- Thornton, CO · Serving the Denver Metro
Skip to content Extend your outdoor living season with a custom stone fire pit, an elegant stone fireplace, or a stylish fire feature designed for comfort and entertaining. Whether you’re considering a gas fire pit, wood-burning option, or modern fire table, our team creates beautiful focal points that enhance patios, decks, and outdoor living spaces — helping Thornton homeowners enjoy Colorado’s cool evenings year-round.
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Fire Features in Thornton, CO
A custom fire feature transforms your backyard into a comfortable gathering place where family and friends can enjoy Colorado’s cooler evenings long after the sun goes down. Whether you’re interested in a gas fire pit, wood-burning fire pit, or fireplace for outdoor living spaces, we’ll help you choose the right solution for your lifestyle, budget, and existing landscape.
Our experienced team specializes in designing an outdoor entertainment space that blends seamlessly with your deck or patio and complies with local building codes. From planning and material selection to expert installation, we deliver durable, low-maintenance fire features built to withstand Thornton’s climate and provide years of safe, reliable enjoyment.
What We Build
Dreaming of a cozy fire pit or a dramatic outdoor fireplace? At Thornton Deck Builders, we design and build custom fire features that complement your home and outdoor lifestyle — every project tailored to your space, preferences, and the way you plan to entertain, relax, and enjoy Colorado’s evenings.
Choose from custom natural gas or wood-burning fire pit designs built with natural stone, pavers, or decorative block. Each pit becomes the centerpiece of your backyard while providing safe, dependable warmth for gatherings and entertaining.
A custom outdoor stone fireplace creates a stunning focal point while adding comfort and usable living space year-round. Designed for both beauty and performance, our fireplaces enhance patios, decks, and outdoor entertaining areas.
Modern outdoor fire tables and decorative fire bowls provide warmth, ambiance, and style without a large built-in structure — an excellent choice for patios, decks, and smaller outdoor spaces.
Complete your fire feature with custom-built seating walls or benches that maximize comfort and functionality — permanent seating that creates a welcoming gathering area and adds value throughout the seasons.
We professionally install natural gas and propane lines for your fire feature, completing every connection safely and to local code. We handle the entire installation, giving you a reliable, low-maintenance feature ready to enjoy.
Complete your fire feature with expertly crafted natural stone, brick, or veneer surrounds that blend with your patio, deck, and home. Durable materials and skilled masonry create a polished finish built for Colorado weather.
Whether you’re planning a simple fire table or a complete outdoor fireplace installation, we’ll help you choose the right design for your property and budget. From concept through installation, our experienced team delivers custom fire features built to enhance your outdoor living space for years to come.
Options
A quick guide to fuel types, styles, and materials so you can pick the right fit for your yard and how you’ll use it.
Gas Fire Pit
Easy, on-demand ambiance
Instant on/off; no smoke or ash; clean burn
Needs a gas line
Wood-Burning Fire Pit
Classic crackle & more heat
Real flame & aroma; no gas line needed
Check burn rules
Outdoor Fireplace
A dramatic focal point
Big heat output; wind shelter; strong presence
Larger footprint
Fire Table / Bowl
Patios & smaller spaces
Sleek; portable options; doubles as a table
Usually gas
Surrounds & Seating
Finishing the space
Natural stone, veneer, brick; built-in seating
Ties into patio
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How It Works
Building a custom fire feature should be simple, enjoyable, and stress-free. Our experienced team guides you through every step — from the initial design consultation to lighting your first fire — ensuring every detail is completed to the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
Every project begins with a personalized consultation to understand your goals, budget, and space. We’ll help you choose between a gas fire pit, wood-burning fire pit, outdoor stone fireplace, or fire table, and plan the ideal location, clearances, seating, and utility connections.
Once the design is finalized, our craftsmen construct the masonry base, install stone or brick finishes, and complete all required gas or propane connections — built to local code with proper clearances for a safe, durable fireplace for outdoor living spaces.
We complete your project with the finishing touches that bring everything together, from custom stonework to seating walls and final inspections — verifying every feature operates safely before we leave so you can start enjoying it.
From planning to expert construction, our local team manages every phase of your project. As trusted Thornton area deck builders specializing in local home deck upgrades, we build beautiful fire features designed to provide years of safe, reliable enjoyment.
Planning Your Budget
Every custom fire feature is unique, so pricing depends on your design choices and installation requirements. The biggest factors include material choices, the size of the outdoor stone fire pit, whether there are seating areas and other features, the fuel source, design and installation needs, and any custom masonry finishes. We’ll walk you through every option, explain the costs upfront, and provide a detailed written estimate with transparent pricing — so you can confidently plan your investment with no hidden fees or sales pressure.
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Good to Know
Gas fire pits are the easy choice — instant on and off, no smoke or ash, and a clean burn — but they need a gas line. Wood-burning pits give you a real crackle, aroma, and more heat with no gas line, but require wood and fall under local burn rules. We’ll help you weigh both.
Yes. We build full masonry outdoor fireplaces and gas fire features, and we run and connect natural gas or propane lines to code — all handled by our local crew; we’ll advise on any permits required.
In most cases, yes, but local rules and seasonal fire restrictions can apply, especially to wood-burning features. We build to code and can advise on gas versus wood based on current local regulations. Always check for active fire bans before use.
We build with fire-rated masonry and finish with natural stone, stone veneer, or brick to match your patio and home. Interiors use firebrick or approved fire-rated components, and gas features use outdoor-rated burners and hardware.
Often, yes. Fire pits and fireplaces are usually added to a patio or hardscape; we’ll confirm the surface and clearances first. Fire features generally aren’t placed directly on a wood deck without proper protection — we’ll recommend the safest option for your space.
Gas and masonry fire features often require permits and inspections. As your licensed local contractor, we build to local code and can advise on what permits are required for your project.
Fire features require safe clearances from structures, overhangs, and combustibles, and the distance depends on the type and local code. We plan placement with those clearances built in so your fire feature is safe to enjoy.
An outdoor stone fire pit creates a 360-degree gathering space that’s ideal for entertaining larger groups. An outdoor stone fireplace offers a more formal focal point, directs heat forward, provides greater wind protection, and can create a cozy outdoor room with added privacy.
Maintenance depends on the type of fire feature. Gas fire pits require occasional inspections and cleaning, while wood-burning fire pits need regular ash removal and periodic cleaning. Stone and masonry surfaces should also be inspected occasionally to keep your fire feature looking and performing its best.
Yes. Planning a fire feature during a deck or patio installation allows for better layout, utility planning, and seating design. Our team can incorporate fire pits or fireplaces into outdoor decks to create a complete outdoor entertainment space while ensuring proper clearances and code compliance.
The right choice depends on your available space, how you plan to use it, your maintenance preferences, and your budget. During your consultation, we’ll help you compare outdoor fire tables, fire pits, and fireplaces so you can select the option that best fits your home and lifestyle.
Tell us how you picture your evenings outside, and we’ll design a fire pit or outdoor fireplace built for your space and Colorado’s seasons. Whether you’re envisioning a custom outdoor stone fire pit, an elegant outdoor stone fireplace, or modern outdoor fire tables, our team — trusted Thornton area deck builders — will bring your ideas to life. Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how a professionally designed fire feature can transform your backyard into a year-round gathering place.
