Kaneage Drainage Ltd
Drainage in Hobsonville

"Kane Franklin responded very quickly to a request to deal with stormwater entering the lower regions of the house. His advice and options offered for the task were much appreciated and allowed us to make an informed decision.
The work was completed to our entire satisfaction, timely and the standard of workmanship, including the tidy finish was great. He always kept us informed of the work each day and offered a range of solutions when he found emerging ground issues.

Excellent job; to be commended."

2nd Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Michael  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Jul, 2024

"We were out when Kane came to fix our damaged stormwater outlets. We are delighted with his workmanship. It looks robust and professional, functional and takes away any worry of further erosion. He made the whole process very easy for us - from his description on-site of how he'd fix things, to the finished solution."

5th Jul, 2024  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Jul, 2024

"Kane installed a drain for us in our garden. He was prompt, reliable, communicative, and worked efficiently. His work was incredibly neat and precise - at the end of the job, he even smoothed mulch back onto a surface he had dug into. He also proposed a clever approach that minimised the cost of removing soil after it had been dug out."

15th Nov, 2023  •  Rating by: Valerie  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Nov, 2023

"I can highly recommend Kane following his work to remedy 2 stormwater drains blocked with tree roots. He turned up on time to view property and provided a detailed and reasonable quote. He completed the work efficiently, leaving the site clean and tidy afterwards. His communication throughout the whole process was excellent and he provided 22 images of each stage of the completed work with his final invoice.
Kane is very professional in his approach, he is obviously very experienced and knows what he is doing. I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone else."

7th Sep, 2023  •  Rating by: Deborah  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Sep, 2023

"Due to planned construction work, we approached Kane in the winter of 2021 to install a small Cesspit in the corner of our property. This was preparatory work for subsoil drainage we wanted done during the summer months once the clay soil had had time to dry.

Using a small 1.8T digger with trenching attachment, Kane excavated 110m of trenching to a depth of 600mm before installing scoria, drain coil subsoil drainage and weedmat before topping with clay spoil.

In my search for a drainlayer, I found Kaneage Drainage on Google and then on nocowboys.co.nz for fully verified reviews.

I was really impressed by what all of Kane's prior clients had to say about him.
Having Kane work on site for a week, I can attest to his skill, professionalism and work ethic. He's a great bloke and is very easy & pleasant to deal with.

Kane thoroughly deserves the 5 star ratings given to him by myself & others and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone needing a drainlayer."

17th Jan, 2022  •  Rating by: Stuart  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Jan, 2022

"Redid our septic system, excellent workmanship, easy person to communicate with and priced right. I would recommend Kane to others and I would use him again without question"

22nd Nov, 2021  •  Rating by: Richard Winthrop  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Nov, 2021

"Excellent and great guy to work with. Replacement/ upgrade of old clay storm water piping to pvc.
Great communication through out the work, there were some unforeseen issues with existing connections which were easily fixed, Kane informed me of each step so there were know unexpected charges at the end.
Neat, tidy, quick and he went the extra mile to do a great job.
Well recommend."

3rd Oct, 2021  •  Rating by: Danny  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Oct, 2021

"Kane is one of the best contractors that I have had. He is highly professional, responsive, communicative, efficient, goes the extra mile, cost effective and he is the tidiest workman to ever step foot in our property. We are extremely impressed and Kane deserves to do well. Thank you Kane 10 out of 10"

23rd Jul, 2021  •  Rating by: Sally  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Jul, 2021

"Kane and the team were great to deal with. Said what he was going to do in the timeframe given. Awesome advice, and got the job done. No hesitation in recommending Kane"

9th Oct, 2020  •  Rating by: Michael  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Oct, 2020

"Kaneage Drainage provided exceptional service from quote right through to final clean-up – communication was prompt, service was professional, and the work completed on time & to the highest standard. Kane obviously takes pride in his work, further evident by the fact that he treated our property as if it was his own.
Highly recommended, without any hesitation."

