Our Team

Mark is the founder of Bestwest Building Inspections and a highly experienced Registered Building Practitioner and Building Contractor, proudly holding Registration Number 13099 with the WA Building Commission. With a career spanning over four decades, Mark began his journey in the construction industry in 1980 as an apprentice bricklayer. His hands-on experience evolved into full…

Charlie joined Bestwest Building Inspections in 2016 and quickly became a vital part of the team. With hands-on experience in Building Inspections, Timber Pest Inspections, and Pest Control services, Charlie has conducted thousands of property assessments and developed a deep understanding of construction practices, relevant Australian Standards, and pest management protocols. Now a Director, Charlie…

Harry is our General Manager and brings 13 years of experience across the construction industry. Having been part of Bestwest in its earlier years, he returned after a period working for a major project builder in WA, including a senior management role leading a team of more than 20 staff through a demanding stretch for…

Matias (“Mat”) Piana joined the Bestwest Team in 2023 and quickly established himself as an indispensable team member. With comprehensive training across all facets of our business—including Building Inspections and Pest Control—Matias is well-versed in the extensive range of services we offer. As the primary point of contact for clients seeking quotes, detailed explanations of…

Lauren joined the Bestwest Building Inspections team in October 2024 and has quickly become an integral part of the team as the Office Administrator. With prior experience in the building inspection industry, she’s brought valuable knowledge to her role, having previously worked for a year providing marketing services, including developing and executing campaigns and creating…

Jessica joined the Bestwest Building Inspections team in August 2025 as our scheduler. Excited to learn and take on new challenges, she recently made the move into the building and construction industry. With over 15 years of experience in customer service, Jessica has built a strong reputation for being reliable, great at problem-solving, and truly…

Cleon Kartawiria joined the Bestwest Building Inspections team in early 2026 as Marketing Manager, but his connection with Bestwest started well before that. At his previous digital agency, Cleon helped take care of Bestwest as a client across SEO, PPC, CRM and website development, building a deep understanding of the building inspection industry, the audience,…

Steve joined the Bestwest Team in 2021 and has never looked back! Steve has extensive building knowledge with more than 16 years experience as a bricklayer by trade. Steve is highly qualified registered builder with a Building Practitioners License (BP102927), Diploma of Building and Construction, Certificate in Residential Building Inspectors Course and a Certificate III…

Brendan joined the Bestwest Team in 2021 and has excelled in the role as a Building Inspector with his vast knowledge and experience in the building industry. Brendan is a highly experienced and accomplished builder having worked in many areas of the building trade for more than 30 years. Brendan is a highly qualified registered…

Robert began his career in the building and construction industry as a carpenter, and has amassed over 20 years of experience and knowledge in the field. He worked his way up from being a tradesman to becoming a supervisor, site manager, and Registered Builder in Western Australia, having completed numerous projects along the way. From…

Jarrad has more than 18 years of experience in construction, engineering and mining environments, allowing him to generate and retain a wealth of knowledge and expertise with varying trades and construction practices. Jarrad has spent time as a hands-on carpenter, which is his primary trade background, starting out with roof frames and progressing to the…

Stephen is a Registered Builder (#12878) and Trade qualified Carpenter with a deep understanding of building codes and extensive experience in building, consulting, inspecting, and carpentry. Over the past fourteen years, he has served as a Building Consultant, delivering comprehensive reports on Strata, Commercial, Mining, and Residential properties. His expertise encompasses building condition audits, dilapidation…

With over 30 years of experience in the construction industry, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the Bestwest Building Inspector team. His career has spanned various roles, including carpentry, site management, and project management, all of which have contributed to his strong work ethic and deep industry insight. As a…

Shaun started his career as a carpenter and is now a Registered Builder with over 22 years experience in residential, commercial, civil, and industrial construction across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory and the UK. His extensive background working with major contractors provides him with a deep understanding of building standards and construction. Shaun holds a…

Vince brings more than a decade of experience in the building industry. Having grown up in the South West, he has a strong understanding of the local area, building conditions and the standards expected by homeowners and builders alike. He began his career as a scheduler before progressing through a range of roles including Maintenance…

Robert joined the Bestwest Team in November 2020 and has been instrumental in the continued growth of Bestwest. Robert has more than 7 years experience in the Pest Management industry, previously working for a large pest control company in Western Australia. Robert has experience in residential and commercial pest management and has been exposed to…

Joel was welcomed into the Bestwest Team as our Pest Services Manager in June 2018 and is overseeing the operations of Bestwest Pest Control. Joel has over 24years experience in the Pest Management Industry starting as a trainee Pest Control Technician he gained experience over the following years in all aspects of residential, commercial and…

Penny is the only member of our extensive team of highly experienced registered builders with four paws on the ground. As our Barketing Manager, she heads up office morale, referees the daily banter, supervises phone calls, and heads up paw-blic relations. What she lacks in builder registration she makes up for in specialist skills: a…

Fresh recruit into the Bestwest team at the start of 2023. This team member is not scared of heights or windy conditions and likes working alone. Doesn’t talk much but is super productive and helps the entire team with elevated access. Can occasionally cut other team members if they get too close.