Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding closed-combustion stoves for Richwood homes, installed with a new flue through the ceiling and roof.
Fireplace and braai installation, repairs and chimney care for Richwood, the small residential suburb between the N7 and Tygerberg Valley Road. Many families here are adding a fireplace for the first time, so we plan a new flue that fits the room, the ceiling and the roof.
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Choose from the services below, from adding a first fireplace to replacing an old braai. A couple of photos and a note on the roof type let us plan the visit.
Freestanding closed-combustion stoves for Richwood homes, installed with a new flue through the ceiling and roof.
Built-in and insert fireplaces where a lounge already has a chimney or a recess that can take one.
Wall-mounted gas and electric units for family rooms and bedrooms that need heat without a chimney.
Built-in and freestanding braais for Richwood back gardens, patios and lapas.
Gas braai installations and wood-to-gas conversions with a Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking setups for family entertaining at the weekend.
Chimney and flue sweeping, inspections and repairs for Richwood homes before the winter rain arrives.
Richwood is a compact suburb of under a thousand households, set between the N7 and the M13, and a good number of its homes were built without a working chimney. Adding a fireplace means choosing the right spot in the room, cutting through the ceiling and roof, and keeping safe clearances from roof timbers and insulation. We plan all of that before work starts so there are no surprises on the day.
Cape Town’s winter rain arrives with the cold fronts, and a new penetration through the roof has to be properly flashed and sealed. We use the correct flashing for your roof covering and check it again at the first service, so a new fireplace never becomes the source of a leak.
For most Richwood homes a freestanding closed-combustion stove is the simplest way to add proper heat, as it needs only a flue rather than a built chimney. Have a look at our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 to compare sizes and styles.
If you would rather avoid wood altogether, a gas fireplace lights at the press of a button. We take care of the gas line and supply the Certificate of Compliance.
Bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces suit rooms where cutting through the roof is not an option, and they can go in almost anywhere.
Family homes in Richwood usually have room for a braai in the back garden or under a patio cover. We build wood braais in brick or plaster, install gas braais for quick weeknight meals, convert existing braais to gas, and add pizza ovens for weekend gatherings. Where the braai sits under a roof, we size the canopy and chimney so smoke clears properly.
| 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 |
New roof penetrations, ceiling alterations, extra flue length and hearth finishes are confirmed after the site visit. Find out more on our fireplace installation Cape Town page.
Send your Richwood street and the room you want to heat. A photo of the ceiling and the roof above that spot helps us plan the flue route before we arrive.
Call +27 73 209 3004Yes. A freestanding stove with a stainless flue through the ceiling and roof is the most common solution. Gas, bio-ethanol and electric options are also available if roof work is not wanted.
Not if it is flashed and sealed correctly. We use flashing suited to your roof covering and check it during the first service visit.
Usually a central wall or corner where heat can spread through the living area and the flue can run straight up between roof timbers. We assess this on site and suggest the best spot.
In many cases, yes. We check the existing braai, install the gas line and issue a Certificate of Compliance when the conversion is done.
A standard freestanding stove with a new flue is normally done in one day. Built-in units or extra building work can take longer, which we will explain upfront.
Yes. Besides Richwood we work in Bothasig, Edgemead, Plattekloof, Monte Vista and across the Northern Suburbs.