From "we're short" to on site, without the ring-around.
Gapfill keeps a list of checked, ready-to-go painters across Melbourne. Companies tell us what they need. We find the right painter and connect you.
For companies
Get a painter on site.
- 1
Tell us what you need
Suburb, start date, how long, type of work and any tickets the job needs. Takes about two minutes.
- 2
Save your card securely
Locks in your booking with Stripe. Nothing is charged yet.
- 3
We text you your painter
Usually within a few hours, with their name, number and tickets.
- 4
They check in, you're charged
Only once your painter is on site. You pay them directly at your agreed rate.
For painters
Get work that fits.
- 1
Join free
Your suburb, the work you do, your tickets and when you're free.
- 2
Get a text when a job fits
Only jobs inside your area and matching your skills.
- 3
Reply yes
We pass your details to the company and they call you to sort the details.
- 4
Check in, get paid direct
Send us a quick photo when you arrive. You invoice the company at your agreed rate.
Booking and payment
You only pay when a painter turns up.
Request sent
Card saved, nothing charged.
Painter matched
We text you their details.
Painter checks in
They send us a quick photo from site.
Card charged
Your Gapfill fee, once.
The Show-Up Guarantee: no painter or a no-show, you're never charged and we find you a replacement.
Common questions
Is Gapfill a labour-hire company?+
No. We introduce you to an independent painter. You agree the rate and pay them directly, with no labour-hire markup.
How fast can you find someone?+
We aim to text you a confirmed painter within a few hours of your request.
What areas do you cover?+
Melbourne and surrounds for now. More of Victoria soon.