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JAR Builders LTD

We specialise in house lifting and foundation repairs and can carry out any repairs

10 years of earthquake building repairs have given JAR Builders
Limited considerable skills in all aspects of residential and commercial
construction and repairs.

05/06/2026

Most people have heard the word “relevelling”.

Almost nobody knows exactly what it means for their house.

In simple terms, it’s restoring a home’s floors or foundation back within acceptable tolerance after movement has occurred.

Most Canterbury homeowners first notice signs like:
• sticking doors
• sloping floors
• cracks appearing
• or building reports flagging floor levels

The process usually starts with an assessment, measurements, and a clear explanation of what’s actually happening.

And despite what people think, relevelling is often far less disruptive than expected.

Once completed properly, the house simply feels stable and level again.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

03/06/2026

Some movement in a Canterbury home is cosmetic.

Some points to larger foundation issues developing underneath the property.

The challenge is knowing which is which before it turns into:
• insurance complications
• failed building reports
• expensive structural repairs
• or buyers walking away mid-sale

With Canterbury’s soil conditions and earthquake history, gradual movement is more common than people realise.

If your home feels different than it did a few years ago, it’s worth getting it assessed properly.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

25/05/2026

Most people think foundation movement is an earthquake thing.

In Canterbury, it happens every year, no quake required.

Our clay soils shrink in a dry summer and swell again in winter. Do that on repeat for 20 or 30 years and your floors start to show it. Sticking doors. Sloping hallways. Tiles cracking along the grout lines.

It's not dramatic. It's gradual. And that's exactly why it gets ignored until it's expensive.

JAR Builders assess and repair foundation movement across Canterbury. If your house feels different than it did a few years ago, it probably is.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

22/05/2026

Building in Canterbury isn't like building anywhere else in New Zealand.

From specific seismic zone requirements to EQC history on land titles, there are real things you need to understand before you start.

We've been building and repairing in Christchurch for years, here are the key things every Canterbury homeowner should know before starting a build.

Save this post. You'll thank yourself later.
Questions? Drop them below or DM us.
📞 021 028 41765

18/05/2026

Listing your home? Get the floors sorted first.

If a building report has flagged floor levels out of MBIE guidelines, don't wait for a buyer to make it your problem.

A floor 50mm out of level can stop buyers getting insurance. No insurance means no deal.

We quote and repair relevelling jobs across Canterbury. Fast turnaround. Get a quote before you list.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

15/05/2026

Most Canterbury homeowners think floor level issues are a builder's problem.

They're also an insurance problem, and that part catches people off guard.

Insurers in New Zealand have access to EQC and NHC claim data. At renewal time, unresolved foundation issues on your property can result in exclusions, higher premiums, or cover being declined altogether.

A repair that's documented, compliant, and signed off by a Registered Master Builder doesn't just fix your floors. It changes how your property looks on paper.

That's a conversation worth having before your next renewal, not after.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

11/05/2026

That crack in your foundation isn't decorative.

Some are minor. Some are significant structural damage that EQC never picked up. Most Canterbury homeowners don't know which one they're dealing with until someone takes a proper look.

We assess what you have, explain your options, and fix it properly. Selling, buying, or just want it sorted. We've seen it all across Canterbury.

Registered Master Builders.
📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

08/05/2026

Think your earthquake repairs are actually finished?

A lot of Canterbury homes are still carrying incomplete EQC work. Scopes that were never fully completed. Repairs done incorrectly. Payouts that didn't cover the full job.

It's more common than people realise. And it doesn't fix itself.

JAR Builders work with EQC and NHC scopes, NHC repairs, and the On-Sold programme. If you're not sure where your property stands, call us.

📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
📞 James: 021 384 551

03/05/2026

1000+ projects.
Hundreds of families and businesses across Canterbury who trusted us with their homes and spaces.

From ground-up builds to complex earthquake repairs, we've seen it all, and we've handled it all.

Every project is approached the same way: quality workmanship, honest communication, and a job done right the first time.

Thank you to every client who's trusted JAR Builders.

Your project could be next. Reach out today.
📞 (021) 028-41765
📧 [email protected]

27/04/2026

Anyone can call themselves a builder in New Zealand.
But not everyone is registered, qualified, or accountable.

At JAR Builders, every person working on your project is either a Licensed Building Practitioner or working directly under the supervision of one. That is not optional for us. It is the standard we hold on every job.

So what does that actually mean for you?
It means the work is done properly and to code.
It means there are legal protections if something goes wrong.
It means the people on your site are qualified to be there.

Your home is likely the most valuable asset you own. The people working on it should reflect that.

Registered Master Builders.
LBP certified.
Site Safe accredited.

If you are planning a renovation, repair, or structural work and want a team that does things properly, we should talk.
📞 Shannon: 021 028 41765
🌐 https://jarbuilders.co.nz/

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