Testimonials

• “Shane and his team lift our existing church while built a hall underneath. It was a major job but it was not bikky to Shane and his boys. They were helpful, knowledgeable, experience and have an can do attitude all they way to the finish. I highly recommend Shane to anyone. He doesn’t mark around, he will save you time, money and most importantly stress. Top guys no bulls.”
• 100%”Hire these guys and sort it out! I asked around for ages, trying to figure out what was needed for our ~160 pile bungalow going down all along one side. Recommended by an architect, Shane’s many years of experience brought a simplicity and clarity to the situation. Once I was able to undertake the work, it was amazing. In the first 2-3 hours, they had the house levelled on that worst side and there were very minimal cracks, etc to the house. (Only from things that had been put in after the…“Trudy•14th Aug•More details…
• 98% “Shane came promptly to quote and saw instantly what needed to be done – and what wasn’t. He also offered extra services (like rubbish removal from under the house while he was under there). In addition, he easily accommodated, on the day, some extra work we needed done with out any fuss. Shane and his co workers were prompt, friendly, accomodating, tidy and took pride in their work. I would recommend them any day without hesitation.”Mark•14th Aug•More details…
• 100% “Shane is a consummate professional. He recently re-leveled our very difficult, old, house and went the extra mile to ensure that the job was done correctly and on time. His communication is always prompt and helpful and he was always available to talk us through the finer details and reassure us. Always reliable, he was truly a pleasure to work with and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. Cheers Shane!”Lydia•8th Aug•More details…
• 100% “If you are looking for a very competent, honest and reliable Piler, I can guarantee, from experience, that Shane is the man. He recently did a top notch professional job right on target, as advised, when I needed a job done urgently. He and his willing, happy working crew also left the site without a trace of any debris left behind. I only have the highest praise for Shane’s work ethics, and am very grateful for his services. I hope this recommendation leads to work going his way, and to…“Yvonne Skellern•6th Aug•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team did a fantastic job at our place. Communication from Shane was prompt and honest and we really appreciated that the project was completely hassle free on our side. The boys were always on time and worked incredibly efficiently. Thanks again! Highly recommended. if only all Auckland tradies were this good.”Leah•1st Aug•More details…
• 100% “We contacted Shane to level our entire house, as there had been significant movement over the years. He didn’t hesitate in organizing a time to assess and quote for the job. Shane and his team completed the job on time, on budget and with minimal mess. We found Shane knowledgeable, approachable and straight up. We highly recommend Shane and his team for any foundation work.”Hugh•24th Jul•More details…
• 100% “Shane is an excellent communicator, reliable and has a great team to help you out on many things other than re-leveling and re-piling which is his specialty. You ask Shane for advice and you will get it with honesty. I would not hesitate to recommend Shane to everyone, and I will utilise his services again in the future when the need arises. Thanks”Mazin•5th Jul•More details…
• 100% “I contacted Shane for repiling consultation, and he came on site on Saturday to give me an honest opinion that I don’t need to repiling the whole foundation. He suggested just replacing the defective piles as maintenance. Unlike other construction company, all they want is to do a big job to replace everything. He quickly quoted with a reasonable price. He fitted our job in the following week and finished in two days. They also cleaned up the site after they finished. I would like to say…“Jason•4th Jul•More details…
• 100% “We have used Shane’s re-piling services twice now and have been completely satisfied each time. Shane was able to fit us in at short notice and more impressively adjusted our original quote to accommodate the extra work our builder had done. Shane’s crew are very professional; they come into a job focused and motivated to finish the job not only to a high standard but in a timely manner also. Shane himself is very easy to deal with; a straight shooter, reliable and fair. The job was…“Sarah•5th Jun•More details…
• 100% “Five Stars.! Couldn’t recommend Shane and his team highly enough. Right from the start Shane looked to provide me with the best solution possible for replacing a number of piles under the house. He’s fantastic to deal with – keeps you informed all the way and delivered 100% on his recommendations and estimate. Both Shane and his team always turned up on time, leave the site tidier than when they started and they were all respectful of my home. I really felt I got value for money. If you looking…“David•25th May•More details…
