Fire Pits & Hearths
Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Custom-built fire features that extend your outdoor season into fall and winter — creating warmth, ambiance, and the gathering spot your backyard has always needed.
Service Area
Durham & the Triangle, NC
Experience
3 Generations
Why Choose Us
Why Fire Pits & Hearths by L.D. Williams
Extend Outdoor Season into Fall & Winter
Durham's mild winters mean your fire pit gets used 10+ months a year — not just two. A quality built-in fire feature makes cool evenings in your backyard genuinely enjoyable.
Instant Gathering Focal Point
People gather around fire. A well-placed fire pit becomes the social centerpiece of your outdoor space — the reason guests linger longer and neighbors stop by.
Permanent and Custom-Built
We build fire pits in concrete, natural stone, and brick — not portable steel bowls. A permanent, built-in fire feature looks and performs dramatically better than off-the-shelf options.
Gas or Wood-Burning Your Choice
Gas fire pits offer instant on/off convenience and clean operation. Wood-burning fire pits provide that traditional crackling ambiance. We can build both, and some designs support both fuels.
Integrated Seating Design
We design fire pits with seating in mind — built-in concrete seating walls, natural stone benches, or open space for your own chairs. The layout determines how the space actually feels.
Increases Property Appeal
Outdoor fire features are consistently ranked among the most desirable outdoor amenities by homebuyers in the Southeast. A custom fire pit adds real-world perceived value.
FIRE PIT STYLES
Choose a fire pit style that fits your patio size, entertaining style, and aesthetic preferences.
- Round fire pit — classic gathering shape, 36"–60" diameter
- Square fire pit — modern, architectural, clean lines
- Rectangular fire table — doubles as outdoor coffee table
- Sunken fire lounge — built into the patio grade, intimate feel
- Modern linear gas fire — sleek, contemporary flame
- Rustic stone fire ring — natural, informal backyard character
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE & HEARTH OPTIONS
A full outdoor fireplace creates a dramatic architectural focal point and is ideal for covered patios, outdoor living rooms, and homes where a traditional hearth aesthetic is desired.
- Freestanding outdoor masonry fireplace
- Built-in patio fireplace with mantel
- Double-sided fireplace for patio/outdoor room
- Covered patio fireplace with pergola integration
- Stone veneer fireplace with concrete hearth
- Modern concrete fireplace with linear burner
MATERIALS WE BUILD WITH
All fire feature materials are selected for heat resistance, weather durability, and aesthetic quality.
- Natural stone — granite, bluestone, fieldstone
- Brick and mortar — traditional, timeless
- Decorative concrete block — smooth, modern
- Cast concrete elements — custom shapes possible
- Stainless steel gas inserts and ring burners
- Stamped and stained concrete surrounds and hearths
SAFETY & CODE REQUIREMENTS
Fire features require careful placement and local code compliance. We ensure every project meets Durham and NC safety requirements.
- 10 ft minimum clearance from structures and vegetation
- Non-combustible surface under and around the fire pit
- Gas fire pits require licensed plumber for gas line connection
- Durham County and city fire codes govern open burning
- HOA approval may be required — check before building
- Spark screens or glass wind guards for wood-burning pits
Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh & beyond
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