Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Closed-combustion stoves installed in Clovelly homes, giving steady, dry heat through the wet winter months.
Clovelly lies in a quiet valley between Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay, with the golf course down the middle and the mountain rising on either side. We install fireplaces and braais and sweep chimneys here, paying close attention to the damp that settles in the valley through winter.
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Find the service you need for your Clovelly home in the list below. Tell us about the room size and any damp problems so we can plan the right solution.
Closed-combustion stoves installed in Clovelly homes, giving steady, dry heat through the wet winter months.
Inserts for existing Clovelly fireplaces, with the chimney checked for moisture and lined where needed.
Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for Clovelly rooms that need quick warmth without a chimney.
Wood braais, built in or freestanding, for gardens and patios and matched to the style of the house.
Gas braai installation and conversions, with the gas supply fitted and certified with a Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for Clovelly gardens and entertainment patios.
Chimney sweeping, inspection and repairs throughout Clovelly. Sticky deposits from damp wood and rain getting in at the top are common issues in the valley.
Clovelly is tucked into the valley where the Silvermine River runs down to the sea, with houses on the slopes either side of the Clovelly golf course. Homes in the shade of the mountain lose the sun early in winter and can stay cool and damp for weeks. A well-sized closed-combustion fire helps dry the house out as well as warm it, but the chimney needs to draw strongly to do the job.
Damp affects the fire itself too. Wood left outside without cover soaks up moisture, burns poorly and leaves tar-like deposits in the flue. We advise on dry wood storage, check chimney caps and flashing for leaks, and sweep regularly to keep the flue clear.
Burning properly seasoned wood in a closed-combustion stove gives strong heat and keeps flue deposits down. Our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 has options for compact lounges and bigger open-plan spaces.
If you would rather skip the wood pile altogether, a gas fireplace gives instant heat with nothing to keep dry. We handle the gas line and certify the installation with a Certificate of Compliance.
Bio-ethanol and electric units suit rooms that cannot take a chimney, such as a bedroom or a flatlet attached to the main house. Where damp is already a problem, an electric flame-effect heater is the better pick, as it adds no moisture to the air.
Clovelly homes generally have space outside, whether it is a back garden, a covered patio or a deck looking across the golf course to the mountains. We build brick and plaster braais, install gas braais for quick cooking, and add pizza ovens for weekend gatherings. Where the patio is roofed, we give the braai a proper chimney and hood so smoke does not collect under the cover.
| 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 |
Repairs to damp or leaking stacks, new roof penetrations and access on steep plots are costed after the site visit. Our fireplace installation Cape Town page explains each option in more depth.
Send us your Clovelly street and the work you have in mind, and mention any damp or leaks you have noticed around the chimney. Our team will confirm the scope, any repairs needed and a convenient date.
Call +27 73 209 3004Usually it is a missing or damaged chimney cap, cracked mortar at the top of the stack or worn flashing where the chimney meets the roof. We inspect and repair those points, and a cap or cowl generally stops the rain getting in.
A closed-combustion fire gives dry heat and can make a noticeable difference to how damp a house feels in winter. It will not cure structural causes such as rising damp, but it helps keep the living areas warm and dry.
Dry, seasoned hardwood or well-seasoned rooikrans burns hottest and cleanest. Keep it under cover and off the ground, because wet wood smokes and builds up deposits in the flue.
At least once a year if you use the fire often, and more often if your wood is not fully dry. A sweep before winter keeps the flue drawing well and lowers the risk of a chimney fire.
Yes, as long as it has its own chimney or extraction hood and the right clearances to the roof. We design the braai around the patio so smoke and heat are carried away properly.
Yes. Besides Clovelly, our team works in Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, St James, Sun Valley and across the Southern Peninsula.