Oldest house removal firm a new family business
King House Removals was the longest running house removal company in the South Island when Fred
Willis started working for the firm in 1962. A year later, Fred and his wife Jenny bought the
company with an eye on setting up a family business for the future.
Now, with sons Warren and Grant on board, and a great team of highly skilled workers, the company
has continued its longstanding tradition of providing expert house moving and heavy haulage
throughout the South Island.
Innovative design revolutionises lifting and steering trailers
In 1977 King House Removals designed and built their own specialised hydraulic lifting and steering
trailer, after being told by a trailer manufacturer it couldn't be done.
The descendants of this ground breaking design are now considered crucial items of equipment for
any reputable heavy haulage and house removal company, not only in New Zealand, but Australia and
USA.
Experts in all areas of house removal and heavy haulage
King House Removals has invested in the latest technology and equipment to cope with any project,
including highly complicated heavy haulage jobs like the transportation of over-dimension loads,
navigating over, around, under or through narrow roads, overpasses, bridges and powerlines.
With over 100 years combined experience, the team at King House Removals know all there is to know
about their trade. From granny flats to the most difficult two-storey structures, there is nothing
they cannot lift, shift, manoeuvre or relocate.
As well as building removal, the company is experienced in specialised house lifts for repairing
pile foundations and resetting onto basement or garage additions.
Your success when shifting a house depends on experience
King House Removals follows a detailed set of safety procedures and operating protocols to ensure
each move is a success.
As a longstanding member of the New Zealand Heavy Haulage Association, King House Removals has
earned the respect of its peers and a reputation for excellence within the heavy haulage and house
removal industry.
At the 2007 New Zealand Heavy Haulage Conference, Fred was awarded the prestigious Gus Breen
Memorial award for his outstanding contribution to the heavy haulage industry.
From Humble beginnings:
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'Elbow grease' & clicker
jacks
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The hard working GMC truck
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blocks under the wheels so the load
can clear the bridge
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Escort vehicles were so simple back
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one way to get a view!
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Even in the early days, Need for a steering
size was no problem! trailer?
Out with the old and in with the new:
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Escort vehicles - made to stand
out
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lifting with hydraulic
jacks
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lifting trailers - make life
easier
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able to lift & steer the trailer
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Cranes come in handy for those big jobs
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