By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 7 September 2026.

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Kentbuilt vs LS Design & Construct

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

Kentbuilt

Custom Builder

Design & Construct

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.

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Kentbuilt

LS Design & Construct

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Design & Construct

Price Range

$2,400 - $3,500/sqm

$2,500 - $3,500/sqm

Established

30+ years in business

Adelaide based

Headquarters

Adelaide (SA)

Adelaide

Warranty

Structural warranty

Comprehensive warranty

Display Homes

By appointment

Portfolio projects

About Each Builder

Kentbuilt

30+ Years Building Custom SA Homes

Adelaide-based family-owned builder (BLD 315653) with 30+ years experience. Focuses on custom residential homes, high-end renovations and commercial/industrial projects. Lean structure lets them compete on smaller projects while retaining scale for large custom builds.

Often suited for:

Custom designHigh-end renovationsCommercialEstablished SA operator

Design Approach:

Client-first, collaborative from concept through completion

Build Process:

Family-run, small-team supervision on every build

Visit Kentbuilt website

LS Design & Construct

Design & Construction Specialists

Comprehensive design and construction services combining architectural design with quality building.

Often suited for:

Design and constructArchitectural homesFull serviceProject management

Design Approach:

In-house architectural design expertise

Build Process:

Full project management from design to completion

Visit LS Design & Construct 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.

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both Kentbuilt and LS Design & Construct. 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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