30th Sep, 2020  •  Rating by: Paul  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Sep, 2020

"The best service we have had from a tradesman in years. We could not fault Kane on his work and communication with us. We were also very appreciative of his promptness from coming to see the job, quoting and finishing. Excellent service."

29th Jul, 2019  •  Rating by: Tracy  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Jul, 2019

"We initially hired Kaneage Drainage to complete trench type drainage around our house. We were so impressed with his (Kane- owner operator) work that upon hearing he also did landscaping work, we further employed him to remodel the front yard, installing and establishing a flat lawn and earthworks embankment. Kane is a seasoned pro on the excavator and left the property looking superb and natural looking. We would no hesitate to recomend him, and we will be using him again in the future. All work competed on time and on budget."

24th Apr, 2019  •  Rating by: Garrick  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Mar, 2019

"We contacted Kane to install drainage required to comply with lenders requirements and LIM reports. Kane's quote was competitive and his advice on how the job should be done was excellent. Instead of running pipes under the house a trench was dug and the job was finished very quickly and neatly. Kane provided us with his planned work for Council purposes, gave us a timetable and stuck to it. He was pleasant to deal with and I have no hesitation in recommending Kane to anyone contemplating drainage work."

12th Feb, 2019  •  Rating by: Lloyd  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Sep, 2018

"I can't rate Kane highly enough! After previously speaking with a couple of far inferior contractors from other companies to undertake some drainage work, thankfully I found Kane through this website. After explaining the result I wanted, he advised the best and correct course of action to achieve the result, where both other contractors had already advised me of the wrong solution.

Kane worked very effiiciently, achieving exactly what he said he would, communicating with me throughout the process.

I would recommend Kane in a heart beat. If I ever need any drainage work to be done again, I will contact him without question.

Thanks Kane, for a fantastic result!"

6th May, 2018  •  Rating by: James  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: May, 2018

"Kane was fantastic to deal with. He did a fantastic job, the finishing was very tidy, the site was tidy. He communicated when needed through the job and fixed other small issues after getting approval. Kane was always on time. I recommend Kane and will definitely use him again."

15th Apr, 2018  •  Rating by: Grant Signal  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Apr, 2018

"A very easy team to deal with. Kane is punctual, efficient, with no hidden costs. Price also very competitive. Detailed email quote. Appreciated the thorough clean up. Overall I highly recommend Kaneage Drainage. Glen."

7th Nov, 2017  •  Rating by: Glen  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Nov, 2017

"Kane was very professional with great skills and great work ethics, extremely patient with us too. He was on time and delivered exactly what he promised. He planned carefully and solved our problem in the most efficient, cost effective manner. He even provided us with a written Council report of the job done so we can be assured that the job was done properly. Would highly recommend Kane to anyone needing a drainlayer. A+++ tradesman!"

16th Aug, 2017  •  Rating by: Priscilla  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Aug, 2017

"My basement was flooded after heavy rain in March. I checked the comments on nocowboys website and contacted a few drainlayers. Some were busy. Some didn't bother to respond. Some didn't give me a written quote and clear description of work. Kane offered a practicable solution with a reasonable price and detailed quote. I decided to go ahead with Kane. Now the work is done and I'm happy with the result. I would recommend Kane to anyone. He is trustworthy and a pleasure to deal with."

1st May, 2017  •  Rating by: helen  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Apr, 2017

"Kane is excellent to deal with. Great communicator and offers good practical advice. Very helpful and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Kane for good quality workmanship at reasonable rates."

26th Apr, 2017  •  Rating by: Paul  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Dec, 2016

"After reading great reviews on the No Cowboys webpage , I decided to invite Kaneage Drainage to quote for some drainage work that was needed.
The quotation was very competitive and Kane (the owner operator) was a pleasure to deal with.
We decided to proceed with the quotation, the work has now been completed and we are very pleased with the outcome.
All in all, the process from start to finish was a very smooth affair and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the services of Kaneage Drainage to others. AAAA+"

26th Apr, 2017  •  Rating by: Jason  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Apr, 2017

"Could not have wished for better person. Great communication, job done within time and to the highest standard."

