By George Giannakakis, Editor and Founder, BuildPilot. M.Arch, Licensed Real Estate Agent (RLA300580), HIA Industry Judge. Last reviewed: 6 November 2026.

Kentbuilt vs Urban3

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

Project 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; Urban3 is a project builder.
Indicative build rates: Kentbuilt $2,400 - $3,500/sqm, Urban3 $2,400 - $3,300/sqm (per sqm guide only).
Kentbuilt is based in Adelaide (SA); Urban3 in Adelaide.

Quick Comparison

Attribute

Kentbuilt

Urban3

Builder Type

Custom Builder

Project Builder

Indicative Rate (per sqm)

$2,400 - $3,500/sqm

$2,400 - $3,300/sqm

Established

30+ years in business

Adelaide based

Headquarters

Adelaide (SA)

Adelaide

Service Area

South Australia

Warranty

Structural warranty

Display Homes

By appointment

Adelaide locations

Often Suited For

Custom design, High-end renovations, Commercial

Modern designs, Contemporary style, Innovative homes

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

Urban3

Modern Adelaide Homes

Creating modern, contemporary homes across Adelaide with focus on innovative design and quality construction.

Often suited for:

Modern designsContemporary styleInnovative homesQuality builds

Design Approach:

Modern contemporary design focus

Build Process:

Quality-driven construction

Visit Urban3 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 Urban3: common questions

Is Kentbuilt or Urban3 more affordable?

As an indicative per-square-metre guide, Kentbuilt sits around $2,400 - $3,500/sqm and Urban3 around $2,400 - $3,300/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 Urban3?

Kentbuilt was established in 30+ years in business and Urban3 in Adelaide based.

Where does each builder operate?

Kentbuilt is based in Adelaide (SA) and services South Australia. Urban3 is based in Adelaide and services South Australia.

What warranty does Kentbuilt and Urban3 offer?

Kentbuilt offers a structural warranty, and Urban3 offers a structural warranty. 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 Urban3 best suited to?

Urban3 is often a good fit for modern designs, contemporary style, innovative homes, quality builds. Modern contemporary design focus

Need Help Deciding?

BuildPilot can help you understand which builder might suit your specific situation. We work with both Kentbuilt and Urban3. 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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