Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas
Timber decks built to enjoy the views over False Bay, plus paved driveways, steps and terraces on sloping Gordon's Bay plots.
Gordon's Bay homes are built on slopes facing the sea, so renovation work here often means decks, retaining walls and waterproofing as much as new kitchens and bathrooms. Our building team handles the full job, so send us a few photos and a short description for a written quote.
FIRE FLAMES SERVICES
These are the building and renovation services our team offers in Gordon's Bay.
Timber decks built to enjoy the views over False Bay, plus paved driveways, steps and terraces on sloping Gordon's Bay plots.
Retaining walls, boundary walls, braai area walls and replastering of salt-damaged or cracked walls.
Balconies, flat roofs and sea-facing walls waterproofed against wind-driven rain, then finished in paint.
Kitchens in family homes and holiday houses rebuilt with new cupboards, counters, tiling and plumbing, often opened up to the view.
Bathrooms stripped and rebuilt with waterproofed showers, new tiles and corrosion-resistant fittings that suit the coast.
Shops, restaurants and offices in Gordon's Bay refitted with new flooring, partitions, kitchenettes and paint between seasons.
Most of Gordon’s Bay is built on the lower slopes of the Hottentots Holland mountains, so plots are often steep and stepped. Driveways, terraces and gardens rely on retaining walls, and outdoor spaces are usually decks or paved terraces built out from the house to catch the view of the bay. These need solid foundations and good drainage to stay stable when winter rain runs down the slope.
Being right on the water, buildings here face salt air and strong wind all year. Steel rusts, timber dries and cracks, and plaster on sea-facing walls breaks down faster than inland. When we renovate in Gordon’s Bay we choose materials and fittings with that in mind, from deck timber and fixings to bathroom taps and outdoor lights.
We build timber decks, paved terraces and steps, and the retaining walls that hold sloping gardens in place. Drainage is planned so water does not build up behind walls.
Old kitchens and bathrooms are stripped out and rebuilt, with showers waterproofed before tiling and fittings chosen to last near the sea.
Leaking balconies, flat roofs and walls are waterproofed and painted, and shops and offices in the village are refitted with minimal disruption.
Gordon’s Bay falls within the City of Cape Town, and additions, structural changes and larger retaining walls usually need approved plans before building starts. Some complexes and estates also have their own design rules for decks and outside changes. We let you know early on what is likely to be needed, so approvals do not hold up the work.
Our team also does handyman services in Gordon's Bay, painting in Gordon's Bay 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 what our builders do.
Give us your Gordon's Bay street, a short description of the job and some photos. In most cases we send a written quote the same day, and we arrange a site visit for bigger projects.
Call +27 73 209 3004Yes. We build decks on sloping Gordon's Bay plots with proper footings, and use timber and fixings suited to the salty air so the deck lasts.
Yes. Many Gordon's Bay properties need retaining walls for driveways and gardens. We build them with drainage behind so water does not push against the wall.
Additions and structural changes usually need plans approved by the City of Cape Town. Complexes and estates may also have their own rules, so we check these with you early.
Yes. We arrange access with you or a neighbour, keep you updated with photos and walk you through the finished work when you are back.
We find where the water is getting in, usually at the edges, drains or door thresholds, and waterproof the balcony properly before repairing the damage below.
Yes. Our building team works across the Helderberg and nearby coast, including Strand, Somerset West and Pringle Bay.