Outdoor Fire Pits & Fireplaces in Fresno, CA

Summer nights cool off fast in the San Joaquin Valley, and the best backyards have somewhere to gather when they do. If you’re tired of a bare patio that nobody uses after dinner, a well-built fire pit or outdoor fireplace turns that space into the spot everyone wants to be. Longhorn Landscapes designs and builds custom fire features for homes across Fresno and Clovis — gas or wood-burning, stone, brick, or stucco — engineered to hold up to Central California weather and to look right with the rest of your yard.

What outdoor fire pit and fireplace installation involves

Every fire feature we build starts with three questions: how do you want to use it, where should it sit, and what fuel makes sense? A gas fire pit gives you instant on/off convenience, no smoke, and no wood to store — a strong fit for smaller Clovis patios and homes near neighbors. A wood-burning fire pit gives you crackle, heat, and the smell of a real fire, which is what a lot of Central Valley homeowners want when they picture their backyard.

The build itself is real masonry work. We pour a proper footing, lay a fire-rated firebrick or steel insert core, then finish the exterior in your chosen material — stacked stone, veneer, board-formed concrete, stucco, or brick. Gas units get a gas line run, a code-compliant shutoff, and a tested burner assembly. Fireplaces include a chimney or flue sized for draft. Everything is set on level ground, sealed against moisture, and finished with caps, hearths, or seat walls so it looks built-in rather than dropped in.

Why Longhorn Landscapes for fire pits and fireplaces

• Full-service Central Valley landscape contractor — masonry, gas, hardscape, and finish work all handled by one crew, so you’re not chasing subs.
• Gas lines installed to California code and pressure-tested before we backfill.
• Custom design — we don’t drop in a kit. Your fire feature is sized, shaped, and finished to match your patio, home, and how you actually entertain.
• Built for hot dry summers and cold Valley fogs: fire-rated brick, stainless burner components, and mortars rated for freeze-thaw and high heat.
• Integrated with the rest of your yard — we can tie the fire feature into a paver patio, seat wall, pergola, or landscape LED lighting in the same build.
• Local to Fresno and Clovis, so we’re back if you need a burner tune-up or a repair down the road.

Our fire pit and fireplace process

1. Free on-site consultation. We walk your yard, talk through how you use the space, and take measurements. We’ll flag setback, wind, and clearance issues right away.
2. Design and quote. You get a fixed written estimate with materials, dimensions, fuel type, and a sketch or 3D concept so you can picture the finished feature before we start.
3. Permits and gas coordination. If your build needs a permit or a new gas line from the meter, we handle the paperwork and utility coordination.
4. Site prep and footing. We excavate, compact the base, and pour a reinforced concrete footing sized for the load.
5. Masonry build. Firebrick or steel firebox goes in first, then the exterior veneer, cap, and any seat walls or hearth.
6. Gas, ignition, and testing. For gas units we run the line, install the burner and media (lava rock, glass, or logs), pressure-test, and light it with you on site.
7. Walkthrough and cleanup. We show you how to operate and maintain it, haul off debris, and leave the yard clean.

What outdoor fire pits and fireplaces typically cost

Cost depends on four things: fuel type, size, finish materials, and how far the gas line has to run. A straightforward gas fire pit with a standard stone veneer sits at the lower end. A full outdoor fireplace with a chimney, hearth, mantel, and premium stone is a bigger project. Wood-burning fire pits are often the most affordable option because there’s no gas line involved, but they need proper clearances and a non-combustible surround.

Add-ons that drive cost up include seat walls, integrated LED lighting, custom caps, natural stone (versus manufactured veneer), and long gas runs from a distant meter. Estimates range based on all of these factors, and we don’t quote sight-unseen — every yard is different. Request a free on-site quote and we’ll give you a fixed number, not a guess.

Service areas we cover

• Fresno
• Clovis
• Madera
• Chowchilla
• Oakhurst
• Sanger
• Kerman
• Selma
• Santa Clara County (San Jose, Sunnyvale, and surrounding cities)

Frequently asked questions

Gas or wood-burning — which is better for a Fresno backyard?
Both work well here. Gas is cleaner, faster, and better for smaller lots or homes where smoke would drift to neighbors. Wood-burning delivers more heat and ambiance and costs less to install. If you’re on a Spare the Air day or under a burn restriction, gas is the safer bet.

Are outdoor fire pits allowed in Fresno and Clovis?
Yes, permanently installed fire features are allowed with proper clearances from structures, fences, and overhangs. Gas installations typically require a permit. We handle code compliance as part of the build.

How long does installation take?
A basic gas fire pit is usually 3–5 working days on site. A full outdoor fireplace with chimney and hearth runs 2–3 weeks depending on materials and weather.

Can you match my existing patio or home?
Yes. We’ll pull stone, veneer, and mortar samples that tie into your pavers, stucco, or existing hardscape so the fire feature looks like it belongs.

Do fire features hold up to Central Valley summers?
They do when they’re built right. We use fire-rated brick, stainless steel burner components, and mortars rated for heat and Valley temperature swings. Cheap kits often crack in the first summer — proper masonry doesn’t.

Can you add a fire pit to a patio I already have?
Usually yes. We assess the existing slab or pavers for structural capacity and clearances, then either build on top or cut in a proper footing.

Ready to get more use out of your backyard? Call Longhorn Landscapes at (559) 826-9545 or request a free on-site quote and we’ll design a fire pit or fireplace built for your yard, your budget, and how you actually spend your evenings in Fresno and Clovis.