Affordable Free Standing Fireplace Installation & Repairs Services
Freestanding wood fireplaces for Zeekoevlei homes, with flues and cowls chosen for the wind across the open water.
Fire Flame Installers installs fireplaces and braais and maintains chimneys for homes around Zeekoevlei, a large freshwater vlei on the Cape Flats. Living beside open water brings damp air and strong wind, and we choose fittings that cope with both.
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See the services below and choose the one you need. Photos and a short description of the house and garden help us plan the visit and your written quote.
Freestanding wood fireplaces for Zeekoevlei homes, with flues and cowls chosen for the wind across the open water.
Insert and built-in fireplaces for existing openings, with chimneys checked and lined where damp has done damage.
Wall-mounted gas and electric units for Zeekoevlei rooms where a new flue is not practical.
Built-in and freestanding braais for gardens and stoeps with a view over the vlei.
Gas braai installation and conversions, with every line tested and a Certificate of Compliance issued.
Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens for Zeekoevlei gardens and entertainment areas.
Chimney sweeping and repairs in Zeekoevlei, including damp brickwork, cracked caps and failed flashing.
Zeekoevlei is a residential area on the shores of the vlei of the same name, close to Rondevlei and the False Bay Nature Reserve. Many homes here sit on larger plots, some facing the water, with a mix of older brick houses and newer builds. The open water lets the wind build up speed before it reaches the houses, which can cause a fireplace on the waterfront side to struggle to draw.
The air near the vlei is often damp in winter, and moisture is hard on chimneys. Brickwork absorbs water, mortar weakens and a cold, damp flue makes lighting a fire harder. We check the cap, flashing and liner on older chimneys, fit stainless steel parts above the roof and recommend a sweep each year to keep the flue dry and clear.
A closed-combustion wood fireplace heats a Zeekoevlei home well through the damp months, and the dry heat helps the whole house feel less clammy. Browse our freestanding closed-combustion range from R7,490 for models to suit your lounge.
Gas suits homeowners who want heat without the work of drying and storing wood in a damp climate. It lights instantly and is easy to control. We install the gas line and provide the Certificate of Compliance.
For a study, bedroom or cottage on the property, a bio-ethanol or electric fireplace gives a flame without any flue or roof work.
Many Zeekoevlei properties are made for outdoor living, with gardens and stoeps that look out over the water. We build wood braais in brick or plaster, fit gas braais under cover, and add pizza ovens for larger entertaining areas. Because wind off the vlei can be strong, we plan where the braai sits and how high its chimney goes so smoke clears the seating area.
| 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 repairs for damp brickwork, new liners and taller flues for exposed waterfront roofs in Zeekoevlei are quoted after the site visit. Our fireplace installation Cape Town page sets out how each figure is worked out.
Give us your Zeekoevlei address and a quick description of the job, whether it is a chimney repair or a new braai for the stoep. Our team will confirm scope, materials, access and a suitable date.
Call +27 73 209 3004Usually a missing cap, cracked mortar or failed flashing is letting rain in, and the damp air near the vlei makes it worse. We inspect the chimney and recommend the repair it actually needs.
It can, especially on homes facing the water. A taller flue or a wind-rated cowl often fixes poor draw, and we check this on site first.
A closed-combustion wood fireplace gives strong, dry heat that helps a damp house. Gas is a good alternative if you do not want to store wood in a humid climate.
Yes. We plan the position and chimney height so smoke clears the stoep in the wind, and we quote the braai on its final design.
Once a year is a good guide, ideally before winter. Damp can cause soot and creosote to stick, so regular sweeping matters more here than in drier areas.
Yes. Together with Zeekoevlei we cover Grassy Park, Pelican Park, Lotus River, Strandfontein and the surrounding suburbs.