Business Details
28 Years
experience
Heritage Restoration Services in Port Melbourne
Established in 1998, Confix Australia Pty Ltd is a family-owned business dedicated to preserving Australia's heritage through meticulous restoration of historic buildings. Our expertise spans facade restoration, concrete remedial works, and traditional render, with a team combining over 150 years of on-site experience. We operate across Victoria, managing both commercial and residential projects while maintaining partnerships with leading construction suppliers. Our approach integrates in-house specialist trades with trusted subcontractors to ensure compliance with the highest safety and quality standards.With directors holding certifications in high-risk work and occupational health, we deliver projects from initial consultation to completion, prioritising transparency and client satisfaction. Our portfolio includes over 100 heritage projects, reflecting our commitment to technical excellence and respect for historical integrity.
Services
Facade Restoration
Heritage Restoration
Concrete Remedial Works
Brick Pointing
Crack Stitching
Epoxy Resin Injection
Traditional Render
Solid Plastering
Applied Finishes
Masonry Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in heritage restoration projects.
- Our in-house team holds 150+ years of combined construction expertise.
- We are approved applicators for leading brands like Dulux and Tremco.
- Our directors hold certifications in high-risk work and occupational health.
- We manage projects from initial consultation to final completion.
Services
Facade Restoration
Specialising in heritage facade restoration, we repair reinforced concrete, traditional render, and brickwork using in-house specialists with 110+ years of combined experience. Our process includes initial consultations, authority compliance management, and project completion, ensuring structural integrity and historical accuracy while maintaining strict OHS standards.
Concrete Remedial Works
We address carbonation-induced concrete deterioration through epoxy crack injection, spall repair, and slab resurfacing. Using market-leading products and skilled technicians, we restore structural integrity and extend building lifespans while providing technical support from management and suppliers throughout the remediation process.
Traditional Render
Our team executes traditional sand/cement/lime render works, including mould replication and decorative element restoration. With expertise in heritage buildings like Ballarat Trades Hall and Preston Town Hall, we combine modern techniques with historical accuracy to preserve architectural integrity while meeting contemporary durability standards.
Solid Plastering
Specialists with 30+ years' experience perform solid plastering, including wall finishes, decorative moulds, and lath-and-plaster ceiling restoration. We employ traditional methods to recreate original construction techniques while ensuring structural soundness and aesthetic continuity in heritage properties.
Brick Pointing
We execute brick repointing, crack stitching, and structural reinforcement using proprietary systems. Our work on projects like Her Majesty's Theatre and Preston Town Hall demonstrates expertise in stabilising heritage facades while maintaining original material characteristics and architectural details.
People
Bernard O'Hanlon
Founder & Director
With 35+ years in construction and 25+ years managing refurbishments, Bernie holds multiple Worksafe Victoria certifications, Level 2 First Aid, and a Certificate III in Occupational Health & Safety. He is a Registered Building Practitioner (DB-L-21819, CB-L-44574).
Nathan O'Hanlon
Project Manager & Estimator
A Registered Building Practitioner (CB-L 100031) with a Masters in Construction Management, Nathan has managed 100+ projects since joining Confix in 2017. He previously worked with Hansen Yuncken on projects valued between $1.5M and $68M.
Jarrod O'Hanlon
Site Manager
With an Honours Degree in Construction Management and 10+ years at Confix, Jarrod holds Level 2 First Aid and multiple Worksafe Victoria certifications in mobile plant and scaffolding operations.
Michael Dunne
Foreman
Mick brings 45+ years of construction experience, specialising in solid plastering, traditional render, and heritage brickwork. He has managed projects for over 25 years with technical expertise in heritage restoration techniques.
Miguel Quilici
Foreman
With 40+ years in construction refurbishment, Miguel specialises in solid plastering, traditional render, and decorative mouldwork. His expertise includes replicating intricate heritage architectural details using time-tested methods.
Questions
What heritage restoration services do you offer?
We specialise in facade restoration, concrete remedial works, traditional render, brick pointing, crack stitching, and epoxy resin injection for heritage buildings.
How experienced is your team?
Our in-house specialists have 150+ years of combined experience, with directors holding certifications in high-risk work and occupational health.
Which areas do you service?
We operate across Victoria, handling both commercial and residential heritage restoration projects.
Are you approved by major construction suppliers?
Yes, we are approved applicators for Dulux, Parchem, Tremco, and Ardex products.
Can you manage full restoration projects?
Our team manages projects from initial consultation to completion, coordinating subcontractors for comprehensive solutions.
Reviews (2)
Sam Sortino
Aug 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
What an amazing team to deal with! Little to no knowledge of epoxy injection the team explained the whole process in Layman's terms. Appointments kept for quoting and works done on time. The finished product was excellent. Far exceeding my expectations! Highly recommend these guy!!!
What an amazing team to deal with! Little to no knowledge of epoxy injection the team explained the whole process in Layman's terms. Appointments kept for quoting and works done on time. The finished product was excellent. Far exceeding my expectations! Highly recommend these guy!!!
Joe Wong
Sep 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Confix recently completed restorative work to our building facade at 20 Grey St St Kilda. Our experience has been a very positive one. Nathan was very approachable, helpful, prompt to return queries. No hesitation in recommending them
Confix recently completed restorative work to our building facade at 20 Grey St St Kilda. Our experience has been a very positive one. Nathan was very approachable, helpful, prompt to return queries. No hesitation in recommending them
