Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces for Welgelegen lounges and family rooms, with a new flue sized to the current roofline.
Fireplace and braai installation, repairs and chimney sweeping for Welgelegen, the quiet residential pocket of Parow near Plattekloof and Parow North. Many homes here have been extended over the years, so we check that the chimney still suits the roof it now sits on.
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Below are the services we offer in Welgelegen, from a new stove to a gas braai conversion. Tell us a little about the house and any recent building work so we can plan properly.
Freestanding closed-combustion fireplaces for Welgelegen lounges and family rooms, with a new flue sized to the current roofline.
Inserts for existing hearths, lined and sealed so an older chimney works safely after years of open fires.
Wall-mounted gas and electric fireplaces for new extensions, flatlets and rooms without a chimney.
Built-in and freestanding braais for Welgelegen back gardens, patios and enclosed entertainment rooms.
Gas braai installations and conversions, with the gas line done properly and a Certificate of Compliance issued.
Pizza ovens and outdoor cooking areas for family gardens where weekend lunches tend to run long.
Chimney sweeping, inspections and repairs for Welgelegen homes, including checks after roof or ceiling work.
Welgelegen is an established part of Parow, and plenty of its family homes have had a room added, a patio closed in or a second level built over the years. Those changes can leave the original chimney lower than the new roof beside it, which often leads to a lazy fire and smoke in the room. We measure the chimney against the roof as it stands today and recommend extending the flue or adding a cowl where it is needed.
Building work can also disturb the chimney itself. Flashing gets lifted, ceilings are opened up near the flue and new roof sheeting or tiles sometimes end up too close to it. Before we install anything we check clearances to timber and insulation, and we look for gaps where winter rain can find its way in.
Families in Welgelegen who heat with wood get the most from a closed-combustion stove, which turns more of each log into warmth and keeps draughts out of the room. Start with our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490, then we help you match the size to the space.
A gas fireplace is a tidy option in a renovated or extended home, as some models vent through an outside wall rather than the roof. Every gas installation comes with the Certificate of Compliance required by law.
For a flatlet, study or bedroom where building work is not wanted, a bio-ethanol or electric unit gives a flame effect with simple installation.
Many Welgelegen homes have a covered patio or a braai room that was enclosed at some point, which makes chimney design important. We install wood braais with a properly sized canopy and flue, gas braais that are easier to use under cover, and pizza ovens for the garden. If your current braai smokes out the room, we can check the chimney and canopy and suggest a repair or a gas conversion.
| 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 |
Chimney extensions, repairs after building work and alterations to enclosed braai rooms are priced after the site visit. Our fireplace installation Cape Town page has more detail on what each option includes.
Share your Welgelegen street and the job you are planning. If there has been an extension or roof work since the fireplace was built, let us know so we can check the chimney against the new roofline.
Call +27 73 209 3004The new roof is probably higher than the chimney, so wind swirls over it and pushes smoke down. Extending the flue above the new roofline usually solves it. We measure and confirm before recommending work.
Yes. If you are still building, we can plan the hearth and flue route with your builder, which keeps the cost down. In a finished room, a freestanding stove or a wall-vented gas unit is often the easiest route.
It may be, but it is worth checking. We look at flashing, clearances to timber and the condition of the flue, and tell you plainly whether anything needs fixing.
In most cases, yes. The usual causes are a canopy that is too small, a short chimney or a blockage. We inspect it and suggest a repair, a new canopy or a gas conversion.
Not always. Some gas models vent through an outside wall, which suits extensions and rooms without a roof flue. Our team runs the gas line and hands over a Certificate of Compliance when the job is signed off.
Yes. Along with Welgelegen we work in Parow North, De Tijger, Plattekloof, Panorama, Parow and the surrounding Northern Suburbs.