Helifix

What Helifix does

Helifix is a UK-based specialist manufacturer of concealed, non-disruptive structural repair and reinforcement systems, operating as a brand within Leviat Limited, itself a subsidiary of the global building materials group CRH plc. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brentford, London, the company designs and supplies proprietary helical stainless-steel wall ties, fixings, and masonry reinforcement products (SockFix, DryFix, HeliBar, BowTie, CemTie, RetroTie, ResiTie, InSkew, Dixie Micro-Piles) that stabilise cracked, bowed, or subsided masonry in residential, commercial, heritage, and infrastructure applications. Underlying technology centres on helical stainless-steel profiles with Hi-Fin geometry for high bond characteristics, available in 304 and 316 grades, paired with cementitious grouts (HeliBond) and complementary primers.

Revenue is generated through two streams: (1) one-time product sales of proprietary fixings and grouts via a UK Approved Installer Network of trained and insured contractors, supplemented by international Approved Installers in Ireland, France, and Jersey; and (2) technical services including project specification, engineering design, and CPD-accredited training delivered by Leviat's in-house technical team to engineers, architects, surveyors, and contractors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; multi-year insurance-backed warranties (up to 10 years, CPA-bonded) are issued through Approved Installers. Customer segments are horizontal and span residential property owners, social housing providers, heritage and listed-building custodians, infrastructure asset owners, and engineering consultancies.

The business is supported by BSI ISO 9001:2015 certification, affiliations with NHBC, RICS, and CPA, and a 40-year track record of landmark projects (Natural History Museum London, Kingswood Estate social housing, multiple Grade II listed churches and bridges). Helifix positions against the Building Safety Act 2022 regulatory backdrop, particularly for remediation of the 575+ occupied UK LPS tower blocks, and the broader UK residential external wall insulation decarbonisation agenda. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed and the brand operates as a non-reportable segment within CRH plc.

Name

Helifix

Legal name

Leviat Limited

Website

https://helifix.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helifix is a UK specialist manufacturer of concealed helical wall ties and masonry repair systems, serving residential, heritage, social housing, and infrastructure clients via an Approved Installer network under CRH subsidiary Leviat.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Repair & Masonry Reinforcement Products

NAICS

Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Masonry Accessories & Reinforcement (Lintels, Ties, Mesh, Rebar) (IMADABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rebar Fabrication & Reinforcing Products (IMADACAH)

Keywords

• Helical wall ties
• Masonry repair systems
• Structural reinforcement products
• Cavity wall ties
• Concealed masonry fixings

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Structural Repair Products: Sale of proprietary helical wall ties, fixings, and masonry repair products through a network of Approved Installers. Products include SockFix, DryFix, HeliBar, BowTie, CemTie, RetroTie, ResiTie, InSkew, and Micro-Piles systems for structural repair and reinforcement applications.
2. Technical Services and Support: In-house technical team providing support from initial consultation through to on-site backup, including individual project specifications, engineering design, and CPD seminars to engineers, architects, and surveyors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Helifix designs, manufactures and supplies proprietary helical stainless steel wall ties, fixings, and masonry repair systems for stabilising and restoring structural integrity in existing and new build masonry structures. Products are sold primarily through a trained Approved Installer network across the UK and Ireland, supported by an in-house technical team that provides project specification, engineering design, and on-site backup.

