08/06/2026
🏠 Canterbury Earthquake Repair and Relevel Project, Christchurch
Another successful re-levelling project completed by the team .nz
Following the Canterbury earthquakes, this single-level brick home experienced significant settlement and loss of level due to compromised ground conditions. Built on a concrete slab with driven pile foundations, it required a tailored approach—standard repair methods simply weren’t suitable.
The client problem:
Uneven floors, structural movement, and an unstable foundation system that couldn’t be resolved with conventional solutions.
Our solution:
A fully engineered, specialised slab re-levelling system designed specifically for this property. Our team carried out:
✔️ Perimeter excavation to expose existing driven piles
✔️ Construction of reinforced jacking pads
✔️ Installation of our specialised lifting system
✔️ Disconnection of the structure from existing piles
✔️ Controlled and precise re-levelling of the home
✔️ Formation and pour of a continuous reinforced footing beneath the foundation
The new footing encapsulated and reconnected the original driven piles, creating a stronger, more resilient foundation system for the future.
The outcome:
A fully re-levelled and structurally stabilised home, now sitting on a significantly improved foundation system built to perform long-term.
Projects like this highlight the importance of specialist expertise, precision, and the right equipment to get the job done properly.
If your home has experienced settlement, subsidence, or earthquake damage, get in touch with .nz 0508LIFTERS