Building Relocation
Our building removal services create a smarter, more sustainable path for property development. By partnering directly with developers to acquire quality existing homes slated for demolition, we eliminate costly site clearance overheads. In preserving these classic New Zealand homes and beautiful villas, our process keeps them out of landfills and gives these character structures a second life.
For developers looking to streamline site preparation, we offer a hassle-free solution: we can pay you for the right house or clear the site completely. From initial lifting and transit to the final site scrape, our experienced team manages the entire process with precision, efficiency, and environmental purpose.
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We acquire quality homes slated for demolition—paying you for the right structure or fully clearing the section to eliminate demolition overheads.
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Complete removal of the dwelling, clearing footings, and leaving a clean, level site ready for your next development phase.
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Professional lifting, loading, and safe road transit using heavy-duty hydraulic equipment.
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Foundations
New foundation installation, sub-floor repairs, and leveling at the destination site to meet full council compliance.
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Rejoining split structures, closing in rooflines, reconnecting utilities, repairing structural framing, and undertaking full interior/exterior renovations to get the home move-in ready.
Relocating a building takes more than heavy machinery—it takes patience and structural know-how. Over the years we’ve moved everything from suburban homes to historic timber churches. We don't spend much time taking fancy photos, but here’s a look at some of our recent relocation and restoration projects across Canterbury.
1930s character villa saved from demolition during site clearance in Woolston, Christchurch.
1930s character villa loaded onto a house transporter for relocation in Woolston, Christchurch.
Character villa from Merivale, Christchurch. Lifted and awaiting transport to a new site in North Canterbury
Character villa loaded on the transport rig and pulling off site for night transport in Christchurch.
On the move: Rear view of house, pulled off site and navigating tight streets of Merivale, Christchurch.