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Tim Liley
Survey Team Leader
Homeowners & residential
End‑to‑end engineering, surveying and planning support for homeowners, focused of delivering safe, efficient and future‑proof residential outcomes.
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HOW WE HELP
Clear, practical guidance for every stage of your residential project.
Whether you’re building, renovating or subdividing, we take an integrated approach across engineering, surveying and planning. By bringing everything together, we help streamline your project, reduce risk and provide you with the best technical advice at every step.
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DESIGN
Our engineering and surveying teams develop practical, compliant designs that respond to your site, budget and long term plans for the property.
02
CONSENTS
We prepare and manage the required council applications, working through planning, environmental and infrastructure requirements.
03
DELIVERY
Once approved, we stay involved through construction, providing site support where needed and assisting with final certifications and documentation as the project is completed.
LEAD TEAM MEMBERS
Our people are leaders in what they do. They bring practical experience, local knowledge and a collaborative approach to every residential project.
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With decades of experience in residential engineering and surveying, we bring practical insight that helps you make confident decisions.
OUR SERVICES & SOLUTIONS
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Delivering civil engineering expertise to support safe, resilient and sustainable South Island communities.
Our dedicated civil engineering team takes pride in optioneering, designing, construction management, and commissioning a wide range of essential facilities and infrastructure for communities.
From residential and commercial developments to three-waters (water supply, waste water and stormwater) and flood protection infrastructure, we provide safe and sustainable environments for our communities.
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Our comprehensive multi-disciplinary services bring everything together under one roof, helping to simplify the process and enhance efficiency.
Our structural engineers offer an extensive range of solutions including innovative timber materials, concrete and steel structures, foundation design, seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings, insurance reports, damage assessments, construction monitoring and more.
Whether you’re renovating or putting in an extension, building an architectural houses or require retaining wall structures, we have the local expertise and knowledge to guide and support you through every stage.
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We're a trusted South Island land surveying company that has been providing professional surveying services for over 90 years.
We offer a full range of surveying services from measuring and mapping the physical features of land, to determining legal property boundaries, to completing topographical surveys and elevation surveys. Our survey experts also undertake detailed desktop assessments to determine whether you can subdivide your property, provide surveys and certificates from Licensed Cadastral Surveyors – and more.
Whether you’re subdividing, need to determine boundaries or want to understand your land better, our survey team and licensed cadastral surveyors have you covered.
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We can guide you through every step of a subdivision of land development project - from dirt to development.
From initial feasibility assessments through to final sign‑off and title issue, we manage each stage of the process to help subdivision and land development projects take shape.
Our team coordinates specialist consultants, leads council engagement and navigates complex approval processes, providing clear visual direction, proactive management and informed input as projects move through each stage.
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Our planning team excels in all facets of resource management and planning.
This experience and knowledge provides us with a well-rounded understanding of the consenting process and an in-depth understanding of the applicable rules and regulatory framework.
Whether it is overseeing large-scale land developments, facilitating private plan changes, or offering tailored site-specific advice, our planning team is dedicated to guiding your project from inception to completion.
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GET IN TOUCH
Have a project in mind? Get in touch to discuss how we can help.
FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Most projects begin with a site assessment, topographical survey and initial engineering review. This helps identify constraints early and ensures your design meets council and environmental requirements.
It's best to engage us as early as possible, ideally before you commit to land purchase or lodge any concept plans. Early feasibility work helps identify geotechnical risks, any effects from earthquake damage, servicing constraints, consent requirements and likely costs. This reduces surprises later and gives you clearer confidence in your project’s viability.
Most delays come from incomplete or unclear information at the consenting stage - especially around servicing, stormwater design and geotechnical conditions. A well-prepared engineering and planning package significantly shortens council processing time and avoids costly redesigns.
This depends on zoning, minimum lot sizes, access, servicing capacity, and natural hazards. We assess all these factors upfront through a feasibility report, so you have a clear picture of what’s possible, and what’s not, before you spend money on design or consents.
You’ll need supporting engineering drawings, a planning assessment, servicing reports, and a site plan or topographical survey. We coordinate all technical inputs needed to create a complete, council-ready package that meets the district plan and infrastructure standards.
Often yes, but it depends on wastewater capacity, water supply pressure, stormwater management, and available power and telecom connections. We assess your existing infrastructure and identify upgrades or alternatives (such as onsite stormwater solutions) to make the development feasible.
Most new builds or subdivisions require at least a basic geotechnical investigation. This ensures foundations are designed safely and in line with council requirements. Early geotechnical assessment also highlights potential risks like liquefaction, slope stability, or poor soils.
We have established relationships with experts in this area that can work seamlessly with us as part of our wider site assessment and feasibility.
The cost varies depending on complexity, access, servicing needs and whether construction monitoring or as‑built plans are required. We provide transparent, staged costings so you can make informed decisions and manage cashflow across the project lifecycle.
Unexpected servicing upgrades, geotechnical remediation, retaining walls, driveway formation, and contributions or development levies. Early site investigations help bring these costs to light before you’re committed.
We coordinate all key technical disciplines (engineering, surveying, and planning) under one roof. This reduces miscommunication, speeds up approvals, and helps your design meet regulatory and infrastructure requirements. We also bring over 90 years of experience supporting residential projects across the South Island.