$0 – $499
Prelaunch — not yet live
Painting in West
Knut is preparing painting coverage in West. Requests and bookings open at launch.
Painting jobs you can request
You can request painting for interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, or exterior surfaces. If the surfaces need work before painting, include patching and preparation in your request so tradies can take that into account when quoting. Commercial painting is also covered, including maintenance work for property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams across many properties. Be clear about which areas you want painted and whether the job covers one room, several spaces or a commercial site. That helps tradies understand the scope before they prepare a quote.
How to brief your painting job
Describe what needs painting, where the work is and when you want it done. List the rooms or surfaces involved, such as walls, ceilings, doors, trim or exterior areas, and mention any patching or preparation you know is needed. Photos can help show the current condition and the parts of the job you mean. If the request covers more than one property, explain that too. You describe the job once through Knut, which sends it 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: 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. Check the quote against the work you described, including any preparation you asked about.
Choosing and checking a painting tradie
Knut matches on the service, area, availability and reviews of the tradie, then compares the quotes it receives against the job. Before booking, check that the quote reflects the areas and preparation you described, and ask the tradie about anything that is unclear. Painting generally does not need a trade licence, so a licence is not usually the check to focus on for this service. Once booked through Knut, 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
Painting in West: FAQs
What kinds of painting jobs can I request in West?
You can request painting for interior walls, ceilings, doors and trim, exterior areas, patching and preparation, or commercial spaces. Describe the surfaces and areas involved when you submit your request so tradies can understand the job.
What information should I include in a painting request?
Say what needs painting, where the job is and when you want it done. List the surfaces and areas involved, mention any patching or preparation you know about, and add photos if useful to show the current condition.
Do I pay to request painting quotes through Knut?
No. There is no charge to request quotes. If you book through Knut, you pay one booking fee: 5% on smaller jobs, tapering to 2.5% on large jobs, and never more than $150.00.
Does painting work 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 also clarify any details about the proposed work with the tradie before booking.
Can property managers request painting for multiple properties?
Yes. Property managers, real-estate agencies and facilities teams can use Knut for maintenance across many properties. Include the relevant property details and explain which areas or surfaces need painting in your request.