JAR Builders LTD

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.

Buying a house in Christchurch?Before you sign anything, here are the foundation questions your building report should b...
19/06/2026

Buying a house in Christchurch?

Before you sign anything, here are the foundation questions your building report should be answering.

• Are the floor levels within acceptable tolerance?
• Is there evidence of past or ongoing movement?
• Were earthquake repairs actually completed properly?
• Are there visible cracks, settlement, or non-compliant repairs?
• Could the issues affect insurance or resale later?
• Is further investigation recommended before going unconditional?

In Canterbury, foundation issues aren’t always obvious during an open home.

That’s why a proper pre-purchase assessment matters, especially on earthquake-affected properties.

A cheap oversight now can become a very expensive problem later.

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

Not every crack means your house is in trouble.But some of them do.Here are a few signs that are usually minor:• small h...
16/06/2026

Not every crack means your house is in trouble.

But some of them do.
Here are a few signs that are usually minor:
• small hairline plasterboard cracks
• minor seasonal gaps
• doors swelling slightly in winter
And here are the signs worth taking seriously:
• diagonal cracks from windows or door corners
• gaps getting noticeably wider over time
• visibly sloping floors
• leaning chimneys
• gaps appearing around the perimeter of the home

In Canterbury, foundation movement is more common than people think. The challenge is knowing what’s cosmetic and what points to something structural underneath.

When in doubt, get it looked at.

The assessment is free. The peace of mind is worth it.

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

This New Brighton property had more going on than cosmetic cracking.Uneven floors, structural movement, damaged brickwor...
12/06/2026

This New Brighton property had more going on than cosmetic cracking.

Uneven floors, structural movement, damaged brickwork and foundation settlement all pointed to deeper issues underneath the home.

The repair process involved:
• foundation repairs
• house re-levelling
• epoxy crack injection
• brick reinstatement
• and a full interior renovation once the structure was stabilised

In Canterbury homes, especially coastal and earthquake-affected properties, surface cracks are often just the visible symptom of movement underneath.

Fixing the cause properly is what protects the long-term safety and value of the home.

Another Christchurch property restored by the JAR Builders team.

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

From scaffold to finished result.Projects like this are a reminder that good building work is about more than just the f...
09/06/2026

From scaffold to finished result.

Projects like this are a reminder that good building work is about more than just the final look. It’s about getting every stage right along the way.

Careful planning. Clear communication. Quality workmanship. Proper sign-off.

Whether it’s repairs, renovation work, or bringing a property back up to standard, the goal is always the same: a home that feels solid, safe, and built properly for the long term.

Another Canterbury project completed by the JAR Builders team.

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

Most people have heard the word “relevelling”.Almost nobody knows exactly what it means for their house.In simple terms,...
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

Some movement in a Canterbury home is cosmetic.Some points to larger foundation issues developing underneath the propert...
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

Most people think foundation movement is an earthquake thing.In Canterbury, it happens every year, no quake required.Our...
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

Building in Canterbury isn't like building anywhere else in New Zealand. From specific seismic zone requirements to EQC ...
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.
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Listing your home? Get the floors sorted first.If a building report has flagged floor levels out of MBIE guidelines, don...
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

Most Canterbury homeowners think floor level issues are a builder's problem.They're also an insurance problem, and that ...
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

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