Outdoor Living,
Fire Pits & Outdoor Kitchens
How outdoor living spaces are built, the features you can add, what they cost, and how they tie into your patio and yard.
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Outdoor living is about turning a backyard into a place you actually use, with a fire pit to gather around, an outdoor kitchen to cook and entertain, and built-in seating that makes a patio feel like a room. These features are masonry and hardscape work at heart, so the same rules apply: a solid base and proper construction are what keep them level, safe, and lasting.
This page covers the outdoor living features we build, how the work is done, cost factors, and the questions homeowners ask us most.
What We Build
Fire Pits
Wood-burning or gas, built in stone, brick, block, or paver materials to match your patio.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, counters, storage, and space for a sink or fridge, framed in masonry with durable countertops.
Seating & Retaining Walls
Built-in seat walls and low walls that define the space and add seating.
Fireplaces & Pizza Ovens
Larger masonry features for homeowners who want a centerpiece.
Patios & Walkways
The paver or stone surface these features sit on, built as part of the same project.
Fire Pit Options
Wood-Burning
A classic fire and crackle, lower cost, and no gas line needed.
Gas
Push-button convenience, cleaner burning, and no smoke or ash, with a gas line run to the pit.
Built-In vs. Kit
A fully custom masonry pit that matches your patio, or a manufactured kit set into the hardscape.
We help you choose based on how you'll use it, your budget, and the look you want.
Fire Pit & Kitchen Gallery
A look at a few of the outdoor living spaces we've built.
Our Process
Design and Estimate
We talk through how you want to use the space, lay out the features, and go over materials and how it ties into your patio and yard.
Site Prep and Base
We prepare and compact the base for any patio and the footings the features need so nothing settles.
Utilities Coordination
For gas fire pits, kitchens, sinks, or fridges, we coordinate the gas, water, and electrical work with the right trades.
Construction
We build the fire pit, kitchen structure, seating walls, and surrounding hardscape in your chosen materials.
Finishes
We set countertops, veneer or cap the masonry, and finish the details.
Cleanup and Walkthrough
We clean up and walk you through the finished space.
How It Ties Into Your Patio
Outdoor living features are usually built together with the patio they sit on, because the base, layout, and materials all need to work as one project. Building the patio and the fire pit or kitchen at the same time gives a cleaner result and often costs less than doing them separately. If you already have a patio, we can add features to it or extend it.
What Affects the Cost
Outdoor living pricing spans a wide range because the projects do.
Features & Materials
Which features you want (a simple fire pit versus a full outdoor kitchen) and the materials.
Patio Size
The size of any patio built with it.
Utilities & Appliances
Utility work for gas, water, or electric, plus countertops and appliances.
Site Conditions
The conditions of the site and how easy it is to access.
A basic wood-burning fire pit is at the low end; a full outdoor kitchen with a patio and gas is a larger investment. We give a free written estimate after going over your plans and seeing the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an outdoor kitchen or fire pit cost?
Wood-burning or gas fire pit, which is better?
Can you add a fire pit or kitchen to my existing patio?
Do outdoor kitchens need gas, water, and electric?
What materials are used for outdoor living features?
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen or gas fire feature?
Related Services
Building or extending a patio? Take a look at these related pages.
Ready To Get Started
Planning An Outdoor Living Space?
Call us at (908) 263-8265 or request a free estimate. We'll go over your ideas, look at the space, and give you a straight written price.