Looking for slate fireplace in Kimberley? SlateTiles.co.za puts homeowners, architects, builders and businesses in Kimberley in touch with a fireplace installer who works in Kimberley and nearby areas of Northern Cape. Describe the project and you receive a quote directly. The service is free and there is no obligation.
Slate Fireplace for Kimberley homes and businesses
A slate fireplace is a popular winter feature in Kimberley, where cold evenings make a lounge fire worth having. Installers in Northern Cape can advise on suitable slate, heat clearances and the best way to finish a hearth or chimney breast.
Want to know more first? Our slate fireplace guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.
Slate, stone and weather in Kimberley
Kimberley is a historic diamond city with Victorian and Edwardian homes in Belgravia, Kimberley North and around the Big Hole. Most old roofs are corrugated iron, but slate and stone appear on verandah floors, hearths, thick-walled facades and the occasional original slate roof. Heritage rules may apply to older buildings, so check before changing exteriors. The dry Karoo-edge climate brings very hot summers, frosty winter nights and sudden storms, which stress outdoor tiles and sealers. Shifting soils call for a solid bed and movement joints. Local tile shops and merchants stock common slate, with larger orders and cladding delivered from Bloemfontein, Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Typical slate fireplace requests in the area come from:
- Older and heritage homes: slate around a restored period fireplace in an older home with a pressed ceiling
- Suburban homes: a slate surround and hearth in the family lounge, ready for cold Highveld evenings
- Restaurants, hotels and offices: a slate fireplace feature in a restaurant, hotel lounge or lodge reception
- Townhouses and complexes: a compact slate hearth and surround in a townhouse lounge, within complex rules
- New builds and developments: slate surround planned with the builder so the chimney, hearth and wall are ready
- Security and golf estates: a full-height black slate chimney breast in a modern open-plan lounge on an estate
Why get a quote in Kimberley first?
Prices for slate fireplace in Kimberley depend on the area, the surface underneath, the type of slate, access and how soon you need it done. A quote based on your details is the quickest way to know what you will pay, and it shows what is included before anything starts.
What to include in your request
- State the width and height of the surround in metres.
- Say if you need a hearth and give its size.
- Name the fire type: open fire, closed stove or gas.
- Choose your slate colour and finish, honed or cleft.
- Say whether the old surround must be removed first.
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Service area: Kimberley and surrounds
Installers and contractors on our network work in Kimberley and surrounding areas, including Galeshewe, Ritchie, Barkly West, Hopetown, Dronfield, Riverton, Jacobsdal. Give your suburb in the request so the person quoting can allow for travel and plan a site visit to measure up.