39 Takapau Road,
Waipukurau

8:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Monday – Friday

39 Takapau Road,
Waipukurau

Transport Engineering Services

Transport Engineering Hawke's Bay

Longridge provides transport engineering for trucks, trailers, floats, commercial vehicles and heavy equipment across Hawke’s Bay.

Our Waipukurau team builds, modifies and repairs flat decks, tipping decks, drawbars, chassis and custom transport components.

Whether you need a new setup, a structural repair or an insurance repair, we’ll inspect the job, explain what is required and get it sorted properly.

Transport Engineering Services

Our workshop has the space, equipment and experience to take on transport repairs, structural work and custom engineering projects. Our services include:
  • Flat deck fabrication and installation
  • Tipping deck builds and modifications
  • Drawbars and draw beam
  • Chassis repairs and strengthening
  • Ring feeders and bull bars
  • Trailer, float and heavy equipment repairs
  • Towbar installations
  • Wheel rim repairs
  • Custom transport modifications

If the work you need isn’t listed, bring the jobs to us. We’ll take a look and let you know how we can help. For caravan and motorhome work, visit our RV & Motor Home Services page.

Custom Builds, Modifications & Repairs

We build new transport components, modify existing setups and repair damage or wear.

Previous projects have included building and installing flat decks, structural work on a three-axle bottom dumper and emergency trailer repairs following highway damage.

Private & Insurance Transport Repairs

Longridge carries out private and insurance repair work for trucks, trailers, floats and other transport equipment.

We can inspect the damage, prepare a quote and explain the repairs required. If the work is insurance-related, let your insurer know you would like to use Longridge and confirm what approval is needed before repairs begin.

With engineering, panel, paint, sandblasting and industrial coating services available through our team, more of the repair can be handled in one place.

Why Choose Longridge Engineering?

Longridge has been building, modifying and repairing working vehicles and equipment since 2003. Across our team, qualified tradespeople bring more than 150 years’ combined experience in panel beating, painting and engineering.

Our Waipukurau workshop has room for trucks, trailers and larger equipment, backed by an experienced fabrication team and certified welding capability.

For collision repair work, Longridge is a Collision Repair Association Structural Repair Centre and participates in the CRA Quality Assurance Programme. We are also MTA and Site Safe members.

We take the time to understand how your vehicle or equipment is used, keep you informed and complete the work properly.

Local team. Honest advice. Great people to deal with.

Transport Engineering FAQs

We work on trucks, trailers, floats, commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.

Yes. We build, install and modify decks to suit the vehicle and the work it needs to do.

Yes. We carry out chassis repairs and strengthening, along with drawbar, draw beam and other structural work.

Yes. We can inspect the damage and prepare a repair quote for your insurer’s approval.

Need something built, modified or repaired? Contact the Longridge team for a quote.

Discuss Your Transport Engineering Job

Need something built, modified or repaired? Contact the Longridge team for a quote.

Proudly serving Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond

From Waipukurau to the coast, we’re proud to support communities right across Central Hawke’s Bay and beyond. Wherever you are, you can count on Longridge for trusted panel beating, painting & engineering services.

Argyll, Aromoana Beach, Ashley, Blackhead Beach, Clinton, Dannevirke, Elsthorpe, Flemington, Kairakau Beach, Makaretu, Norsewood, Ongaonga, Otane, Patangata, Porangahau, Pourerere Beach, Takapau, Tikokino, Wanstead, Waipawa, Waipukurau

Certifications & Industry Recognitions

Longridge is proudly recognised for its high standards, holding certification as a Collision Repair Association (CRA) Structural Repair Centre and participation in the CRA Quality Assurance Programme. Longridge is also a trusted Motor Trade Association (MTA) and Site Safe member, with technicians achieving I-CAR Silver and Platinum recognition for repair excellence.

Customer Testimonials

Get in touch with the team today

Get in touch with our local, experienced and friendly team today.
Give us a call or visit our office at 39 Takapau Rd, Waipukurau. No obligation, fast response guaranteed.

We Don’t Just Do Transport Engineering