• 100% “A corner of my house supported by a concrete pillar had subsided and needed to be raised and levelled. Shane made immediate contact after my enquiry and came around the next day, which was a public holiday, and gave me a fixed quote the same day. Shane was happy to carry out the work on a day which suited me, which turned out to be a Saturday. He and his team arrived dead on time and did a great job in quick time at a reasonable price, with no no “extras” added to the original quote. I…“Leon•9th May•More details…
• 100% “I contacted Shane to replace a rotten bearer. He was quick to come around and quote and his price was very reasonable. He fitted our job in on that very weekend and has done a great job. I’d like to thank Shane and his crew. Fantastic guys.”Paul•7th May•More details…
• 98% “Thank you very much Shane for coming over. Very professional and knows what he’s doing. He inspected a potential pile misalignment but turned out to be ok, and identified another code of compliance issue we should look into. It’s this kind of service and professional experience one always looks for. I’ll definitely be working with him again.”Sam•9th Mar•More details…
• 100% “Shane arrived promptly on a public holiday and turned out to be a straight shooter. He advised us that we did not need his services and gave an honest assessment of the issues that would arise if we attempted to raise the corner of our house. His charge for this consultation? Nothing!”John•30th Jan•More details…
• 100% “Amazing! Shane and his team removed a very solid chimney and fireplace for us and exceeded expectations in all respects. A really nice guy, a great job, punctual, efficient, reasonably priced and very tidy. Looking for excuses to get him in to do something else at our house now.”Anna•25th Jan•More details…
• 100% “Shane from Auckland House Leveling replied immediately to our request for some advice and visited the very next day. He gave a frank and honest opinion of what was required and the quote came in well below our expectations. I absolutely recommend this company A+++++”Barry•17th Nov, 2016•More details…
• 100% “My house experienced a landslip which caused an extensive damaged retaining walls, tilted house base and wall. At that time, I just arrived in New Zealand less than 10 months,I was worried a lot and didn’t know how to do. I contacted Shane, he immediately responded and checked my site even on Sunday. Then he proposed a professional and fundamental solution to solve those problems. I talked to my friends, an architect and another on-site construct manager, they all said Shane’s solution was…“Annie•4th Nov, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Our Property Manager in Auckland had read excellent reviews of the re-piling work done by Shane Harvey and his crew at Auckland House Leveling. We contacted Shane from our current home in Nashville TN, USA and he took care of our all the issues related to re-piling our house. He referred us to a company that prepared the drawings for and submitted the resource consent application, he referred us to a builder to take care of the removal & repositioning of the exterior wallboards and last,…“Ian•14th Oct, 2016•More details…
• 100% “I was put on to Shane and his business Auckland House levelling by a builder I know and trust. The team were very professional, communication was tops, the job was done with the least amount of disruption, and the men on site were every respectful. I highly recommend Shane and his team “Marg•19th Aug, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team are a class act. They replaced the rotted piles on my villa in Kingsland as quoted and without any fuss or surprises, even finishing the job a day earlier than expected. Shane’s communication and customer service is second-to-none and he even turned up on the Sunday before work started to explain the job and answer my questions about the foundations at my property. I would have no hesitation in using Shane and his team again if I need any foundation work done again in the…“Richard•6th Jul, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Great service from Shane and the boys from Auckland House Levelling. Shane was awesome to deal with, his in depth knowledge and experience meant that everything went smoothly. Work was completed to a high standard and even with a minor amendment having to get council approval, which Shane took care of, they still managed to finish the job a day early. Would highly recommend these guys and will definitely be using them again on future jobs.”Troy•25th May, 2016•More details…
• 100% “I employed Shane to level a rental property that I own, he came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint. The work was completed on time, on budget and I now have a level property. Thanks Shane, great work.”Richard•13th May, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team repiled our 1910 house in Birkenhead earlier this year. Shane was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish – I cannot recommend him and his team highly enough. Shane kept us informed every step of the way, advised us re the council consent process, stuck to the timeframes as promised, and he and his team were respectful and prompt throughout. The team arrived on time each morning, and the job was finished with no fuss, and minimal noise and mess (they tidied up…“Katherine•29th Mar, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team have once again done a great job for us. He is probably the one tradesman amongst all those I have employed doing renovations over the years here that I trust 100%. He has given me excellent advice, communicated really well, has been completely reliable and gone above and beyond to get the job done as soon as possible and to a high standard. They clean up so well after themselves I initially wasn’t sure they’d even been here !! I would strongly recommend this firm to you. “Kate•17th Mar, 2016•More details…
