$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Painting in Inner South
Knut is preparing painting coverage in Inner South. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Painting jobs you can request
A painting job might involve refreshing interior walls, painting ceilings, or repainting doors and trim. You can also request exterior painting, patching and preparation, or commercial painting. If the work covers several surfaces, list each one so tradies can understand the full scope. For a maintenance request across multiple properties, property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can use Knut to organise work. Be clear about whether you want one area painted or several, and mention any patching or preparation you already know is needed.
How to brief a painting job
Describe what needs painting, where the property is, and when you would like the work done. Name the surfaces involved, such as walls, ceilings, doors, trim or exterior areas, and explain whether patching or preparation is part of the request. Photos can help show the areas and the condition of the surfaces. If the job is at a commercial property or covers multiple properties, say so in your description. Knut sends your request to suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer the service.
Quotes and Knut's booking fee
There is no charge to request quotes. Knut compares the quotes it receives and recommends the one that best fits the job, on merit. If you book through Knut, you pay one booking fee at booking: 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. Tradies keep 100% of their quoted price, and Knut does not charge them to quote. You can message the tradie and follow progress in one place.
Choosing and checking a painting tradie
Consider whether each quote covers all the surfaces and preparation you described, then compare what each tradie has proposed. Knut matches on the service, area, availability and reviews of the tradie. Painting does not generally need a trade licence, according to the information provided, so a licence is not generally required for this trade. You can ask questions about the quote before deciding. Knut connects you with independent local tradies; the tradie provides the quoted work, while you can message them and follow progress through Knut.
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
Painting in Inner South: FAQs
What painting jobs can I request through Knut?
You can request painting for interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, exterior areas, or commercial properties. Patch and prep work is also listed. Describe the surfaces and any preparation you think is needed so tradies can assess the request.
What should I include in a painting request?
Describe what needs painting, where the job is, and when you would like it done. List the surfaces and mention patching or preparation if relevant. Photos can be useful to show the areas and their condition.
Does it cost anything to request painting quotes?
There is no charge to request quotes through Knut. If you book, you pay Knut's booking fee at booking and the tradie's quoted price for the work. The booking fee is 5% on smaller jobs, tapering to 2.5% on large jobs, and never more than $150.00.
Does a painter need a trade licence?
Painting does not generally need a trade licence. Knut matches on the service, area, availability and reviews of the tradie. You can compare the quotes Knut receives and ask questions about the proposed work before booking.
Can property managers request painting across multiple properties?
Yes. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can use Knut for maintenance across many properties. Describe the properties and painting work needed in your request, and include photos if useful.