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House Relocation in Auckland & Beyond

Looking for a specialist house relocation company to reposition your home? House Lifting NZ Ltd specialises in providing efficient solutions for relocating your home to the same property. To move your home with precision, our team uses engineered steel beams and rollers—not trucks—for house relocation in Auckland.

Whether you’re looking to reposition your house for better views or address property constraints, our services are designed to meet your unique needs. Get in touch today to discuss your house relocation project.

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Why Our House Relocation Services Use Steel Beams

Most house relocation companies load properties onto trucks. We do things differently. Our house relocation service is facilitated with rollers and steel beams—this method places less stress on the building. This approach matters because:

  • Less Structural Stress: Rolling on beams puts far less strain on the building than lifting onto a truck bed.
  • No Road Restrictions: Your home never leaves the property, so there’s no need for oversize load permits or nighttime transport windows.
  • Precision Positioning: We can place your house within centimetres of your target location, or you may desire to rotate your property up to 180 degrees.
  • Garden and Driveway Protection: Our steel beams distribute weight evenly, minimising damage to lawns and paving.

House lifting with steel joists installed above a new concrete block foundation
House being lifted and relocated by crane in an urban residential area

When On-Site House Relocation Makes Sense

If you have a vision for a new layout or need to make room to subdivide your property, house relocation in Auckland can make it a reality. We have the expertise and equipment to safely and precisely move your house to a new location on your property. Common reasons property owners contact us include:

  • To reposition their property to create space for a second dwelling or new build.
  • To transform how your home captures morning light or overlooks the harbour.
  • To install a modern slab or rib-raft floor where the home will sit.
  • To open up vehicle access or improve outdoor living areas.

How We Operate

A specialised and engineered hydraulic house lifting jacking plant is used to raise the property. Once supported, we can relocate the property on the section. We’ll assess your property and ensure the foundation is ready to support your home in its new position.

We use two engineered support systems for our house relocation services:

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Exterior Free-Span Support

Your home rests on steel beams placed around the outside perimeter. This leaves the underside completely clear, which is ideal if you’re installing a new slab or need unobstructed builder access beneath the structure.

Internal ground floor framing and steel truss supports beneath a lifted house
Interior Perimeter Support

Steel beams and sty blocks directly beneath the building. This method works well on tighter Auckland sections where external access is limited.

With years of experience in house relocation, we have the knowledge and skills to execute even the most complex projects. We prioritise the safety of your property and our team, using industry best practices and safety measures.

House Relocation for Difficult Sites

Difficult sites are our speciality. If your project involves relocating a building to a different property, we can also assist. We also specialise in projects where truck access is impossible. In these cases, we prepare and move the building to a point where it can be safely loaded onto a truck for off-site transport. We also organise road transport if required.

Other Ways Our Team Can Help

House relocation often connects with other foundation work. If your project needs temporary support while builders work underneath, our house relocation company offers temporary propping systems to maintain stability throughout construction.

For properties requiring additional height, such as basement conversions, flood protection, or new living spaces, we offer house lifting in NZ to raise your home up to 3 metres before or after relocation.

We also work on projects far and wide, including dedicated house relocation for Grey Lynn residents and other Auckland suburbs, and across other North Island cities, such as house relocation in Tauranga for Bay of Plenty homeowners.

House Relocation Project Gallery

Heritage house lifted and supported during foundation replacement and structural upgrade
Elevated house with veranda supported on timber cribbing during foundation reconstruction
House lifted above newly built concrete block foundation, supported by timber cribbing and steel beams during construction
House lifting with timber crib supports while constructing a new concrete block foundation
House lifting with steel joists installed above a new concrete block foundation
House lifted onto a new concrete block foundation during re-piling and structural upgrade
House lifting project on a sloped urban site with crane access and elevated structure
House lifted above ground level on steel beams during structural repositioning work
House being lifted and relocated by crane in an urban residential area
House relocation in an urban street with truck transport and traffic management

Frequently Asked Questions

House relocation repositions your home within your property—such as moving it to a new spot on the same section or rotating the dwelling for better orientation. House lifting is a simpler process that raises your home vertically, often to add height for a basement conversion or improve flood protection.

In most cases, yes—given your section allows for sufficient access, ground conditions are stable, and council regulations permit it. We can assess your site layout and advise on the most practical new position within your property boundaries.

House relocation in Auckland typically requires building consent from the council, as the process involves new foundation work. We work closely with builders, engineers, and councils to make sure all compliance requirements are met before relocation begins.

Get a Quote from Our House Relocation Company

Ready to reposition your home? Whether you’re planning a subdivision or want to optimise your section layout, our house relocation service can move your property safely and precisely.

Contact House Lifting NZ Ltd to discuss your project. Our team will assess your site, explain your options, and provide a detailed quote.

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