By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 23 October 2026.

BuildScope vs Metricon

Name: BuildPilot Adelaide Building Industry Dataset
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An independent, side-by-side look at two of our building partners to help you understand your options.

Last updated June 2026 · reviewed by the BuildPilot team

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Note: BuildPilot partners with both builders. This comparison provides factual information to help you understand your options. It's not a recommendation of one over the other. The right builder depends on your specific needs, budget and preferences.

At a glance

BuildScope is a custom builder; Metricon is a volume builder.
Indicative build rates: BuildScope From $1M (bespoke custom), Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm (per sqm guide only).
BuildScope is based in Adelaide Metro & Adelaide Hills; Metricon in Victoria (National).

Quick Comparison

Attribute

BuildScope

Metricon

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

From $1M (bespoke custom)

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

Established

Family-owned since 2006

1976

Headquarters

Adelaide Metro & Adelaide Hills

Victoria (National)

Service Area

South Australia

South Australia & Victoria

Warranty

Structural warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Display Homes

Bespoke builds across Adelaide Metro and the Adelaide Hills

Extensive network across Adelaide

Often Suited For

Bespoke luxury homes, High-end renovations & extensions, Sloping and Adelaide Hills sites

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

About Each Builder

BuildScope

Luxury that lasts

HIA award-winning, family-owned Adelaide builder creating bespoke luxury homes, high-end renovations, extensions and knockdown rebuilds through considered design, premium craftsmanship and a personal approach. Buildscope takes on projects from $1M upwards and does not build projects below this level.

Often suited for:

Bespoke luxury homesHigh-end renovations & extensionsSloping and Adelaide Hills sitesFull custom design

Design Approach:

Full custom design flexibility with timber construction and any slope handled

Build Process:

Builder deeply involved from design onwards, with clear client communication throughout

Visit BuildScope website

Metricon

Volume home builder (national)

One of Australia's largest volume home builders, operating across several states. Metricon's range spans first-home and house-and-land packages through to larger family and upper-tier homes, customised through its Studio M design centre. Ranking and award claims in its marketing are the company's own - verify current standings independently.

Often suited for:

First home buyersHouse and land packagesStandard designsDisplay home variety

Design Approach:

Extensive range of pre-designed homes with customisation options through Studio M design centre

Build Process:

6-stage quality assurance process with dedicated site supervisors

Visit Metricon website

How Do I Choose?

There's no "better" builder. There's only the builder that's right for your situation. Consider these factors:

1
Your budget and priorities
Different builders suit different price points. Think about what matters most: price, inclusions, customisation or service.
2
Your land and location
Some builders specialise in certain areas or challenging sites. Consider who builds in your area and has experience with your block type.
3
Your design requirements
Do you want to heavily modify a plan, or are you happy with standard designs? Different builders offer different levels of flexibility.
4
Visit display homes
Nothing beats seeing their work in person. Visit display homes from both builders to compare quality and style firsthand.

BuildScope vs Metricon: common questions

Is BuildScope or Metricon more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, BuildScope sits around From $1M (bespoke custom) and Metricon around $1,900 - $2,800/sqm. These are guides only - your real price depends on your design, inclusions, site costs and the current market, so get a written quote from each before comparing.

Which has been building longer, BuildScope or Metricon?

BuildScope was established in Family-owned since 2006 and Metricon in 1976.

Where does each builder operate?

BuildScope is based in Adelaide Metro & Adelaide Hills and services South Australia. Metricon is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria.

What warranty does BuildScope and Metricon offer?

BuildScope offers a structural warranty, and Metricon offers a lifetime structural guarantee. Warranty terms can change, so confirm the current details directly with each builder.

Who is BuildScope best suited to?

BuildScope is often a good fit for bespoke luxury homes, high-end renovations & extensions, sloping and adelaide hills sites, full custom design. Full custom design flexibility with timber construction and any slope handled

Who is Metricon best suited to?

Metricon is often a good fit for first home buyers, house and land packages, standard designs, display home variety. Extensive range of pre-designed homes with customisation options through Studio M design centre

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both BuildScope and Metricon. Our job is to help you make the right choice for you - not push you toward whichever builder pays the most.

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