We undertook a comprehensive assessment and pricing process, including advice from a structural engineer, which allowed this owner to be one of the first cash settled and repaired properties in North Canterbury. 

The scoping and pricing process was detailed, and the negotiations with the insurer were challenging over an extended period of time. The extent of repairs initially proposed by the insurer were significantly flawed, and the value of the settlement offer not even close to the true cost of repair. 

A team approach with the owners’ insurance broker, and persistent and relentless negotiations resulted in a settlement from the insurer that was substantially more than what the client was offered.

The negotiations were some of the first to succeed post Kaikōura earthquakes, enabling the owner to have fully repaired and rebuilt structures long before others even had a settlement offer from their insurer. 

Our repair work was extensive to the main homestead and workers' cottage, including a new roof to the main homestead with new timber framing, new lightweight chimney structures, new fireplaces, re-cladding and new decking and verandahs. 

We also constructed a new three-bay garage architecturally designed to suit the owner’s requirements. We worked with the owners for approximately two years, throughout insurance negotiations, and a lengthy construction process. 

Our successful working relationship over this period is something we are extremely proud of. 

The owners’ satisfaction and subsequent referral has been the source of several other projects for us in the North Canterbury community.