Top 10 Painters in Melbourne, Victoria
There are currently 10 highly-rated painting businesses in Melbourne, Victoria listed on TradeRefer, with an average Google rating of 5.0★ across 4,889 verified reviews. The 10 listed below are ranked from highest to lowest rating, all ABN-verified and community-recommended.
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Top 10 Painting in Melbourne — Ranked by Customer Rating
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Champainting Melbourne - A Paint and Sip Experience
Champainting hosts the best paint & sip classes in South Melbourne. Grab some wine or drink of your choosing, a brush, your friends & book a class today!
Champainting Melbourne - A Paint and Sip Experience
Champainting Melbourne - A Paint and Sip Experience is a highly rated painting business serving South Melbourne and surrounding areas in VIC. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 1149 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Champainting Melbourne - A Paint and Sip Experience today — call +61 440 133 669 or visit their website for a free quote.
MJ Coatings Pty Ltd
MJ Coatings Pty Ltd is a highly rated painting business serving Rowville and surrounding areas in VIC. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 438 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact MJ Coatings Pty Ltd today — call +61 411 515 542 or visit their website for a free quote.
Expert Painting & Renovation
We are a team of the best painters in Melbourne. We offer interior & exterior painting services for your home, office, and business. Call now!
Expert Painting & Renovation
We are a team of the best painters in Melbourne. We offer interior & exterior painting services for your home, office, and business. Call now!
FITZROY PAINTING
FITZROY PAINTING is a highly rated painting business serving Fitzroy and surrounding areas in VIC. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 174 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact FITZROY PAINTING today — call +61 451 239 716 or visit their website for a free quote.
Paint & Custom Workshop
Paint And Custom is regarded as the best car panel beater in Melbourne. With over 40 years experience in smash repairs, paint and car detailing.
BTP (Best Team Painters)
Best Team Painters is committed to delivering the best painting job for you. With over 20 years of experience in house painting, we have all your needs covered.
Mulgrave Painting Pty Ltd
Mulgrave Painting Pty Ltd is a highly rated painting business serving Clayton and surrounding areas in VIC. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 130 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Mulgrave Painting Pty Ltd today — call +61 415 487 566 or visit their website for a free quote.
Alborz Painting & Coating Services / Melbourne Residential & Commercial Painters
Alborz Painting & Coating Services / Melbourne Residential & Commercial Painters is a highly rated painting business serving Essendon and surrounding areas in VIC. With an outstanding 5-star rating from 126 customer reviews, they are one of the top-rated painting providers in the area. Contact Alborz Painting & Coating Services / Melbourne Residential & Commercial Painters today — call +61 424 800 042 or visit their website for a free quote.
How Much Do Painting Cost in Melbourne?
Pricing data based on Australian industry averages for Victoria. Always get 2–3 written quotes.
Typical Range
$40–$70
/hr
After-Hours Rate
$105
Emergency callout
Avg Hourly Rate
$55
Melbourne market average
Prices are estimates only. Always request a written quote before authorising any work.
Painting Licensing Requirements in Victoria
In Victoria, painting does not require a trade licence for residential work. Painting that forms part of a domestic building contract over $10,000 requires the principal contractor to be a registered building practitioner.
How to Choose the Best Painting in Melbourne
Use this checklist before hiring any painting in Melbourne, Victoria.
- 1
Verify their electrical licence is current at your state's electrical safety authority (e.g. Energy Safe Victoria, NSW Fair Trading).
- 2
Confirm they carry public liability insurance of at least $5 million — ask to see the certificate.
- 3
Get 2–3 written quotes for any job over $500. A written quote protects both parties and clarifies the full scope.
- 4
Check their Google and TradeRefer ratings — look for consistent reviews mentioning punctuality, clean workmanship, and clear communication.
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Ask whether they'll provide a Certificate of Compliance (electrical safety certificate) on completion, as required by law in most states.
Frequently Asked Questions — Painting in Melbourne
How much does it cost to paint a house in Australia?
Interior painting of a standard 3-bedroom home typically costs $3,500–$8,000. Exterior painting ranges from $4,000–$12,000 depending on size, storeys, and surface condition. Rates are $40–$70/hr for labour.
How many coats of paint are needed?
Most surfaces need at least 2 coats for full coverage. Over dark colours or bare surfaces, a primer coat plus 2 topcoats is standard. Skipping coats to save money often results in patchy coverage and early failure.
What is the best time of year to paint the exterior of a house in Australia?
Spring and autumn are ideal — avoid extreme heat (over 35°C) which causes paint to dry too fast and blister, and don't paint in the rain or direct frost. In tropical/coastal areas, avoid the wet season for exterior work.
Do painters clean up after themselves?
Reputable painters will cover furniture, protect floors, remove outlet covers, and clean up all materials, drop sheets, and paint cans. Always confirm this is included in your quote.
What's the difference between acrylic and oil-based paint?
Acrylic (water-based) paint dries faster, has less odour, and is the standard for most interior and exterior use. Oil-based paints are more durable and provide a harder finish, commonly used for trims, doors, and cabinetry.
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