$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Electrical services in West
Knut is preparing electrical coverage in West. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Electrical jobs you can request
Common requests include fault finding, installing or changing power points, lighting work, switchboard jobs and appliance connection. You can also describe an emergency electrical job. Be clear about what is not working or what you want changed, and where the work is needed. If several electrical tasks are part of the same job, list each one so tradies can consider the full request when preparing a quote. Knut serves West, including postcodes 3011, 3012, 3013, 3020 and 3025. Electrical service has newly become available in this area.
How to brief an electrical job
Describe what needs doing, where it is, and when you would like the work done. For fault finding, explain what you have noticed and when the issue occurs, if you know. For a new power point, lighting job or appliance connection, say what you want installed or connected and identify the relevant room or area. Include photos if they would help explain the job. Mention each task in your request rather than assuming tradies will know what is included. A clear brief helps suitable local tradies assess the request and provide quotes for the work described.
Costs and Knut’s booking fee
There is no charge to request quotes. Customers pay Knut one booking fee when they book: 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. Tradies keep 100% of their quoted price, and Knut does not charge them to quote. Knut compares the quotes it receives and recommends the one that best fits the job, on merit. Before booking, review the quote and make sure it reflects the work you described; the booking fee is paid to Knut when you book.
Choosing and checking a tradie
Electrical work involves licensed work, and Knut only matches the job to tradies whose licence has been verified. You can compare the quotes Knut receives and consider which one best fits the work you need done. Check that the quote addresses the tasks in your brief, such as fault finding, lighting or a switchboard job, and ask the tradie about anything you are unsure of before booking. Once booked through Knut, you can message the tradie and follow progress in one place. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can also use Knut for maintenance across many properties.
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 West: FAQs
What electrical jobs can I request through Knut in West?
You can request fault finding, power points, lighting, switchboard work, appliance connection and emergency electrical work. Describe the job and where it is needed so suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer that service can consider it.
Are the electrical tradies’ licences checked?
Yes. Electrical work involves licensed work, and Knut only matches it to tradies whose licence has been verified. You can review the quotes Knut receives and ask a tradie about the quoted work before booking.
Do I pay to request electrical quotes?
No. 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.
What should I include in my electrical job request?
Explain what needs doing, where the work is, and when you would like it done. Describe any fault or the installation you want, list all relevant tasks, and add photos if useful. This gives tradies information to assess the request and quote.
What should I do if there is an immediate electrical hazard?
For immediate danger to life or property, call 000 or the relevant emergency service first. This applies to an electrical hazard as well as a gas leak, fire or flooding. Use Knut to describe electrical work that can be requested through the service.