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4.9 based on 763 reviews of 23 businesses

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Word of Mouth painters in Research receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 763 reviews.

Women At Work Painters

Reviewed recently
4.9
218 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 62 074 894 787 2026 Award
Servicing Research
Monday: 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 and Avril have completed several painting projects for us. Always really helpful and professional. "

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Master Choice Painters & Decorators

5.0
202 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer
Servicing Research
Monday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
Experts in weatherboard painting Member of Master Painters Australia

"Fast, friendly, and did an amazing job!"

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Steve's Painting Services

Reviewed this month
5.0
70 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award
Servicing Research
Monday: 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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Melbourne House Painters

4.9
69 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer
Servicing Research
Monday: 8:00am to 10:00pm
Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

"We used Gold Painting this year to paint our two story Californian Bungalow in Fairfield . Shaun and his team were..."

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Totally Maintenance & Painting

Reviewed recently
4.9
47 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2024 Award
Servicing Research
Monday: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Free measure and quote 10+ years of experience
Most reviewed for: General handyman
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"I am very happy with Amir and Co's service. Despite being well over an hour commute away he was on-time, reliable,..."

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Paint'N'Pot

5.0
30 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award
Servicing Research
Monday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week
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"Max and his team painted the exterior and interior of my townhouse. They did a fantastic high quality job that..."

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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
23 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award
Servicing Research
Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Free quote service 20+ years of experience

"I had the privilege to have Iain doing a few jobs around my house and I really highly recommend Iain. Iain was very..."

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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 Research
Monday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Eco-friendly and non-toxic paint options We clean up after ourselves

"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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Hero Handyman Services

5.0
8 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920
Servicing Research
Monday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Public liability insurance ($10M) We clean up after ourselves

"Iain fixed our eaves and front bannister. I am ordinarily quite the perfectionist and thus not always happy with the..."

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Erick Oz Pty Ltd

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 79 605 061 130
Templestowe VIC

"Friendliness and so on time and did a perfect job also quick. The did exactly what i wanted."

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GoBrush Painting Services

5.0
17 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 95 625 659 663
Balwyn North VIC

"GoBrush Painting did a fantastic job painting our home in Templestowe Lower. Kevin and the team were professional,..."

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Paul The Painter and Staff

4.9
7 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
ABN: 38 119 582 498
Ringwood East VIC
Monday: 7:30am to 6:30pm

"Had Paul over for a couple of jobs, both inside and outside work. Very happy with results. His work is detailed..."

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Market Intelligence

Research's painter directory

Data-driven insights based on 776 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 7 trust signal responses

82 / 100
Local Service Score
13 Award Winners
$5,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $3,000–$10,000
100% Positive Feedback

Research has an unusually strong field of painters — 13 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (52% award rate), with 776 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Suburb context

In Research, the income profile ($2,876/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but painters here actually charge 24% below the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

Painters in Research tend to be busiest in July and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Price overview

Pricing data from customer reviews suggests painters in Research charge a median of $5,000, with the typical range at $3,000–$10,000 — 24% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Eltham ($5,000), North Warrandyte ($5,000), Warrandyte ($5,000). Costs vary significantly depending on scope, materials, and site conditions — get at least 3 quotes before committing.

Customer experience

Research sees 43.1 new painter reviews a year — 160% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 776 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

43.1 / yr Review velocity +460%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$3,800 Typical cost -27%
5.0 stars Service rating
31.0 avg Reviews / provider
92.8 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Research area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Research area profile ABS Census 2021

2,695 Population
46.2% Own with mortgage
97.8% Houses
$2,876 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 Research 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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Painters in Research — FAQs

How much do painters charge in Research?

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

Is there a quieter time of year for painters in Research?

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Research has 776 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 9 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Research painters compare to the state average?

Painters in Research have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 776 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Research housing mix influence local painters?

In Research, the income profile ($2,876/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but painters here actually charge 24% below the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.

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