Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces that give steady heat through a wet Newlands winter, installed with a properly sealed roof flashing.
Newlands gets some of the highest rainfall of any Cape Town suburb, and the mountain blocks the winter sun early in the afternoon. A good fireplace is close to essential here, and we install and maintain fireplaces built for long, damp winters.
FIRE FLAMES SERVICES
Choose what your Newlands home needs below. Photos, the property type and access details help us plan the visit and a written quote.
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces that give steady heat through a wet Newlands winter, installed with a properly sealed roof flashing.
Built-in fireplaces and inserts for Newlands homes, with old chimneys lined and checked for damp before we fit anything.
Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for Newlands apartments and townhouses close to the cricket ground and Main Road.
Built-in and freestanding braais under covered patios, so you can still braai in Newlands when it rains.
Gas braai installation and conversions, with the gas line, fittings and Certificate of Compliance done properly.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for Newlands gardens, ideally under cover for the wet months.
Chimney sweeping and repairs for Newlands homes, where oak leaves, moss and damp soot are common causes of poor draw.
Newlands sits on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, right below Newlands Forest, and it is known as one of the wettest suburbs in Cape Town. Winter fronts drop a lot of rain here, and many streets lose direct sun mid-afternoon as the mountain shades them. Homes stay cool and damp, so people rely on their fireplaces more and for longer than in most of the city.
That damp affects the fireplace itself. Leaks around roof flashings, moss on chimney stacks and wet soot inside the flue are all common. The big oaks along Newlands streets fill gutters and chimney caps with leaves in autumn. We seal flues properly where they pass through the roof, fit caps that keep rain and leaves out, and recommend burning only well-seasoned wood, which matters even more in a damp climate.
Wood is the natural choice in Newlands, where winter is long and the heat is welcome. A closed-combustion fireplace gives strong, even heat and dries out a damp room. Keep your wood stored dry and under cover. For Newlands homes, our freestanding closed-combustion range starts from R7,490.
Gas avoids the problem of keeping wood dry through a wet Newlands winter and gives heat at the push of a button. We install the gas line and supply the legally required Certificate of Compliance.
In Newlands apartments and smaller townhouses where a flue is not practical, bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces add a flame and some warmth without any roof work.
Rugby and cricket weekends in Newlands often mean a braai, and in this suburb the weather does not always cooperate. We build braais under patio roofs and in covered entertainment areas, with a chimney or extraction hood that carries smoke out from under the roof. Gas braais are a good option when you want to cook quickly between showers, and built-in wood braais suit the full Sunday fire.
| 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 |
For Newlands homes, flashing and damp repairs, chimney caps for heavy rain, and steep or tree-covered roof access are quoted after the site visit. Read more on our fireplace installation Cape Town page, which covers Newlands too.
Tell us your Newlands street and the work you are planning, and send photos of the chimney and roof. If you have noticed damp or leaks, mention them so we can check them on the same visit.
Call +27 73 209 3004Damp is a common cause in Newlands. Wet wood, a cold flue or a cap blocked with oak leaves all reduce draw. Use seasoned, dry wood and have the chimney swept and the cap checked before winter.
Leaks usually come from worn flashing or sealant where the flue passes through the roof. We replace or reseal the flashing and fit a rain cap, which is especially important with Newlands rainfall.
For most Newlands homes, yes. Winters are long and wet, and a closed-combustion unit heats the room far better than an open fire while using less wood.
Store it off the ground, under cover and with air moving around it, ideally for months before you burn it. If storage is difficult, a gas fireplace may suit your home better.
Yes. We plan the chimney or hood so smoke clears the roof line, and check clearances to beams and ceilings. It means you can braai through most of the Newlands winter.
Yes. Besides Newlands, we work in Bishopscourt, Claremont, Rondebosch, Fernwood and the rest of the Southern Suburbs.