Marcus Fitzhenry
Federation Wall Strengthening
Because federation homes were generally built with shallow foundations compared to modern building standards they become susceptible to differential subsidence. Federation wall cracks and distortions cause the loss of tensile strength. Wall strengthening can save you considerable money on future … Read more
Helitec Structural are Licenced as a NSW Class 2 Building Practitioner
DPBA – Design Building Practitioners Act Helitec are holders of the Class 2 Remedial Building Practitioner licence. Helitec Structural are pleased to announce that we now carry the required licence for the remediation of class 2 buildings here in Sydney. … Read more
Sydney Crack Stitching on Historic Building
Helifix Crack Stitching Helitec are Australia’s most experienced remedial builders with the use of Helifix technology.
Cracked Wall Repair – Cost-effective
Helitec Offers Free Consultations for all our Projects Cracked wall repair – stitch & brick replacement, recently completed by Helitec Structural Services. This project at Macquarie Links, Sydney had a cracked brick wall. Being a single brick wall we were … Read more
Victorian Terrace Balcony Repair
Helitec Structural Services was contacted for another challenging balcony repair project for a Victorian terrace in Redfern. We found that the terrace’s structural beam had rotted but our professional team worked to restore the terrace balcony, which saved the owners … Read more
Inner West Underpinning – Micro Piles To The Rescue
Underpinning your building with Dixie Micro Piles can stabilise your building from subsidence. Perfect for Inner West Soils. It is a cost-effective alternative to chemical injection under your footings and foundations. Inner West Underpinning will eliminate cracked bricks permanently. This … Read more
Underpinning – Dixie Micro Piles
Underpinning your building with Dixie Micro Piles can stabilise your building from subsidence. it is a cost effective alternative to chemical injection under your footings and foundations. Helifix in-house engineers assess each situation and design repairs based on the damage … Read more
Bowing Brick Walls
Strata building had a badly bowing and cracked walls The strata committee of this Middle Cove apartment block had received an engineering report showing the brick ties had corroded and needed replacement. The bowing brick walls had also caused other … Read more
Internal Wall Cracks
Helitec are experts at repairing cracks in masonry walls. We use speciality building systems and materials when restoring internal wall cracks. Concord West Federation Restoration Recent rain events has caused cracking in masonry buildings walls. Federation homes in particular have … Read more
Make Safe Your Terrace Balcony
Don’t let this happen to you The balcony structures in many East Sydney terrace homes need repairs to maintain their structural integrity. A major cause of balcony collapse is wood rot. Make safe your terrace balcony today. Most terraces are … Read more
Chimney Repairs
This chimney in Glebe was in danger of collapsing. The consulting engineering originally request steel bands be placed around the stack to keep it in place. Helitec suggested the chimney repairs use the tried and tested Helibeam structural strengthen system … Read more
Rescued Knockdown – Georgetown
This old home in Georgetown, NSW was facing a total knockdown until Helitec was called in. The front half of the building was affected by ground subsidence that had affected both the exterior and interior masonry walls. Helitec undertook immediate … Read more
Why use Helifix Approved Installers
Helitec Structural Services are approved installers of tried and tested Helifix repair and reinforcement products. Helifix has been established for over 30 years and operates a network of Helifix Approved Installers throughout Australia and New Zealand. Helitec can solve your … Read more
Sydney Restoration
Restoration of terrace in Newtown. Helitec Structural Services have completed 100’s of Sydney Restoration projects. We can partially restore a facade up to a complete property restoration. We tailor project stages and management to suit your needs. Just Contact Us … Read more
Dividing Brick Wall Repair
Helitec Structural Services were called upon to repair a dividing brick wall that was deformed and had a large crack running diagonally down it. The owners were quoted many thousands of dollars to rebuilt the wall, but wanted an alternative … Read more
Restoring Architectural Heritage
This renowned building needed extensive remedial works from the effects of corrosion. Helitec successfully repaired extensive corrosion in this architectural heritage building that was designed by the architect John Athelstan Victor Nisbet. Completed in 1937, the design was directly inspired … Read more
Cracked Wall – Stitch and Brick Replacement.
This cracked wall – stitch and brick replacement was recently completed by Helitec Structural Services. This project at Macquarie Links had a cracked garage wall. Being a single brick wall we were able to repair the crack and replace bricks … Read more
Terrace Balcony Repair
Helitec Structural Services were tasked with a difficult terrace balcony repair. The structural beam had rotted over the years inside the party wall brick support column. Our skilful tradesmen were able to restore the structural integrity of the terrace balcony … Read more