Fire Pit

Wood-burning and gas fire pits in stone, concrete, and modern steel designs.

Typical timeline: 1–2 weeks

A fire pit anchors an outdoor space and extends your usable season. We build gas fire pits (safer, cleaner, instant-on) and wood-burning masonry pits, with seat walls, stone veneers, or clean modern steel bowls. Gas fire pits get proper gas-line sizing, air-mixer burners for a clean flame, and lava rock or fire glass. Wood-burning pits are sized to code clearances from your house, patio, and any overhead structures.

Materials

What we install vs. what corner-cutters use.

Burner

What we install

Stainless steel air-mixer ring, fire glass or lava rock.

Common shortcut

low-grade perforated pipe burner.

Why it matters: low-grade burners plug and rust; quality burners last decades.

Surround

What we install

Stone veneer over CMU or concrete pit.

Common shortcut

Loose stones stacked around a hole.

Why it matters: Loose stones shift and crack; engineered pits are permanent.

Ignition

What we install

Electronic ignition with flame-sensor safety.

Common shortcut

Match-lit with no safety.

Why it matters: Electronic ignition shuts off gas if flame fails.

Process

A predictable path — with real durations.

Design & permit

2–5 days

Location, sizing, gas line plan, permit if gas.

Foundation

1 day

Pour concrete pad.

Structure

2–3 days

Build CMU pit, veneer with stone.

Gas & burner

1 day

Run gas line, install burner and media, pressure-test.

Startup

1 hour

First light, safety check, walkthrough.

Why us

Why homeowners pick Modern Builders for fire pit.

Every gas fire pit gets a proper burner — a stainless steel air-mixer ring, not the low-grade perforated pipe that plugs and rusts within a season. Gas lines are pressure-tested and inspected. Enclosed gas fire pits get a vent to prevent gas buildup — code and common sense. Wood-burning pits are set at code-required clearance from overhead structures and combustibles. That's usually 10 feet from the house and any patio cover.

FAQs

Answers before you ask.

Gas or wood?+

Gas is easier, cleaner, instant-on. Wood is the classic experience with real crackle and smoke.

Where should I put it?+

10+ feet from combustibles (house, patio cover). Away from prevailing wind. Where it fits your entertaining layout.

Do I need a permit?+

Yes for gas. Wood usually not, but check local code.

Can I use it year-round?+

Yes — that's the point in Houston. Great from October through April.

Go deeper before you decide.

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