$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Painting in South East
Knut is preparing painting coverage in South East. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Common painting jobs
Painting work can include interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, exterior surfaces, patching and preparation, or commercial painting. A job might cover one surface or several parts of a property. Be clear about which areas you want painted and whether patching or other preparation is part of the work. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can also use Knut to organise maintenance across many properties. If the scope is still taking shape, explain what you know and include photos where useful so tradies can understand what you’re asking them to quote.
How to brief a painting job
Describe the work in practical terms: which rooms or surfaces need attention, what needs patching or preparation, and when you want the work done. Include the area where the job is located and photos if they help show the surfaces or the extent of the work. For a multi-property request, outline which properties need painting and what work is required at each one. A clear brief helps suitable tradies assess the request and prepare quotes. You only need to describe the job once through Knut; you can message the tradie and follow progress in one place after booking.
Costs and Knut’s booking fee
There is no charge to request quotes. If you book through Knut, you pay Knut 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. Compare the quotes you receive against the work described in your brief, so you can consider what each covers before deciding which one best fits the job.
Choosing and checking a tradie
Knut matches on the service, area, availability and reviews of the tradie. It sends your request to suitable local tradies who cover the area and offer painting, then compares the quotes received and recommends the one that best fits the job, on merit. Painting does not generally need a trade licence. Before booking, check that the quote reflects the surfaces and preparation you described, and ask the tradie about any part of the scope you’re unsure about. You book through Knut and 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
Painting in South East: FAQs
What painting work can I request?
You can request painting for interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, or exterior surfaces. Requests can also cover patching and preparation or commercial painting. Describe the areas and work you want done so tradies can understand the job.
What should I include in a painting job request?
Say what needs painting, where the job is, and when you want it done. Explain any patching or preparation needed, and add photos if useful. A clear description gives tradies more context when preparing quotes.
Does painting generally 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 check the quote and ask the tradie about the proposed work before booking.
What does Knut charge for painting quotes?
There is no charge to request quotes. When you book, Knut’s one booking fee is 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.
Can I arrange painting across several properties?
Yes. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can use Knut for maintenance across many properties. Describe which properties need work and what painting is required at each one, and include photos if they help explain the scope.