Product overview

Helifix, part of Leviat (a CRH Company), provides industry-leading structural repair solutions using concealed, non-disruptive helical stainless steel wall ties, fixings, and masonry reinforcement systems. The product portfolio consists of remedial products for repairing existing structures (including BowTie, CemenTie, Crack Stitching, DryFix with its variants for asymmetric/terracotta/render applications, HeliBar, SockFix, ResiTie, RetroTie, Micro-Piles, Movement Joints, and PatchPin) and new build products (HeliBar for New Builds and InSkew warm roof fixings). These are supported by construction materials including HeliBond cementitious grout and HeliPrimer. All products work together as engineered systems for stabilising and restoring structural integrity to masonry buildings, bridges, and heritage structures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helifix SockFix Mechanically grouted sock anchor system that stabilises damaged masonry and provides heavy-duty structural support in high-load applications, available in HDA, LDA, TSA, CCA, and SSA variants for light and heavy duty high-load applications.
• Helifix DryFix Versatile dry mechanical pinning and remedial tying system for tying masonry and replacing wall ties without resin or grout, installed using a power driver and special installation tool attachment.
• Helifix BowTie Stainless steel remedial tie used to restrain bowed or bulging walls by anchoring them to internal floor or ceiling joists, with no external plates. HD version uses 12mm diameter threaded bar with self-cutting end.
• Helifix CemenTie Versatile fully grouted remedial tie used to stabilise solid or rubble filled walls, installed simultaneously with HeliBond cementitious grout through a pinning nozzle.
• Helifix CemenTie (Thin Wall) Remedial wall tie system designed for use with thin wall and hollow block far leaves and in buildings over four storeys high.
• Helifix ResiTie Stainless steel remedial wall tie requiring resin bonding at both ends, designed for cavity wall stabilisation and replacement of corroded ties, available in seven standard lengths from 155mm to 295mm.
• Helifix RetroTie Stainless steel remedial wall tie with dry mechanical fixing in inner leaf and resin bonding in outer leaf, effective in all common building materials with proof testable far leaf security.
• Helifix Micro-Piles (Dixie) Dixie pipe pile system providing efficient, economical and non-disruptive foundation stabilisation for buildings following subsidence, screwing into virtually any soil type using lightweight handheld equipment. ICC certified with independently verified ratings up to 240kN.
• Helifix Movement Joints Helical stainless steel bars with plastic debonding sleeves used to create movement joints in existing walls, allowing masonry to expand and contract.
• Helifix PatchPin Short stainless steel helical pin that provides a strong mechanical key when patch repairing reinforced concrete.
• Helifix DryFix Asymmetric Tie Dual diameter remedial tie that secures relatively soft outer leaf material to harder inner leaf material such as concrete without stressing fragile substrates.
• Helifix DryFix Render Pinning Special short version of stainless steel helical pin for re-pinning separated, unstable and potentially dangerous loose stucco or render.
• Helifix DryFix Terracotta Tie Secures fragile terracotta facings and delicate decorations and features which have become loose or are suffering from stress fractures.
• Helifix HeliBar Remedial Helical stainless steel reinforcing bar with Hi-Fin profile for high bond characteristics, used in remedial situations for crack stitching, lintel repair, and creating masonry beams, available in 304 or 316 stainless steel grade.
• HeliBar for New Builds Specialist helical stainless steel reinforcing rod suitable for masonry repair and strengthening in new build situations, forming reinforced beams integral to the structure.
• Helifix InSkew High performance stainless steel self-tapping helical fixing for securing timber counter battens through insulation in pitched warm roof constructions, hammer or power driven through battens, counter battens and insulation into rafters without pre-drilling, complies with Building Regulations Part L.
• Helifix HeliBond Grout Self-mix injectable cementitious grout used to bond HeliBars and other Helifix products into masonry structures.
• Helifix HeliPrimer WB Water based primer for porous substrates used in preparation for Helifix repair products.
• Helifix Crack Stitching Kit Components for the effective and reliable stitching of cracked masonry using HeliBar stainless steel bars and HeliBond cementitious grout.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insurance-backed warranties up to 10 years available through Approved Installers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NHBCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHBC (National House-Building Council) affiliation provides industry recognition and credibility for Helifix products in new build and remedial applications. Part of the company's industry affiliations demonstrating regulatory acceptance.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification demonstrates commitment to quality systems and processes in manufacturing and operations.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with RICS provides credibility with chartered surveyors who often specify Helifix products. CPD seminars are presented to RICS members.
• CPA (Consumer Protection Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsumer Protection Association bonds Helifix warranties, providing additional protection and consumer confidence for customers using Approved Installers. Each warranty is bonded by the CPA.
• TRADAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) conducted comprehensive independent testing on InSkew fixings, developing load tables that conform to current timber standards and measure performance with deep insulation.
• SWIGA (Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWIGA 25-year warranty achieved for Kingswood Estate external wall insulation project using Helifix DryFix remedial wall ties, demonstrating compliance with quality standards.
• P J Mear LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Installer partner specialising in concrete repair and external insulation. Successfully installed Helifix DryFix ties across eight residential blocks at Kingswood Estate, winning INCA Award for Best Mid-Rise Refurbishment 2024.
• Paye Stonework & Restoration LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the country's largest and longest established historic façade specialists and Helifix Approved Installer. Installed SockFix anchors at St Mary Abchurch, London for structural repair.
• Red Property PreservationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Installer for historic chateau repair project in France, demonstrating international project capability of the installer network.
• Goldhawk Bridge Restoration LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Installer specialising in heritage bridge repairs. Completed West Lydford Bridge repair for Somerset County Council using Helifix SockFix anchors.
• Eden GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Installer of Birmingham that undertook structural stabilisation work on Grade II listed Piano Building in Kidderminster, installing 1,500 linear metres of HeliBar.
• LeviatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelifix is a brand within Leviat, a global construction solutions company and part of CRH Group. Leviat provides the parent company structure, global reach, and financial backing for the Helifix brand.
• Elkins ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrincipal contractor for Kingswood Estate project who worked with P J Mear Ltd and Leviat to provide Helifix reinforcement solution using DryFix remedial wall ties.
• AtkinsRéalisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitects and heritage surveyors for Natural History Museum warm roof upgrade project who designed the specification incorporating Helifix InSkew fixings.
• DBR LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilding restoration specialists for Natural History Museum project who worked with Leviat to implement the Helifix warm roof solution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Thor Helical: UK-based specialist supplier of helical wall ties and masonry repair fixings. Smaller-scale direct competitor focused on remedial wall tie replacement with comparable technology and overlapping customer base of repair contractors and specifiers.

