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Rating: 4.9 (1028 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1028 reviews of 24 businesses

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4.9

223 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: Closed

20+ years of experience Multiple award winners + free quotes

Most reviewed for: Exterior painting

Photos from Women At Work Painters

"Overall very happy with completion of the painting job, Kiki did a fantastic work & hopefully will use her again in..."

5.0

204 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm

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 was easy and professional to deal with; communication was excellent; quote was on time and price was good for..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"I have twice now had the pleasure of max and his team paint for me. Once was to clean up my MIL’S house to sell. Then..."

5.0

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: Closed

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

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

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

"A very thorough job and well below other quotes for the same job. A great deal of prep done before the final coat. ..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

"Highly recommend Scott. Las and team. I am really happy with the painting job just completed. Outstanding!. Las and..."

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience

Most reviewed for: Fence painting

Photos from Totally Maintenance & Painting

Photo from Totally Maintenance & Painting

"Amir was wonderful to work with! Not only is he skilled and knowledgeable, but also very patient and kind. I’m sure..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: 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..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Princes Hill

Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Ian very kindly helped me out at a job that I was working on cutting out a template for a brick pier I was building...."

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Princes Hill

4.9

103 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 22 804 500 979

Ascot Vale VIC

"John and his team did a great job. Quoted it and job done within 7 days. Great result Thankyou"

5.0

63 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

"Their work was excellent and my restaurant looks great now. They clean-up after the paint was perfect. I would..."

4.9

63 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 91 609 738 285 2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 8:00am to 4:00pm

"I used APMG Painting for our end of lease as we damaged few walls and doors. Farbod came in for a quote, after he..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Brunswick VIC

"Friendly & Great Customer Service. Fantastic Local Small Business! #1"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Mauro is very professional. He went out of his way to help us with different ideas, suggestions and provided samples..."

5.0

21 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 95 644 673 814

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

"Very pleased with the quality and service. Easy to deal with. Matthew is a very honest person. Definitely will use..."

5.0

18 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 85 142 004 967 2023 Award

Melbourne VIC

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:30pm

"I contacted Sam from Staunch Greco Industries to paint 4 bedrooms in my family home. I couldn’t have been happier...."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Clifton Hill VIC

"As far as we're concerned this is the best paint shop, both for the trade and DIY'ers. Friendly helpful service. They..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 3.5

Clifton Hill VIC

"I'm painting my house for the first time and doing the work myself. Bristol Clifton Hill staff have been brilliant -..."

5.0

14 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Thank you very much Ash for your high quality resurfacing job you performed on our bath and surrounding tile area...."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

"Great work and outstanding eye to detail! The 360 Painting Squad came out and repainted the interior of my home as I..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Awesome service and very professional painter. I’m sure this business will satisfy every need."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Alex and his team painted the exterior of our weatherboard house which - after 20 years of neglect - was extremely..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Thank you Roy painting you did a great job exactly what I needed. Very competitive quote and the finish was..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"I was extremely pleased with the work that Neat Painters completed on my home. The painters showed up on time daily &..."

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Market Intelligence

Painters in Princes Hill

Data-driven insights based on 1,026 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 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

Princes Hill 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 1,026 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, painters servicing Princes Hill typically charge a median of $5,200, with most jobs ranging from $3,600 to $8,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Carlton North ($5,200), Brunswick East ($5,000), Brunswick ($5,000). 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 54.0 new reviews per year — 221% above the Victorian average — Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill tends to peak around July and ease off in March — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Despite above-median household incomes ($2,218/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), painters in Princes Hill charge 24% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.

Based on 1,026 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

54.0 / yr Review velocity +620%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

41.0 avg Reviews / provider

124.7 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

See the figures behind this chart

Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Princes Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	3	4.7	no prices reported
2010	3	4.7	$10,250
2011	6	5.0	$9,000
2012	8	5.0	$2,506
2013	44	4.9	$3,200
2014	54	4.7	$4,400
2015	58	4.8	$1,700
2016	48	4.8	$1,550
2017	89	5.0	$2,090
2018	62	4.9	$4,000
2019	45	5.0	$9,000
2020	116	5.0	$2,500
2021	181	5.0	$5,000
2022	115	5.0	$4,750
2023	45	5.0	$2,700
2024	96	5.0	$6,600
2025	25	5.0	$3,800
2026	27	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Princes Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

2,005 Population

17.1% Own with mortgage

14.3% Houses

$2,218 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 Princes 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Painters in Princes Hill — FAQs

How much does a painter cost in Princes Hill?

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

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

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Princes Hill 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 Princes Hill?

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

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

Start by comparing customer reviews — Princes Hill has 1,026 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 Princes Hill average is 100%.

What is the average painter rating in Princes Hill?

Painters in Princes Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,026 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Painters in Princes Hill

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About the area

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Princes Hill area

Princes Hill 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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