to family and friends...."

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South East Painters

5.0
19 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 653 317 827
Servicing Forest Hill
Thursday: 7:30am to 6:00pm
25+ years of experience Excellent workmanship
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"Hugh and Lucas were great people to have do my job. They were professional clean and really nice guys to have in my..."

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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 Forest Hill
Thursday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves
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"Iain replaced our carport roof . He did a great job with very reasonable price. "

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Market Intelligence

Forest Hill painter reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 21 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 10 trust signal responses

85 / 100
Local Service Score
14 Award Winners
$5,100 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,450–$8,500
100% Would Choose Again
100% Positive Feedback

Forest Hill has an unusually strong field of painters — 14 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (56% award rate), with 21 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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 43.9 painter reviews a year — 164% above the Victorian average — Forest Hill collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Going rates

The typical painter job in Forest Hill runs $5,100 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $3,450 and $8,500 based on review data — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Vermont South ($5,100), Nunawading ($5,000), Blackburn South ($5,100). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Timing & availability

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

Based on 21 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

43.9 / yr Review velocity +470%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -31%
5.0 stars Service rating
0.8 avg Reviews / provider
23.2 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Forest Hill area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Forest Hill 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 8 4.9 $5,350
2012 10 4.7 $2,506
2013 46 4.9 $3,200
2014 48 4.9 $7,000
2015 42 4.8 $1,300
2016 39 4.9 $1,550
2017 38 5.0 $1,200
2018 33 5.0 $1,499
2019 41 5.0 $9,000
2020 94 5.0 $5,000
2021 176 5.0 $5,000
2022 48 4.9 $2,750
2023 34 5.0 $2,700
2024 94 5.0 $6,000
2025 23 5.0 $3,800
2026 15 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forest Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

10,780 Population
32.7% Own with mortgage
72% Houses
$1,658 Median income / week

Sample-size note: This page is built on 21 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.

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 Forest Hill 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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Jobs posted
1.57
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Related services in Forest Hill

Recent painter reviews in Forest Hill

Russell and his team did an excellent job painting the interior and exterior of my home. They always arrived on time. I have no hesitation in recommending them. Very happy with the final result.

alexn162

24 June 2021
Quality Coating & Decorating
5.0
Forest Hill, VIC

We just had the interior of our house painted and they did a fantastic job and did it in very quick time. Excellent price too. I would highly recommend Russell and his team!

nickc614

17 May 2021

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Painters in Forest Hill — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Forest Hill?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, painters in Forest Hill typically charge between $3,450 and $8,500. This is 24% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Are local painters worth recommending?

According to 10 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Forest Hill again. 100% found them to be on time and reliable, and 100% described them as friendly and professional.

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Forest Hill?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, painter demand in Forest Hill 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 pick the right painter in Forest Hill?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forest Hill has 21 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 10 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 Forest Hill average is 100%.

How do Forest Hill painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Forest Hill have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 21 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

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