Fireplace Services
Why should your fireplace be serviced?
- To ensure the correct, efficient, and safe functioning of your fireplace and its flue system.
- All flue pipes should be regularly swept to remove the tar and soot build-up. If this is not done, a chimney fire can result, which can be dangerous.
- All flue pipes that pass through roof spaces can be close to combustible materials and need to be visually checked regularly. If this is not done for an extended period, the flue may develop a fault, which could become a fire hazard.
- Black flue pipes may need periodic touch-up paint to prevent corrosion and keep them looking good.
- It is important to treat your fireplace with stove polish or touch-up paint to keep it looking great and free of corrosion
- Rope seals, baffle plates, and other internal consumable components such as vermiculite board may need replacing to keep the fireplace functioning as it should.
- Waterproofing needs to be checked and tended to from time to time to ensure no water leaks develop.
How frequently should you service your fireplace?
- Fireplaces that are used regularly should ideally be serviced annually. In some European countries, this is a requirement.
- With average expected use in South Africa, we recommend a service at least every 2 years.
Types of Services
Basic Service - R 1 495
(for the first fireplace & R 995 for each additional fireplace on the same property)
Includes:
- Safety Inspection
- Sweep the flue system
- Clean the glass (if applicable)
- Check waterproofing and apply sealant if required
- Check all components of the fireplace, note and report any parts that need replacing.
- Light touch-ups with paint or stove polish
- First 100km of travel
Full service - R 2 495
(for the first fireplace & R 1 895 for each additional fireplace on the same property)
Includes:
- A basic service (as per above)
- Replace fatigued rope seals
- Full repaint or stove polish treatment to the unit and flue pipe (if applicable) to get it looking great again