Fire Pits & Fireplaces in New Orleans

Fire Pits and Fireplaces for New Orleans Evenings

New Orleans doesn’t get a real winter, but the cooler months from late fall through early spring are some of the best times to be outside, and nothing pulls people together in a backyard like a fire. A fire pit or outdoor fireplace turns a patio into a gathering spot for crisp evenings, holiday get-togethers, and long nights with friends. We build fire features that look great, burn safely, and hold up to the humidity and rain this city throws at them.

Because a fire feature is heavy masonry, it needs a stable, well-built base just like any hardscape here. The soft alluvial delta soil under New Orleans settles, and a fire pit set on poor ground will tilt and crack. We build on a compacted aggregate base integrated with your patio so the structure stays level and the surrounding pavers stay tight around it for years.

Fire Pits That Fit Your Patio

A paver fire pit is the most popular choice for good reason: it’s social, flexible, and sized to gather around. We build wood-burning pits for that real-fire experience and gas pits for clean, instant flame with no smoke or ash, then surround them with seating and the right clearance. Matching the pit’s block and cap to your patio pavers ties the whole space together instead of looking like an add-on.

• Wood-burning or gas fire pits sized to the seating around them
• Heat-rated firebrick and block that handle repeated burns
• Built on a stable, drained base so the structure stays level
• Cap and face matched to your existing patio pavers

Outdoor Fireplaces as a Focal Point

When you want a true centerpiece, an outdoor fireplace gives your patio a wall, a mantel, and a vertical anchor that defines the space. A fireplace also blocks wind and throws heat in one direction, which makes a courtyard or patio usable on the coolest NOLA nights. We build chimneys with proper draft and clearances so the fire pulls cleanly and the smoke goes up, not into your seating area.

Built for the Climate

Humidity and rain are constant here, so we use materials and detailing that handle moisture without spalling or staining. Proper drainage around the base keeps water from collecting at the foot of the structure, and sealed, weather-rated surfaces resist the algae and mildew that thrive in damp, shaded yards. A fire feature built for this climate stays solid and clean instead of weathering into a problem.

Gas Lines, Clearances, and Permits

Gas fire features require a gas line run by a licensed trade and permitting through the City of New Orleans Department of Safety and Permits, and all fire features need safe clearances from structures, fences, and overhead branches. Homes in historic districts like the French Quarter or the Garden District may face HDLC or Vieux Carré Commission review for visible work. We handle clearances, coordinate the trades, and help you navigate approvals.

A Gathering Spot That Lasts

The right fire feature becomes the heart of your backyard, the place people drift toward as the evening cools. We start by understanding how you’ll use the space, then build a pit or fireplace on a base that won’t move, with materials that take the weather. When you’re ready to add fire to your patio, we’ll design and build something you’ll gather around for years.