Our Story
How We Started. How We’ve Grown
Jake started Chapp Building in 2018 with the humble hopes to simply find enough work to keep himself busy. He was very quickly able to hire another tradesman and then another to keep up with demand. Chapp Building started out doing small-scale renovations, mostly bathrooms and small extensions.
Evolution and Expansion
Chapp Building's Journey to Success
Our scope has now grown significantly to include custom new home builds, large-scale renovations, house lifts and extensions. As our company has grown, so too has our team and we feel incredibly fortunate to have created a dedicated, highly skilled and experienced team of carpenters.
In 2022 Rachael, Jake’s wife, joined the Chapp Building team after completing her Interior Design training. You’ll find Rachael in the office working on the administration side of the business, but she’s happiest when working with clients on making their selections for their new home or renovation.
We believe the fast-paced growth of Chapp Building is the result of Jake’s dedication to his client’s and commitment to ensure their goals for their new home or renovation are reached in a timely manner. He works hard to build solid relationships with clients, to maintain regular communication, to ensure a smooth build process. We may be a construction company, but people are at the forefront of our business.
Our Team
Meet the Dedicated Team Behind Chapp Building
Jake
Director
Jake has over 15 years of experience in the building industry and started Chapp Building in 2018. When he’s not on site, in the office or working with clients, you’ll find him playing with his two children, Meika and Oscar, at the beach or riding his motorbike.
Rachael
Administration and Interior Design
Rachael officially joined the Chapp Building team in 2022. Rachael loves working creatively to help client’s visions come to life when making their interior and exterior selections. When she’s not working on the business, you’ll find her with her young family, at the gym or reading a book.
Josh
Lead Carpenter
Josh started working for Chapp Building in 2022 as a tradesman carpenter. We quickly learned that Josh has a keen eye for detail, has great carpentry knowledge and is exceptional at running a job site.
Josh enjoys spending his down time with his family, out on his boat or out mustering.
Zane
Carpenter
Zane began his career with Chapp Building as a first-year apprentice in 2020. Zane is now a fully-qualified tradesman and highly valued member of the team. Zane is incredibly hard working and an accomplished carpenter.
When he’s not working you’ll find him with his mates out riding his motorbike.
Blake
Apprentice Carpenter
Blake joined the Chapp Building team in 2021 as a first year apprentice. Blake quickly fit right into the team and has learnt a great deal about his trade across his apprenticeship.
Blake loves to spend time in his boat out fishing when he’s not at work.
Ash
Carpenter
Ash joined the Chapp Building team in 2024 as a carpenter but also has completed his cabinetry apprenticeship and waterproofing qualifications. Ash comes with great experience and is quickly cementing himself as a highly valued member of the team.
Ash enjoys spending time with his young family and fishing when he’s not at work.
What our clients say
"I found Jake to be incredibly enthusiastic and very keen to get my extension on my house done on time and the budget I had!!! I would highly recommend Jake to anyone for a job well done!! Thankyou!!"
Vivienne Johanna Prentice
"An absolutely outstanding tradesman, with top quality finishes, always a pleasure to work for"
Jordan Facer
"Jake did a renovation on my house top quality work done to the agreed budget finished on time highly recommended"