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4.78

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What to expect when hiring painters in Toronto

Where painters near Toronto are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.

Where painters near Toronto are based

1 painter is based in Toronto and 26 within 10 km, the most in Teralba, Warners Bay and Argenton.

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Painters based in each suburb

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The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.

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Around Toronto: where painters are basedMap of the suburbs within about 10 km of Toronto where painters are based, from ABS 2021 boundaries, with water shown. Suburbs are shaded from light to dark teal by how many painters are based there; Toronto is outlined. A list of suburbs grouped by band follows the map.
Suburb boundaries: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (2021), CC BY 4.0

How to choose a good painter in Toronto

Painters in Toronto are rated highly, but most ratings rest on only a few reviews. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.

The typical painter here has 3 reviews, so a high rating tells you less on its own. Of the 64 rated painters within 15 km of Toronto, 9 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 20 reviews.

SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.

average rating
4.78
typical reviews
3
what the best have
4.8★ · 20+

Star rating

80% of painters here have a perfect 5.0

Best: 4.8+

Number of reviews

Half have 3 or fewer reviews

Best: 20+ reviews

How does that compare to other suburbs?

SuburbAverage star rating
Toronto64 painters3 typical reviews
4.78
Kilaben Bay63 painters3 typical reviews
4.78
Rathmines59 painters3 typical reviews
4.77
Blackalls Park73 painters3 typical reviews
4.73
Fennell Bay71 painters3 typical reviews
4.72
Carey Bay65 painters3 typical reviews
4.72

What painting should cost in Toronto

Painting in Toronto usually runs $1,429 – $2,866 for interior painting, and $5,297 – $9,818 for exterior painting.

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Things to consider before you book

The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a painter.

Above-Average Rainfall
  • Schedule Outdoor Work for Drier Months

    Toronto gets more rain than most areas — exterior painting work benefits from scheduling in the drier months. Your tradie will work around the forecast, but booking ahead gives the best run of clear days.

  • Cooler Months Give Better Results

    Summers in Toronto are warm enough to affect exterior painting work — materials can dry or cure too quickly on the hottest days. Your tradie will plan their work around the temperature — prep and shade-side work in the heat, application when conditions are right.

  • Renovation Activity

    Toronto has solid renovation activity — popular painting professionals can book up. Getting quotes a couple of weeks ahead gives you better options.

Best time of year for exterior painting in Toronto

Ideal months: May and September to October.

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Based on typical local rainfall, temperature and humidity.

What's in a good Painting quote?

A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each painter's quote covers before you choose.

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    Surface prep

    Filling, sanding, priming and washing, where the quality lives.

  • 02
    Paint brand and coats

    The exact product, and how many coats. Standard is two.

  • 03
    Room-by-room scope

    Walls, ceilings, skirting, doors and windows, all named.

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    Exclusions

    What's not included, like powder-coated windows or plaster repairs.

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    Insurance and licence

    Public liability and the painter's licence or ABN.

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    GST-inclusive total

    One figure with GST, as Australian Consumer Law requires.

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Painting licensing in New South Wales

Painting work may require registration in New South Wales. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or registration displayed on quotes and advertising (where applicable)
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • Master Painters Australia or HIA membership
  • White Card (construction induction)

Licence details

A Contractor Licence (Painting) / Qualified Supervisor Certificate (Painting) is required for jobs over $5,000. Regulated by NSW Fair Trading (Building Commission NSW). Verify a licence

Frequently asked questions

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Does rain affect scheduling exterior painting work in Toronto?
Toronto gets more rainfall than the Australian average, so exterior painting work benefits from targeting the drier months. Your tradie will work around the weather, but planning ahead means fewer delays.
Does summer heat affect painting work in Toronto?
On the hottest days in Toronto, exterior materials can dry or cure too quickly. Most tradies here plan their day around the temperature — application work early when it's cool, prep and shade-side tasks during the heat. Product choices suited to the conditions also help.

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