The Perfect Building Partnership.

We make building easy!

The perfect building partnership is with an experienced builder guiding you through the entire design and build process. In collaboration with our building designer, we will integrate your ideas, provide expert advice and build a custom home, just the way you want it.

Henri Grawe
General manager and builder

Henri handles the strategic side of Pepper, ensuring the team on-site has everything they need to deliver without delays. As General Manager, he bridges the gap between the plans and the build, overseeing estimating, contract administration, and OHS compliance. His focus is on maintaining the systems that keep our projects robust, transparent, and moving forward.

Holding a Diploma in Construction Management, Henri’s priority is a stress-free, commercially viable path for our clients. By combining technical knowledge with clear communication, he ensures that the whole Pepper team is supported to deliver every project with absolute integrity.

Matt Whiting
Construction manager and builder

Matt is the engine room of our construction operations. A registered builder who started as a 16-year-old apprentice chippy, he has risen to manage high-stakes projects for some of Melbourne’s top firms. Today, Matt uses that 15-year foundation to oversee every trade, procurement, and site detail with clockwork precision.

With full MBAV and OHS accreditation, Matt’s focus is simple: delivering architectural excellence on time and on budget. Whether it’s a high-end extension or a multi-unit development, his hands-on leadership ensures the 150-project legacy of Pepper continues with every slab poured.

Amber Sambrooks
Operations manager

Amber is the backbone of Pepper Constructions. She manages the essential infrastructure that keeps our projects moving—from building permits and IT systems to construction scheduling. Her organizational expertise ensures the internal side of the business runs as precisely as the sites themselves.

As a key point of contact, Amber ensures that communication between our team and our clients is always clear and transparent. Her dedication to the details is what keeps our projects on track and ensures that the day-to-day operations of the company remain seamless.

Mark Burch
Lead carpenter

Mark brings over 25 years of residential carpentry experience to the Pepper team. With an unmatched eye for detail and a decade of leadership on high-end sites, he ensures every structural and aesthetic element is executed with absolute precision.

Having been a core part of Pepper for over four years, Mark takes personal pride in the quality of the finish. When Mark is on-site, our clients know the build is in the hands of a true master of the craft.

Ben Lilley
Carpenter

A talented carpenter who completed his apprenticeship right here at Pepper, Ben represents the next generation of our building excellence. Born and raised in Bentleigh, he has a deep connection to the 3204 community and a firsthand understanding of the local architectural landscape.

Ben’s strong work ethic and genuine enthusiasm for quality craftsmanship make him a standout member of the crew. His local roots and hands-on experience ensure that every project he touches is built with pride for his own backyard.

Pepper The namesake (2007-2019)

Every great build needs a solid foundation, and for us, that was Pepper. A loyal Labrador who was part of the crew from 2007 for twelve years, she was on-site for the very first projects that launched this company in 2009.

Pepper wasn’t just a pet; she was the original Clerk of Works, keeping morale high and reminding us that a home is more than just a structure, it’s where the best parts of life happen. Though she’s no longer roaming the sites of 3204, her name remains on every project we deliver as a mark of loyalty, reliability, and local character.

Pepper's choosing a builder essentials

Top 10 Tops for Choosing a builder with CONFIDENCE. 
Build your dream home with the right partner.

Our partners

Contruction is a team sport and here are some of our trusted building partners.