70 | Letton Kerb & Channel CONTRACTING Mobile: 021 386 794 Phone: 03 325 7266 Email: corran@faulks.co.nz www.faulks.co.nz Proud to support Letton Kurb & Channel Ltd. Kings of the kerb and channel The company specialises in machine-laid concrete kerb and channel, using slip-form and extrusion technology to efficiently deliver consistent finishes across large-scale projects. T T Karen Phelps Letton Kerb & Channel is a family legacy that has been built on quality workmanship, reliable service and a true commitment to its customers. The company has been in operation for over 35 years with three generations involved in the family business over that time. “For our clients it cements, excuse the pun, the reason why we have been around this long,” says Operations Manager Riley Letton. “We produce a good product and service. It’s testament to our ability.” The Christchurch-based company was established by Riley’s grandfather Martin who founded the business in 1984 driven by a vision to deliver superior concrete kerbing that withstood the test of time, held up to the elements and met the demands of high-traffic commercial environments. Operating as an independent kerbing contractor Martin aimed to embrace innovation and supply quality kerb and channel products throughout the region. Today the business is owned by Riley’s father Darryl who purchased it in 2016. Riley says the company’s focus on long-term relationships and quality outcomes remains central to the business as it undertakes projects ranging from major civil and subdivision developments to residential concreting. “We have a genuine care in what we do,” says Riley. “We care about what we produce and how that impacts our clients and community. We go the extra mile to ensure a great result.” The company specialises in machine-laid concrete kerb and channel, using slip-form and extrusion technology to efficiently deliver consistent finishes across large-scale projects. It offers a range of approved profiles to meet the requirements of councils and roading authorities and customised solutions where required. Its capabilities include concrete footpaths, cycleways, roads, driveways, car parks, garden edging and other concrete placement. For subdivisions it can undertake work from site preparation through to roads, footpaths, driveways, kerb and channel, repairs and ongoing maintenance. Riley says that breadth of experience has seen the business involved in numerous significant developments over the years. Among its projects has been work associated with Te Kaha, Christchurch’s new stadium, including kerbing for road upgrades on Tuam, Madras and Barbados streets and internal kerbing at the stadium. The company is also currently working on Westhaven, a large subdivision in Rolleston for Isaac Construction. Another Rolleston project coming up is the new Woolworths development, where Letton Kerb & Channel will undertake car park kerbing and concrete placement for Naylor Love. The business has grown significantly in recent years. In 2016 it had a team of eight; today there are around 30 staff supported by its own concrete mixer trucks and a fleet of specialised machinery. Safety is a focus with a zero-harm policy. The team is Site Safe accredited with a SiteWise award for health and safety. Demand for its services is also expanding beyond Canterbury. Letton Kerb & Channel has operated a Blenheim branch for around five years, servicing Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, and has now picked up a project in Queenstown. Riley says the plan is to explore opportunities further into Central Otago and set up a branch there too. “Our invocative approach, coupled with our highly skilled operators, allows us to deliver seamless, consistent and durable results on projects of any scale throughout the South Island.”
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