Custom Outdoor Fireplaces in Houston, TX
Strong Landscaping designs and builds custom outdoor fireplaces that give a Houston patio a real focal point and warmth on cool evenings. Each one is a masonry statement, a stone or brick firebox with a chimney and radiant heat, built in-house on a proper footing. With 20+ years and 500+ projects across the Houston area, we handle the permits and the gas work so the build is clean from footing to finish.
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A fireplace does more than heat a patio. Built tall in stone or brick, it becomes the piece that anchors the whole space and draws people in on a cool night. We design each outdoor fireplace around your patio, your home’s look, and how you gather, then build it to stand up to Houston heat, humidity, and the odd hard freeze.
- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 4.6/5 Average Rating
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How We Build a Custom Outdoor Fireplace in Houston
01 Consultation & Site Evaluation
We start on your property with a free consultation. We talk through how you want to use the fire, then check the patio, the roofline on covered spaces, gas access, and clearances, since those conditions shape the whole build in Houston.
02 Custom Design & Layout
We draw the fireplace in-house: the firebox size, chimney height, stone or brick facing, gas or wood setup, and any mantel or built-in seating. You see the design before we build, so the fireplace lands where the whole patio can face it.
03 Materials & Proposal
We select sealed stone or brick, a heat-rated firebox, and stainless components together, then present a clear, itemized proposal. You know exactly what your fireplace includes and what it costs before anyone breaks ground.
04 Permitted Build & Trades
We pull the City of Houston permit for any gas line, pour a proper footing so the chimney will not settle on our clay soil, and build with licensed trades. A dedicated site lead oversees every course, from the firebox to the spark arrestor on top.
05 Final Walkthrough & Care
We light the first fire with you, check the draft and any gas connections, and walk the finished fireplace together. Then we show you how to keep the sealed stone and firebox looking right through Houston summers, so it stays a space you use for years.
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What Sets Our Outdoor Fireplaces Apart
Plenty of crews will stack veneer over a hollow box and call it a fireplace. We build outdoor fireplaces like real masonry: a poured footing, a solid firebox, a chimney that drafts, and stone chosen for the Gulf Coast. With 20+ years in Houston and 500+ projects done, we plan around heat, humidity, and safe clearances.
Houston Outdoor Living
Real Masonry on a Solid Footing
We pour a proper footing and build a full masonry firebox and chimney, so the fireplace stays plumb on Houston clay soil and vents smoke the way it should for years.
Gas or Wood, Permitted and Safe
We build wood-burning or gas outdoor fireplaces, run permitted gas lines with a licensed plumber, and set the right clearance to combustibles so a covered patio stays safe.
Stone That Beats Houston Weather
We spec sealed stone, brick, and stainless components that resist humidity, heat, and the odd hard freeze, instead of thin finishes that crack after a couple of Gulf Coast summers.
Outdoor Fireplaces Built for How Houston Lives Outside
A fireplace is heavy masonry, so the base matters as much as the stone you see. In Houston that means a poured footing sized for our expansive clay soil, so the firebox and chimney cannot settle, lean, or crack. We build the structure to draft and vent correctly, and on a covered patio we hold the right clearance to combustibles and size the chimney to clear the roofline with a spark arrestor on top.
Materials matter just as much. We build with sealed natural stone, brick, or stone veneer over a solid core, and we use stainless firebox parts and caps that shrug off Gulf Coast humidity and salt air. Whether you want the crackle of wood or the switch-on ease of gas, we build a firebox to suit, and we can add a gas starter to a wood-burning fireplace. Where your neighborhood has an HOA or deed restrictions, we help you get the plans approved before we build.
Because Houston has no zoning but does require permits, we pull the City of Houston permit for any gas line and use a licensed plumber for that work. That keeps your fireplace safe, insurable, and ready to pass inspection. The result is an outdoor fireplace that anchors the patio, throws real warmth through our short Dec-to-Feb cool season, and keeps adding value to your home for years.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an outdoor fireplace cost in Houston?
Outdoor fireplace cost depends on the size, the stone or brick you pick, the height of the chimney, and whether it runs on gas or wood. A simple wood-burning masonry fireplace costs less than a tall custom build with a gas line, a mantel, and built-in seating. That is why we give a free on-site design consultation and an itemized quote before any work starts, so the price fits your plan. After 20+ years and 500+ projects in Houston, we can walk your patio and give you an honest range the same visit.
Gas or wood-burning outdoor fireplace, which is better?
Both work well, and it comes down to how you like to use the fire. Gas lights with a switch, makes no smoke, and needs no firewood, which is why it is popular in our humid climate. Wood-burning gives you the real crackle and smell but needs a taller chimney, dry wood storage, and attention to burn conditions. We build either one, and we can add a gas starter to a wood-burning firebox so you get the best of both.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor gas fireplace in Houston?
If your fireplace uses natural gas or propane, then yes. Houston has no zoning, but the city does require a permit for the gas line, and that work has to be done by a licensed plumber. If you are in a master-planned community, your HOA or deed restrictions may also require approval of the plans. We handle the City of Houston permit and the licensed trade work for you, so your fireplace is safe, insurable, and ready to pass inspection.
What is the difference between an outdoor fireplace and a fire pit?
An outdoor fireplace is a tall masonry structure with a firebox and a chimney that throws radiant heat in one direction and works as a built focal point for your patio. A fire pit is a low, open ring you gather around from all sides, and it usually costs less to build. A fireplace anchors a covered patio and blocks wind, while a fire pit suits an open yard and bigger groups. If a low gather-around circle fits your space better, see our fire pit installation page.
Can you build an outdoor fireplace on my covered patio?
Yes, and it is one of the most popular builds we do. On a covered patio we set the right clearance to combustibles, size the chimney so it clears the roofline, and add a spark arrestor so it vents safely. We build the firebox and chimney on a proper footing so the weight is fully supported. Done right, a fireplace turns a covered patio into a room you use on cool Houston evenings.
What stone or brick holds up outdoors in Houston?
We build with natural stone, brick, and stone veneer over a solid block core, all sealed to shrug off our humidity and heat. Stainless components and firebox parts resist corrosion in Gulf Coast air. We steer clients away from thin or indoor-only finishes that crack or stain after a couple of summers. During design we match the stone or brick to your home and patio so the fireplace looks built in, not bolted on.
