Our Story
Jai Flude and Chris Thews have been crossing paths and working alongside each other over the past decade.
Their enthusiasm for creating better buildings and dedication to quality and integrity has brought them together to co-found Pledge Custom Builders.
They each have over 18 years of experience working as qualified carpenters and builders on large high-end and small bespoke projects and everything in between.
They are both Certified Passive House Tradespersons, by the International Passive House Institute which adds to their scope of skills and capabilities.
Jai Flude
Jai is a Melbournian with great local knowledge, networks, and understanding of builds and regulations. His calm and focused approach is always greatly appreciated by his clients and co-workers. With nearly two decades of experience working on inner-city conversions, renovations, and new builds, he knows and foresees the ins and outs of a project and navigates whatever is thrown at him.
From working closely with architects, he is educated in the dynamics and subtleties of bespoke projects and the special care that they require. Jai is valued for his eye for detail and incorporation of high-quality finishes.
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Chris Thews
Originally from Germany, Chris is a carpenter who moved to Australia in 2007, bringing with him an international skill-set and reputation for fine craftsmanship and hard work. He has since worked on multiple projects in Victoria and Queensland, ranging from high-end architectural builds to meticulous restoration jobs, as a carpenter and site manager.
Not only dedicated to delivering high-quality and sustainable outcomes for his clients, Chris has a great passion for implementing his values and ethics in all aspects of the everyday; whether that be the products and materials he uses, worksite functionality or on-site relations.