Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding stoves for Kommetjie homes, flued in stainless steel with a cowl that handles the onshore wind.
Fireplaces, braais and chimney services for Kommetjie, from village homes near the lighthouse to newer houses towards Long Beach. Our team picks flue materials and cowls that stand up to the Atlantic wind and the salty spray.
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Choose from fireplaces, braais, pizza ovens and chimney work below. Let us know the type of home, how close it is to the beach and how we get onto the roof.
Freestanding stoves for Kommetjie homes, flued in stainless steel with a cowl that handles the onshore wind.
Built-in fireplaces and inserts for existing hearths, with flue liners to stop rust and soot problems in older chimneys.
Slim wall-mounted gas and electric fires for holiday homes, flats and compact Kommetjie lounges.
Braais built for windy patios, with walls and hoods placed so the coals stay lit and the smoke moves away.
Gas braai fitting and conversions, with corrosion-resistant fittings near the sea and a Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking areas for sheltered Kommetjie courtyards and sea-facing gardens.
We sweep and inspect chimneys around Kommetjie, checking for rusted cowls, loose fixings and downdraught caused by the coastal wind.
Kommetjie faces the open Atlantic, with Slangkop Lighthouse on the point and Long Beach running north towards Noordhoek. Strong north-westerly fronts arrive in winter and the south-easter blows through summer, so a short flue with a basic cowl often struggles here. We match flue height to the roofline and choose a cowl designed to stop downdraught on exposed roofs.
Salt spray reaches well inland in this village, and painted mild steel does not last long in it. We use stainless steel for flues, cowls and outside fixings, and on service visits we check for corrosion, worn storm collars and gaps where rain can get in.
A closed-combustion wood stove takes the chill and damp out of a coastal home on a stormy night and uses far less wood than an open fire. Take a look at our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 to find a size for your lounge.
Gas works well for weekend and holiday houses in Kommetjie, since there is no wood to keep dry and the fire lights straight away. We install the gas supply and hand over the legally required Certificate of Compliance.
Where there is no way to run a flue, such as a flat or a rented cottage, a bio-ethanol or electric fireplace gives you a flame effect with no roof penetration.
Braaing in Kommetjie means planning for the wind. We look at which way your patio faces, then build wood braais with side walls or a hood, fit gas braais where you want quick and simple cooking, and add pizza ovens in sheltered spots. Stainless steel grids, doors and fittings are worth the extra cost this close to the sea.
| 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 |
Stainless flue upgrades, taller flues for exposed roofs and replacement of rusted cowls are priced once we have seen the site. See our fireplace installation Cape Town page for more on how we work in Kommetjie.
Tell us your street and what you would like done, and mention how close the house is to the beach. Materials, roof access and timing can then be confirmed with our team.
Call +27 73 209 3004Salt spray from the Atlantic attacks ordinary steel quickly. Replacing it with a stainless steel cowl and fixings usually solves the problem, and we check the flue below it at the same time.
Most downdraught here comes from the strong coastal wind hitting a flue that is too short or poorly capped. A taller flue, a wind-rated cowl or a sweep usually sorts it out, and we confirm which one after an inspection.
Gas is usually easier for a house that stands empty for weeks, because there is no wood to keep dry. If you live in Kommetjie full time and enjoy a real wood fire, a closed-combustion stove is very efficient.
Once a year is a good rule, before winter. Near the sea we also look at the outside parts for corrosion and loose fixings, not just soot inside the flue.
Yes. We plan the position, add side walls or a hood, and can recommend gas for a more exposed patio. Stainless parts help it last in the salty air.
Yes. Besides Kommetjie we work in Noordhoek, Scarborough, Misty Cliffs, Ocean View and across the Southern Peninsula.