Add warmth, light, and a natural gathering point to your yard with a custom fire pit or fire feature. At BlackRock Outdoor Living, we design and install custom fire pits, linear fire tables, and full outdoor fireplaces for homeowners and commercial property owners throughout Barrington, IL and the surrounding Northwest suburbs, using masonry units and fire-rated components engineered for safe, long-term use. Whether you want a simple wood-burning paver fire pit on a new paver patio or a stone fireplace flanked by seat walls and retaining walls, we design it around your space and the way you use it.
Every detail, from footings and fire-rated liners to gas lines, burner sizing, air flow, cap and hearth details, and safe clearances, is carefully executed, so your custom fire pit performs well and stays structurally sound for years.
Because a fire feature is a permanent, heat-bearing structure, we build to manufacturer specifications and follow NFPA home fire safety guidance for clearances, and we coordinate permits and licensed gas work where your village requires it. The result is a custom fire pit you can light with confidence, season after season.
A properly built fire feature uses fire-rated materials, correct airflow, and safe clearances from the surrounding hardscape.
Steel or refractory liners and heat-rated adhesives protect the masonry from thermal stress and cracking.
Vents, burner sizing, and interior dimensions are matched to the fuel type for a clean, consistent flame.
Placement, seating distance, and overhead clearance are planned to keep guests comfortable and safe.
Natural gas and propane runs, key valves, and ignition systems coordinated with licensed trades.
Round or square wood-burning and gas pits built to match your patio pavers and seat walls.
Modern gas fire tables and troughs that anchor a lounge area without blocking sight lines.
Full masonry fireplaces with chimneys, hearths, and wood boxes that turn a patio into a true outdoor room.
Built-in seating, sunken fire pit lounges, and integrated lighting for residential and commercial gathering areas.
Wood-burning pits give you the crackle and aroma of a real fire and cost less to install. Gas features light instantly, produce no smoke or ash, and are far easier to use on a weeknight. We help you weigh local rules, seating layout, and how often you plan to use it.
Yes. We can add a fire pit, fire table, or fireplace to an existing patio, matching the pavers and adjusting the surrounding hardscape, seating, and drainage as needed.
Clearances depend on fuel type, feature height, and local code. We plan placement so there is comfortable seating distance and safe separation from structures, overhangs, and combustible materials.
Winter is when they get the most use. Our builds are made for freeze-thaw exposure, and gas features can run year-round with a simple seasonal check of the burner and ignition.
A standalone paver fire pit is often finished in a few days. Fireplaces, seat wall integrations, and new gas runs typically take one to two weeks. You will get a timeline with your estimate.
Questions? Call us!