$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Electrical services in Northern Beaches Sydney
Knut is preparing electrical coverage in Northern Beaches Sydney. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Electrical jobs you can request
Electrical work can range from finding the cause of a fault to installing or changing power points and lighting. You can also request help with a switchboard or connecting an appliance. For a job that needs urgent attention, you can submit an emergency electrical request, but Knut cannot replace emergency services. If there is immediate danger to life or property, such as an electrical hazard, call 000 or the relevant emergency service first. Knut is newly available in Northern Beaches Sydney and connects customers with independent local tradies who cover the area and offer the service requested.
How to brief an electrical job
Give a clear description of what needs attention, where the work is, and when you would like it done. For fault finding, explain what is happening and when you first noticed it; for a fitting or connection, say what you want installed or connected. Photos can help explain the job where useful. If there are several tasks, list them together so tradies can quote against the same scope. Knut sends your description to suitable local tradies. You can then compare the quotes received and book through Knut, with messaging and progress updates in one place.
Costs and Knut’s booking fee
There is no charge to request quotes. If you book, you pay Knut one booking fee: 5% on smaller jobs, tapering to 2.5% on large jobs, and never more than $150.00. You also pay the tradie’s quoted price for the work. The exact quote depends on the job described and the tradie’s assessment, so make sure the scope is clear when comparing offers. Tradies keep 100% of their quoted price, and Knut does not charge them to quote. The booking fee is paid to Knut at booking.
Choosing and checking a tradie
Electrical work involves licensed work, so check that the quote covers the tasks you listed and ask the tradie to clarify anything you are unsure about before booking. Knut only matches this work with tradies whose licence has been verified. Knut compares the quotes it receives and recommends the one that best fits the job, on merit; you can review the options before deciding. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can also use Knut to organise maintenance across many properties. Once booked, you can message the tradie and follow progress in one place.
Knut's booking fee
Requesting quotes is free. When you book, Knut adds one booking fee, shown before you pay, and never more than $150. The provider keeps 100% of their quote.
$500 – $1,999
4.5%
$2,000 – $4,999
4%
$5,000 – $14,999
3.5%
$15,000 – $49,999
3%
$50,000+
2.5%
Common questions
Electrical in Northern Beaches Sydney: FAQs
What electrical jobs can I request through Knut?
You can request fault finding, power points, lighting, switchboard work, appliance connection or emergency electrical work. Describe what needs doing and where, and include photos if useful. Knut sends the request to suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer that service.
Are the electricians’ licences checked?
Electrical work involves licensed work. Knut only matches electrical jobs with tradies whose licence has been verified. You can review the quotes received and ask a tradie to clarify the proposed work before booking.
How does the booking fee work?
There is no charge to request quotes. When you book, you pay Knut one booking fee: 5% on smaller jobs, tapering to 2.5% on large jobs, and never more than $150.00. The tradie’s quoted price for the work is paid separately.
What should I include when requesting a quote?
Explain what needs doing, where the job is, and when you would like it done. Describe any fault or the item you want installed or connected. Add photos if useful, and list multiple tasks so tradies can quote on the same scope.
What should I do if there is an electrical hazard?
For immediate danger to life or property, call 000 or the relevant emergency service first. This includes an electrical hazard, as well as a gas leak, fire or flooding. A Knut request is not a substitute for contacting emergency services.