Grounded NZ (First Fusion Ltd Trading As)
About
At Grounded NZ we provide ground screw foundation services.
Building professionals and individuals have an alternative to concrete foundations that saves time and efforts, reduces costs and risks while protecting sensitive sites and eliminating waste. Light weight and hand carried, we are particularly effective in hard to reach sites.
No digging, no concrete, no waiting, no damage, no disposal.
Full service installation by LBP (consented and non consented foundations) or DIY ? you choose what fits your project and your budget.
We specialise in ground screw (aka screw pile) foundations for:
- tiny houses, cabins, sleep outs, transportable homes
- boardwalks, decks, pergolas, carports
- containers and shelters
- ground mounted solar panels
- fences, gates, poles
- extra support & tie downs
Thibaud Lastennet
1120 Whangaparaoa RoadTindalls Beach
Whangaparāoa 0930
Credentials
Projects
Fence
Replacing a fence destroyed by Gabrielle. First ground screws for the fence posts and then assembling the fence.
High deck, solar array and cabins
The project was to set up the foundations for a few additions (solar array, deck & 2 cabins) around a large relocatable house. Nice project in a surprisingly difficult ground, including boulders underneath. Ground screws delivered their promise!
Kitset cabin on sloping ground!
A friend wanted to install a kit set cabin in his back yard. Although the ground had a steep slope, ground screws came to the rescue.
Homestead installation and relocation
We first installed the foundation for a tiny house, shed and decks in 2022...and relocated the whole homestead in 2024! Every screw was reused. No waste.
Cabin piles
Installing ground screws for a cabin. It is always important to know the load capacity of the screws in the ground. We conduct a load test to determine it exactly.
Workmanship reviews
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BC Rating
5.0
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Workmanship |
5.0
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Quality of workmanship provided |
| Cost |
5.0
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Final cost kept to the quoted cost | |
| Schedule |
5.0
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Job kept to schedule | |
| Communications |
5.0
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Professional and responsive |
Google reviews
Rating for Grounded NZ (First Fusion Ltd Trading As)
Iona Altena
We were delighted with the results of working with Grounded NZ. They provided excellent responses to our initial enquiries and communicated very well throughout the whole process. Our ground was tested initially to ensure the stability was suitable to place ground screws in as a supporting foundation and after this confirmation the ground screws were installed. The final test came when the intended building structure was lowered onto the ground screw platform and the result was a 100% perfect placement and a 100% level floor. You cannot ask for better than that. Thank you, Grounded NZ. Reply: It was a pleasure to work on your mother’s in law project. Thank you Iona.
Laura Pointon
This business went above and beyond to ensure my tiny house was secured. Very professional and reliable. Would recommend to anyone. Reply: Thank you Laura.
S BC
Had a great experience with this company- I had a prompt reply to my initial enquiry. They did a site visit and provided a written quote with ing two days of my getting in contact. The job was completed within 6 days of my initial enquiry. On a more personal level the staff were friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them. Reply: Thank you Suzanne
Isabella
We couldn't be happier that we chose Thibaud from Grounded NZ for our tiny home project. Thibaud and his lovely wife Polly were a pleasure to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure that everything ran smoothly. We felt totally confident from the very beginning that this is exactly what we needed for our tiny home. We couldn't recommend more highly. 10/10 for service, communication and product. Reply: Many thanks and it was a pleasure to play a very small part in your tiny house story.
Aaron Baskerville
Great to deal with & highly recommend Reply: Cheers!
Jill Quigley
Highly recommend Grounded NZ. Prompt communication & service delivery. Thibaud is considerate and solutions focused, and his friendly, professional manner and clear explanations gave me full confidence in the decisions made. I'm very happy with the quality result. Reply: Much obliged Jill. We hope you enjoy your tiny house, shed and deck.
