$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Painting services in North
Knut is preparing painting coverage in North. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Painting jobs you can request
A painter can help with interior walls or ceilings, including preparing surfaces before painting. You can also request work on doors and trim, exterior painting, or patching and prep. For businesses and property teams, commercial painting is another option. Describe the areas that need attention and whether the job covers one room, several surfaces or a commercial space. If you are unsure how to describe the work, list what you can see and include photos if useful. Knut sends your request to suitable local tradies who cover North and offer the service.
How to brief a painting job
Give a clear description of what needs painting and where the property is. Include which rooms or surfaces are involved, such as walls, ceilings, doors, trim or exterior areas, and mention any patching or preparation you know is needed. Add when you would like the work done and upload photos if they help show the surfaces or the extent of the job. If you are arranging maintenance across multiple properties, say which locations need work. You describe the job once through Knut; suitable tradies can then consider the same information when preparing quotes.
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. Check the quote details and what work it covers before booking.
Choosing and checking a tradie
Knut matches on the service, area, availability and reviews of the tradie. This trade does not generally need a trade licence, so consider whether the tradie's quote and job details suit the painting work you described. Before booking, check what surfaces and preparation the quote includes, and ask about anything that is unclear. Knut recommends a quote that best fits the job, on merit; you make the booking through Knut. After booking, you can message the tradie and follow progress in one place. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can 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
Painting in North: FAQs
What kinds of painting jobs can I request?
You can request painting for interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, exterior areas or commercial spaces. Patch and prep work is also listed. Describe the surfaces and work needed so tradies can consider the same job details when preparing quotes.
What information should I include in my painting request?
Explain what needs painting and where, and include when you would like the work done. List the rooms or surfaces involved and mention any patching or preparation you know about. Photos can be useful to show the job.
Do I pay to request painting quotes?
No. There is no charge to request quotes through Knut. 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.
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. Check the quote details and ask the tradie about anything you want clarified before booking.
Can property managers arrange painting through Knut?
Yes. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can use Knut for maintenance across many properties. Include the relevant property locations and describe the painting work needed in your request.