A family-owned drainage business with Canterbury roots, pride in our workmanship and a commitment to keep getting better.

Family-owned. Since 2002. Built on years of hard work and perseverance.
Canterbury roots. From Leeston beginnings to our Rolleston base.
People who take pride. In our work, our team and the way we do things.
Our story · Our why

A family business.
A shared pride in doing things properly.

Tuffnell Drainage started with Warwick, working on his own in Leeston. Long days, hard work and a determination to do a good job laid the foundations for the business we are today.

As the work grew, so did the team. Warwick, Carmen and their family have built the business alongside skilled, committed people who share their pride in quality workmanship.

More than two decades on, our reputation is built on trust, quality and accountability. We stand by what we do, with a clear goal: to be the best drainage company in Canterbury.

Members of the Tuffnell Drainage team together outdoors
Our mission

The Drainage Specialist.

A leader in its field, with a reputation built on trust.

  • The Best Workmanship
  • The Best People
  • Always Getting Better
Our values

What we stand for.
Every day. Every job.

Trust

Whakawhirinaki

You can trust us to do what we say we will.

Pride

Whakahi

We stand by our workmanship.

Teamwork

Mahi tahi

We help others to be better.

Family

Whanau

We look after each other and our families.

The team at the Tuffnell Drainage office reception
Our people

Good people.
Always getting better.

Building a business is also about helping people grow. Seeing our team develop new skills, gain confidence and take pride in their work is a big part of why we do what we do.

We are proud of how far we have come, and we are still working to get better. Our future is built on the same thing as our past: people giving their best and looking out for one another.

Meet our people