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About METCON, our licences, and how we operate.
We are a full-service licensed building company in NSW. Our core services include:
Yes. Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd is a fully licensed building and construction company in New South Wales. We hold all required licences and insurances for the work we carry out, including public liability and workers compensation.
You can verify our licence directly through NSW Fair Trading.
We service all of Sydney and surrounding regions across NSW, including:
Not sure whether we cover your area? Call us on 0415 840 500.
Yes. We provide free, detailed, itemised quotes for every project. No obligation, no hidden fees.
We visit your site, assess the scope of work, and give you a clear picture of what the job involves and what it will cost. Every quote includes a breakdown of materials, labour, and any engineering or council fees.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within one business day.
For straightforward projects, we can often provide a quote after an initial phone discussion and site photos. For larger or more complex jobs, we will arrange a site visit before quoting.
Approvals, costs, materials and timelines.
It depends on the height and location. As a general guide in NSW:
Rules vary between councils, so we always check the specific requirements for your area.
Costs vary based on the wall type, height, length, site access, and soil conditions. As a rough guide for 2026:
Additional costs may include excavation, drainage, engineering certification, and council fees. Contact us for a free, accurate quote for your specific project.
The best type depends on your site conditions, height requirements, soil type, budget, and the look you want.
We can advise on the best option during a site visit.
A standard residential retaining wall typically takes 3 to 10 working days, depending on the length, height, site access, and whether excavation or engineering is involved.
Larger or more complex walls with council approvals may take longer due to the approval process — which can add 4 – 8 weeks. We provide a realistic timeline with every quote.
Extensions, renovations, additions and granny flats.
It depends on the scope. Typical durations:
We provide a detailed project timeline with your quote so you know exactly what to expect.
In many cases, home extensions and granny flats can be approved through a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), which is faster than a full DA.
However, this depends on factors like your property's zoning, heritage overlays, flood mapping, bushfire risk, and the scope of the proposed work.
We handle the approval process and can advise you on the fastest path to getting your project started.
In most cases, yes. For smaller renovations like bathrooms or kitchens, you can usually stay in the home.
For major structural works, first floor additions, or knock-down rebuilds, you may need to move out temporarily. We will advise you on this during the planning stage and do everything we can to minimise disruption.
How we quote, what we charge, how we work.
Every METCON quote is fully itemised and includes:
There are no hidden costs. What we quote is what you pay, unless you request changes to the scope.
Yes. We manage the entire process, including:
You do not need to deal with council directly — we handle it all.
We use a progress payment structure, which means you pay in stages as the work is completed. This is standard practice in the NSW building industry and protects both parties.
The exact payment schedule depends on the project size and is outlined clearly in your quote. We never ask for full payment upfront.
Construction can sometimes uncover unexpected issues, especially on older properties or difficult sites.
If we encounter something outside the original scope (such as hidden asbestos, unstable soil, or structural defects), we communicate with you immediately, explain the options, and provide a clear cost for any additional work before proceeding.
You are never hit with surprise bills.
Permits, asbestos handling and site safety.
Yes — most demolition work in NSW requires approval. Internal strip-outs may be exempt in some cases, but partial and full demolition typically require a Development Application or Complying Development Certificate.
Additional requirements may include:
We handle all permits and compliance requirements.
We coordinate licensed asbestos removal as part of our demolition and renovation services. All asbestos work is carried out by licensed removalists in accordance with SafeWork NSW regulations.
If your property was built before 1990, there is a chance it contains asbestos materials, and we always conduct appropriate testing before starting demolition or renovation work.
Every enquiry is answered personally by someone who actually builds. Free, no-obligation.
