Ready to discuss your project? Get in touch with our team to see how our temporary propping contractors can help.
You may be looking at either lifting your property or excavating beneath it for a basement—we can support your property while work is being carried out.
Common scenarios where homeowners need temporary propping systems include:
Unlike a full house lift, propping can support your home at its existing height, giving builders the access they need without permanently raising the structure.
Our engineered steel beams have no deflection when supporting the building, resulting in less damage to the building and helping keep everything level while your renovations are carried out. We use steel beam systems rather than truck-based lifting to ensure minimal damage to your property, garden, and driveway.
We offer two support methods depending on your site and project:
The traditional method of supporting a building with house lifting sty blocks and steel beams placed directly beneath the building. This option is often used when the access around the perimeter of the building is limited.
Free spanning the entire building, this system enables the building to be supported on a raft of steel beams and house lifting sty blocks placed on the outside perimeter of the building. The advantage of using this system for house propping in Auckland is that you can work unencumbered beneath the building—it is the preferred method when laying a rib-raft floor, also known as a waffle slab.
Sometimes propping is just one piece of a larger project. If you need to raise your home—not just support it—our house lifting service can elevate your property up to 3 metres. For homes with compromised foundations, we also offer underpinning house foundation services to strengthen the structure.
We service Auckland and beyond, with house support in Northland andhouse support in Hamilton for regional coverage.
House propping supports your home at its current height during construction, renovations, or foundation work, giving builders access underneath.
House lifting raises the entire structure, usually to add more space below or address flood risk or foundation issues.
The setup time depends on the size and accessibility of your property; however, we can typically install most propping systems within a day or two. We coordinate closely with your builder to ensure minimal delays before work continues beneath the house.
Generally, temporary propping itself does not require separate consent. However, the work being carried out underneath, such as foundation replacement or basement excavation, often does.
It’s best to check with your builder or local council, and our team can help advise based on your specific project.
House propping in Auckland differs from project to project. Section access, soil conditions, and build scope all affect how we configure the support system. We’ll visit your site, talk through your project with you and your builder, and provide a detailed quote based on your requirements.
Get in touch with our temporary propping contractors today to discuss your project.
