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Another foundation repair completed! 🔨🏠

We recently wrapped up a foundation repair and relevelling project for Belinda in beautiful Gisborne. Like many older homes, years of settlement had left parts of the house out of level, but our team was able to get underneath, carry out the necessary repairs, and restore confidence in the home's foundations.

It's always rewarding seeing the difference these projects make—not just to the house itself, but to the people living in it. A more level floor, stronger foundations, and peace of mind for years to come.

A huge thank you to Belinda for trusting us with her home. We appreciate the opportunity and are thrilled to have another satisfied customer.

If your floors are sloping, doors are sticking, or you're concerned about your home's foundations, get in touch. Sometimes the problem is literally right beneath your feet! 👣

📍 Gisborne
🔨 Foundation Repair & Relevelling
⭐ Another happy customer

Another foundation repair completed for Pritesh in Onehunga, Auckland! 🏠🔨

Our team replaced the failed piles, carried out the relevelling works, and gave the foundations the support they need for many years to come.

A big thanks to Pritesh for trusting us with the project. It's always satisfying seeing a house go from wonky to level and knowing it's standing on solid ground once again.

If your floors are starting to feel more like a skate park than a living room, get in touch with the team at Core Construction Solutions for an honest assessment.

Another foundation repair completed in beautiful Whakatāne, and another happy customer enjoying a safer, stronger home. 🏡🔨

A big thank you to Nandor for the fantastic 5-star review:

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"Great job, easy to deal with and did it when they said they would."

At CCS Foundation & Retaining, we pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship, clear communication, and turning up when we say we will. Whether it's foundation repairs, repiling, or house relevelling, we're committed to getting the job done right.

If you're noticing uneven floors, sticking doors, or signs of foundation movement, get in touch with our team for a no-obligation assessment.

📍 Whakatāne
🔨 Foundation Repairs | Repiling | House Relevelling
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Our expert team at CCS has successfully completed another underpinning and relevelling project in Te Atatu, ensuring stable foundations and improved structural integrity for our clients' property. Trust us to deliver quality craftsmanship and reliable solutions for your foundation needs.

The CCS Manawatu-Whanganui team has recently completed a repiling and relevelling project for a homeowner in the Manawatu, restoring stability, strength, and peace of mind to their property.

Over time, foundation movement can cause uneven floors, sticking doors and windows, cracks, and ongoing structural issues. Our experienced team carried out a full assessment before replacing deteriorated piles, strengthening the subfloor structure, and carefully relevelling the home back towards its target levels.

✅ Repiling completed
✅ House relevelling undertaken
✅ Subfloor strengthening works
✅ Improved structural integrity and stability
✅ Completed by our experienced foundation repair team

If your home is showing signs of settlement, uneven floors, or foundation movement, get in touch with CCS Foundation & Retaining. We provide expert repiling, underpinning, foundation repairs, and house relevelling services throughout the North Island.

📞 Contact us today for a no-obligation assessment and find out how we can help protect your home's foundations.

🏆 A Proud Milestone for the CCS Team! 🏆

We're excited to announce that CCS has officially achieved our Totika Health & Safety Certification.

This achievement reflects the hard work, commitment, and dedication of every member of our team who continuously prioritises safety, quality, and professionalism on every project we undertake.

Health and safety isn't just a requirement for us—it's a core part of how we operate. Achieving Totika certification demonstrates that our systems, processes, and workplace practices meet a nationally recognised standard, giving our clients confidence that they are working with a contractor committed to excellence.

A huge thank you to our entire team for their efforts in making this possible. Your commitment to keeping yourselves, your workmates, and our clients safe every day is what made this achievement possible.

Here's to continuing to raise the bar and delivering safe, quality foundation, retaining, and ground improvement solutions across New Zealand.

✅ Totika Certified
✅ Safety First
✅ Quality Focused
✅ Ready for the Future

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We're proud to share another successful project in Northland, where we replaced the SED piles and completed a house relevelling, providing our client with a strong and stable foundation for years to come. Trust Core Construction Solutions for reliable foundation work.

🏠 CCS FOUNDATION FACT FRIDAY: CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS FOR BRICK & BLOCK HOMES – HOW THEY WORK
Did you know brick and block homes rely heavily on a strong, stable concrete foundation? Unlike lightweight cladding systems, brick and concrete block construction carries significant weight, meaning the foundation underneath must be designed to support and distribute those loads correctly.

How the concrete foundation process works:
1️⃣ Site assessment – The ground is assessed to determine soil conditions, drainage requirements, and foundation design requirements for the structure.
2️⃣ Excavation and preparation – The site is excavated and compacted to create a stable base for the foundation system.
3️⃣ Footings and reinforcing – Concrete footings are formed and reinforcing steel is installed to strengthen the foundation and help manage structural loads.
4️⃣ Concrete placement – Concrete is poured to create the slab or foundation system that will support the weight of the brick and block walls above.
5️⃣ Curing and construction – The concrete gains strength over time before construction continues with the structural walls and framing.

How foundations can be repaired:
When movement or settlement occurs, replacement isn’t always the only option. Concrete foundations can often be repaired using underpinning, which helps strengthen and stabilize the existing foundation system. Underpinning works by transferring the load of the structure to stronger, more stable ground below and can help correct or prevent further movement.
Fun concrete foundation facts:
🔨 Brick and block homes can place significantly more load on foundations than many lightweight-cladding homes.
🔨 Concrete doesn't instantly reach full strength after being poured — it continues curing and gaining strength over time.
🔨 Reinforcing steel inside concrete helps control cracking and improve structural performance.
🔨 Small movement beneath a foundation can eventually show up as cracks in walls, sticking doors, or uneven areas around the home.
🔨 Not every foundation issue means starting from scratch — underpinning can often provide a practical solution to stabilize and repair existing foundations.
At CCS, we carry out foundation repairs including underpinning solutions for concrete foundations, helping restore support and long-term stability to homes.
📞 Questions about cracking, settlement, or movement around your home? Get in touch with CCS.
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www.coreconstruction.nz

Our team at CCS has successfully completed another foundation repair project out west, including pile replacement and re-leveling. We're dedicated to providing top-quality service to ensure the stability and safety of your property. Trust our experts for reliable foundation solutions.