About Calcon
Specialist Remedial Building and Masonry Repairs
Calcon Building Solutions is a Melbourne-based remedial building company specialising in the repair and reinforcement of existing homes and buildings.
We work on cracked masonry, loose or leaning brickwork, damaged plaster and rising damp. Our focus is on understanding what has caused the visible damage before determining how it should be repaired.
Our aim is to retain and reinforce the existing building wherever practical. However, the condition of the building may mean that part or all of a wall needs to be rebuilt. Where engineering or a building permit is required, Calcon can work as part of the project alongside the engineer, building surveyor and other relevant contractors.
Our Approach
Not every crack, loose brick or damp patch has the same cause. Some problems may be limited to the finished surface, while others can be associated with movement, deteriorated mortar, failed wall ties, moisture or changes within the building.
We begin by inspecting the affected area and considering the conditions that may be contributing to the problem. This allows us to prepare a clear scope of work that addresses the damaged materials and, where it falls within our services, the underlying cause.
Our repair methods can include HeliBar crack stitching, HeliTie remedial wall ties, temporary propping, brick replacement, repointing, plaster repairs and chemical damp-proof course installation.
Why should I repair the crack?
Not every crack is structural, and sometimes filler and paint may be all that's needed. In other cases, cracking can indicate something more – such as ground movement, water ingress, tree roots, drainage, or an issue within the building itself.
If foundation movement is contributing to the problem, underpinning may be recommended to re-support and stabilise the footings. This may involve another qualified contractor specialising in resin injection underpinning – a modern and less invasive method, or traditional underpinning, which involves excavation and concrete works beneath the existing footings.
Underpinning addresses the support at foundation level, but it doesn't necessarily repair the damage caused to the walls above. Our Propping, HeliBar crack stitching and HeliTie remedial wall tie systems can work alongside underpinning to reconnect, reinforce and stabilise affected masonry — enhancing the results of underpinning alone and providing a more complete remedial solution.
Specialist Repair Methods
Experience You Can Rely On 
Calcon Building Solutions has provided specialist remedial repairs for more than 10 years, supported by over 25 years of building and trade experience.
As a Registered Builder, we bring practical building knowledge to each project and provide clear information about the proposed work, its inclusions and any related issues that may need to be addressed separately.
Where foundation movement is contributing to the damage, resin injection or traditional underpinning may need to be undertaken by a suitably qualified contractor. Calcon can work alongside the underpinning contractor, using propping, HeliBar and HeliTie repair methods to reconnect and reinforce the affected masonry above and complement the foundation stabilisation works.
Who We Work With
Underpinning Contractors, Engineers and Building Surveyors
Calcon can work as part of the project alongside the engineer, building surveyor and other specialist contractors. Our services include underfloor access holes, plugs or strips, and push or pull remedial propping. Our repair methods can include HeliBar crack stitching, HeliTie remedial wall ties, brick replacement, repointing, plaster repairs and chemical damp-proof course installation.
Commercial Properties
Practical remedial repairs for existing commercial buildings, with consideration given to access, safety and minimising disruption to occupants and day-to-day operations.
Homeowners
We help homeowners by identifying what has been damaged and using appropriate repair systems and building methods to restore the affected area.
Our work includes repairs to cracked brickwork, damaged plaster, loose or leaning masonry and damp-related problems in existing homes.
Owners Corporation
Remedial repairs to common property and multi-residential buildings, including cracked or loose masonry, damaged plaster and damp-related problems.
Calcon holds public liability insurance and can provide relevant insurance and registration details when required.
Areas We Service
Based in Eltham, Calcon Building Solutions services Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including Box Hill, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Doncaster, Glen Waverley and surrounding areas.
Other metropolitan and regional locations may also be considered depending on the type and extent of work required.
Talk to Calcon About Your Building
If you have noticed cracked plaster or brickwork, loose or leaning masonry, damp patches or other signs of deterioration, contact us and tell us what you have observed.
See some of Our Work
Our Service Area Includes:-
Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, including Box Hill, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, Doncaster, Glen Waverley and surrounding areas.