7th Jul, 2016  •  Rating by: Magdalena  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Jul, 2016

"Kane is bloody great!

Kane replaced our entire septic tank drainage.
Great service, great communication, good price, great job!
Friendly guy to deal with..
Thanks again Kane

Cheers
Shane."

4th Nov, 2015  •  Rating by: Shane  •  Contact: Kane (owner)  •  Job date: Nov, 2015

"Kane was fantastic. Extremely helpful, reliable and professional. Would highly recommend him again to anyone with any drainage issues!"

23rd Oct, 2014  •  Rating by: Rachel  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Oct, 2014

"Called Kane on short notice for a pretty unpleasant job. He was very helpful and managed to squeeze us in. Sorted the problem and gave us a contact for the next part.

Would definitely use him again."

19th May, 2014  •  Rating by: Ian  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: May, 2014

"Kane from inspection to finish was a great Tradesman to deal with. Explained in detail what would be required and gave us a very competitive quote. Started when he said he would and finished the job when he said he would. Great work ethic, takes pride in what he does and very professional. Great guy to deal with. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Kaneage Drainage."

14th May, 2014  •  Rating by: James  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: May, 2014

"Had drain problems, Kane was on to it, discovered another problem, all fixed in no time at all. Cleaned up after him self, spectacular work man who takes great pride in his job, even when it gets mucky. Thank you very much Kane, price was very good also."

7th Mar, 2014  •  Rating by: Maryann an Allan  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Mar, 2014

"Urgently needed a Drainlayer and Kane fitted me immediately into his very busy schedule. Excellent service.
Very efficient, prompt, professional and gets right into the job!!!
Would recommend him to anyone that needs a drainlayer!
Lifesaver!!!"

3rd Dec, 2013  •  Rating by: Suzi  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Nov, 2013

"We initially contacted Kane after reading through his reviews on No Cowboys and from the get go he was very prompt with communication and visiting us to quote the job. He talked through solutions for our drainage which included future proofing for potential renovation work. Whilst we couldn\'t get the job done straight away as was bigger than we initially thought, he was very patient until we were ready to go. Was on time for the job and worked solidly through to completion. I felt very comfortable having him at our property even when we weren\'t home. He also detected a leak while he was at our place and fixed that for us while he was there. That meant my high water bill I got the following week wasn\'t as much of a shock!. Will be recommending Kane to friends and family and would not hesitate to use him again should the need ever arise. Thanks Kane."

5th May, 2013  •  Rating by: Clara  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Apr, 2013

"I have been meaning to comment for ages. Kane did some drainage job (added new drainage in the garden), came on time, job finish within the time frame, was tidy and excellent - and I would be very happy to recommend him to anyone."

9th Nov, 2012  •  Rating by: Marlina  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Apr, 2011

"Started when he said he would, the job took as a long as he said it would and the site clean up was great.
Kane answered all my questions quickly and clearly.
A pleasure to do business with."

22nd Oct, 2012  •  Rating by: Stuart  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Oct, 2012

"Bloody awesome guy, tidied up the section where he did the work after the job. I had to go out for a few hours and had no qualms about leaving the house unlocked for him to use facilities.

Went above and beyond when he found a problem with a kitchen pipe and fixed at no extra cost. Really just made the entire process that much easier to deal with.

Would recommend to anybody without hesitation."

17th Sep, 2012  •  Rating by: Dallas  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Sep, 2012

"It was a pleasure having Kane sorting out the drainage problems around our house. Communication is excellent, thank you to his wife,Dana, for this as well.Everything is done as he said it would be.He works really hard.The drainage work that I can see looks great.I have started looking at other drainage work since Kane did ours and all I can say is, Kane you do a good looking drain! Thank you very much. I recommend unreservedly. Jackie Parke"

20th Jul, 2012  •  Rating by: Jackie  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Jul, 2012

"Friendly, good communications, job started and done on time, reasonably priced, and very tidy too. Very pleased with his work and happy to recommend him."

