Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding closed-combustion stoves for University Estate homes, fitted with secure bracing so the flue stays steady when the wind blows off the mountain.
University Estate is a mainly residential suburb at the foot of Devil's Peak, east of the city, where family homes sit on sloping plots with views across Table Bay. We install fireplaces and braais for these houses and keep chimneys clean and drawing well through the winter.
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Select the work you have in mind below. Tell us about the house, how many storeys it has and where we can park, so the team can prepare properly for the visit.
Freestanding closed-combustion stoves for University Estate homes, fitted with secure bracing so the flue stays steady when the wind blows off the mountain.
Insert and built-in fireplaces for University Estate lounges, placed in existing openings or a new chimney breast built for the job.
Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for University Estate flats, granny cottages and modern extensions.
Braais for University Estate patios and sloping gardens, from brick built-ins to steel freestanding units.
Gas braais and conversions for University Estate homes, with a correctly run gas line and a Certificate of Compliance.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for University Estate entertainment areas looking out over the harbour.
Chimney sweeping and checks in University Estate. We look at soot, nesting debris and wind wear on cowls and joints.
University Estate lies on the lower slopes of Devil’s Peak, so many plots fall away from the street and houses are often split-level or double storey on the downhill side. That affects both where a flue can run and how tall it must be to draw. We measure the roof from the high side and the low side before recommending a unit, since a flue that looks tall from the road may sit low against the house behind.
The south-easter can blow hard down this side of the mountain in summer, and in winter the cold fronts arrive over Table Bay with rain behind them. Loose flue joints, rattling cowls and leaking flashings are what we tend to find after a season of that weather. New installations get proper brackets and storm collars, and existing chimneys get a check of fixings as well as a sweep.
For family homes in University Estate with space for a wood store, closed combustion is the efficient way to heat an open-plan living area. Our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 covers a good spread of sizes and styles to start from.
Gas is a practical fit for busy households who want instant heat without cleaning ash. Balanced flue models can exit through a wall when the roof route is awkward on a sloping site. Every gas fireplace we install comes with a Certificate of Compliance.
In flats, granny cottages and rooms where running a flue makes little sense, a bio-ethanol or electric fireplace gives a flame effect without any building work. Electric units also suit bedrooms and studies where you only need a little heat.
Many University Estate homes have a patio or terrace on the downhill side looking towards the harbour, which makes it the natural place to braai. We build wood braais in brick or plaster, install gas units for quick midweek meals and add pizza ovens for weekend cooking. On sloping gardens we check the foundation for a heavy built-in braai and set the chimney so smoke clears the house in a south-easter.
| 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 |
Taller flues on split-level houses, scaffolding on sloping plots and any new chimney breast are confirmed after the site visit. You will find more on our fireplace installation Cape Town page.
Send us your University Estate street and the project you are planning. A note about stairs, the slope of the plot and where we can park helps us arrive ready.
Call +27 73 209 3004Strong gusts coming down Devil's Peak can push air back down a flue that is too short or poorly capped. Raising the flue, fitting a better cowl or sweeping a partly blocked chimney usually solves it. We inspect first and tell you which fix applies.
Yes. We either run the flue up through the upper floor in a boxed chase or take it up the outside wall, depending on the layout. Double-storey work is quoted after we have seen the route.
For a family home that gets cold in the winter months, yes. A closed stove gives far more heat from the same wood than an open fireplace and produces less smoke.
Yes. Some gas fireplaces vent sideways through a wall, which is handy where a roof route is difficult. We install the gas line and issue a Certificate of Compliance.
If you burn wood regularly, once a year before winter is a good rule. We also check that cowls and flue joints have not been loosened by the wind.
Yes. Along with University Estate we work in Walmer Estate, Woodstock, Devil's Peak Estate, Vredehoek and across the City Bowl.