About Us

Bear Handed Building is owned and operated by Rob Rousell, a builder with more than 35 years of industry experience.

Rob spent much of his career working across Sydney’s Northern Beaches before moving to regional NSW and continuing his work in residential construction and renovations.

Now based in Forbes, Rob brings decades of hands-on experience, quality workmanship and honest service to every project. With strong family ties to the area dating back generations, Forbes has always felt like home.

Whether it’s a deck, pergola, fencing, waterproofing or home improvement project, Rob is committed to delivering work that is built to last.

Why Choose Bear Handed Building?

When you hire Bear Handed Building, you’re dealing directly with the builder from quote to completion.

Rob takes pride in delivering quality workmanship, clear communication and reliable service on every project. Whether it’s a small repair or a larger building project, every job is approached with the same attention to detail and commitment to getting the job done properly.

Where specialist trades are required, Rob works with trusted local professionals to ensure every aspect of your project is completed to a high standard.

Proudly Part of the Forbes Community

Although Rob has worked throughout Sydney and regional NSW for more than 30+ years, Forbes has always been close to home. With family connections in the area spanning generations, settling in Forbes was a natural choice.

Today, Bear Handed Building proudly provides quality building services to Forbes and the immediate surrounding communities.

What You Can Expect

Quality Workmanship
Honest Advice
Local, Reliable Service

About Bear Handed Building

With more than 35 years of experience, owner and builder Rob Rousell delivers quality workmanship, honest advice and reliable service on every project.

Fully Licensed Builder
Licensed Waterproofing Contractor
More Than 35 Years’ Industry Experience
Reliable and Professional Service
Honest Advice and Quality Workmanship

Rob built our new deck and outdoor entertaining area and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The workmanship was excellent, communication was great throughout the project and everything was completed to a high standard. We would happily recommend Bear Handed Building to anyone looking for quality work.

Mark S.

We hired Rob to complete waterproofing and renovation work on our bathroom. He was reliable, professional and paid attention to every detail. The finished result exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate to use Bear Handed Building again.

Bryan H.

My property needed significant work before it could be listed for sale. Rob completed painting, repairs and renovation work throughout the home, transforming it into a clean, presentable property ready for the market. We were extremely happy with the quality of the work and attention to detail.

Gail S.

Rob built a new deck and replaced some old fencing for us. From the first quote through to the finished job, he was easy to deal with and always kept us informed. The quality of the work was excellent and the site was left clean and tidy each day. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him

Kevin W.

We had ongoing water issues around our bathroom and needed waterproofing work completed before further damage occurred. Rob explained everything clearly, turned up when he said he would and completed the job to a high standard. It’s refreshing to find a tradesman who genuinely cares about doing the job properly.

Michelle G.

Rob built a front porch, steps and a garden landing at my home over 16 years ago and they are all still standing strong today.
I was very happy with the quality of his work and found him reliable and professional throughout the project. I would have no hesitation recommending Rob to others.

Wendy E.

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