Crack Stitching in Perth

Cracks in brick walls need more than surface patching. Federation Tuckpointing® provides expert crack stitching in Perth, stabilising cracked walls with stainless steel bars, restoring strength, and leaving a clean finish that blends with your existing brickwork.

Crack stitching is the industry term for this repair method. Helifix is the specific brand of stainless steel helical bar system we’re an authorised installer of.

Signs You Need Crack Stitching

You’re probably on this page because you’ve noticed one or more of the following:

• A crack running through mortar joints, brickwork, or both
• A crack that’s grown wider over recent months
• Stepped cracking (following the mortar joints in a zigzag pattern)
• A wall that looks like it’s bowing or leaning outward
• Rust staining near a crack, often a sign of a corroding wall tie underneath

If any of that sounds familiar, patching over it won’t fix the underlying movement. Crack stitching addresses the structural cause, not just the visible line.

How Crack Stitching Works

Crack stitching repairs a cracked wall without demolition or major reconstruction. Stainless steel bars are inserted into the existing mortar joints across the crack, then secured with high-strength grout. The result restores tensile strength to the wall while still allowing enough flexibility for natural building movement.

How the Repair is Installed:

• Stainless steel bars are inserted into mortar joints spanning the crack
• High-strength grout secures the bars in place
• The repair restores strength and flexibility, so the wall can move naturally without re-cracking

Why do we use stainless steel rods over crack patching?

We use stainless steel rods to reinforce the existing structure and provide a stable, long-term solution. As we know through many years in the industry that simply patching a crack with grout will not last, it is likely to re-crack again, wasting time and money. Stabilising the crack first with stainless steel rods is an important and often overlooked step.

The helifix system is used for brick and masonry walls, and can be used to repair cracks of virtually any size inside or out. The stainless steel rods allow enough flexibility to accommodate natural building movement, but enough strength to stabilise the structure.

The Helifix system is great for not only wall cracks but it can also be used for structural faults such as wall bowing and rusted wall tie issues.

Get a Quote for Crack Stitching in Perth

Want to know whether crack stitching is the right choice for your project?

If you have cracked walls, wall bowing, or structural faults, crack stitching may be the right solution.

As Perth’s authorised Helifix installers, Federation Tuckpointing® provides professional assessment, tailored repair plans, and guaranteed workmanship.

A good place to start is to contact us and we can provide you with a FREE quote.