La Vida Homes vs Metricon
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
Project 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
- La Vida Homes is a project builder; Metricon is a volume builder.
- Indicative build rates: La Vida Homes $2,300 - $3,200/sqm, Metricon $1,900 - $2,800/sqm (per sqm guide only).
- La Vida Homes is based in Adelaide; Metricon in Victoria (National).
Quick Comparison
About Each Builder
La Vida Homes
Adelaide Living Solutions
Quality homes across Adelaide with focus on lifestyle-driven design and construction excellence.
Often suited for:
Lifestyle-driven design approach
Quality-focused construction
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:
Extensive range of pre-designed homes with customisation options through Studio M design centre
6-stage quality assurance process with dedicated site supervisors
How Do I Choose?
There's no "better" builder. There's only the builder that's right for your situation. Consider these factors:
- 1Your budget and priorities
Different builders suit different price points. Think about what matters most: price, inclusions, customisation or service.
- 2Your 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.
- 3Your design requirements
Do you want to heavily modify a plan, or are you happy with standard designs? Different builders offer different levels of flexibility.
- 4Visit display homes
Nothing beats seeing their work in person. Visit display homes from both builders to compare quality and style firsthand.
La Vida Homes vs Metricon: common questions
Is La Vida Homes or Metricon more affordable?
As an indicative per-square-metre guide, La Vida Homes sits around $2,300 - $3,200/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, La Vida Homes or Metricon?
La Vida Homes was established in Adelaide based and Metricon in 1976.
Where does each builder operate?
La Vida Homes is based in Adelaide and services South Australia. Metricon is based in Victoria (National) and services South Australia & Victoria.
What warranty does La Vida Homes and Metricon offer?
La Vida Homes 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 La Vida Homes best suited to?
La Vida Homes is often a good fit for lifestyle focus, quality construction, adelaide families, design excellence. Lifestyle-driven design approach
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 La Vida Homes 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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