About
Built Right. Done Properly. No More Boggy Messes.
At Grounded Company HQ, we know the frustration of living with poor access, soggy ground, uneven sections or concrete that looks like it was poured in a panic. Whether you’re trying to get a building consent signed off or just want your property to function the way it should, we’re here to help you fix it — properly.
We’re a Whanganui-based civil construction team that brings major project experience to your backyard. Our founder Matt started this company because he was tired of seeing homeowners get let down by contractors who cut corners or disappeared mid-job. Our crew is a mix of skilled operators and young workers we’re training up — all committed to delivering solid, reliable work with pride.
When you hire Grounded, you get:
*✔ Section levelling and site prep done right — so your build starts on solid ground
* ✔ Soil works and drainage to eliminate water issues, protect your investment, and prevent future headaches
* ✔ Driveways and vehicle crossings that look sharp and perform for years
* ✔ Concrete paths, slabs and accessways poured to the right grade, compacted, and finished properly
* ✔ Clear advice and communication — we’ll explain what’s needed and why
* ✔ Consent-ready work — we know what councils want and deliver work that meets the mark
Our approach is practical and honest:
1. We walk the site and listen to what you need
2. We spot the problems others miss
3. We offer smart, cost-effective solutions — no fluff, no up-sell
4. We turn up, do the job properly, and clean up after ourselves
We’re not just here to fix the symptoms — we’re here to solve the problem. Because you shouldn’t have to deal with ongoing puddles, uneven ground, or concrete that doesn’t last the season.
If you want the job done once, and done properly — we’re your team.
Carol Loader
29A Harrison RoadFordell 4577
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Chris Lewis
A great Whanganui team! Responsive, friendly, good to work with and they did a splendid job of 33m2 extension of my back section concrete. Unexpected obstacles were cleared in a jiffy and concrete poured .. that extra last bit “whistled up” from the local network! Impressive! Highly recommend these folks :) Chris L Reply: Thank you Chris. Glad that concrete is down in time for winter. It was great working with you on this project.
Ellen Joan Ford
Outstanding Job - Highly Recommend Grounded! I had a fantastic experience working with the team at Grounded, especially Matt and Carol. They did an awesome job laying the concrete for my driveway. Not only were they able to schedule the work on short notice, but they were also incredibly flexible and easy to work with when the scope of work changed slightly. What truly impressed me was their exceptional collaboration with my other tradespeople. They were super helpful in tying in their work with the builder who was putting up a fence, and they assisted with a couple of other unexpected things that came up. They were happy to help out and nothing was too much trouble. Matt and Carol are really lovely people, they did a fantastic, high-quality job, and I'm really happy with the final result. Highly recommend!
Mel Wheeler
A very open,honest and efficient team. From the begining to the end,all we got was solid, efficient workmanship,top quality from start to finish,no time wasting, no bullshit👍 Reply: Thank you for the fantastic feedback. It was a pleasure completing your driveway extension, including the hotmix surfacing and concrete edging. We're proud to deliver quality workmanship and straightforward service, so it's great to hear that reflected in your experience. We appreciate your support.
Carryn M
Absolutely highly recommend Matt & the team for a sterling job on our driveway and assisting with water services too. Such an efficient and friendly bunch. Thanks also to Carol for the hard work behind the scenes in coordinating & ensuring the scheduling all came together smoothly. Reply: Thank you Carryn for the wonderful feedback. It was a pleasure completing your concrete parking pad, vehicle crossing and stormwater drainage connection. We're delighted you're happy with the result and appreciate your recognition of both the crew on site and the coordination behind the scenes. Thank you for choosing Grounded and for your recommendation.
Kane Todd
Absolutely wonderful! We ordered Cushion Fall (playground bark) for our school, and the quality of the product and the service were excellent. Delivery was smooth, the bark is clean and safe, and the team were great to deal with. Highly recommend!
Moana Potaka
Awesome people excellent work Reply: It was a pleasure completing your stormwater drainage installation and connecting the system through to the kerb. We also enjoyed constructing your new driveway and parking area with a compacted shellrock finish. Your property now has improved drainage and a solid, all-weather surface that provides reliable access year-round. No more mud, standing water, or boggy areas during winter – just a durable, low-maintenance driveway and parking area built to handle everyday use.
