Civil

Civil Services

We specialise in a wide range of civil concrete services, including:

Foundations & Structural Concrete Works – Deep foundations, reinforced concrete slabs, and structural elements for commercial and infrastructure projects.

Precast Manufacturing & Installation – Panels, and custom precast components designed to meet project specifications.

Retaining Walls & Civil Structures – Concrete retaining walls, headwalls, wing walls, and other reinforced structures for site stability and infrastructure needs.

Culverts, Waterways & Drainage Solutions – Construction of culverts, water channels, and concrete water gates for effective stormwater and wastewater management.

Pump Station & Utility Infrastructure – Concrete bases and chambers for pump stations, treatment facilities, and other critical infrastructure.

Bridge & Roading Works – Concrete bridge abutments, approaches, roading slabs, and pavement construction for transport projects.

Earthworks & Site Preparation – Bulk excavation, hard fill, compaction, and site preparation to support civil construction.

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How do you ensure safety and quality on site?

We follow strict health and safety procedures and industry best practices, using high-quality materials and skilled workmanship on every project.

What areas do you service?

We are based in Canterbury but travel throughout the South Island, delivering quality concrete and construction solutions wherever your project is located.

Our working process

1 Consultation & Site Assessment

We start by meeting with you to understand your project needs, assess the site, and provide expert advice on the best concrete solutions.

2 Design & Planning

Working alongside engineers and builders, we ensure every detail is considered — from compliance to slab design — so your project starts with the right plan in place.

3 Preparation & Pouring

Our experienced team prepares your site, places the concrete with precision, and finishes it to the highest standard, ensuring strength and durability.

4 Quality Checks & Handover

Before we sign off, we complete a thorough quality check to make sure the result meets your expectations and is ready for the next stage of your build.

Trusted by clients
valued for excellence

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“With some recent Investment projects and my lack of experience in the building industry using the Base Construction team made life easy and a great introduction into the development world, very organised and quality was nothing less than exceptional!
I look forward to working with Base again in the near future”
Harley HaywoodUtilities Infrastructure NZ Ltd

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The team at Base Construction is truly exceptional. We have been working with them for over 7 years, and during that time, their work has consistently been of the highest quality. They prioritize health and safety on every project, which gives us great confidence in their professionalism and attention to detail. I highly recommend Base Construction for anyone looking for reliable and top-notch concrete flooring solutions.
Ash CantLaing Properties Ltd

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We've been using Base Construction for all our foundation requirements for over 5 years now. Our loyalty stems from their proactive approach to projects, streamlined processes and forthcoming communication. We can trust they will turn up, do the job and leave us with a superior finished product at the end.
The key to a successful project is quality subcontractors and there is no question that the team at Base set us up for success every time.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Base Construction to anyone looking for reliability, quality, and a team that truly delivers.
JessJ2 Built

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"Base Construction is our go too when starting a new build.
The team were professional from the first interaction and right throughout the job.
Their workmanship was of high quality and have never been able to fault them.
We will continue to use Base Construction as we can trust them to get the job done right the first time"
Freedom Built

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Working with Chris and the team at Base Construction over the last couple of years makes the critical task of our concrete works stress free and has really enhanced the product we provide our clients.
With quality operators throughout the team, Base Construction give us the confidence our essential concrete works are in good hands.
The Base team are always solutions focused and consistently produce high quality results. It’s great having Base Construction as part of our team!
Dan SinclairCohesive Construction