Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces for Fresnaye lounges and family rooms, with the flue run through upper floors where required.
Fresnaye is mostly large family homes on the slopes of Lion's Head above Sea Point, many of them on two or three levels. We plan fireplaces, braais and chimney work around tall rooflines, steep plots and the long sunset views these homes are built for.
FIRE FLAMES SERVICES
Select the service you need below. For Fresnaye homes, tell us how many storeys the house has and where the room sits, so we can plan the flue and the access.
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces for Fresnaye lounges and family rooms, with the flue run through upper floors where required.
Inserts and built-in fireplaces fitted into existing Fresnaye chimney breasts, with relining for older or oversized flues.
Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for Fresnaye bedrooms, studies and open-plan living areas.
Built-in and freestanding braais for Fresnaye patios, pool areas and covered entertainment spaces.
Gas braais installed or converted in Fresnaye, with the gas line, regulator and Certificate of Compliance included.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for Fresnaye entertainment areas, planned with the slope and retaining walls in mind.
Chimney sweeping, inspection and repairs throughout Fresnaye. Tall flues on multi-level homes need regular checks for soot and loose sections.
Fresnaye climbs the western slopes of Lion’s Head, and to make the most of the sea views many houses are built on two or three levels with stepped roofs. A fireplace on a lower floor can need a long flue through the floors above, and the flue has to clear the highest nearby roof to draw properly. We work out the route, the support brackets and the termination height before quoting.
The streets are steep and many plots sit behind retaining walls, so scaffolding and roof access take planning. Salt air still drifts up the slope from the ocean, which is why we use stainless steel for flues and cowls and include an inspection of exterior fittings when we sweep.
For larger Fresnaye lounges, a closed-combustion wood fireplace heats the room well and keeps burning through a long winter evening on less wood. Our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 covers outputs for open-plan spaces as well as smaller rooms.
Gas fireplaces suit upper-floor rooms and bedrooms where carrying wood up the stairs is a chore. They start instantly and are simple to control, and each installation is signed off with a Certificate of Compliance.
Bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces work well in Fresnaye studies, bedrooms and renovated spaces where adding a flue would mean cutting through finished ceilings.
Most Fresnaye homes have a pool deck or covered patio facing the sunset over the Atlantic, and that is where families braai. We build wood braais into existing walls, install gas braais for quick midweek meals, and add pizza ovens to complete an outdoor kitchen. Under covered patios we fit the correct hood and flue so smoke clears the roof and does not stain the ceiling.
| 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 |
Flues running through two or three storeys, scaffolding on sloped sites and stainless steel terminals are priced after the site visit. Typical Fresnaye costs sit within the ranges on our fireplace installation Cape Town page.
Tell us your street, which floor the room is on and the work you have in mind. For larger renovations, let us know who your builder or architect is so we can plan the flue with them.
Call +27 73 209 3004Yes, in most cases. The flue runs up through the upper floors in a boxed chase or along an outside wall. We check the structure and clearances and show you the route before you commit.
A flue that ends below a nearby roof or wall can suffer from downdraught. Extending the flue or fitting a suitable cowl usually solves it, and we confirm the cause during an inspection.
A freestanding unit with flue typically falls in the R6,000 to R18,000 range, with extra for longer flues and scaffolding. We confirm the exact figure after the site visit.
Yes, as long as there is a proper hood and flue to take smoke above the roof. We plan the braai, hood and clearances together so it is safe to use.
We recommend once a year for regular wood burners, usually before winter. Tall flues on multi-level homes are worth checking for loose brackets and soot at the same time.
Yes. Our team covers Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay and the rest of the Atlantic Seaboard.