FUTURE PROOF YOUR HOUSE FOUNDATIONS WITH ADJUSTABLE PIERS
Earthquakes & Floods Cannot be Prevented, but ABI Piers Foundation Systems Can be Installed Under New Builds and Refurbs to Mitigate Damage.
Adjustable Height Piers That Mitigate Earthquake & Flood Damage.
You can’t stop earthquakes or floods. But you can choose a foundation system built to move, adapt, and protect your home, instead of crack, fail, and cost you tens of thousands in repairs.
ABI Piers are engineered for these tough conditions and designed to keep your home level, safe, and usable after the ground moves beneath it.
Whether you're building new or upgrading an existing home, ABI Piers help:
Reduce seismic force transfer
Minimise flood and ground-movement damage
Avoid expensive repairs and insurance disputes
Re-level easily after events
Reuse and relocate your foundation
Protect your biggest asset for the next 50+ years
Ready to future-proof your home? Organise a call
Mother Natures damage on a standard house foundation after flood or earthquake can look like this.
Future Proof Your Home
Living in New Zealand means living with earthquakes, shifting ground, torrential rain, landslips, and increased flooding.
But the real cost isn’t the event. It’s the months or years of disruption that follow:
Red-stickered homes
Long insurance negotiations
Costly foundation repairs
Uninhabitable houses
Stress, delays, temporary accommodation
Missed work and lost productivity
Traditional timber and concrete foundations weren't designed for constant movement or climate volatility.
ABI Piers were. They flex, move, adjust and re-level, without requiring demolition, excavation, or invasive repairs. Because your home should be ready for tomorrow… not just compliant today.
The Smarter, Safer, Future-Proof Foundation System
ABI Piers replaces old school methods with a modern, adjustable system designed for Flood and earthquake-prone areas.
Mitigates Earthquake Damage
ABI’s engineered spring and steel pier system reduces seismic force transfer, helping minimise damage to your home and keeping it level after a quake.
Mitigates Flood & Storm Damage
Raise your home above predicted flood levels, and easily re-level if flooding or ground movement occurs.
Adjustable for Life
Ground shifts. Seasons change. Soil settles. ABI Piers let you re-adjust height and level at any time — without reconstruction.
Reusable & Relocatable
If your home needs to move, your foundation moves with it. Perfect for modular builds, tiny homes, relocatables, and long-term land strategy.
Cheaper Than Future Repairs
Replacing or re-levelling concrete foundations after damage can cost tens of thousands.
ABI Piers let you adjust instead of rebuild.
50+ Year Design Life
engineered for long-term performance.
Stop reacting to disasters. Start preparing for them.
FIND OUT Which OF OUR PRODUCT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR NEEDS.
Home Adjustable Base Isolation System
Reduce seismic forces. Protect what matters most.
During earthquakes, buildings are badly damaged just because the ground shifted beneath them. ABI Piers, Seismic Foundations for houses and lightweight buildings reduce the magnitude of seismic forces transmitted through the ground, and are designed to mitigate damage caused by earthquakes and protect your home, contents and the people inside. Designed for both new builds and retrofits — even some heritage homes. Easily adjustable post-quake for level correction without major reconstruction
→ Earthquake-resilient. Engineer-certified. Peace of mind built in.
Adjustable Height Piers
Traditional foundations lock you in. ABI’s adjustable steel pier systems give you the freedom to relocate easily. If your building needs to move, your foundation can move with it. Perfect for modular and relocatable buildings, these piers are height-adjustable onsite and fully reusable.
When your building needs to move, your foundation moves with it
Precision-adjustable steel piers designed for both new builds and retrofits — even lightweight heritage homes
Perfect for modular and relocatable buildings, ABI Piers are easily height / level adjustable onsite without major reconstruction, and are fully reusable.
Rapid, low-disruption installation.
Easily adjustable post-quake for level / height correction without major work.
Reusable and environmentally responsible
→ Earthquake-resilient. BRANZ-certified. Peace of mind built in. Build fast. Relocate easily. Protect your margins.
Piers for Flood-Prone & Weather-Affected Areas
Keep your build high, dry, and compliant. When the next big storm hits, you don’t want to be worrying about water levels. Our weather-resistant pier system elevates structures safely above flood zones, distributes weight evenly on soft or unstable soils, and keeps your investment protected year-round.
Engineered for flood-prone sites and heavy-rainfall regions
Prevents structural movement, warping.
Complies with NZ environmental and building regulations
·Precision-adjustable steel piers designed for both new builds and retrofits — even lightweight heritage homes
Perfect for modular and relocatable buildings, ABI Piers are easily height/level adjustable onsite without major reconstruction, and are fully reusable.
Rapid, low-disruption installation.
Easily adjustable post flood for level / height correction without major work.
Reusable and environmentally responsible
→ Because prevention is always cheaper than repair.
Standard Foundations vs ABI Piers
| Traditional Concrete / Timber Foundations | ABI Adjustable Piers |
|---|---|
| Rigid — crack or fail when the ground moves | Flexible — move with the ground to reduce damage |
| Expensive and invasive to repair | Simple height and level adjustments without rebuilding |
| Difficult or impossible to retrofit | Engineered for easy retrofits on existing homes |
| Non-relocatable | Fully reusable and relocatable with your home |
| Prone to flood damage and water undermining | Lift your home above flood levels and re-level after storms |
| Slow installation with high disruption | Fast installation with minimal site disturbance |
| Designed only for stability under ideal conditions | Designed for stability + adaptability in real NZ conditions |
Why Homeowners Choose ABI Adjustable Height Piers
“It costs far more to fix foundations after a disaster than to prepare for one.”
Homeowners trust ABI because:
They want a home they can re-enter quickly
They want protection without needing to rebuild
They want a safer, smarter, more resilient foundation
They want solutions, not insurance battles
They want their home to last for generations
ABI Piers aren’t an expense. They’re an insurance strategy, one that actually protects you.
Why Builders & Architects Prefer ABI Piers
Faster installation
Adjustable and level-correctable at any time
Ideal for sloping sites and difficult ground
Perfect for modular and relocatable designs
Less excavation, less downtime, less labour
Homeowner-friendly education and support
Builders sell stronger homes. Architects design more resilient plans. Homeowners get long-term peace of mind. Everybody wins.
How ABI Piers Protect You
Before Events
Strong, durable foundation
Built for NZ weather + geology
Improved flood and seismic resilience
During Events
Reduce seismic force transfer
Resist excessive movement
Help limit structural damage
After Events
Re-level without rebuilding
Avoid costly insurance battles
Return home faster
Keep repair costs low
See if our products are a good fit for you
Future-Proof Your Foundation. Protect Your Home. Build Smarter.
Whether you're building a new home, retrofitting an old one, or designing for clients, ABI Piers give you the strongest foundation for NZ’s future climate and geology.
Book a call and speak with our team We’ll recommend the right system for your home or project.
