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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 - Dunedin

Posted 3 months ago

Have a house which is a mix of 1920s and 1970s construction. The 1920s side of the house floors have sagged along one side. Soil is dry but sandy and access would need to be through floor boards.

Piling Andersons Bay, Dunedin

Releveling or repiling a villa

Posted 8 months ago

I need an old villa to be releveled (or repiled). It has easy access under the house, with an approx. height of 1.8m at the most and 0.5m at the least. The house is around 100years old so the piles are as expected. The house is 3 bedroom at 100m2 total. Cheers.

Piling Clyde Hill, Dunedin

Re-piling / re-leveling quote

Posted 1 month ago

Hi there, Looking to get a quote for some re-piling / releveling work. Our house is an old villa. It has had partial re-piling work done, but looks to be slumped in some areas of the house. The access underneath the house is not great. Kind regards, Claudia

Piling Kaikorai Valley, Dunedin

Re-piling

Posted 9 months ago

Have an old 1930's house that needs some repiling done. Some piles are in reasonable condition but approximately half of the house is on piles that are sitting on the ground (no concrete) or a bit wonky. Its a bit bouncy in places in the house where the piles aren't functional. There is good access under there (standing room at the lower end tapering to about 400mm at the upper). I'd like to do some of the labour work if possible to keep costs down. No major rush on timeframe.

Piling Karitane, Dunedin

House repiling

Posted 3 months ago

Old 1900s weatherboard house needing repiling and levelling. Approx 140sqm. Most piles and rotten and need replaced. House is single story at three different levels on sloping section. Piles are approximately 50mm off correct level in some places.

Piling North Dunedin, Dunedin

4 square

Posted 3 weeks ago

Repair foundations to make house leval

Piling Warrington, Dunedin

110sqm - In a bad state

Posted 3 months ago

I am looking at repiling a 110sqm 100 year old home. I would say most if not all of the piles need to be done. Access looks easy enough. There may be some bearers to replace too (haven't gotten under it). I have no idea what to expect price wise as i have never had this done before. I would love to meet you at the property on Wednesday 3rd Feb. Thanks

Piling Waikouaiti, Dunedin

Hargest Cres - Pack Piling

Posted 7 months ago

House has dropped on left rear side of property, its been suggested that a pack and pile will remedy, entry through floor.

Piling Saint Kilda, Dunedin

Re piling

Posted 1 month ago

Have been told house needs piles. Like a quote on cost, when it could be done. Could quote be less if homeowner assists as a labourer? Looking at only doing a few posts a fortnight depending on cost with homeowner helping

Piling Port Chalmers, Dunedin

Repiling or releveling of house and other renos required

Posted 10 months ago

Weatherboard house built in 1910, only 70m2. Needs some repiling/releveling work (to start with, then onto lots of other renovations). House is quite low to the ground. Piles around the outside look like they may have been replaced and are probably OK. I'm looking for a quote and keen to get started soon (in July).

Piling Macandrew Bay, Dunedin

Replacing rotten piles

Posted 8 months ago

Piles Timber – 4 replacement H5 treated piles sighted – the balance able to be inspected are old timber piles and all piles tested were rotten in the ground – several temporary props sighted and most only 100 x 50 timbers not treated and the timbers in the ground are not treated, some missing piles – this area is in poor condition – it appears the rear of the house is either on the ground or very close to it

Piling Dunedin City, Dunedin

Childs Foundation underpinning

Posted 9 months ago

My house has rough cast plaster over concrete block (in the basement). Over a few years crack has developed on the plaster, and this has widened over the past year. There does not appear to be any structural damage to the concrete blocks, however an engineer (Hanlon and partners) suggest that were may have been some movement in that corner of the house, though not obvious. They have recommended that some strengthening work is undertaken - that the north-east corner off the foundation wall is u...

Underpinning Port Chalmers, Dunedin

Relevelling and piling work

Posted 11 months ago

We need some relevelling done and piles replaced in a lounge, front hallway and two bedrooms, we also would like a chimney taken out which looks to be causing the leaning in one of the rooms. There is very limited crawl room in the underfloor with the remainder requiring channeling or cutting through the floor quite possibly. There is going to be work needed for new bearers as chimney goes right to the ground in the sub floor.

