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Engineering services in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington & Whangārei

How We Can Help 

Cook Costello brings civil, structural and geotechnical engineering together with in-house surveying and geophysics.

We support land development, building and infrastructure projects, as well as evidence-based property damage assessments. With one connected team, clients get coordinated advice, fewer handovers between disciplines and direct access to the engineers doing the work. 

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FIND THE RIGHT SERVICE

Not sure which service you need? Start with what you are trying to do.

It's not essential to know which discipline to contact. Check below to find the situation closest to yours, or tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will guide you to the right team.

Our Services

Restoration Projects

Civil Engineering 

 

Turning raw land into a buildable, consentable site requires early decisions about earthworks, access, drainage and infrastructure. Our civil engineers support projects from feasibility through design, construction monitoring and certification, providing realistic solutions that respond to the site, council requirements and the wider development programme. 

Structural Engineering 

Whether you are building a home, retaining wall or large commercial structure, the design needs to be safe, compliant and constructible. Our structural engineers design and assess new and existing structures that are shaped around the site, the brief and the way the project will actually be built. 

Geotechnical Engineering 

Before foundations or earthworks are designed, you need to understand what the ground can support. Our geotechnical team investigates ground conditions, assesses hazards such as slope instability and liquefaction, and provides practical foundation, retaining and earthworks advice based on site-specific evidence rather than broad assumptions. 

Land Surveying

Every project starts with reliable information about the site. Our surveyors provide boundary definition, topographic surveys, construction set-out and subdivision surveying for residential, commercial and land development projects. Accurate survey data keeps design, consenting and construction aligned and reduces the risk of costly site and set-out errors. 

Geophysics

Geophysics helps reveal what cannot be seen from the surface. Our in-house team uses non-intrusive methods to map subsurface conditions, locate voids and buried features, and measure ground stiffness for seismic and foundation assessment. Integrated with our engineering services, these insights help target investigation and reduce uncertainty and risk early. 

Land Development

Taking land from initial concept through to titles requires multiple disciplines to stay coordinated. Cook Costello brings civil and geotechnical engineering, surveying and geophysics together in one team, guiding residential, commercial and industrial developments through feasibility, consenting, design and construction with fewer handovers. 

Property Damage Assessment

When property is damaged by a storm, flood, landslip or earthquake, clear evidence matters. Our engineers investigate the likely cause and extent of damage, document their findings and provide appropriate repair or remediation advice for homeowners, insurers, councils and other decision-makers. Our reports are independent, traceable and prepared to withstand review.  

Selected projects across New Zealand 

Get one team across your whole project

Whatever stage you're at, start with a conversation. We'll tell you what's needed and what it involves. 

Whangārei

2 Norfolk Street, Whangarei, Northland 0110

+64 09 438 9529

Wellington

Level 5, 326 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD 6011

+64 04 472 7282

Auckland

Unit 5, 36 Sale Street, Auckland Central 1010

+64 09 373 5357

Christchurch

18B Birmingham Drive Christchurch 8041

+64 03 365 5960

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