Our Process
Too busy to get it wrong
Clear communication, less risk, and a structure delivered as planned — so you can move forward with confidence.
Our proven process minimises uncertainty, ensures consistency at every stage, and supports timely, informed decision-making — so you maintain visibility and control from start to finish.
Clear communication, less risk, and a structure delivered as planned — so you can move forward with confidence.
Our proven process minimises uncertainty, ensures consistency at every stage, and supports timely, informed decision-making — so you maintain visibility and control from start to finish.
Our proven four-step process:
We’ve refined our process to deliver protection systems that enhance productivity and add value to your property for generations.
1
Assess
We start with a thorough evaluation of your site, environment, growing style and protection requirements.
2
Design
Our team develops a comprehensive solution tailored to your needs, including site-specific calculations.
3
Install
We work closely with our approved installers to ensure smooth, efficient installation with minimal disruption to your operation.
4
Partner
We help protect your investment long-term with technical support and quality products.
You’re Busy. We’ll Handle the Plan.
Product Without Planning = Delays, Costly Mistakes, Stress
Growers who go DIY often run into the same issues:
- Quantity miscalculations → delays and reorders
- Contractors sitting idle, waiting for clarity
- Over or under-engineered structures
- Stress, rework, and wasted time
You’re already juggling orchard operations. You don’t have time to design layouts, count posts, or chase contractors.
That’s where we come in. With our Orchard Design & Layout Package, you get:
- GPS drone-mapped layout
- Accurate quantity surveying of materials required
- Detailed drawings and plans
- Optional GPS post plotting on site
The whole project is mapped, budgeted and ready to go - before the first product arrives on site
YOUR NEXT STEP
You don’t have to figure it out. WE ALREADY HAVE.
You’re not just buying posts and net—you’re getting a mapped, and
thought-through solution that saves time, money, and stress.
Let us help you:
- Visualise structure layout
• Know what it’ll cost
• Be ready to build – without delay
Trusted by NZ growers | Built on 4 generations of orchard experience
GPS + 3D MAPPING
Mapped with Precision. Built with Confidence.
We use millimeter-accurate GPS drone mapping with CAD design software, to create your layout, calculate quantities, and give you a structure plan you can build from—without second-guessing.
This sets up:
- Material lists that are right the first time
- Clear install guidance for contractors
- Efficient project sequencing and staging
- Full set of detailed structure drawings
We’ve saved growers thousands just by getting the block right on paper before anything was ordered.
Why top growers choose Hortivate
With four generations of success, we know what New Zealand growers need because we've lived it. We combine quality materials with competitive pricing to deliver protection solutions that work harder and last longer:
- Lower lifetime costs through durable design
- Stage installation to match your cashflow
- Reduce maintenance and replacement costs
- Save with integrated protection solutions
- Enhance yields through better crop protection
- Future-proof your investment
A process focused on long-term value
Initial cost is just one part of the equation when evaluating protection systems. Our four-step process, quality materials and ongoing support ensure optimal performance and value for generations.
Beyond the price tag - Long-term value in orchard protection
