Insert & Built-In Fireplaces in Cape Town

An insert fireplace slides into an existing masonry fireplace opening and turns an inefficient open hearth into a closed combustion heater. A built-in fireplace is framed into a new feature wall or cladding for a clean, flush look — popular in renovations and new builds.

Measure carefully. For an insert, we need the opening's width, height and depth at the front and back, plus the chimney's condition. For a built-in, the surround must be built from non-combustible board with the ventilation and clearances the manufacturer specifies. Many inserts can be fitted with a fan to push warm air into the room.

Insert and built-in fireplaces on this site start at R23,846 incl. VAT. We usually line the existing chimney with a stainless steel flue of the correct diameter so the insert draws properly and the old chimney stays clean.

All installations follow SANS 10400 Part V, and standard single-storey installation in Cape Town is R5,500, with double-storey at R8,000. We install within 200 km of Cape Town — the City, Northern and Southern Suburbs, the Cape Winelands, Overberg and West Coast — and courier anywhere in South Africa.

Before ordering, send us photos of the existing fireplace, the chimney from outside and the roof above it. If the chimney needs repair or sweeping, we include that in the quote so the insert can be fitted in one visit.

Progress Group has supplied and installed fireplaces, braais and heating in the Western Cape since 1990. Visit our Bellville showroom to see units in person, or send us photos and measurements of your space for a free written quote. We confirm stock, delivery dates and every installation cost before you pay, so there are no surprises on the day.