WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
Site Visits
Let us come to you and help you find the best possible option for your needs.
Our expert team will inspect your property and provide you with a quote. We charge a callout fee to cover our time and costs, but rest assured that all work is supervised and completed by the owner. Contact us today and let us help you make the right purchase decision!
Installations
Repairs
Fireplace, braai and chimney repairs are essential services that help homeowners maintain the efficiency and safety of their fireplaces, braais, and chimneys.
Fireplace repairs include inspecting the firebox, replacing broken bricks or mortar, and cleaning the flue. Braai repairs involve replacing worn or damaged parts, and checking the gas connection. Chimney repairs involve inspecting the chimney flue, replacing broken or deteriorated bricks, and cleaning the flue.
Subcontracting
At Lourens Wurz Projects, we specialize in installations, servicing, and repairs for a variety of clients, including manufacturers, builders, architects, importers, and other industry professionals.
Our experienced team is committed to providing the same high-quality work and guarantee, no matter whether it's done directly with the client or as a subcontractor. Plus, our owner is always there to supervise and ensure the job is done right.
Braai Installations
We just love installing your new braai or fireplace!
Standard sizes or custom-built in or insert models from various manufacturers available in mild steel, 3CR12, 430, 304 or a combination of any of the above materials.
We can remove any braai by cutting and breaking the surrounding brickwork or by cutting out the old unit itself.
All work is done to local building standards and are tested to ensure your braai works the way it should. All braai installations carry a 1-year guarantee and product warranties are kept with the manufacturer.
Fireplace Installations
Add some heat and value to your home!
We install any make or model of open fireplaces, slow burning fireplaces, ceramic fireplaces or closed combustion fireplaces, whether they are built-in, freestanding or wall mounted.
All installations are done to International and EU standards to ensure they burn efficiently and safely for many years.
All closed combustion fireplaces, ceramic fireplaces and slow burning fireplaces should have a full stainless steel flue kit to comply with standards. Open fireplaces can have mild steel flues, depending on if close to any coastal areas.
Braai & Fireplace Conversions
Why not convert your gas burning braai or fireplace to a wood burning braai or fireplace or vice versa!
Built in steel braai can be converted to traditional brick braais with clay bricks in various colors to blend in with your accent or design scheme.
Converting from one to the other does not mean it works the same as before, so contact us today!
Waterproofing
We do all minor waterproofing to roofs, chimneys and flues. All work is done using the best products and carries a season guarantee on workmanship.
Guarantees excludes faulty or poorly designed roofs, incorrect flues installed, or incorrect waterproofing type used.
Waterproofing should be checked twice a year by the homeowner or contractor.
Minor Building & Painting
We also offer minor building, plastering, ceiling and painting work relating to braais or fireplaces.
Let us build your next brick braai, repair the hole in the ceiling or painting around the braai... We even convert your rusty built in braai to a traditional brick braai with clay or fire bricks.
Clients are encouraged to supply their own topcoat paint of choice.
Braai & Fireplace Servicing
A service should be performed annually or before or after the peak season.
A service on your braai or fireplace will extend the lifespan, are required by all manufacturers and ensure they work efficiently.
Rust and soot build up due to many factors will reduce your appliances' lifespan.
All services include a clean, sweep, rust removal, acid wash/degrease for braais, moving parts on fireplaces are checked, serviced and painted or polished with high heat paint or fireplace polish.
Services does not include any replacement parts or accessories.
Gas Braai & Fireplace Servicing
We service most gas braais or fireplaces, whether built in or free standing, but specialise in Chad-O-Chef, Homefires and SAFire brands.
A service will ensure your unit is working safely, saving cooking gas and heating time. All manufacturers require that the appliance needs an annual service for warranties.
Extraction Solutions
Extraction of gasses, smoke and by products from braais or fireplaces can be harmful to you, your family or property if not extracted properly.
Forced extraction still needs to be designed and done to ensure it works at it's best.
Many fireplaces and braais are designed poorly and needs forced extraction by use of canopies/smoke collectors or fan motors.
Chimney Sweeping
A sweep should be performed annually or before or after the peak season.
Soot and creosote build up during use, nests built by critters can cause a blockage, start a chimney fire, smoke back or cause CO2 poisoning.
A dirty or blocked chimney will lead to insufficient draught of gasses and by-products, as well as pose a health hazard to you or your family.
Many have had a fire but never noticed it until too late! If you suspect there's something wrong, call us!
Chimney & Flue Repairs
A damaged or leaking chimney or flue stack will cause the improper draw or no draw at all. The chimney or flue stack is the "engine" of the appliance and should be designed correctly.
We repair many poorly designed chimneys as builders/engineers/architects are not proficient in the design and specs of a chimney or flue stack.
We can repair your flue pipes or chimney to ensure they draw properly and safely whether it has to be replaced or redesigned.