• 100% “Highly professional crew. They were recommended to us by a number of people in the trade. Very helpful in explaining everything – Shane really knows his stuff. The boys were all really hard working and all did a great job, with Shane checking them every step of the way to make sure everything was perfect. There is a big crew, so they got through the work really quickly. We had a big job and it was done in 4 days including passing all council inspections. The price was also very…“Paul•2nd Oct, 2015•More details…
• 98% “Shane is very helpful throughout the hold process. fast response on any email and phone call. Never late for any appointment. Most important is he and he’s boys have the job well done. Thanks Shane. and I will recommend to anyone want to do the houseleveling. “Lei•21st Sep, 2015•More details…
• 100% “I engaged Shane and his team to repile our house in Whangaparaoa. The week long process, from start to finish, went like a well oiled military manouver. Shane explained everything that was happening at the start of each day. His team of workers were fantastic, under what I considered very trying conditions being the very tight crawl space under our house. The job was completed on time and within our budget and Shane’s quote. The area of our property used for timber, equipment, and tools was left…“Jeremy•19th Sep, 2015•More details…
• 100% “From quotation to completion in under a week. Shane & his team undertook a small job to replace some failing piles. Everything was inspected to identify any other issues. We were kept fully up-to-date so there were no surprises and everything was completed without any fuss or disruption. We chose Auckland Houseleveling on the basis of No Cowboys ratings/comments and the feedback was spot on. Highly recommended.”Michael•15th Sep, 2015•More details…
• 100% “Very pleased with the repiling job that Shane and his team did on our villa. We were kept well informed throughout the process. Thoroughly recommend, and will use Shane again.”Erica•23rd Aug, 2015•More details…
• 100%”Shane is a man of his word. I contacted him and he talked us through the whole house repiling process – getting subfloor plans done, the Council process, the cost, the time it would take to do the job and what to expect as the house was levelled and possible internal damage. There were no surprises – he and his team arrived when he said they would, stayed within the quoted budget (the only addition was the bin to take away 100 years of accumulated from under the house – they didn’t have to do…“Gillian•10th Jul, 2015•More details…
• 100% “Work Undertaken: Major Repiling Works During my dealings with Shane Harvey of Auckland Houseleveling Ltd I found him and his team to be trustworthy, punctual, reliable and very informative – explaining all progress during the various aspects of the job in hand. The site was always cleaned after work each day and the standard of work and work ethic was exceptional. B Jones Blockhouse Bay Auckland “Bernard•16th Jan, 2015•More details…
• 100% “I cannot speak highly enough of Shane and his team. Not only did they arrive on time each day, but they were even able to start a day earlier than originally planned. Throughout the repile of my house, Shane kept me informed of what was happening and made sure I understood the council documentation & inspection process along the way. He and his team went to great efforts to keep the site clean and tidy, and even worked to save as many weatherboards as possible for me. Shane was…“Rhian•8th Dec, 2014•More details…
• 95% “Shayne has been a pleasant, adaptable contractor, and has carried out the work on time and on budget. I can recommend his services for anyone contemplating leveling and re-piling. I believe his rates will be hard to beat, as the contracted price was almost half the closest competing quote.”Evan•24th Nov, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane is like a House Whisperer! When he first came around he noticed things that were wrong with the foundations of my house that the previous ‘quoter from another company’ had completely missed – and things that I as a homeowner had even overlooked. Was really great feeling knwoing that the job was certainly going to be done well and done well the first time around. Shane communicates excellently and explains the process well! Would recommend him 200% to anyone needing house levelling done!”Ali•29th Sep, 2014•More details…
• 100% “very prompt no messing around just got in and did the job”sheree•17th Jul, 2014•More details…
