Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding wood stoves for Scarborough homes, with a spark arrestor on every flue near the fynbos.
Scarborough is a small village on the far south-western side of the peninsula, with fynbos right up to the gardens and the national park next door. We install and maintain fireplaces and braais here with fire safety front of mind, from spark arrestors to proper clearances in timber homes.
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Select the service you need for your Scarborough home below. The village is a fair drive from town, so good photos up front help us plan everything for one trip.
Freestanding wood stoves for Scarborough homes, with a spark arrestor on every flue near the fynbos.
Inserts for existing fireplaces, with the chimney inspected and lined so it is safe to use again.
Wall-mounted gas and electric units for living areas where a roof flue is not wanted.
Built-in and freestanding braais placed at safe distances from timber decks and vegetation.
Gas braais and conversions, including the gas line, cylinder placement and a Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking areas for sheltered Scarborough courtyards and stoeps.
Chimney sweeping and inspections across Scarborough. A blocked or damaged spark arrestor is one of the first things we look at.
Scarborough borders Table Mountain National Park, a short drive from the Cape Point entrance, and much of the village is surrounded by natural fynbos. In the dry, windy summer months a stray ember is a real hazard. For every wood fireplace we install here, we fit a spark arrestor, keep the flue terminal well above the roof and check clearances to anything combustible nearby.
Some Scarborough homes are timber-framed or have timber cladding and decks. These need careful detailing where the flue passes through walls or roofs, using insulated sections and the correct gaps. The village also faces the Atlantic wind and salt air, so we use stainless steel flues and cowls that will not rust through.
Many Scarborough households rely on a wood fire as the main heater on cold, wet evenings. A closed-combustion unit keeps sparks contained behind glass and uses wood efficiently. Our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 includes compact and larger models.
Gas is a practical alternative if you want heat without sparks or a wood pile. Homes here run on bottled gas, so we plan the cylinder position and the line route carefully, and we issue the Certificate of Compliance on completion.
Bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces need no flue and throw no embers, which makes them a sensible choice for timber rooms or holiday cottages.
A braai in Scarborough has to be built with its surroundings in mind. We set wood braais on non-combustible bases with enough clearance from decks, thatch and vegetation, add side walls or a hood to shield the fire from the wind, and suggest gas braais where sparks are a worry. Pizza ovens work well in walled courtyards out of the wind.
| 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 |
Long flue runs, penetrations through timber walls or roofs and travel to the far south of the peninsula are confirmed after the site visit. Visit our fireplace installation Cape Town page for the wider picture.
Tell us where you are in Scarborough and what you would like installed or serviced, and let us know if the house is timber or has thatch nearby. Our team will then confirm the scope, materials and a date.
Call +27 73 209 3004We strongly recommend one on every wood-burning flue in Scarborough. The village is surrounded by fynbos, and a spark arrestor stops embers escaping from the chimney, especially on windy summer days.
Yes, with the right detailing. We use insulated flue sections where they pass through timber, keep the required clearances and fit a non-combustible hearth. We look at the house before confirming the approach.
Gas produces no sparks or embers, which some owners prefer this close to the reserve. We install the line and cylinder correctly and issue the Certificate of Compliance.
Yes. Because of the distance, we try to combine work such as a sweep and a small repair into one visit. Clear photos beforehand help us bring the right parts.
Let the ash cool completely in a lidded metal bucket for a day or two before disposing of it. Never tip warm ash into the garden or near fynbos, as embers can stay hot for longer than you would expect.
Yes. Along with Scarborough, we cover Misty Cliffs, Kommetjie, Ocean View and the rest of the Southern Peninsula.