About Us
At Countrywide Building Services, we have dedicated ourselves to the art of underpinning and restumping buildings for as long as we can remember, and we absolutely love what we do. We understand that your home’s foundation is crucial, and we are here to ensure its lasting integrity.
Our Expertise
When we’re not safeguarding the foundations of your cherished homes, you’ll find us revitalizing dilapidated buildings and enhancing your indoor and outdoor living spaces. Our comprehensive range of services includes:
Underpinning and Restumping: Our specialized techniques and experienced team ensure the stability and longevity of your building.
Decking and Verandahs: Elevate your outdoor living experience with our premium decking and verandah solutions.
Retaining Walls: Enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your property with our expertly crafted retaining walls.
Sub-floor Inspections: Trust our certified builders to thoroughly inspect your sub-floor areas, addressing any issues before they become major problems.
Drainage Solutions: Our team of professional plumbers ensures efficient drainage solutions to protect your property from water damage.
Our Commitment
As a family-run business deeply rooted in the picturesque Macedon Ranges, we extend our services to clients across Victoria and New South Wales. Our dedicated team includes certified builders, engineers, and plumbers who work tirelessly to guarantee the integrity and quality of your project. Rest assured, we are fully insured, providing you with peace of mind throughout your project’s duration.
Our Reputation
The majority of our work comes from referrals or repeat business, a testament to our dedication and expertise. We believe that speaks volumes about the trust our clients place in us. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Explore our client testimonials and browse through our impressive portfolio of past projects, which speak for themselves.
Partner With Us
When it comes to your property, partner with someone who values exceptional workmanship as much as you do. We understand that the longevity of your building depends on the quality of our work, and that’s why we go above and beyond to exceed your expectations.
Experience the Countrywide Building Services difference today.
Contact us for all your building, restoration, and enhancement needs.
Your property is in safe hands with us.
Our Team
PETER BETTENS
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
You get a sense of Peter’s warmth and insight the moment he walks in the door. A lifetime of client care and property experience will do that to a person. After cutting his teeth as a teenager in the plumbing industry, Peter moved across to carpentry, sub-floor works, and building for several decades of his professional career before starting Countrywide Building Services in the Macedon Ranges many decades ago.
When it comes to his clients, his team, and his projects – Peter’s integrity speaks volumes. As straight as an arrow and as capable as they come, the foundations of your property and everything surrounding it are in safe hands with Peter and his team. Meticulous, authentic, and with unmatched depth of expertise, partnering with Peter on your next property venture will be the best decision you ever make.
MARGARET BETTENS
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
Margaret is the person who connects all the dots at Countrywide – managing everything from people, accounts, trades, quotes, and marketing.
Liaising with clients, the team, and suppliers to ensure everything runs on time, on budget, and to expectation, Margaret is a warm and knowledgeable business owner with a passion for personal and quality service.
JYHE GRIFFIN
RESTUMPING & UNDERPINNING PROJECT MANAGER
Managing the restumping and underpinning side of the business, quality is assured with Jyhe at the helm. As reliable and competent as they come, Jyhe is a forward thinker, great team leader, and excellent machine operator.
Leading Countrywide for over a decade, Jyhe is a well-respected tradesman and mentor amongst our team and clients alike.
JOSHUA DENGELO
RESTUMPING & UNDERPINNING
With a broad skillset and steady nature, Joshua is a man you can trust. The type of person who, when set a task, you just know will see it through with meticulous detail – on budget and on time.
Efficient, thorough, and with admirable community spirit, Joshua is a trusted member of our senior team when it comes to all things restumping and underpinning.
NATHAN SCHOLZ
RESTUMPING & UNDERPINNING
With an analytical brain, Nathan is our resident problem solver on site – finding solutions to even the most complicated of project challenges.
A great all-rounder with a thirst for knowledge, Nathan knows a thing or two about how to underpin and restump your property. A sound operator (and a mad Richmond supporter), you can always be assured of Nathan’s exceptional work ethic and quick wit on every project.
TYLER DAWSON
RESTUMPING & UNDERPINNING SUPERVISOR
Mastering the ins and outs of restumping and underpinning, Tyler is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Working hard towards his trade, you can rely on Tyler with any job tasked of him – which he’ll approach with the same level of determination and resolve he’s become respected for.
As dexterous on a dirt bike as he is on site, Tyler is perfecting and pursuing his career in property building services.
DARREN WEBLEY
INSULATION EXPERT
You know Darren’s on site when the location is spotless, the clients are smiling, and the job is done beyond expectations.
Heading up our underfloor insulation department, Darren (“Deazy”) is a gregarious straight-shooting professional with a big heart and exceptional commitment to his trade. With the efficiency of a well-oiled machine, no job is too big or too small for this remarkable flooring expert.
JACOB NATION
RESTUMPING & UNDERPINNING
Jacob is a man of many talents. With experience in building, plastering, and stone masonry, Jacob now adds depth to our re-stumping department. Known on site as Little Ox, Jacob has a strong work
ethic, warm communication style, and never ending energy.
Importantly, you can be assured he’ll get the job done. An outdoors type who loves a challenge, Jacob is an ambitious workman and reliable team player.
LEONARD DENGELO
BUILDING SITE MANAGER
No-one knows carpentry like Leonard knows carpentry. As a talented workman and manager, Leonard takes the lead on all our build projects.
Talking a language you understand, Leonard is an articulate leader, always ensuring the client has full transparency when it comes to every build. A skilled sportsman in his spare time, Leonard is meticulous to a fault so you can guarantee your finished product will impress.
STEVE ZUBRYCKI
CARPENTER
As a qualified carpenter, Steve forms part of our leadership group in our building services department. A brilliant tradesman with a keen eye for detail, Steve’s designs and finished projects are worthy of their praise.
Working closely with Leonard, Steve offers deep insight and critical thinking when approaching a problem, ensuring every project is planned and delivered to absolute precision.
LEIGH MCMAHON
PLUMBER
When it comes to all things water, Leigh is your man. Managing plumbing, drainage, and everything in between, Leigh is an intuitive problem solver with a sharp intellect, tackling every job with painstaking precision.
Also lending a hand in our restumping and underpinning services, Leigh knows the business back-to-front and offers broad knowledge and insight to our team and clients.
NOODLES
SITE SUPERVISOR
Noodles oversees the day to day operations of the Countrywide team and helps ensure the ongoing health and wellbeing (and occasionally entertainment) of all our staff.
Get In Touch
Countrywide Building Services
P.O Box 424
Romsey Victoria 3434
Phone: 03 5429 1735
Mobile: (Peter) 0428 322 486
Email: admin@countrywidebuildingservices.com.au