Level 3 — Build
A complete studio, handed over ready to shoot
Every business makes content now. Level 3 is for businesses that want the room it's made in, finished and working, without managing a single trade. Meros designs, supplies and installs the whole studio, trains the people who'll use it, and hands it over ready to shoot. Turnkey studio builds in Sydney, from $10,000 plus supply and install.
01 — What turnkey means
From an empty room to walk in and shoot
A turnkey build means one company is responsible for the whole result. Meros designs the studio, supplies the equipment, installs it with our regular crew, sets everything up, trains your team and stays the point of contact afterwards.
You don't coordinate electricians, painters and equipment suppliers, and you don't find out on handover day that two of them assumed the other was doing something. One brief, one quote, one person accountable for the room working.
What a Meros build includes
Design
3D renders of the finished studio and a priced equipment list, chosen by what the room needs to produce rather than by brand.
Supply
All equipment supplied by Meros, sourced across the major lighting, camera and audio manufacturers.
Installation
Lighting rigs, backgrounds and cycloramas, acoustic treatment, cameras, audio and cabling — installed by Meros and our regular subcontractor crew.
Handover and training
A hands-on training session for the people who'll run the room, plus a quick-start guide written for your studio, not the products in it.
Support after handover
Phone and email support, a free check-in call after the build, and warranty claims handled with the manufacturer on your behalf.
02 — Any size
No minimum project size
Meros builds studios of any size, from a single podcast booth or small product photography room to a full cyclorama or broadcast facility. Small rooms aren't a lesser job — they're usually the ones where good design matters most.
We can build to a budget. We'd rather build to an outcome. We start with what the room needs to produce, then design the studio that delivers it for the least it can cost — and tell you plainly if the budget and the outcome don't match.
03 — Timeline
How long a studio build takes
Most Meros builds take one to two weeks on site, whether it's a lighting and background fit-out or a full cyclorama. Allow two to four weeks beforehand to schedule trades. Equipment is rarely the hold-up — most gear is in stock or arrives before the cyclorama is finished.
Exact timeframes are confirmed in your quote, once we've seen the room and know what's involved.
After-hours and weekend installs
Meros offers after-hours and weekend installation in Sydney, which suits offices and schools that can't close during the day.
04 — Built properly
Built to last, not just to hand over
Cyclorama floors are built directly onto the concrete slab wherever possible, with fibre cement board laid over timber floors when a slab isn't available — because a cyc that cracks is almost always a floor problem.
Lighting is mounted permanently wherever the room allows, with cables run overhead, so the studio is ready every time someone walks in rather than rebuilt each session.
Meros builds production spaces only — lighting, cameras, audio for content, backdrops, cycloramas and studio infrastructure. On larger fit-outs we work alongside your AV and IT teams, so each part of the room is handled by the right specialist.
05 — Commercials
Pricing and payment
Full builds start from $10,000 plus supply and install. The final figure depends on the room, access and finish level, and is confirmed in writing after a site visit. Site inspections are free for Sydney clients after the Studio Planner.
Payment is straightforward: equipment and materials are paid upfront, along with 50% of the build labour. The remaining labour is paid on completion.
06 — Where we build
Sydney, and beyond case by case
Meros provides full design, build and installation across Sydney. Builds outside Sydney are considered case by case, with travel and access priced openly rather than folded into the room.
Build references and examples of previous work are available on request.
The three levels
Level 1 — Direction: from $2,500
Level 2 — Design + Project Management: from $5,000 + supply margin
Level 3 — Full Build: from $10,000 + supply and install
A complete turnkey fit-out — designed, supplied, installed and handed over with training.
Studio build FAQs
What does a turnkey studio build include?
A Meros turnkey build includes studio design with 3D renders, a priced equipment list, equipment supply, installation by Meros and our crew, hands-on training, a quick-start guide, and ongoing support — including warranty claims handled on your behalf.
How long does it take to build a studio in Sydney?
Most Meros studio builds take one to two weeks on site, with two to four weeks beforehand to schedule trades. Exact timeframes are confirmed in the quote after a site visit.
How much does a full studio build cost?
Meros full builds start from $10,000 plus supply and install. Light-touch fit-outs of existing rooms typically run $8,000–$30,000, dedicated studios $30,000–$120,000, and isolated broadcast facilities from $120,000.
How are studio builds paid for?
Equipment and materials are paid upfront, along with 50% of the build labour. The remaining labour is paid on completion.
Is there a minimum project size?
No. Meros takes on studio builds of any size in Sydney, from a single podcast booth to a full broadcast facility.
Can a studio be installed after hours?
Yes. Meros offers after-hours and weekend installation in Sydney, which suits offices and schools that can't close during the day.
Can I see examples of Meros's builds?
Yes. Build references and examples of previous work are available on request, matched to what you're planning.