House Propping

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Auckland and Christchurch wide

Comprehensive Propping Services

As one of the main suppliers to the EQC following the Christchurch earthquakes, House Lifters Ltd took pride in helping the people of Christchurch back into their homes. House Lifters brought their experience and the most advanced house levelling equipment to the rebuild, reinstating and levelling over 300 houses efficiently and accurately. We now operate in Auckland and Christchurch, bringing that same level of pride to all of our work.

House Propping in Auckland

House Lifters is currently completing many house propping projects in the Auckland area. Each propping job is planned very carefully; thoroughly overseen and managed by House Lifters’ experienced engineers and senior management team. No site is too difficult and we can safely prop houses on sloping, hill, coastal, narrow and confined sites, using a range of specialised, modern house propping techniques, props and lifting equipment.

House propping safety checks

House Lifters will protect your investment and ensure your house is safely propped. We are unusual in the industry for also having in-house Registered Engineers, whose in-depth understanding of construction enables House Lifters to accurately assess which propping methods are best for each house.

For your peace of mind and the safety of our teams, our managers and engineers have a very strict sign-off system for house propping, including the propping design, and further safety checks before anyone works underneath the propped house.

Low and high house lifts

House Lifters’ unique Modular Synchronised Positioning System enables us to undertake low house lifts (1.5 metres) and high house lifts (3 metres). A high lift provides much easier, safer access, and the option of adding a storey underneath – e.g. for a basement conversion. Our computer-controlled, mechanical jacking system was custom-designed by engineers for even the most complex projects. The hydraulic lifting system creates uniform lifting and levelling pressure in all jacks by spreading loads evenly.

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Customer Feedback

On all occasions House Lifters went about their work with enthusiasm, and a high degree of success. Rod and Wei had a knack of finding very suitable properties at extremely competitive prices. They are a pleasure to deal with and I would have no hesitation recommending House Lifters to anyone that requires such services.

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John Key GNZM AC

House Lifters has provided Inovo Projects with service above and beyond the norm. Their health and safety is impeccable, quality of work is superb, and they’re always endeavouring to come up with ways to complete tasks in a more efficient, safer, and cost-savvy manner.

Matt Cain

Building Estimator/Project Manager, Inovo

When Rod and Wei saw the house and looked at the plans, he knew what needed to be done and was enthusiastic about the challenge. But the other contractors I got quotes from – the lift was so complex they didn’t want to do it or their methodology of how they were going to do it didn’t give me confidence.

Matt Russell

House Lifters run their jobs in a professional manner using high-performing equipment with good quality systems. From our experience, we have not seen any other contractor consistently achieve the finished floor levels that House Lifters do.

Sam Richards,

Managing Director Richards Consulting Engineers

The team at House Lifters carried out our small but technically complex heritage building move off, repile, and move back without even cracking a window, which in a 135 year old building was quite an impressive feat ! We initially wanted to use a local building contractor to help, but very glad to have had Jerico and crew do the whole subfloor and associated work - it needed to land back within millimetres of the original siting, and I’m dubious a collection of contractors could have achieved this without a re-work or at least some issues. I absolutely recommend them, House Lifters saved us a world of potential compliance and safety issues, but most importantly kept a fragile building in one piece.

Mt Eden / Awhitu,

Guy Quarterman

Google Reviews

We approached House Lifters Ltd for help to lower our house onto its new piles after another Christchurch-based house removal company had dealt with us in bad faith and refused to remedy their breach of contract. Stuart, the Managing Director, was only too happy to help and, incredibly, his team had our house down within the week. They did exactly what they represented they were going to do, and they did it efficiently, professionally, and with great care for our house.Thank you Stuart for giving us control of our lives back - we are now able to finally move forward as a family and start enjoying our home. You took a stressful situation off our plates and reassured us that everything was in your very capable hands. We will be encouraging anyone who seeks house removal services to get in touch with House Lifters Ltd for a job done with care. A total credit to the house removal industry.

Shanelle Lovegrove

10:17 10 Aug 23

Houselifters showed absolute commitment to the whare and the correct and required repair to the new insurance repair standard of when new. Houselifters were also clean and tidy in their work.

Dean Lester

02:18 24 May 23

Parthenon Construction has had extensive experience in engaging with Stuart and the team at House Lifters.We have successfully completed over 250 projects with House Lifters since the Canterbury Earthquake and can not recommend them highly enough. They are specialist is there profession, provide accurate quotes, deliver to program and stand by there work.Relationships in the construction industry are extremally important and we are proud to say we have one with House Lifters that is formed on integrity and trust.

Daniel Fridd

09:02 20 Apr 23

Stu and the team at House Lifters are great to deal with. I've had several projects with them in my role as a structural engineer and Stu has always helped to bridge the gap between design and construction in order to provide practical & cost effective repairs.On site, the team get on with the job and in my experience do what they say they will, when they say they will which is a great help to myself and clients.

Matt Pfahlert

23:22 28 Mar 23

A very seccessful relevel carried out by Stuart and his team!Prompt to schedule us in and great communication throughout the job.After getting the run around for 2 months from smartlift and then being told they couldnt do the job House lifters stepped up and made it all happen!Relevel of an 8 units, 3 storey, tilt panel apartments across 2 foundations..Going above the scope without complaint and the price was very fair.If your thinking about relevelling this is that company you want to use!!