19th May, 2012  •  Rating by: Marlina  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Feb, 2012

"Kane is everything you could want in a drainage specialist. He investigated our problem, proposed a solution that was both sensible and aesthetically pleasing. I\'d choose him again and highly recommend you do too."

15th May, 2012  •  Rating by: Richard  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: May, 2012

"I found Kane a great guy to deal with, very friendly, great communication and a very prompt start. Kane did a fantastic job and cleaned up our section very well considering hte swamp it was. I will be recomending kaneage drainage to anybody who needs a drainlayer in the future.
Many thanks
Carhn
Celt paint & Paper"

14th May, 2012  •  Rating by: Carhn  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: May, 2012

"Kane was great. Kept in touch prior to the job as to when he was going to be here to start the work. There was regular communication throughout the job and recommendations throughout. Kane takes a lot of pride in his work and has a really good work ethic. Kane also kept his work tidy as he progressed. A top kiwi tradesman."

3rd May, 2012  •  Rating by: Kyle  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: May, 2012

"We knew we needed drainage work performed due to a very boggy paddock but were unsure of what was required. We were reluctant to just give Kane the job from the get go as we have a personal connection to the family. But when it came to inspecting the site and preparing a quote he was thorough, very professional and easy to understand. From start to finish all ran smoothly within cost and time quoted. We ended up extending the job to further earthworks and landscaping design, hence to say we were happy with his work. We have no hesitation in recomending Kane (Kainage Drainage) as a can-do, will-do professional who charges fairly and works hard."

16th Apr, 2012  •  Rating by: Pelenato  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Mar, 2012

"We have hired Kane to do the drainage on our place on two seperate occassions, and both times he has done a fantastic job!. When Kane came to look at the job he was extremely helpful in giving us advice on what needed to be done to fix the problems and did not try to convience us to do more than what was needed. The correspondance with himself and his business partner Dana was excellent. We received the quote within a week or two and within days of this we had a start date booked in that suited my financial situation. The quote was well priced and there was no unexpected over runs. On job two, where a extra bit of timber was needed, Kane did the shopping around for the best price and was sure to communicate with me first before purchasing. Kane always came across very professional and friendly and I would highly recommend Kaneage drainage to anyone. Myself and my husband have been so happy with his work that we have already discussed hiring him again for some basic landscaping preparation."

11th Apr, 2012  •  Rating by: Kerrie  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Apr, 2012

"Sorry Kane, better late than never. Best tradesman we had on our job. highly recommend. AAA rating."

26th Mar, 2012  •  Rating by: Ken  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Jan, 2012

"My name is Andrew Coombes - I am the General Manager of Scot Thrust Limited - Civil Construction company est. 1988

Kane contracted to Scot Thrust to undertake pilot trenching to expose existing key utility assets for major Vector Substation upgrade.

At my house Kane plumbed in my new pergola, replaced under the house all the old 80mm SW with 100mm and is currently excavating large grassed areas installing the appropriate drainage/link ins - placing 100mm of GAP40 with 100mm of crushed shell along with bracing/bracketing a kitchen bench to our sleep-out for cleaning fish.

Commercially and personally I thoroughly recommend Kane for any drainage/civil earthwork work and for that matter any other job around your house that you never seem to get around to doing.

By all means call me on 021 484 404 for further reference."

8th Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Andrew  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Sep, 2011

"Professional, timely, tidy and impressed with the final reinstatement of my property"

29th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Andrew  •  Contact: Kane Franklin  •  Job date: Aug, 2011

"Kane came through on everything he said he would deliver and more. He was on time, professional and worked hard every minute of the day (couldn\'t even get him to stop for lunch!). He went further than necessary evening out the surface afterwards and made it look fantastic. He loked at our plans and together with the plumber figured out ways to save us money in future work, outstanding. We have had some really disappointing experiences with some tradespeople over the past few months and its fair to say he restored out faith! Would recommend to anyone, pleasure to work with."

10th Aug, 2011  •  Rating by: Sheree And Shanan  •  Contact: Kane  •  Job date: Aug, 2011