Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas
Timber decks among established trees, paved driveways and courtyards, and outdoor entertainment areas built to suit large Constantia gardens.
Constantia properties tend to have room to grow, whether that is a new entertainment deck under the trees, a cottage upgrade or a kitchen that opens onto the garden. Our team plans and builds these projects with care for the house and the grounds around it.
FIRE FLAMES SERVICES
These are the building and renovation services we provide for Constantia homes and small businesses.
Timber decks among established trees, paved driveways and courtyards, and outdoor entertainment areas built to suit large Constantia gardens.
Garden walls, boundary walls, planters and small additions in brick, plastered and finished to match the character of the existing home.
Roofs, walls and foundations protected against the valley's heavy winter rain, with painting included so the renovation is fully finished.
Kitchens opened up to living and garden areas, with new layouts, cupboards, counters, tiling and fittings built around how you entertain.
Main bathrooms and en-suites rebuilt with waterproofed showers, new tiling and fittings, plus updates to guest cottages and pool bathrooms.
Home offices, studios and small commercial premises in the Constantia area refitted with flooring, partitions, tiling and paint.
Constantia is known for its large plots, established gardens and mature trees, with many homes set well back from the road. That space opens up options that smaller suburbs do not have: decks and outdoor rooms, converted outbuildings, guest cottages and larger kitchens that connect to the garden. It also means planning around tree roots, sloping ground and existing outbuildings.
The valley’s high winter rainfall makes waterproofing and drainage a key part of any building project here. New paving needs proper falls and drainage, decks need treated timber and good airflow underneath, and walls must be sealed against damp. Constantia is within the City of Cape Town, so extensions, new structures and some alterations need approved plans from the City, and some areas may have additional heritage or estate guidelines.
We build timber decks, paved patios, braai areas and garden walls, working around existing trees and gardens and making sure water drains away from the house.
Kitchens and bathrooms are stripped and rebuilt with new layouts, and wet areas are waterproofed before tiling so they stay sound for years.
We upgrade staff quarters, garden cottages and garages into usable living or office space, including brickwork, plastering, tiling and painting.
Many Constantia properties have a cottage or outbuilding that is under-used. Turning it into a guest suite, home office or rental unit is often one of the most practical upgrades on a large plot. We look at the structure, damp, plumbing and access first, and tell you honestly whether it is worth renovating or whether plans will be needed for the change.
Our team also does handyman services in Constantia, painting in Constantia and fireplace, braai and chimney services.
You get a written quote before any work starts. See our main building and renovations Cape Town page for more on our renovation work.
Send your Constantia road name and some photos or rough sketches of what you want built. We will book a site visit for larger work and come back with a written quote, often within the day.
Call +27 73 209 3004It depends on the size and height of the deck. Raised or larger decks may need approved plans from the City of Cape Town, and we will tell you once we have seen the site.
Yes. We renovate cottages and outbuildings into guest suites, offices or rental units. If the change of use or alterations need plans, we will advise you before work starts.
We agree delivery routes and skip placement before starting, protect lawns and paving where needed and keep the work area contained and tidy.
Yes. We remove old kitchens, adjust layouts where possible and rebuild with new cupboards, counters, tiling and fittings to suit the house.
Yes. With the valley's heavy winter rain, we make sure paving falls away from the house and walls, roofs and wet areas are properly sealed.
Yes. Our building team takes on renovations across the Southern Suburbs, including Bergvliet, Wynberg, Kenilworth and Tokai.