Relevelling Balaclava, Dunedin

Firewall leaning

Posted 1 year ago

Hi, We are about to purchase a house in Dunedin, 2 Marlow Street, built-in 1928. Foundations are suspended timber and material is poured concrete according to the builder who did an inspection. They are in good shape but the firewall is leaning and the sag in-floor towards firewall is noted. Urethane injection has been suggested as a simple solution to this. We would like to know if you can fix it and how much would cost? Kind regards, Milorad Popovic

Relevelling Saint Kilda, Dunedin

Get Rotten Piles Fixed

Posted 1 year ago

The foundation piles need repair according to the attached report. Two porch timber posts at the front are on a big lean out, which needs to be fixed as well.

Piling Dunedin City, Dunedin

Assess/Repair Piling on Weatherboard Crib at Aramoana

Posted 3 months ago

I need somebody to assess the piling at our weatherboard crib at Aramoana and quote to repair. At the moment several different parts of the floor are very spongey and in need of lifting and piling/repiling. The crib is approximately 100 years old and in reasonable condition for its age but pretty sad in some parts.

Piling Aramoana, Dunedin

Foundation

Posted 8 months ago

Wee have 120 square meter rough cast house in st kilda wee just bought, I have noticed that the house slopes away from old open fire places, towards outer edge, one room bigger slope then other, it's in our middle lounge room . Unsure if needs repiled in that area, theres not alot of ground clearance none from outside. Just wanting someone to have a look. An cost cheers

Piling Saint Kilda, Dunedin

Re-piling- Dunedin

Posted 2 months ago

Old rough cast house built in very early 1900's needing re-piled, floor boards replaced and any rotten floor joists replaced in the living, dining and bedroom aprox 45sqm in total. Need to gain access through floor boards. Needing around 20-30 piles. Hoping to be able to complete in April or around this time.

Piling Kaikorai, Dunedin

Re-piling 1910 villa flat section

Posted 4 months ago

Re-piling some areas (not floor levelling). Work to be carried out by accessing the sub-floor from underneath (small space) - not through floors. January - March 2021.

Piling Opoho, Dunedin

1900s villa - partial repiling

Posted 1 month ago

We have an early 1900s villa in Opoho. The property has been renovated to a high standard but there are some areas of the sub-floor where more piles would be beneficial and some piles need replacing. We do not expect the floor levelled. Inspection and quote required. Work to be undertaken asap.

Piling Opoho, Dunedin

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TFB Contracting

Joined February 2021

Can repile, relevel houses, retrofit and renovate, plumbing and even reroute pre existing pipes, electrical issues, not a problem. Very professional, no communication issues, I pride myself and am very attentive, small jobs, big jobs am happy to help

Core Civil Solutions nz Limited

Joined December 2019

Hi, we have been involved in the rebuild of Christchurch for over 7 years. We have experienced LBP builders and able to do a wide range of building works and construction. We are specialist in foundation re-level works and retaining walls, Our team are able to provide a solution that works for you. Please look at our web site for more information. ...

Built up contracting LTD

Joined June 2020

Hi, we are a small company who strive for perfection. We have a diverse team who have dealt with a majority of renovation projects around the country. Numerous house foundation repairs and house re leveling, our team also deal with restoration projects. We pride in keeping jobs to the time frame. Whether it's one pile or twenty piles needing replaced, even that old fence replaced or a new deck to...

Baseline Concrete and insulation

Joined January 2018

At Baseline Concrete we specialize in all aspects of Concrete. From house slabs to driveways, terraces and many more. We are very professional and work hard to meet deadlines for project completion. We pride ourselves on providing competitive quotes and completing jobs on budget. We are also have a home insulation business that we run specializing in making homes warmer and meeting the Nz stan...

Phil Huntley Builder Ltd

Joined August 2009

Over 20 years experience. Available for renovations, repairs and all building work inside and outside, including: * Kitchen and bathroom renovations and repairs. * Full interior refurbishments * Additions and alterations to existing houses * New house construction * Decks and fencing * Driveways and landscape construction * Emergency flood and damage repair No job too small or too big

EJW Developments

Joined April 2019

Hi, We have been in the construction industry for over twenty years, from concrete to roof restoration to new build's and everything in-between. Landscaping, Fencing,Paving, Painting interior & exterior, there's not much we can't or haven't done, Look forward to working with you...

