Fire pits and outdoor living

Custom Fire Pits in Grays Harbor, Mason & Thurston Counties

Built-in fire pits and outdoor living spaces, installed with your patio so the whole backyard works together.

Stone patio with a built-in fire pit and chairs beside a house

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Fire pit installation

Built into the yard, not set on top of it

A store-bought fire ring sits on the lawn. A built-in fire pit is part of the backyard: set on a solid base, built from block, stone or pavers, and surrounded by a patio with room for chairs.

Fire pits are rarely a project on their own. They usually come with a patio, a seating wall or a bar, and we plan them together so the space works on a summer night. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm whether gas fire pits are offered or wood-burning only]

What's included

What every job includes

Layout and seating plan

Placed with room for chairs and a safe distance from the house.

Solid base

So the fire pit stays level and does not shift.

Wall build

Block, stone or pavers to match your patio.

Fire-rated liner

A steel ring or liner to protect the walls from heat. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm liner or insert used]

Surrounding patio

Concrete or pavers around the pit.

Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington. [PLACEHOLDER: WA contractor registration #]

Local know-how

Burn rules and burn bans

Recreational fires are regulated locally, and burn bans are common in dry summers. Before you light up, check the current rules with your local fire district or the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, which covers Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties. We place the pit with clearance from the house, trees and fences in mind.

"We had Fontaine Construction to do our backyard patio, fire pit and bar last summer. We are very pleased with the work that he did. Dino's knowledge and work ethic is unmatched. We would definitely recommend him."

Desiree L.Shelton, WA

How it works

Our process

Free quote
Tell us about the project. We come look at the site, talk through options and give you a clear price.
Prep
Excavation, grading and a compacted base, done right before anything gets built on it.
Build
The crew builds it level, tight and true, with the details that make it last.
Cleanup and walkthrough
We clean up, walk you through the finished job and tell you how to care for it.

Questions

Fire Pits FAQ

Have a question that isn't here? Call 360-463-1098.

Wood-burning or gas?

[PLACEHOLDER: confirm what Fontaine builds] Wood-burning pits give you the real crackle; gas is cleaner and lights with a switch, but needs a gas line run to it.

How far from the house should a fire pit be?

Far enough that sparks and heat are not a risk to the house, deck, overhangs or trees. Local rules set the minimum. We pick a spot with you that is safe and still easy to use.

Can you add a fire pit to my existing patio?

Often, yes, depending on the patio and where the pit would go. We will take a look.

Can you build a bar or seating wall too?

Yes, fire pits often come with a seat wall, a bar or a full patio. Tell us what you are picturing. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm bar and seat wall builds]

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