I'm not sure what's causing the problem?

Cracks, dampness and movement in brickwork can have several different causes. The right repair starts with understanding what's happening with the building, whether it's seasonal movement, tree roots, drainage issues or subsidence. Tell us what you've noticed and we'll help determine the appropriate next step.

Are you a Registered Builder?

Yes. Calcon is a Registered Building Practitioner with a Domestic Builder - Unlimited registration, with more than 25 years in the building industry and over 10 years specialising in remedial building and masonry repairs.

How do I know if a crack is structural or just needs cosmetic repair?

Cracks or gaps that repeatedly reopen, doors or windows that jam, and floors that sink, slope or bounce can indicate movement requiring further assessment. Tell us what you've noticed and we'll help determine the appropriate next step.

What areas does Calcon service?

Calcon is based in Eltham and services the surrounding areas and Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including Box Hill, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Doncaster and Glen Waverley. Other metropolitan and regional locations may be considered depending on the type and extent of work.

Do you work with Owners Corporations and commercial properties?

Yes. We undertake remedial repairs for commercial property owners, common property and multi-residential buildings. Calcon holds public liability insurance and can provide relevant insurance and registration details when required.

What warranty does Calcon provide?

For eligible domestic building work, statutory warranties may apply under Victorian law. Calcon also provides a two-year workmanship warranty for eligible non-structural repairs. Please refer to the Warranty Statement for full terms, inclusions and exclusions.

Problems We Solve

Leaning Brickwork

Brickwork that leans, bows or begins pulling away from a building can indicate that the wall has lost support or restraint. The movement may affect the outer brickwork, a corner, a parapet, a freestanding wall or a larger section of the building.

The right repair begins with understanding what has moved and why. Depending on the wall construction, leaning brickwork may be associated with foundation movement, failed or inadequate wall ties, deteriorated mortar, weakened masonry or insufficient lateral support.

Why is my brickwork leaning?

The direction and extent of the movement, together with any cracking or separation around it, can help indicate what may be happening. Foundation or footing movement can cause a wall to rotate, lean or crack as the support beneath it changes. Poor drainage, reactive soil and changes in ground moisture may contribute to this movement.

Freestanding and boundary walls rely on their footings, masonry and any supporting piers for stability. Ground movement, age, weather exposure or inadequate support can cause these walls to lean over time.

Deteriorated mortar or masonry can reduce the wall’s ability to act as one stable section. As joints weaken, individual bricks or larger areas of masonry may begin to loosen and move.

Foundation or footing movement can cause a wall to rotate, lean or crack as the support beneath it changes. Poor drainage, reactive soil and changes in ground moisture may contribute to this movement.

Wall-tie or connection issues can allow an outer section of brickwork to bow, bulge or pull away when its connection to the supporting structure has deteriorated, failed or is inadequate.

What are the signs of leaning brickwork?

A wall that appears out of plumb, bows through the centre or leans away from the building should be investigated.

Other signs can include widening gaps at corners or rooflines, horizontal or stepped cracks, opened mortar joints, loose bricks and sections of brickwork separating from adjoining walls, windows or door frames.

Examples of Leaning Brickwork

If you're seeing one or more of these signs, it's time to contact us

PH 0401 454 581

How We Fix Leaning Brickwork

Our first step is to determine what has caused the movement and whether the wall can be safely retained and stabilised.

Where brickwork has lost its connection to the supporting structure, HeliTie or another suitable remedial wall-tie system may be installed to provide additional restraint.

Where the wall is also cracked, HeliBar stainless-steel reinforcing bars may be installed within the mortar joints using specialist grout to reconnect the masonry and distribute loads across the affected area.

Temporary propping may be required while the wall is being stabilised. If foundation movement is contributing to the problem, underpinning or other foundation work may also need to be completed by another qualified contractor before or alongside the masonry repairs.

Where brickwork is severely deteriorated, unstable or too far out of alignment to retain safely, part or all of the wall may need to be dismantled and rebuilt.

See some before and after examples and learn more about our Leaning Brickwork Solutions

Phone 0401 454 581

info@calconbuilding.com.au

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Our Service Area Includes:-
Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, including Box Hill, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Doncaster, Glen Waverley and surrounding areas.