Deliver stronger projects from the ground down

Specialist drainage and in-ground civils that keep complex builds moving smoothly from first trench to final sign-off.



20+ years serving Canterbury & the South Island

Trusted by Tier-1 and major regional contractors

Major projects: schools, prisons, shopping centres, subdivisions

Three specialist teams, one partner

Major Civil & Commercial Drainage

Large-scale drainage and in-ground civils for high-value projects.

  • Civil infrastructure
  • commercial sites
  • schools
  • subdivisions
  • prisons
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CCTV, Jetting & QA – Tunnelvision

In-house CCTV and jetting for diagnostics, QA and compliance.

  • Tractor camera inspection
  • reports for council / consultants
  • maintenance plans




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Unblocking & Maintenance – TuffBlast

Rapid response jetting for blocked drains and critical networks.

  • Sewer/stormwater unblocking
  • rural septic jetting
  • maintenance plans




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“They finished Stage One about two months early.”

Andy McMillan

Southbase

How we de-risk your underground works – Process/approach

Plan with clarity

We review drawings, constraints and programme with you up front so the drainage package is realistic, resourced and priced properly.

Deliver with the right gear and people

Experienced crews, our own heavy plant and in-house CCTV/jetting mean fewer delays, less rework and better coordination on site.

Hand over with confidence

Robust QA, CCTV reports and documentation give councils, consultants and clients the assurance they need at sign-off.

Who we work with

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Reliable, practical, and easy to work with

“We’ve worked with Tuffnells for years on both residential and commercial builds. They handle the drainage and in-ground civils and were originally recommended by a friend. They’re capable, financially sound, and most importantly, they show up and get the job done. In construction, things don’t always go to plan, and Tuffnells are great problem solvers. They offer helpful advice when changes are needed, always staying within legal and consented boundaries. Communication is clear, and they’re easy to deal with. They also work really well alongside other contractors on site, which makes a big difference. Their track record speaks for itself.”

— Campbell McGrouther

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Good prices, great workmanship, and always available

“We use the Tuffnell Drainage team for pipe cleaning, CCTV inspections, and manhole trapping ahead of our practical completion walkovers. Compared to other companies we’ve used, they offer more competitive pricing, and we don’t need the larger gear that some charge extra for. Their team is prompt, the workmanship is excellent, and if anything needs adjusting, they’re always happy to come back and sort it out. Their availability in the Selwyn District really helps — they can usually drop what they’re doing and assist when we need it. They’re easy to work with and get the job done right. ”


— Chris | Maugers

Time, quality, and people you trust

“Tuffnell handles all our Selwyn District Council drainage work, including sewer lateral repairs and blockages. We’ve used them for years now. At the time, we didn’t have the gear to do the work ourselves, so started using Tuffnell to take the load off our team — and they’ve been excellent. For us, it’s all about time, availability, and workmanship, and they tick every box. Their team is experienced, reliable, and local, which makes things much easier. Communication is great, and we’ve built a strong relationship with both management and staff. They’re the go-to for this kind of work.”

— Stu Hildreth | Corde

Why Tuffnell

Specialist large-scale drainage focus

We’re set up for major commercial and civil work – not casual residential jobs – with people, plant and systems to match.

Integrated CCTV, jetting and maintenance

Tunnelvision and TuffBlast sit under the same roof, so you get diagnostics, QA and unblocking without juggling extra subcontractors.

Proven partner to leading contractors

Long-term relationships with major contractors, councils and consultants across Canterbury.