Paving, Decks & Outdoor Areas
Small back yards and courtyards paved or decked to make the most of tight Woodstock plots, with drainage planned so water does not pool against shared walls.
Woodstock has changed a great deal, and many of its old houses and industrial buildings are being reworked into modern homes, studios and offices. Our building team takes on the work from structural brickwork to final finishes, so send photos and a short brief for a written quote.
FIRE FLAMES SERVICES
These are the building and renovation services our team offers in Woodstock.
Small back yards and courtyards paved or decked to make the most of tight Woodstock plots, with drainage planned so water does not pool against shared walls.
Repairs to old brick party walls, rebuilt parapets, new internal walls and replastering where old lime plaster has failed.
Flat roofs, parapets, roof junctions with neighbouring houses and balconies waterproofed, then painted to finish the building.
Galley kitchens in row houses and open kitchens in lofts rebuilt with new units, counters, tiling and plumbing.
Small bathrooms reworked to use the space well, with waterproofed showers, new tiles and fittings.
Studios, shops, showrooms and offices in Woodstock's older commercial buildings refitted with partitions, flooring, kitchenettes and paint.
Woodstock is one of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, with long rows of Victorian semi-detached and terraced houses on small plots. Many have been extended at the back over the years, often without much care, and renovations here usually involve fixing past work as well as building something new. Shared party walls, tight access and old brick foundations all need to be planned around.
Along Albert Road, Sir Lowry Road and Victoria Road, former factories and warehouses have become design studios, shops, offices and apartments. These buildings have concrete floors, steel windows and large open spaces that need partitioning and fitting out. Being close to the harbour, Woodstock also gets salty wind, which is hard on exposed metal and old roofs.
We rebuild kitchens and bathrooms, open up small rooms, replaster damp walls and repair parapets and roofs. Work on a shared wall is planned so it does not affect the house next door.
We build partition walls, lay floors, fit kitchenettes and bathrooms, and paint studios, shops and offices in converted buildings.
Paving and decks for small yards, brick boundary walls, and waterproofing for flat roofs, parapets and balconies.
Additions and structural changes need plans approved by the City of Cape Town, and parts of Woodstock fall within heritage protection areas because of the age of the buildings. Changes to the street front of an older house may need extra approval, so we always suggest checking with the City before finalising the design. We let you know early if your project is likely to be affected.
Our team also does handyman services in Woodstock, painting in Woodstock, flooring and tiling in Woodstock 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 about our building work.
Share your Woodstock street or building with a quick outline of the job and some photos. We usually send a written quote on the same day, and for larger projects we book a site visit first.
Call +27 73 209 3004Yes. We work on older Woodstock row houses, renovating kitchens and bathrooms, repairing walls and parapets, and fixing previous extensions that were poorly built.
Parts of Woodstock fall within heritage protection areas, and changes to the front of older buildings may need approval from the City of Cape Town. We recommend checking before the design is finalised.
Yes. We build partitions, lay flooring, install kitchenettes and paint commercial spaces, and plan the work around your opening date.
We plan structural work on party walls carefully and let the neighbours know before noisy or heavy work begins. Where approvals are needed, these are sorted out first.
Yes. Leaks often start where two roofs or parapets meet. We waterproof the junction and repair any damaged plaster and paint inside.
Yes. Our building team works across the city bowl and nearby suburbs, including Observatory, Salt River, University Estate and Gardens.