Outdoor Fireplaces
An outdoor fireplace is the anchor of your outdoor living space — the thing people gather around when the sun goes down and the temperature drops. Southern Shore builds masonry fire features that are architectural focal points, not afterthoughts.
Fire as Architecture
A well-designed outdoor fireplace does more than provide warmth — it defines a space. It creates a natural gathering point, extends the outdoor living season by months, and adds a vertical architectural element that anchors the patio composition. We design fireplaces as masonry structures — stone, brick, stucco, or a combination — with proportions, materials, and detailing that match the home.
Fire Feature Types
Masonry Fireplace
Full-scale outdoor fireplace — 8'–14' tall, wood-burning or gas, with a generous hearth, built-in wood storage, and optional pizza oven integration. The definitive outdoor focal point.
See-Through Fireplace
Double-sided fireplace serving both a covered patio and a pool area, or indoor and outdoor spaces simultaneously. Maximizes the visual impact of the flame from multiple vantage points.
Fire Pit
Custom masonry or steel fire pit — gas or wood-burning — with integrated seating walls. The classic casual gathering feature. Can be circular, square, or linear to match the architecture.
Fire Table
A gas fire feature integrated into a dining-height or coffee-height table — flame in the center, drinks and plates around the perimeter. Elegant and social.
Cost Guide
Gas or wood-burning fire pit with masonry surround, gas line, burner system, and decorative media (fire glass, lava rock). Integrated seating walls additional.
Gas fire table with custom surround, burner, ignition system, and media. Height and finish customized to complement outdoor seating and architecture.
Full masonry fireplace with foundation, firebox, chimney, hearth, gas starter or full gas system, and optional wood storage, TV mount, or pizza oven integration.
Fire Feature Gallery
Linear Fire Pit by the Pool
Paired Fire Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Gas or wood-burning — which is better?+
Gas offers instant on/off, no smoke management, no firewood logistics, and more flexibility in placement (no chimney required for natural gas). Wood-burning delivers the crackle, the scent, and the ritual of building a fire — but requires a properly designed chimney for draft and smoke management. We build both and help you decide based on how you'll use the space.
Can I add a fireplace to an existing patio?+
Yes — but it requires running a gas line (and possibly electrical for ignition) to the location, and the fireplace needs its own foundation separate from the patio slab. We evaluate existing conditions during the site visit and provide a clear scope before design begins.
How long does it take?+
A fire pit or fire table: 2–4 weeks. A full masonry fireplace: 6–10 weeks, driven by foundation work, masonry curing time, and chimney construction. Gas line rough-in and final trim after masonry is complete add time — we sequence everything to minimize disruption.
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Add Fire to Your Outdoor Space
Let's design a fire feature that becomes the natural gathering point of your outdoor living space — beautiful, functional, and built to last.