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Rating: 4.9 (779 reviews)

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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 Research

Friday: 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

"We had the same area painted over 25 years ago by Women at Work and decided to go with the same company as they did..."

5.0

203 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 38 775 393 135 2024 Award Special Offer

Servicing Research

Friday: 7:00am 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 crew were professional. They did a fabulous job.Would recommend them."

5.0

72 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 64 651 916 830 2024 Award

Servicing Research

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

20+ years of experience Premium finishes & materials

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Steve's Painting Services

"Highly recommend Steve and Alister, professional, friendly, meticulous. Really easy to deal with. My work was..."

4.9

69 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 66 147 289 727 Special Offer

Servicing Research

Friday: 8:00am to 10:00pm

Family-owned + workmanship guarantee 20+ years of experience

Photos from Melbourne House Painters

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

4.9

51 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 256 995 014 2026 Award

Servicing Research

Friday: 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

"Very professional and courteous. It had been about six years since my husband and I painted our pergola. The paint..."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 33 743 163 185 2025 Award

Servicing Research

Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

8-year workmanship guarantee Available 7 days a week

Most reviewed for: Interior painting

Photos from Paint'N'Pot

"I couldn’t be happier with the job the Paint'n'Pot team did. From start to finish, they were professional, punctual..."

5.0

24 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920 2024 Award

Servicing Research

Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Free quote service 20+ years of experience

Photos from Hero Handyman Services

"Attempt as told n quickly and efficiently fix the issues "

4.9

19 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 44 346 691 163

Servicing Research

Friday: 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

"Ali and team did a great job of my house. Very happy with his work and would recommend him to family and friends...."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 67 425 428 920

Servicing Research

Friday: 8:30am 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..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Eltham VIC

"'Leo was a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend his painting services. He was very honest and..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 79 605 061 130

Templestowe VIC

"I had a great experience with Behrooz. Behrooz made and installed 10 pull out pantry shelves within 5 days of..."

Eltham VIC

Friday: 6am-6pm

Eltham VIC

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,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Great job. Responded to our inquiry quickly. Well priced and completed the work to a high standard. Highly..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 70 949 886 756

Templestowe Lower VIC

"I recently had my new unit painted by John and I'm seriously impressed. He was pro all the way - on time, super..."

4.7

9 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.9 Value 4.3

Ivanhoe VIC

Friday: 7am - 5pm

"Had the majority of interiors including trims and ceilings repainted in most 2011 after purchasing a house. Genuinely..."

4.8

8 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.1

Mont Albert VIC

"Very pleasant to deal with. Whenever another tradesman struck a problem the team from Living Colours managed to..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn South VIC

Friday: 8am-5pm

"What a find! How often is it that a tradesman not only keeps you informed as to when he can start, but right thru the..."

4.9

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 38 119 582 498

Ringwood East VIC

Friday: 7:30am to 6:30pm

"Highly recommend! Reliable, great quality, organised, trustworthy and all round great team. "

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Ringwood VIC

Friday: 7:00am To 7:00pm

"We wanted to put a new coat of paint for our eaves and fascia and Simon was quick to respond to our request for a..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mitcham VIC

Friday: 7am-5pm

"The crew did an excellent job! It looks great. They were clean and professional and did an outstanding painting job. ..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Mooroolbark VIC

"I employed Aidak Paintig service the exterior of our house. They were efficient, reasonably priced. They were also..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"He was nice, came when he said he would, did a good job and the work was done properly.his price and quality was good..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Mont Albert North VIC

"Frank did an absolutely amazing job on my apartment, I highly recommend him!!! I was a bit cautious to hire someone..."

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Market Intelligence

Research's painter directory

Data-driven insights based on 778 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 18 trust signal responses

84 / 100

Local Service Score

12 Award Winners

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

100% Would Choose Again

100% Positive Feedback

Research has an unusually strong field of painters — 12 of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (48% award rate), with 778 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.

Customer experience

When customers responded after their service, 100% would choose their painter again, 100% found them on time and reliable and 100% described them as friendly and professional. Research sees 43.2 new painter reviews a year — 157% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

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.

Based on 778 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

43.2 / yr Review velocity +476%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$3,800 Typical cost -31%

4.96 stars Service rating

31.1 avg Reviews / provider

92.8 / 10k Provider density

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Research area

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Painters reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Research area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	3	4.7	$4,000
2010	1	5.0	$20,000
2011	6	4.8	$9,500
2012	8	5.0	$5,000
2013	54	4.9	$3,750
2014	47	4.9	$7,000
2015	38	4.8	$1,400
2016	37	4.8	$1,550
2017	38	5.0	$1,750
2018	46	5.0	$1,997
2019	32	5.0	$9,000
2020	79	5.0	$4,000
2021	162	5.0	$5,000
2022	45	4.9	$2,750
2023	34	5.0	$2,700
2024	94	5.0	$6,600
2025	27	5.0	$3,800
2026	27	5.0	no prices reported

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 — 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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What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

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.

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.

Are local painters worth recommending?

According to 18 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 100% of customers would choose their painter in Research 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 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 customer reviews — Research has 778 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 9 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 Research average is 100%.

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 778 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.86 stars.

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Research's painter directory

Suburb context

Customer experience

Seasonal demand

Price overview

Painters reviews & ratings over time — Research area

Research 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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