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House Lifting for North Shore Homes

House lifting with steel beams and timber crib supports during foundation preparation work
Need experienced house lifters for your property? House Lifting NZ Ltd has been delivering

Thinking about adding a basement, extra height, or a new foundation beneath your North Shore property? House lifting on the North Shore gives you the access you need without starting from scratch. House Lifting NZ Ltd uses engineered steel beam systems—not trucks—to raise properties with precision and minimal disruption.

We’ve been providing our services across the North Shore and greater Auckland for decades. Ready to discuss your project? Contact the Shore’s trusted house relocation company today.

professional house lifting solutions across the North Island for decades. Our Auckland house lifters cater to a range of needs, from extending your living area to protecting and safeguarding your home from any potential floods.

Contact us to discuss your house lifting project, and we’ll provide a personalised quote. Let’s elevate your home.

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How Our House Lifting Service for North Shore Homes Works

There are plenty of opportunities and challenges for house lifting services on the North Shore. Many local homes were built during the 1960s and 1970s, sitting on original piled foundations that have settled over the decades. Others are character homes in areas like Devonport or Birkenhead, where owners want to preserve the home while upgrading what’s underneath.

We regularly work on sites with:

  • Sloping sections where lifting creates usable space that the original build couldn’t access.
  • Tight boundaries in established suburbs where our interior support systems work within limited perimeter access.
  • Coastal homes where homeowners want to raise floor levels for better views or future-proof against weather events.
  • Heritage homes where our steel beam systems minimise stress on older structures during the lift.

Our systems utilise zero-deflection beams, keeping everything level throughout the project. This protects your walls, windows, and interior finishes while giving your builder unobstructed workspace.

Steel truss extension installed beneath a lifted house with timber cribbing support

Suburbs We Services Across the North Shore

We provide house lifting on the North Shore, regardless of your home’s location. Suburbs we service include:

  • Devonport & Takapuna – Devonport, Belmont, Takapuna, Milford, Castor Bay.
  • Birkenhead & Northcote – Birkenhead, Northcote, Hillcrest, Birkdale, Beach Haven.
  • Glenfield & Albany – Glenfield, Forrest Hill, Albany, Greenhithe, Unsworth Heights.
  • East Coast Bays –Browns Bay, Torbay, Long Bay, Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay, Rothesay Bay.
House being lifted and relocated by crane in an urban residential area

Complete Solutions for House Lifting in Auckland

House lifting services go hand-in-hand with other foundation work. If your property requires temporary support during renovations or while builders work underneath, we offer house propping in Auckland to maintain stability and security throughout the project.

For properties with compromised or settling foundations, we also provide underpinning for house structures that need strengthening before or after lifting. This is particularly common with Auckland’s older villas and homes built on reactive clay soils.

If you’re moving your home to a different position on the same site, as the trusted house relocation company, we can slide properties with precision—whether you’re subdividing, repositioning for better views, or making space for a new build.

We service the entire Auckland region, with dedicated house lifting services on the North Shore and throughout the city. Explore our project gallery below to see our house foundation lifting team in action.

Recent North Shore Projects

Steel truss extension installed beneath a lifted house with timber cribbing support
Steel truss support installed beneath a lifted house with timber cribbing for structural stability
House lifting with steel beams and timber crib supports during foundation preparation work
House re-piling with timber crib supports and steel beams above a newly poured concrete foundation
House lifting supported by timber cribs and steel frame above a newly constructed concrete foundation
House lifting with ground floor extension framing installed beneath the elevated structure
Internal ground floor framing and steel truss supports beneath a lifted house

Frequently Asked Questions

The North Shore’s older properties often sit on original piled foundations that may have settled over time. House lifting services for North Shore homes allow homeowners to install modern foundations, add basement space, or simply level a home that’s developed uneven floors over time—often as part of a wider underpinning for house foundations project.

Soil conditions vary across the North Shore. Eastern coastal suburbs tend to have sandier soil, while western and inland areas often sit on reactive clay that swells and shrinks with moisture changes.

Our Auckland house lifters can assess your site conditions before recommending a lifting and support configuration. Our steel beam systems can accommodate most ground conditions, and we’ll advise if any additional groundwork is required.

Adding usable space beneath your home can increase property value—whether that’s a basement, garage, or extra living areas. In high-demand suburbs like Takapuna and Devonport, that extra square meterage can make a big difference.

You’ll also benefit from a modern foundation system that meets current building standards, giving you complete peace of mind.

House lifting on the North Shore typically requires building consent from the Auckland Council, as they involve structural changes to your property. We’ll guide you through the consent process and work alongside engineers and builders to ensure everything is properly documented.

Let’s Discuss Your North Shore Project

Every house-lifting project is different. Our team will visit your North Shore property, discuss your goals, and provide a detailed quote based on the actual requirements. Get in touch today to discuss your house lifting or house propping in Auckland’s North Shore.

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