J MacDonald and Sons is family-run business with roots reaching back to 1979. Over our many years in the fireplace and swimming pool industries, we’ve become renowned for our old-fashioned work ethic, commitment to quality and unrivaled attention to detail.
We pride ourselves on innovative solutions and designs that range from traditional to ultra-contemporary, and we offer products to suit all styles of architecture and interiors.
No matter the size or complexity of your project, our hands-on, personal service will ensure a seamless experience from quote to completion.
From the macD family to your family, expect only the best.
Our Approach
Professional Accreditation
macD is a fully accredited member of the Fireplace Association of South Africa (FASA) and the National Spa and Pool Institute of South Africa (NSPI). These independent bodies are dedicated to maintaining and improving industry standards in the fireplace and swimming pool sectors, and offer customers effective recourse in the event that a member company fails to deliver on its promises.
As members, macD is committed to upholding all relevant industry legislation and maintaining the highest quality and safety standards in all our products and services.
A Trusted Team
The macD family has grown to cover both the Western Cape and Gauteng, but our team remains tightly-knit and highly trustworthy. Several of our employees have been with us in excess of 20 years, and we only use subcontractors when absolutely necessary.
This, combined with our hands-on management approach, enables us to ensure unrivalled workmanship and a seamless project experience. Clients can also feel completely comfortable leaving our employees unsupervised, indoors or out.
Testimonials
We have a long history building strong relationships with our clients based on quality, reliability and service. Here is what they have to say.
”Hi Andrew
Extremely happy with it now just to practice making the fire 🙂
Very happy they showed me how to get it going and really helped with all my questions thank you so much.
Please find attached POP.
Kind Regards
Kayla Granger27 May 2022
Kayla Granger
”Hi Alistair,
Apologies for only getting back to you now, I have been tied up with work.
The installation guy, Bryant was great. The fireplace has started working its magic.
Thank you very much.Kind regards,
Ally Connelly18 March 2021
Ally Connelly
”Hi Andrew
Thank you very much. As discussed, very happy with the work that was done and the manner in which your team conducted themselves.
Payment is done and the proof of payment will come to you from my internet banking.
I'll be in touch about the other room as soon as I recover...
Regards
Thabo Matime
Thabo Matine 16 May 2022
”I would like to thank you and the team for an excellent installation. Your staff acted in a very professional and respectful manner. The installation was very neat. A very happy client
Cecil Meyer17 May 2019
”Hello there Alistair,
Bernice17 August 2018
You are champion, and we are so excited that our pool is complete.
Thank you so so much.
”Perfect, thanks! 👍 Very happy - your team were pleasant and efficient and tidied up beautifully. Many thanks.
Nicola10 June 2021
”Hello David,
Tim Maggs4 May 2021
Your team did an excellent job and the whole structure is looking great, just waiting for cooler weather to have the first fire.
final payment going through shortly.
With thanks,
Tim.
”Hi Alistair,
I just want to thank you for the tip on putting a bucket on the top step of my pool to check any leakage.
My pool is not leaking and I am very grateful that you didn’t just get in to your car and try and rip me off. I have always like macD and now even more so.
Lotta Kuhlmann29 April 2021
”Hi Andrew
Yes, many thanks
We look forward to using it
We must commend you on and your staff on such great service - their efficiency, tidiness and politeness were so much appreciatedSee attached pic (as requested by them)
Kim
Kim Borrill7 July 2021
”macD have just installed a Rocal Habit 93TC closed wood stove at my house in Hermanus. The service was excellent, from my enquiry through to installation. David and Richard kept me up to date regarding the planned delivery of the stove and were also flexible regarding the installation date. The guys who did the installation were truly professional and completed the job on time. It was quite a challenge as the house chimney is very tall but it was all in a days work for them. Thanks to all, my high expectations were met.
Louis van Breda, Hermanus
Louis Van Breda 14 April 2021
”Hi Alistair,
So far we are very happy with our new wood burning stove. Very smooth and quick installation yesterday - thank you to your team!
We haven't tried making a fire yet - didn't expect yesterday to be a 30+degrees day..
Warmly
Tania Katzschner3 May 2021
Tania
”I just want to tell you that you have an awesome team who did our installation. They were unfailingly polite, helpful and professional. Really nice gentlemen, all of them.
Tracy Wilde16 May 2017
”Hi Deneata
This is phenomenal service admitting MacD owes me a refund!
This reinstates my faith in having your company attend to my fireplace requirements again, as you had previously done with excellent professionalism in our former home.
I am very satisfied with the installation, and am possibly the only person in Cape Town wishing it was miserable weather!
Many thanks and kind regards,
Michelle Foulkes21 October 2021
Michelle
”Thank you so much for my fireplace it is awesome, the installer that came out was super friendly and professional and I am really happy with the service and product that I got from you, really, really happy thank you.
Jason Bosch25 August 2015
”Your guys arrived on time, introduced themselves and set about their business. Mats were put down, no mess no fuss. Your main man is exceptionally good at what he does and runs the show.
Eric20 January 2017
”David,
I am impressed by your installation team .. they were professional, identified some maintenance work needed on the roof, cleaned up after and were very pleasant. I appreciate their professionalism.
