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Piling and Foundation Contractors - what do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

A foundation or piling contractor is a tradesperson skilled in the development of foundations of a building. The house foundations are the system on which the home sits. Sometimes the house foundation rests upon the footings and supports the floor system - as with conventional foundation walls.

House Foundations - The Pros & Cons of 3 Different Types

Posted 04/03/15

When you’re building a house you start from the ground up, meaning the foundations are the first job undertaken. We take a look at three different types of foundations... There are 3 types of foundations to choose from. You choices depend on the type of home you are building and where you

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Old House

Posted 08/04/14

Are you considering buying an old house? Old villas and bungalows can be charming, but with age, often comes problems. Here’s three questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line. Buying an old house? Ask these questions first! You don't want to buy a lemon! Here are 3 questions you need

Piling and Foundation Contractors - what do they do?

Posted 05/11/10

House Foundations - The Pros & Cons of 3 Different Types

Posted 04/03/15

3 Questions to Ask Before Buying an Old House

Posted 08/04/14

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Repiling of kitchen area prior to kitchen renovations

Posted 1 day ago

I would like to get a quote to repile my kitchen prior to getting a new kitchen put in

Relevelling Kaikorai, Dunedin

Family Flat

Posted 2 days ago

Looking at putting up a Family Flat 9m x 3.6m and need a quotation to put down about 12 piles. At this stage I need a budget quotation

Piling Rolleston, Selwyn

Re level house

Posted 2 days ago

118mm out concrete pad relevel and sign off

Relevelling Parklands, Christchurch

Paparangi

Posted 3 days ago

Addition to house (develop basement area) was likely done using untreated timber. Now borer and rotting. Probably requires removal of cladding (might be asbestos) and replacement of framing placed directly on concrete foundations. Not a small job. Would also be interested in pricing underfloor insulation / damp-proofing if accessible during job. Photos available on request.

Piling Johnsonville, Wellington

Piles / Strapping

Posted 3 days ago

I need one pile installed and concreted in to 600 deep under the house and 6 piles fixed with correct strapping / bracing . This was missed out when the original work was done .

Piling Dairy Flat, Rodney

Quote required

Posted 5 days ago

Hi I have had a builders report and something to do with piles. Thank you

Piling Sanson, Manawatu

Small house leveling in rural area

Posted 5 days ago

need to level a small house on piles which have sunk; location is Akerama. Need to find a relevel service . ... Dottie Harris good access

Relevelling Whangarei, Whangarei

Piles for a 40 foot container

Posted 6 days ago

We need piles placed in the ground so we can place a 40 foot container on them. Asap. Their a few other little jobs to be done like putting up the gate.

Piling Kawerau, Kawerau

Front part of house needs leveling

Posted 6 days ago

The front of the house over hangs a pool. The over hang seems to have a level problem. The piles holding up this part of the house has a bow, which might be the problem but there could be other issues.

Relevelling Upper Hutt, Hutt Valley

Build foundation for a relocatable house

Posted 1 week ago

The job is to build foundation as per approved building consent, this job include a complete build of foundations, everything as below but not limited to drill 3m wholes, piles, concrete, liaise with Auckland Council for inspections, liaise with house moving company and work with them. Please contact me and I will provide the plans

Piling West Harbour, Waitakere

House movement - concern?

Posted 1 week ago

We've got a few cracks around door frames and window tiles lifting. Is the house frame sinking while the bricks aren't? Not sure what's going on but keen for someone to take a look and see if it's cause for concern / action.

Relevelling Kelston, Waitakere

House piling inspection

Posted 1 week ago

We have a 1959 (ex state) house. We have seen a small amount of movement in our kitchen area and want to have our piles checked. There is excellent clearance under the house but we do have under floor insulation and ground cover. The access if via a trap in our deck which needs a crow bar and a bit of muscle to lift off. This is not urgent and looking for a quote on an inspection only.

Piling Tawa, Wellington

2-3 piles to be strengthened, repaired or replaced

Posted 1 week ago

Hi, We recently bought a house that was built in the early 70's and the building report stated that two piles had been compromised and this appears to be due to the previous owner removing soil around the piles concrete base. We'd like a quote regarding the piles needing to be strengthened, repaired or replaced, and if the quote is reasonable and the technical is certified, we'd like to book the repairs as soon as possible. See images attached which includes the comments from the building...

Piling Papakowhai, Porirua

Lift front

Posted 1 week ago

The front of the house is built on ground blocks on fill. Built in 1975. The face has dropped and been reshimmed several times since then. The ground has stabalised but the floor is out of level by about 100mm. Lift and repile. Probable need for a low retaining wall about a metre out from the front face of house.

Piling French Bay, Waitakere

Relevelling #2

Posted 1 week ago

1930's house on concrete piles that has sloping floors. Wanting options and quote to relevel.

Piling Thorndon, Wellington

Renovation

Posted 1 week ago

There is subsidence around couple piles in my property due to soil shrinkage and require the piles to go down 900mm (currently 600) as advised by a geotechnical engineer. And some foundation maintenance. Immediate / End of month start.

Piling Massey, Waitakere

EVELYN #2

Posted 1 week ago

House has dropped in places, need a quote to repile or whatever needs done to level house

Piling Naenae, Hutt Valley

Re-levelling of bungalow ( piles)

Posted 1 week ago

cracks in internal plaster, unlevel floor and doors/ windows jamming...think we need an expert in re-piling / 'pack and jack'...?

Piling Oratia, Waitakere

158 KOHIMARAMA ROAD

Posted 1 week ago

A POST IN THE CARPORT HOLDS UP A CORNER OF THE LOUNGE ABOVE. IT IS RUSTING OUT. NEEDS JACKING UP CORNER OF HOUSE AND REPLACING THE POST.

Piling Kohimarama, Auckland

Small Urgent Pile Foundations

Posted 1 week ago

We are looking for a registered builder to install 6 piles for a small (2.7x2.4m) relocated building in Martinborough. We have designs/plans done and signed off by council. The piles are 4 anchor piles (... square timber pile) - Ø450 x 900 deep and 2 normal piles (... square timber pile) - Ø300 x 300 deep according to plans. Have organised holes to be dug already, really just need reg builder set-up, install, assist with council inspection, and concrete pour. Free labourer (myself)...

Piling Martinborough, South Wairarapa

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Re-levelling Project

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7th May 2021

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Creaky floor in 1950's bungalow needs fixing urgently

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21st April 2021

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Repiling of house

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8th April 2021

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Old Villa Pilling

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18th March 2021

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Raising deck post

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22nd February 2021

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Piles to be fixed

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17th February 2021

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Foundation Inspection

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23rd January 2021

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Jack and Pack (I think)

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16th December 2020

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Site preparation

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15th December 2020

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2 piles to be lowered

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10th December 2020

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51 Steen Road

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2nd December 2020

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Helensville Railway Station

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1st December 2020

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Replacement of floor pile

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30th November 2020

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Pile repair work

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23rd November 2020

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Additional piling required

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22nd November 2020

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Repiling Home

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10th November 2020

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Piling - foundation assessment reinforcement

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31st October 2020

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Relevelling a small cottage ASAP

16th October 2020

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Minor repiling job

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5th October 2020

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House levelling

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1st October 2020

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