Hardscape Service
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Custom wood-burning and gas fire features that anchor outdoor living spaces across Metro Detroit.
Home & Hardscape designs and builds custom outdoor fire pits and fireplaces for homeowners throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Whether you want a simple gathering spot or a full outdoor fireplace as the centerpiece of a patio, we build it to last through Michigan winters.
Fire Pit vs. Outdoor Fireplace
Fire pits are open on all sides, typically circular or square, and create a 360-degree gathering space. They're more casual, work well in the center of a patio, and are generally less expensive to build. Fire pits can be wood-burning or gas.
Outdoor fireplaces are built like a traditional indoor fireplace — one open face, a firebox, and a chimney. They direct heat outward toward a seating area, create a strong focal point, and feel more like an architectural feature than a campfire. Outdoor fireplaces are typically built into or against a wall, pergola, or outdoor kitchen structure.
Both extend your outdoor season well into fall in Metro Detroit and add long-term value to your home.
Fire Pits
Fire Pit Options We Build
Built-In Stone or Block Fire Pits
Permanent fire pits constructed from natural stone, concrete block, or brick. Sized and shaped to fit your patio layout. Can be round, square, or rectangular. Most popular choice for homeowners who want a finished, integrated look.
Gas Fire Pits
Natural gas or propane fire pits with a burner insert and decorative fire glass or lava rock. No wood, no ash, no cleanup — just turn the key and you have a fire. Can be built into any stone or block surround. Requires a gas line run to the patio (we coordinate with a licensed plumber or gas contractor).
Wood-Burning Fire Pits
Traditional open fire pit for homeowners who want a real wood fire. We build the surround from stone, block, or brick with a proper hearth and ash cleanout. Check your local municipality — some Metro Detroit cities have restrictions on open burning.
Fire Pit Tables & Seating Walls
We often integrate fire pits into a low seating wall that wraps around the pit, creating built-in seating and a defined gathering space on your patio.
Fireplaces
Outdoor Fireplace Options We Build
Stacked Stone Outdoor Fireplaces
The most popular style in Metro Detroit. Natural or manufactured stone stacked around a prefabricated steel firebox and flue. Looks custom, performs reliably, and is less expensive than a fully masonry-built fireplace.
Full Masonry Outdoor Fireplaces
Built entirely from brick or stone with a custom-formed firebox and masonry flue. The most durable and highest-end option. Takes longer to build and costs more, but it's a permanent architectural feature that lasts generations.
Gas Outdoor Fireplaces
Same look as a wood-burning outdoor fireplace but with a gas insert. Cleaner, easier to use, and no chimney cleaning required. A good choice if you want the look of an outdoor fireplace without the maintenance of wood.
Pricing
How Much Do Outdoor Fire Features Cost?
Built-In Fire Pits
$1,500 – $5,000
Depending on size, materials, and whether gas is involved.
Outdoor Fireplaces
$3,000 – $12,000+
Depending on size, materials, and prefab vs. full masonry.
What Affects The Price
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Gas vs. wood — Gas requires running a line, which adds cost; wood is simpler to build.
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Materials — Natural stone costs more than concrete block or manufactured stone.
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Size — Larger fireboxes and taller chimneys use more material and labor.
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Integration — Combining a fire feature with a seating wall, patio, or outdoor kitchen affects total project cost.
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Site prep — All permanent fire features require a concrete footing.
We provide free on-site estimates with itemized pricing before any work begins.
How We Build
Installation Process
Design Consultation
We discuss your vision, the size of your outdoor space, how you plan to use it, and whether gas or wood better fits your lifestyle.
Permits
Permanent outdoor fireplaces and gas fire features typically require a building permit in Metro Detroit municipalities. We handle the permit process.
Footing Installation
All permanent fire features are built on a poured concrete footing below the frost line.
Construction
Firebox, surround, and chimney or cap are built to your design. Gas line work is coordinated with a licensed contractor.
Finishing
Stone, mortar joints, and cap work are completed and cleaned.
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished project with you and light the first fire.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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