Foundations - Wildboar

• Wildboar footing, also known as the Surefoot system are a proprietary hybrid steel pile-and-cap solution that doesn’t use concrete and is compliant with New Zealand building codes no council inspections as the product is code marked

Key Advantages

• Fixed costs
• Engineered for each site/build
• excellent for tricky and difficult sloping sites with land instability issues
• No excavation required
• No dirt or spoil removal or relocation
• No pre-pour council inspection
• No concrete pump
• No post propping materials
• No gravel for post holes
• Instant bearing capacity, continue same day
• Low workplace safety risk
• Fast install time
• No rain delays
• No more than 2 people required on site
• Not affected by heavy access issues
• Environmentally friendly
• No landscaping required
• Reusable/Recyclable
• Adjustable plumb and level once installed

Foundations - Conventional

• Ground levelling and site preparation required
• Concrete pouring, curing, and higher labour input
• Use of heavy machinery such as excavators or concrete pumps
• Greater disruption from spoil removal, weather delays, and curing time
• Proven durability and structural performance; often the standard choice in many regions
• Council inspections required
• Labour costs make Wild Boar foundations a competitive option
• For DIY projects, timber piles can be cheaper but require significantly more labour