• 95% “Many thanks to Shane and the boys for a professional, prompt and thorough job. Communication throughout was courteous and professional, deadlines met and job completed on-time and to budget. And a great clear up afterwards. Highly recommended.”Jeremy•2nd Jul, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane was prompt, reliable and efficient. He came with very little notice and he and his team worked over the weekend to get the job done before the builders returned on Monday. We were in the middle of doing up our bathroom when we were alerted to the need for repiling, They were pleasant and friendly and I would use them again and recommend them.”Lynn•1st Jul, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane Harvey and his team came highly recommended from a top builder and engineer for both quality and value. The project was to re pile an old character home in Galatea Tce Herne Bay in conjunction with new house improvements and landscaping. Access under the house was under one metre in height with a total of 70 piles, including deep point load anchor piles. Shane was a very effective communicator and performed exactly within the time line agreed. His men were very positive and great to…“Bryan•26th Jun, 2014•More details…
• 95% “Shane completed the job as arranged, they arrived on time 7am Saturday morning, very efficient service they completed the work for me even though they were busy, very impressed. I will use their services again should I need to. Highly recommend them as a company.”Janeane•10th Jun, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team are amazing. They were recommended to us by our engineers and they exceeded our expectations. They were able to start at short notice despite being really busy, they were great to deal with, communicated throughout the works, were very efficient, very tidy and got the job completed on time and for the amount they quoted. They levelled our house brilliantly, with minor cracks to the walls. We were very impressed and would recommend them to everyone needing their house replied.…“José•10th Jun, 2014•More details…
• 98% “Shane and his team finished repiling our older style villa today and we are very happy with the results. It was a difficult job, very little room in places underneath the house and Shane and his boys completed the work very quickly (three days) and also dug out a substantial area to make more room (unasked by us). Everything was left very tidy and our house feels much more solid now. Shane was great to work with and we can’t recommend him and his team highly enough. Thanks Shane. “Marian•26th May, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Excellent work all round – great communication, turned up on time – fast and efficient. Everything left clean and tidy afterwards. Shane took care to make sure I understood exactly what his team was doing and why, and even put in an extra lateral at no extra cost. Very happy to recommend to anyone needing repiling maintenance work.”Jane•22nd May, 2014•More details…
• 100% “A good hard working and obviously experienced team. Arrived on time and completed the job in short order. Good communications. Left the site clean & tidy. Would use again.”Robert•17th May, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team did a great job for a fair price. Shane was particularly good to communicate with as he explained about the work clearly and answered questions clearly when we asked him about things. His team was polite, quick and thorough. We thoroughly recommend this business. Denis and Janet de Castro, Grey Lynn”Denis•27th Mar, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Professional, great attitude. Job done perfectly.”Craig•18th Mar, 2014•More details…
• 98% “Really professional job. Would recommend. Prompt quote,prompt service. “Kirsty•2nd Mar, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team were totally amazing. They took over a job that a real cowboy had started (he turned out to be an unlicensed builder and a con-man and I am pressing criminal charges against him for reckless endangerment) and turned the job around in a day. They were reliable, polite, hard-working, honest and totally professional–as well as being very competitive price-wise. I can not speak highly enough of the great and speedy work and the kind manner taken towards me after falling prey to…“Jan•1st Mar, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane was fantastic to deal with. Always answered his phone and emails. Always turned up on time and left the place cleaner than they found it! Upon starting the work Shane found that he had to redo a couple of additional piles than he originally thought. He did those at no extra charge to us. I would happily recommend Shane to anyone thinking of getting some work done.”Anand•19th Feb, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team arrived on time were quick, efficient and informative. We are very happy with the repiling job they did for us. They did everything they said they would do and more. We thoroughly recommend Auckland House Levelling as a very reliable, value for money, professional organisation. “Grant•12th Feb, 2014•More details…
