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House Lifters Ltd provide assistance throughout Auckland, the Greater Auckland region, New Zealand and overseas.
For Residential and Commercial property, House Lifters can assist or advise regarding damage, repairs, rebuilds, and/or protecting property from potential damage.
Our resources include an in-house Engineering team, Licensed and Certified Builders, Designers, construction industry professionals and a vast network of trusted tradespeople for repairs and rebuilds.
Flood and Disaster Response Team
House Lifters has an experienced Response Team, based at our Auckland Head Office. Call 0508 LIFTERS / +64 9 448 1109
Our resources include an in-house Engineering team, Registered Engineers, Licensed and Certified Builders, Designers, construction industry professionals and a vast network of trusted tradespeople for repairs and rebuilds.
Being based in Auckland, House Lifters has seen first-hand and in some cases, personally experienced flooding at their homes, from Auckland floods in January and February 2023.
Protecting At-Risk Properties
House Lifters helps protect flood-prone or at-risk properties, in inland and coastal areas vulnerable to flooding and/or rising sea levels.
Sea levels are expected to continue to rise at an increased rate. Globally, this could potentially affect hundreds of millions of people living in low-lying coastal areas (less than 10 metres above sea level), and the majority of the world’s largest cities.
Christchurch Earthquake Repairs
From originally being based in Christchurch, some of our team experienced life during and after the devastating Canterbury earthquakes.
Deeply affected by how people and their homes were impacted, Rod Moore and Stuart Moore formed House Lifters’ Response team.
House Lifters helped hundreds of families and businesses repair and return to their properties, and are proud to have also saved many Heritage buildings from demolition. Our work for the Canterbury rebuild continues.
- Computer-controlled, Synchronised Hydraulic Lifting equipment
- Pump-operated Uniform Jacking equipment
Overview of Flood Mitigation Process
- Contact House Lifters Ltd to schedule a consultation to assess the extent of scope and discuss the necessary repairs which require the house to be lifted and renovations to be included which is optional.
- During the consultation, discuss the process around the lifting of the house, repiling to future proof it against future floods, as well as any additional renovations the client may want to undertake.
- Receive a detailed quote from House Lifters Ltd outlining the scope of work, timeline, and costs involved for the next stage which is the design phase.
- Work with House Lifters Ltd to finalise the conceptual design plans for the flood repairs and renovations, including the lifting and repiling of the house.
- Ensure that the design plans comply with building codes and regulations in Auckland.
- Provide an estimation based off the concert plans to the client.
- Review the estimation and the design for any tweaks that need to be made for cost savings if the budget is over.
- Review the design plans with the client and make any necessary revisions before moving forward.
- On approval of the design and estimation submit the plans to council for Building Consent.
- The above process is an 8 – 12-week process. The approximate cost to file for BC including all Architect fees, Structural design, and Geotechnical works is $20,000-$25,000
- Submit the design plans to the local council for building consent approval. Council has 20 working days to review the proposed works.
- Work closely with House Lifters Ltd to address any feedback or revisions requested by the council. The RFI process can delay the duration expected by 1-2 weeks.
- Obtain the necessary building consent approval before proceeding with the repairs and renovations. Expected timeframe 8 weeks for BC
- Engage with House Lifters approved builder to complete any pre-lifting works, such as preparing the house and surrounding site for lifting and ensuring the structural integrity of the house.
- Coordinate with the builder and House Lifters Ltd to schedule the necessary pre-lifting works before the house is lifted such as disconnection of the services.
- House Lifters Ltd will begin the construction phase of lifting the house and repiling it to future proof it against floods.
- Monitor the progress of the construction phase during the lifting process.
- Ensure that the house is lifted and repiled according to the approved design plans and building consent.
- Lowering of the house and fixing it down to its new flood approved level.
- Once the house has been lifted and repiled, the approved builder of House Lifters will close out the remaining works, such as finishing any renovations or repairs that were included in the design plans.
- Conduct a final inspection of the house to ensure that all repairs and renovations have been completed to the client’s satisfaction.
- Hand over the completed project to the client, ensuring that all necessary documentation and warranties are provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Flood management and recovery is the process of preparing for and responding to floods and recovering from their impacts. This includes flood prevention and mitigation strategies, as well as emergency response and restoration efforts in the aftermath of a flood.
House Lifters offer various services to help with flood management and recovery, including flood risk assessments, emergency response planning, flood damage restoration, and flood prevention and mitigation measures.
Flood damage restoration involves cleaning up and repairing the damage caused by a flood, such as water removal, drying and dehumidifying, cleaning and sanitising, and structural repairs. Our team has the expertise and equipment to handle all aspects of flood damage restoration.
The length of time it takes to complete flood damage restoration can vary depending on the damage’s severity, the affected area’s size, and other factors such as the availability of equipment and materials. We will provide an estimate of the restoration timeline based on your situation’s specific circumstances.
We can provide recommendations for flood prevention and mitigation measures, such as installing flood barriers, improving drainage systems, and elevating electrical and HVAC systems. We can also help implement these measures to protect your property from future flooding.
The cost of flood management and recovery services can vary depending on the specific services required and the extent of the damage. We offer competitive pricing and will provide a detailed quote before starting work. We can also work with your insurance company to help with the claims process.
