MANNA GUM BUILDING
NEW BUILDS EXTENSIONS RENOVATIONS
Building isn’t just our trade — it’s our passion. What began as a love for creating and crafting has grown into a business built on trust, quality, and community. Based in Warrnambool, we’re proud to call South-West Victoria home, and even prouder to help shape it through the homes we build.
For me, that passion started early. I founded this business because I wanted to do more than construct houses — I wanted to create homes that feel personal, well-crafted, and built to last. Over the years, I’ve learned that the best results come from listening carefully, being honest, and caring about every detail — values that remain at the heart of everything we do.
Today, I’m proud to lead a talented team who share that same commitment to quality and care. From architecturally designed new builds to thoughtful renovations, extensions, and all aspects of carpentry, we bring creativity, craftsmanship, and pride to every project.
Because at the end of the day, it’s never just about building houses — it’s about creating homes our clients are proud to live in, and we’re honoured to be part of that journey.
— Sam
Owner & Director
Manna Gum Building
OUR STORY
OUR PROCESS
ENQUIRY
The process begins when an enquiry is made. We’re available on phone, email and social media. You can even send an enquiry form via the ‘Contact’ section of this Website. The choice is yours.
DISCOVERY
We have a personal meeting at the location of your build, further enhancing our understanding of your requirements, to align our plans with your vision. This meeting ensures a smooth planning process.
Once the final proposal is approved, we’ll finalise the contract, secure any necessary approvals, and outline a project timeline.
This step is all about your project’s scope. It’s where ideas, budget, and timeline are discussed, to ensure we are the right fit for your journey. Our aim is to thoroughly understand your vision and aspirations, providing you with the best outcome possible.
SITE MEETING
PROPOSAL & BUDGET
Presentation of the proposal, along with a detailed budget breakdown. This stage ensures transparency in every aspect of the process. Allowing you to prioritise budget and make informed decisions.
CONTRACT APPROVAL
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
It begins! Construction commences! We will keep you well informed throughout the process. We will meet reguarly onsite and you will also have access to the client portal on our project management software, which will keep you up to date on your build.
HANDOVER
We will carry out a detailed inspection of the completed works with you, ensuring you are completely satisfied before final acceptance and occupation.
MEET THE TEAM
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SAM
Founder & Director
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SARAH
Office Manager
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NOEL
Site Manager & Carpenter
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PADDY
Apprentice Carpenter
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MATT
Apprentice Carpenter
TESTIMONIALS
“We can highly recommend Manna Gum Building as a highly skilled and professional team run by Sam. We did not know Sam prior to the first bathroom works he did for us, but had heard only positive feedback. From our initial contact, during and after works we could not be more impressed. The work was spot on and of high quality. The team is polite, hardworking and approachable.
Since then in the last year we have had two separate building renovations (kitchen, floor, stump, skylights, balcony) for both outside and a larger internal works. 100 percent delighted with the seamless interaction and how the team worked with other trades. Could not fault and will be using them for further works.”
Louise
“We engaged Sam and the Manna Gum team prior to purchasing our property, and their support was exceptional from the very beginning. They provided clear, insightful guidance on renovation options prior to purchase, which helped us make informed decisions early on.
The renovation itself was completed to a very high standard. The team was skilled, knowledgeable, courteous, and professional throughout, managing all the tradies seamlessly and ensuring everything ran smoothly. The outcome exceeded our expectations, and the entire process was made much less stressful thanks to their expertise and care.
We’re thrilled with the results and would highly recommend Sam and the Manna Gum team to anyone considering a renovation or build.”
Matt and Susie
“Our experience with Manna Gum Building was excellent! Sam his team were easy to work with, very insightful in making difficult decisions, accommodating to our requests, excellent attention to detail, had skilful and friendly workers, and provided clear lines of communication for updates and advice - even after the build was complete.
It was great to watch the transformation of our house throughout the process, and we are completely satisfied with the end result. We have highly recommended Manna Gum to many family and friends who are thinking of undertaking similar projects!”
Dan and Maggie