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Wood Heater & Fireplace Installation Dromana

Arriving at a cold beach house on a Friday night is no fun. A wood heater changes that. Almac Plumbing takes care of wood heater installation in Dromana and Safety Beach, from the flue to the final certificate. We can even install it midweek, so it's ready for your next weekend down.

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Heating a Dromana Weekender

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Plenty of Dromana homes were built with summer in mind. Big windows, open-plan living and high ceilings are great in January. In July, they're hard to heat. And a house that's been shut up for a fortnight feels even colder.


A wood heater takes the chill off and keeps the living area warm all evening. There's nothing like a real wood fire in Dromana after a blustery walk along the foreshore. It's one of our favourite woodfire installations to do.



No Chimney? No Problem

Lots of beach houses and newer Safety Beach homes don't have a chimney. That's fine. We handle fireplace installation in Dromana with or without one.


For a freestanding heater, we run a new flue up through the ceiling and out the roof. Here's what goes into getting it right.

The right spot: A position that heats the room well and gives the flue a clear path up.

A watertight roof: Proper flashing where the flue passes through, so the rain stays out.

A cowl that suits the coast: Bay winds can push smoke back down a flue. We choose a cowl that suits your site.

The right height: The flue has to clear your roofline as the standard requires, so it draws properly.

Every heater we fit carries an AS/NZS 4013 compliance plate. We install it to AS/NZS 2918 and hand you a compliance certificate at the end. Got an old open fireplace instead? A fireplace insert can use your existing chimney.

Holiday Rental? Wood Heater or Gas Log Fire

If guests stay at your place, think about who'll be running the fire. Here's our honest take.

Wood Heater

Guests love: the real flames, the crackle and that wood smoke smell.

Keep in mind: you'll need a firewood supply, simple lighting instructions and the ash cleaned out between stays.

Gas Log Fire

Guests love: flames at the press of a button, with no wood and no smoke.

Keep in mind: it needs a gas supply, either mains or bottled LPG, and a service every couple of years.

For your own weekender, it's hard to beat real wood. For a busy rental with lots of turnover, gas usually makes life easier. We install both, so we'll help you choose.

Heading Home on Sunday? Make Sure the Fire's Out

A wood heater is safe when it's used properly. A house that's about to sit empty just needs a little extra care before you leave.

Let it burn down: Stop adding wood a few hours before you plan to head off.

Close it up: Shut the heater door once the fire has died down.

Ash goes in metal: Use a lidded metal bucket and keep it outside, away from the house. Ash can stay hot for days.

Never leave it burning: Don't lock up while the fire is still going.

Simple habits like these mean you can relax on the drive back to Melbourne.

Why Choose Almac for Your Dromana Heater
A wood heater goes through your roof, so you want it done right the first time.

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Licensed plumbers

Peninsula rules say a licensed plumber has to fit your wood heater. We're licensed, so you're covered.

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Midweek installs

We work Monday to Friday, so your heater's ready for the weekend.

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Wood and gas, one team

Wood heaters and gas log fires, on mains gas or LPG.

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Your floors stay clean

Shoes come off at the door, and we leave no dust or soot behind

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Hands-on owner

Al McLean brings 20+ years of experience and works alongside the team

Our guarantee: If anything's not right, we'll return to make it right, no charge. That's our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Getting a Wood Heater in Dromana

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Tell us about the house

Call or send an enquiry. Let us know about the room, the roof and how often you're down.

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Site visit and quote

We check where the heater and flue can go, then quote you an upfront price.

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Installed midweek

We install, test and certify it, then leave you simple tips for lighting it.

Kind Words From Our Customers

Al and the team hold a 5.0 rating on Google. Here's what customers have said.



Wood Heaters Across Dromana and Surrounds

Our wood heater installs reach right across Dromana VIC 3936, Safety Beach and Martha Cove. Further afield, we cover McCrae, Rosebud,Red Hill and Mornington. Need a plumber for something else? Our Dromana plumbing and gas fitting team can help.

— FAQs

Wood Heater & Fireplace Installation Dromana

Wood-burning fireplace installed by Almac Plumbing.

Explore clear and concise answers to the questions you care about most.

My house has no chimney. Can I still have a wood heater?

Yes. We fit a freestanding heater and run a new flue up and out through the roof. It's flashed properly, so the roof stays watertight.

Wood heater or gas log fire: which is better for a holiday rental?

Can you fit a gas log fire in Dromana?

Can you install the heater while I'm back in Melbourne?

How do I make sure the fire is out before I leave?

Do you install wood heaters in Safety Beach?

Ready for Cosy Winter Weekends in Dromana?

Tell us about your place and how you use it. We'll recommend the right heater and give you a clear price. Then all you'll need to bring down is the firewood.

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What People Say About Us

I would like to recommend Allen from Almac Plumbing for his incredible professionalism and excellent quality of his work. I contracted Allen to renovate two complete kitchens and three bathrooms on my investment properties; and he has delivered not only excellent quality work, but his leadership skills in leading with other tradesmen and difficult neighbours was outstanding. He managed to complete the work on agressive timelines without compromising quality .
Gabriela Ladowsky

Gabriela Ladowsky

Alan has worked with us at our restaurant for almost a year now. He has consistently and thoroughly worked through some difficult plumbing jobs and always kept us informed. A true professional at a competitive price. We highly recommend him!
Axel & Daniel (El habanero)

Axel & Daniel (El habanero)

We have been using Almac Plumbing for the renovations of our investment property in Mulgrave. Al is fantastic to work with – not only does he always turn up on time, but he listens to what we want and makes recommendations if he feels that we could go in a better direction. So far he has removed two bathrooms, installed a new bath, completed all of the waterproofing and has prepped the kitchen and laundry. I can’t wait to see the finished product – but I already know how great it is going to be. Thanks so much Al!
Naomi Rajendram

Naomi Rajendram

Almac Plumbing provided a highly effective service on a unique and demanding project. Our brief was ambitious and complicated, requiring intelligent plumbing solutions for a small kitchen rebuild. Almac Plumbing completed this on time and budget. Foremost, we were most impressed by Allen’s initiative, optimism and enthusiasm to achieve exceptional results in full recognition of the challenging nature of the job.
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