Landslides and slip repairs
Wellington slips aren't all the same – and neither are their repairs. Ground conditions across the region can vary dramatically from one site to the next, and sometimes from one drill hole to the next. Our 20+ years of experience across Wellington's hills means we understand what we're working with before we start, and we adapt our approach accordingly.
Our services include:
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Emergency clean-outs, slip repairs and advice
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Temporary shoring and stabilisation
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We coordinate with engineers and councils to help simplify the process
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We liaise with engineers to help design cost-effective repairs for your property
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Full construction service to get you back in your home as quickly as possible.
Retaining walls
Wellington is a city built on slopes. With very few flat areas outside river beds and reclaimed land, building on hillsides is simply the norm here – and that puts real demands on retaining structures. We understand the ground conditions, the site constraints, and the compliance requirements specific to this region, so your wall is built right from the foundations up.
Our services include:
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Complete management from concept to construction completion
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Retaining walls – timber, concrete, brick, block, crib etc
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Engineered retaining structures for driveways and accessways
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Retrofitting and upgrading retaining walls to meet current codes
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Landscape construction so you can enjoy your property
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Extreme tight-site and difficult-access specialists.
Complex, tight spaces
We specialise in complex designs for tight, hard-to-access sites. Using custom-built equipment and smart solutions, we deliver projects efficiently to help reduce construction costs.
Our services include:
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Creative solutions to get equipment and materials onsite reducing construction timeframes and costs to clients
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Tight-space anchor drilling reducing the need for intrusive construction techniques which equals lower costs
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Slip clean-outs, urgent ground stabilisation and ground sculpting
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House and foundation stabilisation, building jacking and releveling
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LBP Foundation Licensed (F1 & F2).
Rock drilling
We specialise in fast, accurate rock drilling and anchoring solutions. Our customised drilling systems reduce project time and costs whilst maintaining precision and reliability.
Our services include:
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We provide a complete project service from start to finish
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Experience drilling through Wellington's seismic crush zones and variable ground – from solid greywacke to broken ground, sometimes within a single drill run
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Tight access and enclosed space drilling pioneers
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Drilling for drainage and geological investigations
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Rope access drilling.
Foundation stabilising
We offer a complete foundation stabilisation and repair service. With LBP Foundations accreditation plus years of experience, we solve foundation issues with confidence.
Our services include:
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Full project delivery from start to finish (LBP Foundation Licensed)
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Urgent stabilisation work to secure homes after slips and earthquakes
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House jacking/levelling, underpinning, steel and concrete cages, anchors etc
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Engineered solutions designed to restore safety and long-term structural performance.
New site development
From raw land to build-ready platforms, we can develop the land for your home. We work closely with property owners, engineers and designers ensuring cost effective development.
Our services include:
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Excavations and earthworks (5 excavators inhouse)
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Site clearing and preparation, cut, fill, levelling retaining etc
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We promote efficient design ideas to help reduce costs to you
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Safe preparation of steep and unstable sites for construction
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Practical, cost-effective solutions for Wellington's challenging sites – including trench-based pole foundations where drilling isn't the most efficient approach.
Steep bank and harness work
Many Wellington sites cannot be safely accessed with standard machinery or from the ground alone. Our harness-trained team can work safely on steep banks, slip faces and difficult terrain to carry out stabilisation, drilling, clean-outs and preparation work where access is limited.
Our services include:
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Rope and harness access for steep and difficult sites
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Slip face clean-outs, scaling and controlled ground removal
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Installation of mesh, anchors and erosion control systems
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Site preparation where machinery access is limited
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Safe access solutions for banks, slopes and retaining wall repairs.
Shotcrete
Shotcrete is a highly effective steel-reinforced sprayed concrete retaining system, commonly used in difficult-to-access areas or where other retaining methods are unsuitable. By removing the need for traditional timber or steel formwork, shotcrete provides strong adhesion, structural strength and long-term performance.
The finished surface can also be tailored to suit the site, appearance and budget, from a natural textured finish through to smoother architectural finishes.
Our services include:
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Temporary shotcrete construction coats
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Permanent shotcrete retaining walls
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Infrastructure underpinning and tunnel lining
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Fast alternative to cast concrete walls
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Finish options including Off the Gun, sponge, trowel, screed, coloured and shaped finishes.
Got a project or challenge you'd like to discuss?
While expert advice and consultation is baked into all of our projects, we also provide advice and consultation outside of our project work. From guidance with EQC process, to liaising between engineers, council and clients, we can provide responsive, robust and expert advice across all areas of project management.
What our clients
say about us
“Your staff members were my heroes this morning. They were kind, caring and helpful.”
Amie
“It speaks volumes about your business' commitment to your customers.”
Bruce, Homeowner
“Your staff did an excellent job and were easy and friendly to get on with. I would be happy to use you again for similar projects.”
Jon, Wellington Gardens Ltd