Outdoor Fireplaces in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Outdoor Living

Outdoor Fireplaces

Full masonry outdoor fireplaces with real chimneys, hearths and mantels that anchor a patio and extend the season.

An outdoor fireplace is part architecture and part campfire. It gives a patio a focal point, throws warmth on cool evenings and adds a vertical feature that can tie the porch roof to the yard. In Middle Tennessee, with mild springs and long autumns, a fireplace extends outdoor living by months.

We build outdoor fireplaces from the footing up. A reinforced foundation carries the weight, a firebox of firebrick holds the heat, and a proper flue and chimney draw smoke away from the seating area. The exterior can be brick, stone or stucco, with a hearth, mantel and wood storage built to match your home.

Foundation and structure

A masonry fireplace is heavy. We build on a reinforced footing below frost depth so the structure stays plumb for decades.

Firebox, flue and draft

Proportions matter. A well-proportioned firebox and flue pull smoke up and away, so the fire is a pleasure rather than a nuisance.

Style and finish

Rustic stone, formal brick and clean stucco all work. We match the finish to the house and the patio.

Hearth, mantel and storage

A raised hearth gives seating, a mantel holds lanterns and niches keep wood dry. These details make the fireplace feel complete.

What is included

  • Visit and layout of the patio
  • Design and material samples
  • Footing and foundation
  • Firebox, flue and chimney construction
  • Facing, hearth and mantel
  • Cleanup and walk-through
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a backyard with a round stone fire pit on a paver circle with four chairsBefore: a backyard with an empty corner of lawn with a few bare treesBeforeAfter
Backyard corner gets a stone fire pit. From an empty corner of lawn with a few bare trees to a round stone fire pit on a paver circle with four chairs.
Why it works

What you get with Outdoor Fireplaces

Real masonry fireplace

Firebrick and a true flue.

Reinforced footing

Stable for decades.

Brick, stone or stucco

Style to match your home.

Anchors the patio

A true focal point.

Extends the season

Use it into the cool months.

Built-in extras

Hearth, mantel and wood niche.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us about the wall, chimney, patio or idea and the timeline, and we set a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Visit and design

    We walk the property, look closely at the masonry, show brick and stone samples and talk through the layout.

  3. 03

    Measure and plan

    We measure everything, write a proposal and coordinate any association approvals or permits.

  4. 04

    Prepare the site

    We mark the work area, protect lawns and plants, excavate and set footings and bases.

  5. 05

    Build course by course

    Our masons lay brick, stone and block by hand, checking level, plumb and spacing at every stage.

  6. 06

    Finish and walk through

    We tool the joints, clean the faces, walk the project with you, share care tips and leave the site clean.

Questions

Outdoor Fireplaces FAQ

Is an outdoor fireplace better than a fire pit?

It depends. Fireplaces give warmth in one direction and a vertical feature. Pits invite a circle of seats.

Does it need a permit?

Often yes. We help you find out what applies at your address.

Can it burn gas?

Yes. Gas inserts and logs are available if you prefer.

How long does it take to build?

Several weeks, depending on size and finish.

Can it be built on an existing patio?

Sometimes. We check that the slab can carry the load or add a footing.

Next step

Get your free Outdoor Fireplaces estimate.

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