Below-floor work – Canterbury builder guide

Introduction

This guide sets the scene for building in Canterbury’s green zone and gives an overview of the ‘nuts and bolts’ of below-floor work. Both this booklet and the companion Above-floor work booklet provide and introduction to the more detailed Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes guidance.

The Below-floor work guide covers the repair and replacement of foundations for residential properties that are mainly:

* one or two storey timber-framed dwellings
* located on sites on the flat in Canterbury’s green zone.

It also covers garages and outbuildings, and gives tips for installing new services.