Direct peers

• Cintec International: Specialist in masonry reinforcement anchor systems used for structural repair of heritage and historic buildings. Overlaps with Helifix SockFix and HeliBar use cases in churches, listed buildings, and bridge repair applications.
• Twistfix: UK-based manufacturer and supplier of helical wall ties, crack stitching bars, and masonry repair systems. Directly comparable to Helifix across nearly the entire remedial product range, with overlapping customer segments of contractors, local authorities, and heritage specifiers.
• ACS Stainless Steel Fixings: UK manufacturer of helical fixings, remedial wall ties, and stainless steel masonry reinforcement products. Competes head-to-head with Helifix on product technology and similar channel-led distribution to repair contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian multinational with extensive concrete repair, masonry restoration, and structural strengthening product lines. Directly competes with Helifix in heritage restoration, crack repair, and structural refurbishment across commercial and infrastructure markets.
• Fosroc: Global construction chemicals manufacturer covering concrete repair, grouting, anchoring, and waterproofing. Overlaps with Helifix on repair materials, anchoring systems, and structural refurbishment projects in commercial and civil sectors.
• Sika AG: Global construction chemicals leader offering concrete repair mortars, anchoring grouts, and structural strengthening systems. Competes with Helifix on repair chemistry and anchoring product lines, serving the same engineer/specifier audience.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's façade and construction chemicals division offering renders, mortars, and masonry repair systems. Indirect competitor where EWI programmes (such as Kingswood Estate) bundle façade systems with the structural ties Helifix supplies.
• Simpson Strong-Tie: Major global manufacturer of structural connectors, fasteners, and anchoring systems for construction. Broader portfolio than Helifix but overlaps on masonry connectors, wall ties, and repair solutions serving similar contractor and specifier customers.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals brand offering concrete repair, anchoring, and structural strengthening systems. Competes with Helifix on engineering-led specification projects in infrastructure and commercial construction globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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