Wood-Burning Fire Pits
Hand-built wood-burning fire pits in stone, brick or steel, sized, vented and lined to burn real logs safely in your Middle Tennessee backyard.
- Typical size: 36 to 60 in across
- Wall height: 12 to 18 in above grade
- Liner: Heat-rated steel or firebrick
What it is, and why it works.
Nothing replaces the sound of a log settling into the coals. A wood-burning fire pit is the original gathering place, and a well-built one does more than hold a fire: it sets the right wall height for sitting, keeps embers where they belong, draws air so the fire burns clean and stays comfortable to sit beside all evening.
We design the pit as part of your patio, not a ring dropped on the grass. That means a heat-rated liner, the right interior depth, a cap that makes a place to rest a drink and a layout that respects trees, the house and the prevailing wind. In Nashville, where fall and spring evenings are made for a fire, a properly built wood pit becomes the most-used spot in the yard.
Four things done right.
Real fire, built right
A fire-rated liner and a proper interior depth keep heat in the pit, not in the stone.
Wall height for sitting
Cap height and width planned so people can lean, perch and rest a drink.
Clean-burning airflow
Draft openings and ember control that cut smoke and spark drift.
Made to match
Stone, brick or steel chosen to blend with your house and patio.
From idea to wood-burning pits.
- 01
Choose the spot
Check clearances, trees, wind and sight lines.
- 02
Build the base
Compacted base, footing and a level, non-combustible pad.
- 03
Lay the pit
Liner, stonework and cap built by hand.
- 04
Burn-in and walkthrough
A first fire together, plus firewood and care tips.
Often built together.
Fire PitsCustom Stone & Masonry Fire PitsHand-laid stone and masonry pits designed around your yard and home.Hand-laid stone that looks like it grew there.
Fire PitsSmokeless & Low-Smoke Fire PitsWood fire with far less smoke, built in steel or stone.Real wood fire, a fraction of the smoke.
Gas, Fuel & ControlsFirewood Storage & Wood Prep AreasBuilt-in niches, racks and sheds for dry firewood.Dry wood, neatly stacked, right where you need it.Wood-Burning Fire Pits across Middle Tennessee.
We install this service in 28 cities, from Nashville to Franklin, Murfreesboro and beyond.
Wood-Burning Pits: common questions
How far should a wood fire pit be from the house?
Many manufacturers and local codes call for at least 10 to 25 feet from structures and clear space overhead. We check your yard, local rules and any HOA limits before we mark the spot.
Will a wood fire pit smoke us out?
Dry, seasoned hardwood and good airflow keep smoke low. We build for draft and can recommend a smokeless design if smoke is your main worry.
How do I get a price for wood-burning pits?
Fill in the form or call 615-357-7797. We schedule a free visit, bring samples and send a written estimate that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about wood-burning pits?
A free visit, real samples and a written estimate. A real person calls back, usually the same day.