Starting your home building journey can be thrilling, especially with a trusted new home builder like Metricon. We are dedicated to helping first-home buyers and experienced homeowners alike in creating their perfect home throughout Australia.
With Metricon, quality and reliability transform your dreams into reality with meticulous attention to detail. As you begin crafting your personal sanctuary, our team is here to ensure every stage of the process is smooth and fulfilling.
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The Process of Crafting Your Metricon Home
Building your dream home is an exciting milestone, and with so many building companies in Australia, choosing the right new house builder is crucial. At Metricon, we've been crafting exceptional homes for over 45 years of experience and have been recognised as the Housing Industry Association's (HIA) Top Home Builder for eight consecutive years.
Our award-winning home builder expertise ensures a seamless home-building process, guiding you through the five key stages of construction—base, frame, lock-up, fixing, and completion—to deliver your perfect new house.
The Base Stage
The Base Stage marks the exciting beginning of your home-building journey. This is where we prepare your block of land for your new house. Our team will level the site through excavation or filling according to your floor plans, ensuring a solid foundation for your single storey home or multi-storey masterpiece.
The concrete slab, the very base of your home, is then poured. This stage also includes essential tasks like site drainage installation, retaining walls (if needed), termite protection (if applicable), and electrical meter box installation. We conduct rigorous quality assurance inspections throughout, making certain your home begins with a strong foundation.
The Frame Stage
With the base complete, your home begins to take shape during the frame stage. Our expert team of builders will erect wall frames and roof trusses, transforming your floor plan into a tangible structure. This is an exciting time as you see the layout of your home come to life.
Throughout this process, we maintain meticulous site cleanliness and conduct thorough quality assurance inspections, including an independent frame inspection, to guarantee your home's structural integrity and provide you with peace of mind through our comprehensive structural guarantee.
The Lock-Up Stage
The lock-up stage marks a significant milestone as your home's exterior begins to take shape. During this stage, we focus on perfecting the outside of your home, installing the fascia, gutters, windows, and roofing, and completing the brickwork or external cladding.
This is also when your chosen facades come to life, giving your home its unique character and street appeal. Once the external doors are fitted, your home is officially "locked up," providing security and marking the completion of the exterior transformation.
The Fixing Stage
The fixing stage brings your interior vision to life as we focus on the finer details. Our skilled tradespeople will meticulously install the inclusions and upgrades you've selected, transforming the interior spaces into your personalised haven.
From hanging the plaster and installing architraves and skirting boards to fitting baths, basins, cabinets, and internal doors, every detail is attended to with precision. This stage also sees the completion of stairs for double-storey homes, garages, and porticos, bringing your home one step closer to completion.
The Completion Stage
The moment you've been waiting for—the completion stage! This is where your dream home truly becomes yours. We meticulously complete any remaining items and prepare your new home for settlement
Our Quality Assurance team conducts a final inspection to ensure everything meets our high standards and complies with building codes, giving you peace of mind. We'll then guide you through your family home, demonstrating how to use your new appliances and features. After settlement, you'll receive the keys to your dream home, and your Metricon homeownership journey begins with our ongoing service and warranty support.
Prioritising Your Needs: Land vs. Design with Metricon
Deciding between land and house design first can be a common hurdle for Australians building their dream home, particularly in major cities like Melbourne and Perth or regional areas like Victoria's South West and Queensland. Metricon offers a flexible approach to suit your individual needs.
Whether you have your heart set on a stunning block of land in a desirable location or are captivated by a particular house design, our team can assist you throughout your entire home-building journey. We offer a wide range of house & land packages across Australia, allowing you to explore various options and find the perfect fit.
Understanding the Costs of Building Your Metricon Home
Building a dream home is an exciting prospect, but it's natural to be mindful of the costs involved. Metricon is committed to offering affordable homes that don't compromise on quality.
Our transparent pricing structure ensures you're aware of all inclusions and upfront costs, allowing you to budget effectively for everything from landscaping to the final touches. We can also help you explore finance options to make your dream home a reality so that you can focus on the joy of building.
Estimating the Construction Time for Your New Home
The question "How long will it take to build my new home?" is a common one, and the answer depends on various factors unique to each project. The complexity of your chosen home design, obtaining finance approvals, the extent of modifications you desire, and even external factors like developer regulations and the availability of tradespeople can all influence the timeline.
For instance, a HomeSolution home for a first home buyer typically takes less time than a larger, more intricate Signature by Metricon home. We understand that timing is important, and we strive to provide you with a realistic estimate upfront, ensuring transparency and setting clear expectations for your exciting home-building journey.
Your Next Steps Towards a New Metricon Home
Building your dream home is an exciting journey, and Metricon is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're looking for house and land packages, considering a knockdown rebuild or dual occupancy project, or seeking inspiration from our award-winning display homes, we have the expertise and experience to deliver quality homes.
Explore our stunning home designs in SA, VIC, NSW, and QLD through virtual tours, or discuss your renovation ideas with our team. If you have any questions about the building process, our new home consultants are just a phone call away at 1300 786 773. You can also discover more about Metricon and enquire online. Let us help you create the home you've always envisioned.
If you have any questions about the building process, we are happy to help. You can give our expert team a call on 1300 786 773, or head to this page to enquire online.
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Metricon build homes in Melbourne, regional Victoria, Sydney, regional NSW, Adelaide, Brisbane and some parts of QLD. Get in touch to find out if we build in your area. View our home and land packages to find homes in your area ready to purchase.