We discovered a problem with the exit hole in the roof and I will get local roofing people to fix this. Sulaiman explained to them how to install the exterior seal and collar and left all the components with me.
I can understand why Paul Beuly recommended you so highly.
Thank you
Regards
WalterWalter Mapham24 May 2022
”Hi there Alistair
We started the fire late yesterday afternoon and what a difference it made to the whole house ... it's fantastic.
The only thing I want to keep an eye on the next time we have a real downpour is the waterproofing around the chimney - the rain we had yesterday wasn't too hard, so I want to wait for the next storm before I'm 100% happy the roof doesn't leak.
So at the moment I'm reserving my right to say everything is okay and as soon as the waterproofing has been properly tested then I will let you know.
Many thanks
Kirstin Hutton9 July 2021
Kirstin
”Dear Andrew,
I just wanted to say thank you so very, very much for the most wonderful pleasure of working with you. Your installation team were professional and polite and cleaned up after, and overall I am delighted. I only wish the entire building process could emulate working with yourself.
With many thanks and have a good week further,
Kind regards
Alison Chalwin-Milton
Alison Chalwin-Milton4 November 2020
”Hi Alistair,
Apologies for the late reply. We are very happy with the fireplace and with how the installation went.
Please see a picture attached.
Regards,
Rhydian14 April 2021
Rhydian
”I would like to thank your team for excellent service, clean work and a friendly manner. Even with our concern over the fireplace looking crooked, they dealt with my questions calmly and patiently.
We can’t wait to enjoy our Rocal Fire!
Wendy Brien13 June 2018
”Your team are super and they worked so neatly and nicely. Compliments !
DANIELLA DEGENS
DANIELLA DEGENS11 June 2020
”Hi
Your team have been and replaced our fire place “lid” , so hopefully when I fire her up again in winter all will be good as new , unless I fire her up earlier on a rainy day
I would like to pause , just to say a huge thank you for the incredible after sales service as well as commend your team
The team who came by today were nothing short of exceptionally so please thank them again on our behalf
My whole family actually commented on the very professional, friendly, and humble approach with excellence in quality execution in replacing our “ lid “
Also , a thanks to you personally so very much for the manner in which you hold your business in such high regard and close to heart In this day and age it’s rare
All the very best
Paul Knoop14 January 2021
Be safe
Paul
”Hi Alistair
It looks good thank you and the install was quick and painless. Thanks for the custom work and quick service!
Ryann
Ryann Dean11 February 2021
”Dear Alistair,
FIrstly a HUGE thank you for the amazing and very professional service from your installation team.
I was so impressed! Please pass on my thanks to them.I have made the final payment and emailed proof directly to your accounts department.
Kind regards,
Natasha Brand9 May 2022
Natasha
”The fireplace looks amazing and it was a pleasure having your team onsite. Really makes a difference!
Deanna21 February 2017
”Hi Morne
Arthur Roberts 28 April 2022
Attached find some pics of the installed Rocal 70.
I am thrilled at the result!!!
Please thank and compliment your installation team led by Morne. They were utterly professional and did a fantastic job. The result exceeded my expectations………..
Kind Regards
Arthur
”The team of guys who installed it were FANTASTIC - very professional and an absolute pleasure to deal with. We couldn't believe how neat and efficient they were - when they left on Friday there was no mess or rubbish to clean up - they were great.
Nic Robbins28 July 2013
”In my near 60 years of life I have had the misfortune of commissioning the construction of four swimming pools from scratch. Totally hideous experiences - one and all. For further penance l tried to renovate two others - unspeakable. So a very big shout out for Alistair Gibson and the team from macD design pools. You got it in one. 60 metres down from the road kerb, total rock and, most importantly - almost no impact on the terrain nor vegetation. Thank you.
Gary Leih18 July 2018
”We are very happy with both the fireplace and the service.
Terry Robinson2 July 2018
”Thank you, the service was excellent.
Paul Sheldon
”Our compliments to the installation team who worked neatly and were polite and helpful.
Arie9 May 2017
”Dear Alistair,
FIrstly a HUGE thank you for the amazing and very professional service from your installation team.
I was so impressed! Please pass on my thanks to them.I have made the final payment and emailed proof directly to your accounts department.
Kind regards,
Natasha Brand9 May 2022
Natasha
”HI David
The fireplaces are absolutely beautiful. We are lighting them this afternoon and I trust all will be well. I will call on you if I have any problems.
Please let me know if there is anything in particular that I need to be careful of.
Regards
Silvermine Retirement Village 17 June 2021
Tania
”Andrew, from first to last interactions with yourself and your team I want to say thank you very much for your punctual, friendly and professional conduct. Your team are masters at work!
Chris16 November 2015
”Hi David apologies for the late reply.
Nobody has used the stove yet but I was happy with the installation. There was only one flaw, which is that the two vertical CR12 plates insulating the wooden wall, next to and behind the stove, were not cut to the same height. However, Sulaiman got round the visual problem by raising one plate to the same height as the other and spray-painting the bare area of wall below it. The bare area is low down, just above the skirting, so I do not think there is a high risk of fire.
Sulaiman, Craig and Alan did an excellent job and were a pleasure to work with.
Kind regards
Joe
Joe Boomer18 March 2021
