Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Closed-combustion stoves supplied and installed in Glencairn lounges, with flue height worked out for exposed hillside roofs.
Fire Flame Installers fits fireplaces and braais and sweeps chimneys in Glencairn, from homes near the beach and the vlei to houses up on the Heights with wide False Bay views. Hillside roofs here catch the wind from more than one direction, so we plan each flue around the house it sits on.
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Pick the service that fits your Glencairn home below. Photos of the space, the roof pitch and the driveway help us plan the visit and price it properly.
Closed-combustion stoves supplied and installed in Glencairn lounges, with flue height worked out for exposed hillside roofs.
We fit inserts into existing Glencairn fireplaces and line tired chimneys so the new unit draws cleanly.
Wall-mounted gas and electric units for Glencairn living areas where a full chimney is not practical.
Built-in and freestanding braais for view decks and back patios, built to sit comfortably with the house.
Gas braais installed or converted, with the gas line run safely and a Certificate of Compliance issued.
Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking areas for Glencairn patios that look out over the bay.
Chimney sweeps, inspections and repairs for Glencairn homes. Corroded cowls and loose flashing are on our checklist at every visit.
Glencairn sits on the False Bay coast between Fish Hoek and Simon’s Town, with the beach and the wetland below and Glencairn Heights climbing the slope above. Many houses on the Heights are built for the view, with large windows and roofs standing open to the weather. On a site like that, both the summer south-easter and the winter fronts can cause downdraught, so we set flue height against the ridge line and choose a cowl that keeps the draw steady.
Lower down, closer to the railway line and the beach, salt in the air is the bigger concern. Flashing, storm collars and exposed flue sections corrode faster than they would inland, so we recommend stainless steel above the roof and keep an eye on the fixings whenever we come back to sweep.
Glencairn winters are mild but damp, and a closed-combustion stove takes the chill out of an open-plan living area quickly while using far less wood than an open hearth. Start with our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 and we will help you size a unit to the room.
Gas is a tidy option for homes that stand empty for part of the year, or for owners who would rather not carry wood up from the garage. It lights on demand and needs little upkeep. We run the gas line and issue a Certificate of Compliance on every installation.
Where a flue cannot go through the roof, for example under a flat concrete slab or in a garden cottage, a bio-ethanol or electric fireplace gives you a flame without any building work.
A lot of Glencairn entertaining happens on a deck or stoep facing the bay. We build wood braais in face brick, stone or plaster, install gas braais for quick midweek meals, and add pizza ovens where there is room. Because these spaces are often exposed, we check where the wind comes from before settling on the braai position, side walls and hood size.
| Installation labour, freestanding unit, single-storey | R3,500 to R4,800 |
| Freestanding fireplace installation incl. flue | R6,000 to R18,000 |
| Built-in / insert installation | R18,000 to R45,000 |
| Gas installation incl. gas line + CoC | R12,000 to R35,000 |
| Built-in braai installation | quoted on design |
Tall flues on exposed double storeys, stainless steel upgrades and difficult roof access are priced after we have seen the house. You can read more on our fireplace installation Cape Town page.
Let us know your Glencairn street, if you are up on the Heights or nearer the beach, and what you would like installed or fixed. We will then confirm the scope, materials, access and a date with you.
Call +27 73 209 3004Houses high on the slope take the wind full on, and a flue that ends too low or too close to the ridge can be pushed back down. Raising the flue or fitting a better cowl usually sorts it out, and a sweep rules out a blockage. We confirm the cause before quoting any work.
Mild steel does not last long this close to False Bay. Stainless steel flues, cowls and collars cost more upfront but hold up far better in the salty air.
It depends on floor area, ceiling height and how much glass the room has, and many Glencairn homes have big windows facing the view. We work it out from your photos and measurements and recommend a unit that heats the space without overheating it.
In most cases, yes. We assess the braai, fit a suitable gas burner or unit, run the gas line and issue the Certificate of Compliance once everything is tested.
If you burn wood regularly through winter, once a year is a sensible minimum, ideally before the cold sets in. Homes that only light a fire now and then can go a little longer, but wind and salt wear on the outside parts make an annual check worthwhile.
Yes. Besides Glencairn, our team works right along the False Bay side of the Southern Peninsula, including Simon's Town, Fish Hoek, Sun Valley and Clovelly.