By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 19 October 2026.

Kentbuilt 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

Kentbuilt

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

Kentbuilt is a custom builder; Metricon is a volume builder.
Indicative build rates: Kentbuilt $2,400 - $3,500/sqm, Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Kentbuilt is based in Adelaide (SA); Metricon in Victoria (National).

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Kentbuilt

Metricon

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Volume Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$2,400 - $3,500/sqm

$1,900 - $2,800/sqm

Established

30+ years in business

1976

Headquarters

Adelaide (SA)

Victoria (National)

Service Area

South Australia

South Australia & Victoria

Warranty

Structural warranty

Lifetime Structural Guarantee

Display Homes

By appointment

Extensive network across Adelaide

Often Suited For

Custom design, High-end renovations, Commercial

First home buyers, House and land packages, Standard designs

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

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.

Kentbuilt vs Metricon: common questions

Is Kentbuilt or Metricon more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Kentbuilt sits around $2,400 - $3,500/sqm 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, Kentbuilt or Metricon?

Kentbuilt was established in 30+ years in business and Metricon in 1976.

Where does each builder operate?

Kentbuilt is based in Adelaide (SA) and services South Australia. Metricon is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria.

What warranty does Kentbuilt and Metricon offer?

Kentbuilt 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 Kentbuilt best suited to?

Kentbuilt is often a good fit for custom design, high-end renovations, commercial, established sa operator. Client-first, collaborative from concept through completion

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 Kentbuilt 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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