Woodfort Construction

Joined November 2020

Hi ... We specialise in everything from Maintenance and small Renovations, to new home builds. We have a very experienced crew with a broad range of skills and experience. We also have out own earth moving equipment suitable for smaller projects...perfect for those landscaping projects.

SB 2 Build ltd

Joined January 2017

Together we have been in the building trade for over 25 years. Sam is our registered licenced building practitioner and have experience in new builds, renovations, alterations and extensions as well as fencing, decks and all scopes of concrete works.We deliver a high quality end product and pride ourselves on keeping within budget and time frames! Additionally we have access to a wide range of su...

CRD Construction Ltd

Joined May 2016

Hi, we are a small Christchurch construction company. All earthquake work undertaken, foundations, new builds all building work undertaken. we pride ourselves in doing the job right.

Rotadig excavation Dunedin

Joined October 2019

Dunedin based locally owned business with 10+ years experience. We take great pride in our work and love what we do. Operating the lastest in excavation technology. Our 360° rotating buckets work more efficiently than a conventional digger that saves time and money. Call us or check us out on Facebook or instagram for all your excavation/cartage needs

Ovoss Builders

Joined May 2008

Hi, Ovoss Builders is a well established small business in Dunedin. We have more than 20 years of building experience and have a vast range of knowledge in the residential and commercial industry. We have an excellent and reliable support system, electricians, plumbers etc. and pride ourselves on innovative solutions and tidy workmanship. We are up to date with the latest techniques, materials and...

Dunedin City Contracting

Joined February 2017

We are a large firm specializing all all aspects of property maintenance and construction. We employ qualified Builders, Electricians and interior decorators. We Also do landscaping and excavation. Basically anything related to domestic or commercial properties. We make it easy having all trades in house for project management, no need to try and coordinate tradesmen from multiple businesses as we...

M3 Concrete Placing & Pumping

Joined April 2016

Mike and Jenny here from M3 Concrete Placing & Pumping ltd. We are proud to offer experience in all things concrete. Both residential and commercial. From concrete driveways, patio’s, paths, house slabs and more. We have an awesome friendly professional team that are ready to rock and roll when it concrete time!

Sammys

Joined February 2017

I’ve been working in the Dunedin building industry for the past 16 years. I am highly motivated and have a wide ranging skill set in many areas of construction. I specialise in small to medium sized residential construction jobs. General building and carpentry, Repairs and maintenance, Renovations, Fences, Paths, Landscaping, Painting and much more. Anything from replacing a letterbox to a full ki...

landshapes limited

Joined July 2016

I Have worked in earth moving/construction industry 30 years. I Have set myself up to do landscape constructing work dig outs. . I pride myself on keeping budgets on target, being reliable and producing quality work. I have a 5ton tip truck and various size diggers, augers and a rock breaker ...and other construction equipment. Site cuts, footings , retaining etc ...We run rubber tracked diggers,...

Robotic Inspections NZ

Joined February 2019

Our specially-designed robots go where humans cannot. They collect images and video of your foundations and subfloor area. These spaces are often tight, with health and safety issues such as mould, electric hazards and asbestos. Our reports are fundamental for repair quotes, pre-purchase inspections, and for insurance and EQC claims including failed earthquake repair work. We guarantee accurate...

SES Contracting

Joined July 2020

Specialists in excavations, concrete and foundations where no job is too big or small. We’ve set about changing the industry in which we operate, developing our own exacting standards and surrounding ourselves with individuals who share our commitment to quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.

Catlins Coast Building Ltd

Joined February 2019

Hi there We are a Building company covering Southland/Catlins/Otago Very professional and prompt contact Very fussy and neat and tidy quality work High end architectural background and also taking on all the small jobs Let us see how we can assist you ?

Two Trax Ltd

Joined October 2016

Hello! Big and small jobs undertaken, hard landscaping, tiles, pavers, mono blocks, turf, bark, we can do earthworks, lawn prep, we can also trench, auger holes in soil and hard surfaces like concrete, build retaining walls with bobcats, machine built rock walls, we have experience in repiling and foundations, happy to quote, customer service is number one!! We cover a large area from Invercargill...

MK Builders ltd

Joined August 2015

Hi We are a small team of builders who undertake renovations, alterations, new builds, maintenance and landscaping. We are trade qualified and licensed building practioners. No job too small get in touch for a free quote. Many thanks Matt

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