• 100% ” we used Shane and his team to do a big levelling job on our old villa. We have dealt with Shane before, as have some friends of our, and he is fantastic to deal with. He’s very reliable and a great communicator and delivered on time and on price. I would definitely recommend him and his hard working team. Many thanks Shane “Lyndal•27th Jan, 2014•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team were very punctual , very relaible , trustworthy and professional. They are a pleasure to work with and highly recommended. Many thanks”Jay•19th Dec, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Shane and his team did a fantastic job, They got the job done early even though conditions were terrible, left the site tidier than it had been to start with and even loaded extra blocks into the skip for us. Communication was very good though whole process and he also gave us invaluable advice and contacts which we greatly appreciate. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Shane for a professional job! House feels great, Thanks!”Jasmine•12th Dec, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Shane answered all emails promptly and efficiently (not often the case with tradesmen). Met a friend on the job as I could not be present and presented a reasonable quote within a very short time. The job has been carried out very well, and the site left very tidy. I would not hesitate to recommend Auckland Houseleveling Ltd”Christine•12th Nov, 2013•More details…
• 100% “I had an urgent job trying to get a house ready for sale and Shane was extremely friendly and helpful and was able to organise everything very quickly. His team did a great job.”Tyler•11th Nov, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Once in a while you find tradesmen who are good – it is really refreshing. Shane and his team were friendly, efficient, did a tidy job and turned up on time. It would be hard to ask for more – just wish there were more like him. “Robin•7th Oct, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Auckland Houseleveling Ltd did a fantastic job of repiling my house. They were quick to issue a quote, were willing to hold the quote for a while, were able to work in with myself and my tenants when the job was organised. Arrived on time on the day and caused no disruption. The job was done quicker than quoted and looked neat and tidy when finished and everything was cleaned up. First class job – very happy as was wondering how it was all going to go.”sue•2nd Oct, 2013•More details…
• 95% “Shane and his team were fantastic. He really knows what he is doing….. as do the team of guys he has working with him. I was extremely impressed with the conduct of his men…. always courteous and smiling, even though they spend hours crawling in the dirt. I now know why I had to wait 6 weeks for these guys…. they are good and in demand (at a great price). “Steve•26th Sep, 2013•More details…
• 93% “Job was done professionally, great team who were respectful and just got on with the job, I will definitely recommend them, and use their services again.”Gerrie•19th Sep, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Being a female home owner I totally panicked when I discovered my leaky bathroom had rotted my piles. I called a few people I found on the internet that came across gruff and unhelpful. I then found Shane from Auckland House Leveling on NO COWBOYS. I instantly liked Shane from the moment I called him. He assured me all would be fine, was punctual, professional and is highly experienced in this field. Shane and his team were hard working, fast and well priced. I would not hesitate…“Tania •18th Sep, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Shane is an old school nice guy. He is genuinely helpful and honest about what you need, not what will put more money in his bank account. Him and his boys were here exactly when he said they would be and done an extremely neat and tidy job. He kept me well informed from the moment I accepted the quote. From the first phone call he went far beyond what is normal practise for tradesmen these days in helping with the whole process. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Shane and his boys.”Ange•28th Aug, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Auckland Houseleveling, Shane and his team were very professional in their approach to the job. Very good communication hassle free. The job site was also kept in a very clean condition considering the amount of work being done. I would highly recommend them to anyone.”Hannes Pienaar•22nd Aug, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Auckland Houseleveling reblocked our house for a basement development which we thought was going to be a major undertaking. Shane and his team came in with a very professional, efficient and timely approach and the job ran very smoothly, on time and for a fair price. We were impressed with the level of communication given during the process (which made it stress free) and extremely happy with the outcome. I would definitely use this company again and highly recommend them to anyone wanting…“Jo Heighton•20th Aug, 2013•More details…
• 100% “I used this company to complete a job for us. I cannot recomend them enough. Highly professional at all times. The team worked hard and finished the job with very little inconvience to us Thanyou to Auckland houseleveling Ltd. “Heather•19th Aug, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Shane and the boys provided and excellent service from planning to completion. No job to hard for these guys,they are a pleasure to work with.”Nicholas•22nd Jun, 2013•More details…
• 100% “Shane has been great to communicate with and he and his team have done exactly what they said they would do. They booked in the work the week previously and arrived on time at 7.15am on the Monday morning as Shane had advised us. We are very happy with the experience we have had with Auckland House Leveling. “

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