Auckland Seismic Strengthening Specialists
Cost-Effective Earthquake Retrofitting to Improve %NBS Ratings & Insurability.
Your Partner in Seismic Compliance
Landmark Consultants understands the commercial reality of seismic strengthening in Auckland. You need to satisfy the Council and your Insurer without rebuilding the entire structure. Our Bucklands Beach team focuses on "Minimum Intervention, Maximum Improvement"—targeting specific structural deficiencies to lift your NBS rating above the critical 34% or 67% thresholds efficiently.
Common Auckland Seismic Risks
Auckland has thousands of buildings identified as potentially Earthquake Prone. The timeline to fix these is ticking. Our expertise lies in identifying exactly why a building has a low rating and fixing just that.
We deal extensively with Unreinforced Masonry (URM) in inner-city suburbs, where brick walls lack connection to floors and roofs. We also upgrade 1980s concrete frame buildings that lack ductility. Our solutions are designed to be installed often while tenants remain in occupation, protecting your cash flow.
We handle the entire process: from Initial Seismic Assessment (ISA) to the Producer Statement (PS1) for Building Consent.
Unreinforced Masonry (URM)
Securing parapets, tying brick walls to floor diaphragms, and adding steel strong-backs. Essential for heritage buildings in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, and Mt Eden.
Concrete Frame Ductility
Improving the flexibility of older concrete columns (1970s-80s) using FRP wrapping or steel jacketing to prevent catastrophic failure.
Tilt-Slab Connections
Upgrading panel-to-roof connections in industrial warehouses to prevent wall collapse (a key focus for WorkSafe and insurers).
Auckland Council Compliance
We help you remove the "Earthquake Prone" sticker from your building, increasing its value and marketability to blue-chip tenants.
Why Choose Us for Seismic Upgrades
Assessment Accuracy
We don't rely on generic assumptions. Our Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSA) often find existing strength that others miss, saving you money.
Commercial Awareness
We design solutions that can often be built around sitting tenants, protecting your rental income during construction.
Full Project Management
From the initial calculation to the final Council sign-off, we manage the entire strengthening process.
Auckland Seismic Specialists
Serving commercial and residential clients region-wide.
Areas Served
Auckland CBD, Newmarket, Ponsonby,
North Shore, West Auckland,
South Auckland Industrial Hubs
Auckland Office
233 Bucklands Beach Road,
Bucklands Beach, Auckland 2012
Phone: +64 27 4404 195
Email: admin@landmarkconsultants.nz
Seismic Services
Initial Seismic Assessments (ISA)
Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSA)
Strengthening Design & PS1
Peer Reviews
Worried About Your Building's NBS Rating?
Get a clear, honest assessment and a cost-effective strengthening plan from Auckland experts.