About Manse Group
Manse Group is a building consultancy firm specialising in building contract reviews and independent new home inspections throughout Geelong, the Surfcoast, Bellarine and the surrounds.
What sets us apart?
All Assessors are Registered Building Practitioners (DB-U)
Dedicated Assessor you can contact anytime throughout your build
During an inspection we check that the construction reflects your building contract and drawings
Re-inspection is included in our service (some conditions apply)
Locally owned and operated
“Originally derived from the old Latin word ‘mansus’, manse means a large, impressive structure.”
We believe that every build deserves to be impressive and exceptional in its own way. Our passion is making them better.
Manse Group came to be in 2016, when we noticed a trend of first home builders and developers lacking confidence in the building process and builders not having enough time to implement a quality assurance process.
Owners were asking:
'Which builder's quote should I go with?'
'What does this technical lingo mean?'
'Am I going to get the dream home that I'm envisaging?'
'Why are the prices so different?'
'How do I know if my house is being built to the required standard?'
Builders were asking:
‘How did we come unstuck?’
‘Why are there so many issues to resolve?’
'Where can I find the time to conduct audits throughout the project?'
'How can I prevent the project falling apart right at the end?’
'How can I avoid being left with a long list of costly defects?'
With our years of industry knowledge and experience, we can help navigate the complexities of the building process.
Our Building Consultants provide independent advice to achieve a better outcome on your building project. Whether it be a single residential house, an architectural build, home renovation, extension, multi-residential development or small to medium commercial development.
“Our experienced and professional team provide a seamless service from start to finish, helping to take the risk out of the building process. ”
Our expertise ensures each stage of the construction is in accordance with Contract Documentation, Building Code of Australia, Victorian Building Authority Standards and Tolerances and relevant Australian Standards. Each project that we take on is independently managed and reviewed, to ensure quality and minimise the risk of variation exposure.
Our Mission
To make the building process from start to finish, better.
OUR CORE VALUES
Honesty - We are transparent and open.
Passion - We love construction.
Integrity - We are honest, reliable and consistent.
Communication - We listen, we share, we build long-lasting relationships.
Quality - What we do, we do well.
Our Team
Jake Pitman, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jake has 15+ years of experience in the building and construction industry with expansive expertise in high-end residential and commercial builds. His strong trade background, site and construction management experience and comprehensive industry knowledge enable him to navigate builds both effectively and efficiently.
Jake is a Registered Building Practitioner (DB-U 46794), a member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV), has a Diploma of Building and Construction (Management), Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and Certificate III in General Construction – Carpentry (Framework/Formwork/Finishing).
A former recipient of an Australian Overseas Foundation (AOF) Scholarship, Jake is now on the AOF Board of Directors and is a passionate mentor for those new to the construction industry.
DANE SCHREUDERS, QUALITY ASSURANCE BUILDING ASSESSOR
Dane is a Registered Building Practitioner (DB-U 47026), has a Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) and brings a wealth of expertise to our clients and their projects.
With 10+ years of industry experience, Dane has worked as a Building Assessor of home owners warranty defects and large scale defect rectifications on multi-storey residences. He has also worked as a Site Supervisor of volume-built and custom luxury homes.
Dane’s knowledge of building practices is comprehensive and his standards are high. He has a positive and friendly attitude, meticulous attention to detail and a love for all things construction.
Rachel Pitman, relationship MANAGER
Rachel is your first point of contact, priding herself on excellent service and communication. Her friendly nature and desire to make your building experience as enjoyable as possible puts clients at ease from the very beginning.
Rachel has a Marketing/Event Management degree, thrives on building positive relationships with clients and industry professionals and is always up for a coffee.
Outside of the business, Rachel is excited by travel, property and helping others, while keeping busy with the two very active (and cheeky) little boys.