Jericho Forest

10:26 26 Mar 23

We at FeutzandGoldsmith Builders have worked intimately with Stuart Moore and the House Lifters team since the inception of the Canterbury Earthquake recovery. House Lifters are considered an expert in the field of re-levelling, referred to us by Southern Response, House Lifters have undertaken a range of small- and large-scale re-levels and foundation/slab replacements, from modern homes to homes built in the early 19th Century, all with optimum success. The success of this organisation begins at the top, Stuart Moore is a master of the trade, evident from dealings with all sectors of this organization, House Lifters excel in design, communication, and delivery. When thinking re-levelling, there’s only one name, House Lifters.

Blair Langton

04:40 22 Mar 23

They respond promptly and in detail. The team is easy to deal with.

edsel

01:55 17 Mar 23

As a structural engineer, I have worked with house lifters on a number of successful relevelling jobs and I recommend them to anyone wanted relevelling of there house carried out.

mark patterson

01:12 17 Mar 23

The team at Houselifters have completed a number of project for our building company as a sub contractor. Their team have been on time and professional in all dealings i have had with them. They have worked on numerous difficult projects also and have been very helpful in troubleshooting with us if changes have been required. They have strong construction knowledge and experience and I have no problem recommending the Houselifters team for any work you may require.

Thomas Johnston

22:51 15 Mar 23

Fil Engineers have been working with House Lifter for about 10 years now. Great company, practical solutions and top-notch workmanship. Highly recommended.

Andre Boiser

00:46 13 Mar 23

Great fella,, help full on time and fair pricesAnd chch original

Jason Hodgson

08:39 08 Dec 21

These guys are very professional.

Paul Carter

01:08 09 Oct 21

Recently house lifter relocated my house. The team worked very efficiently and always provided good communication for progress. The project finished within agreed timeframe and budget. Highly recommend!

Angela Jia

22:10 28 Oct 20

Great work by the team. Very helpful, made sure everything was done right. Re-aligned doors, replaced piles, etc, when the front of the house was lifted,. Easy to contact, very responsive. Friendly, hard-working team. Really happy with their work. Will definitely use them again.

Allen Rodrigo

20:10 24 Sep 20

Rod and his team were absolutely fantastic on our tricky house-lift which required trying to level the house while minimising remedial work on renovated areas. The scoping stage was very very thorough and the team were the only lifters who actually came and did a full house level measure as part of the quoting process. During the work Rod and the team were very open to feedback and really took the time to listen to our feedback and leave no stone unturned to address all items. The team were pretty patient with our needs and especially towards the end when there was some easing of doors etc. needed to complete the job and meet our high expectation bar 🙂 I would HIGHLY recommend the team based on my experience - you will not be disappointed!

Kunal Bhargava

09:48 01 Sep 20

Rod, Mayo and their team not only held our old bungalow up while we excavated underneath, but they also solved some tricky problems to allow our builders work to more effectively as the job progressed. As a result we managed to complete the whole of the basement floor slab in a single pour….. something that we did not expect to be possible. They willingly made changes at short notice and nothing seemed to be too much of a problem. They were really pleasant to deal with, always responded quickly to our requests, and had a great “can do” attitude. We have no reservations in recommending the Houselifters team for this kind of work.

John Hunt

06:54 14 May 20

Great staff. Brent was really helpful and knowledgeable

Amy Burton

04:36 01 Sep 19

Professional, cost effective and fast from quoting to actual work

mohammad ayat

01:56 13 Sep 17

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is house propping?

House propping is the process of supporting a house that is at risk of collapsing or has suffered structural damage. The process involves installing temporary supports to stabilise the house and prevent further damage.

Why would I need to prop my house?

You might need to prop your house if you notice signs of structural damage, such as sagging floors, cracks in walls or ceilings, or doors and windows that don’t close properly. Propping your house can also prevent further damage and improve the safety of your home. Propping a house is also an effective method when completing a basement conversion or general renovations.

How do you prop a house?

House propping involves installing a series of beams and blocks. The supports are carefully placed in strategic locations to provide maximum support and stability for the house while works take place.

Is house propping safe?

Yes, house propping is a safe and effective method for stabilising a house. The process is carried out by licensed and experienced professionals who use specialised equipment and follow strict safety protocols.

How long does it take to prop a house?

The duration of the house propping process depends on various factors such as the size of the house, the extent of the structural damage, and the accessibility of the site but it shouldn’t take any longer than a week.

Will my house be damaged during the propping process?

No, your house will not be damaged during the propping process as long as it is carried out by licensed and experienced professionals who use specialised equipment and follow strict safety protocols.

Do I need to move out of my house during the propping process?

If your house is being propped, you would need to move out. The only time you can remain living in the house is if it is supported partially by beams and partially on existing foundations. Double the amount of equipment would need to be installed to manage any health and safety risks.

What are the benefits of house propping?

The benefits of house propping include stabilising a house that is at risk of collapsing, preventing further damage to your house, and improving the safety and stability of your home so that work can take place.

How much does house propping cost?

This all depends on the scope and size of your specific job. At House Lifters we offer competitive pricing and provide a detailed quote before we start the service.

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