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Fireplace, Braai & Chimney Services in Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula

Fireplace installation, braai building and chimney sweep services for the South Peninsula — Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Simon's Town, Noordhoek and Kommetjie. A properly installed fireplace is the driest, warmest answer to False Bay's damp winters, and we fit ours with marine-grade flues that shrug off the salt air.

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All our services in Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula

From a repair to a wider renovation, select the work you need below. Share photographs, the property type and access requirements so the team can discuss an assessment and a written quote.

Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Freestanding closed-combustion units supplied, installed and flued.

Reliable Insert / Built-in Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Reliable Insert / Built-in Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Built-in and insert fireplaces fitted into existing openings, with the chimney lined where needed.

Quality Wall-Mounted Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Quality Wall-Mounted Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services

Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for townhouses and renovated homes.

Affordable Free Standing / Built-In Braai Installation & Repairs Services

Affordable Free Standing / Built-In Braai Installation & Repairs Services

Built-in and freestanding braais, built into masonry or supplied as a complete unit.

Reliable Gas Braai Installation & Conversion Services

Reliable Gas Braai Installation & Conversion Services

Gas braai installation and conversions, including the gas line and Certificate of Compliance.

Outdoor Cooking & Pizza Oven Installation Services

Outdoor Cooking & Pizza Oven Installation Services

Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking areas built for Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula gardens and patios.

Chimney Sweeping & Maintenance

Chimney Sweeping & Maintenance

We sweep, inspect and repair chimneys across Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula - soot and creosote build-up is the most common cause of poor draw.

Wood, Gas & Pellet Fireplace Options in Fish Hoek

Wood Fireplaces

Nothing dries out a damp Fish Hoek cottage like a wood-burning closed-combustion stove — steady radiant heat that keeps walls, cupboards and bedding dry through the wettest False Bay winter. Browse our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490.

Gas Fireplaces

Gas suits the Peninsula's lock-up-and-go homes and the holiday lets of Simon's Town and Kalk Bay: instant heat at the flick of a switch, no wood storage, and every installation includes the legally required Certificate of Compliance.

Pellet & Alternative Fireplaces

Pellet stoves give larger Noordhoek and Kommetjie homes automated, thermostat-controlled heating; bio-ethanol units solve sectional-title flats along the Fish Hoek beachfront where a flue isn't possible.

Why Professional Installation Matters in Fish Hoek

Coastal installations fail differently: ordinary galvanised flues corrode from the outside in, an under-sized cowl lets the valley wind push smoke back into the room, and mountain-facing rooms need clearances calculated for their draught rather than a catalogue's. A professional installation uses 316-grade stainless steel, seals the roof penetration against driving winter rain, and is signed off to SANS 10400 — the certificate your insurer will ask about after a chimney fire.

Our Fireplace Installation Process in Fish Hoek

  1. Consultation. Send photos of your room and roofline — we confirm what suits the space and quote, usually same-day.
  2. Product selection. We shortlist units for your room size and budget, favouring marine-grade finishes for homes near the beachfront.
  3. Site assessment. Older Kalk Bay and Simon's Town chimneys get inspected first — lining or repair is quoted before any work starts.
  4. Professional installation. Flue, clearances and weather-sealing done to SANS requirements — most Fish Hoek jobs finish in a single day.
  5. Handover. Test fire, operating walkthrough, site left clean.

Recent project: fireplace installation in Kommetjie

A freestanding closed-combustion fireplace installed at Imhofs Gift, Kommetjie. The flue runs up through the raked ceiling and out through the roof sheeting, weather-sealed and finished in marine-grade stainless steel for the salt air coming off the Atlantic.

Freestanding fireplace installed under a raked ceiling in KommetjieFireplace installation with sea view at Imhofs Gift, KommetjieClosed-combustion fireplace in an open-plan living room, KommetjieStainless steel flue exiting the roof sheeting in KommetjieExterior flue run beside the pergola, Imhofs Gift KommetjieFreestanding fireplace and polished flue on a black hearth pad

Recent project: Charnwood fireplace in Noordhoek

A Charnwood freestanding stove installed in a timber-ceilinged Noordhoek home. The flue runs the full height of the room and out through the roof sheeting in stainless steel, sealed against the wind coming over the Noordhoek wetlands.

Charnwood freestanding fireplace lit on a glass hearth pad in NoordhoekCurved-door Charnwood stove installed in an open-plan Noordhoek living roomFreestanding stove with full flue run to the timber ceiling, NoordhoekCharnwood stove and stainless flue against a white wall in NoordhoekStainless steel flue penetration through the roof sheeting in NoordhoekFreestanding fireplace beneath a raked timber ceiling in Noordhoek

Fireplace & Braai Installation Prices in Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula (2026)

Installation labour — freestanding unit, single-storeyR3,500 – R4,800
Freestanding fireplace installation incl. flueR6,000 – R18,000
Built-in / insert installationR18,000 – R45,000
Gas installation incl. gas line + CoCR12,000 – R35,000
Built-in braai installationquoted on design

Open-hearth-to-insert conversions are quoted after we've seen the existing chimney. We group our South Peninsula installations into scheduled runs, so mention your suburb when you enquire — there's no call-out fee for quotes anywhere from Muizenberg to Kommetjie. Full details on our fireplace installation Cape Town page.

Get a Free Quote for Your Fireplace Installation in Fish Hoek

Send a photo of the room and the outside roofline — we confirm the flue route and send a fixed quote, usually the same day. No pressure, no call-out fee.

Fish Hoek & the South Peninsula Fireplace, Braai & Chimney FAQs

Will a fireplace really help with damp and mould in my Fish Hoek home?

Yes — it's the main reason Peninsula locals install them. A closed-combustion stove produces dry radiant heat that warms the fabric of the house and drives moisture out of walls and cupboards, unlike unflued gas heaters, which release water vapour as they burn and can make condensation worse.

Does salt air corrode fireplace flues in Fish Hoek and Simon's Town?

It eats ordinary galvanised flues quickly, which is why we fit 316 marine-grade stainless steel flues and cowls on coastal jobs. With an annual chimney sweep and inspection they last for decades, even a street back from the beach.

How much does fireplace installation cost in Fish Hoek?

Installation labour for a freestanding unit on a single-storey home runs R3,500 – R4,800. A complete project — unit, flue and installation — typically lands between R18,000 and R40,000. Peninsula jobs are quoted the same as anywhere else in Cape Town, with no call-out fee.

Can you install a fireplace in an older Kalk Bay or Simon's Town cottage?

Yes — heritage-era cottages are some of our favourite work. We inspect and line the original chimney where needed, fit an insert or freestanding stove that suits the proportions of the room, and keep the period character intact.

Which South Peninsula areas do you cover?

Fish Hoek, Clovelly, Kalk Bay, St James, Muizenberg, Glencairn, Simon's Town, Sun Valley, Capri, Noordhoek, Kommetjie and Scarborough.

Plan the work with us

Tell us your suburb and the repairs or improvements you have in mind. Scope, materials, access and scheduling can be confirmed with the team. For shared or managed properties, mention any building rules or approvals.

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