Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding wood stoves for Tamboerskloof homes, installed with a flue and cowl that suit the wind coming over Kloof Nek.
Fireplace installation, braai building and chimney care for Tamboerskloof, from terraced homes on steep streets to renovated houses with views across the City Bowl. We plan each job around the slope, the access and the wind that comes over Kloof Nek.
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Choose the work you need below, from a stove for the lounge to a braai on the stoep. Photos of the space and the street help us plan access on Tamboerskloof's steeper roads.
Freestanding wood stoves for Tamboerskloof homes, installed with a flue and cowl that suit the wind coming over Kloof Nek.
Inserts for the period fireplaces found in many Tamboerskloof houses, with a liner fitted so the old chimney works safely.
Slim wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for Tamboerskloof flats and renovated open-plan living areas.
Braais built for Tamboerskloof stoeps, terraces and split-level gardens, in brick, stone or plaster.
Gas braai installations and conversions in Tamboerskloof, including a compliant gas line and Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for Tamboerskloof terraces with views of the city and the mountain.
Chimney sweeps and repairs throughout Tamboerskloof. We check for soot, blocked pots and gaps in old brickwork that cause smoky rooms.
Tamboerskloof climbs from Kloof Street up towards Lion’s Head and Signal Hill, so many homes sit on steep, stepped plots with roofs at different heights. A chimney that clears one roof can end up below the ridge of the house above it, and that is a common reason for poor draw. We measure flue height against nearby roofs, not just your own, so the fire pulls cleanly.
Winter in the upper streets can be cool and damp, with the mountain cutting off afternoon sun, while summer brings the south-easter gusting through Kloof Nek. Both affect how a fire burns. We fit cowls that resist downdraught and recommend a closed-combustion unit that stays efficient in a room that loses heat quickly.
Wood stoves suit Tamboerskloof family homes with a garage or side passage for storing logs. Take a look at our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490, all of which burn far cleaner than an open grate.
If carrying wood up steep steps does not appeal, gas is a practical choice. It lights at a switch, heats quickly and leaves no ash. We install the supply and issue the Certificate of Compliance.
For apartments around Kloof Street and rentals where building work is not an option, bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces give a cosy flame without a flue.
Many Tamboerskloof gardens are terraced into the slope, so the braai often goes on a stoep, a raised patio or a small deck with a view. We plan the base, clearances and chimney hood for the spot you have, and suggest gas where a wood braai would send smoke into the house above. Built-in wood braais, gas units and pizza ovens are all options.
| 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 |
Extra flue height to clear a neighbour’s roof, chimney liners, scaffolding on steep plots and access by stairs are quoted after we visit. More information is on our fireplace installation Cape Town page, which covers Tamboerskloof too.
Tell us your street and the job you have in mind, and mention any stairs or parking limits. If your home is in a heritage area or a sectional title block, include that too so we can plan approvals.
Call +27 73 209 3004On a slope, nearby roofs and the gusts coming over Kloof Nek can push air back down a short chimney. Raising the flue or fitting an anti-downdraught cowl usually fixes it. We check the cause on site first.
Yes. We carry units in by hand or use the safest route available, and plan the delivery for a time when parking is easier. Let us know about stairs when you send photos.
If it is an old unlined brick chimney, a liner is usually the safest way to connect a new stove. It improves draw and stops smoke leaking through cracked mortar. We confirm after an inspection.
For many homes here, yes. It saves carrying wood up the hill and gives instant heat on cold, damp evenings. Every installation comes with a Certificate of Compliance.
Usually. We check the structure can carry the weight and plan the clearances, then recommend a built-in or gas braai. Smoke direction is planned so it does not drift into your home or the one above.
Yes. Besides Tamboerskloof we work across Gardens, Higgovale, Bo-Kaap, Oranjezicht and the rest of the City Bowl.