Outdoor fireplaces
the reason to stay outside
Stone and brick fireplaces that anchor the patio and stretch the season into the cooler months. Wood-burning or gas, built on a footing sized for Collin County clay.
Request an estimate- Wood or gas
- Your call, both done right
- Proper footing
- Engineered for clay soil
- Stone that matches
- Faced to suit the house
What is included
Every trade. One team.
A fireplace is masonry, a flue and a foundation, and each one has to be right for it to last.
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Masonry fireplaces
Full-height stone or brick fireplaces with a firebox, smoke shelf and chimney cap, built to draw properly.
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Gas fireplaces and inserts
Vented or vent-free gas units set into a masonry surround, with the line run by a licensed plumber.
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Fire pits and tables
Built-in stone fire pits and gas fire tables sized for the seating around them.
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Footings and slabs
Reinforced footings poured to suit expansive clay so the structure does not crack or lean.
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Hearths and seat walls
Raised hearths, wood boxes and stone seat walls that extend the fireplace into the patio layout.
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Mantels and finishes
Cedar or stone mantels, decorative caps and lighting that finish the piece.
Many outdoor fireplaces projects also involve outdoor kitchens, patios and gazebos, exteriors and room additions, which we plan and build as one project.
Our ten-step process, condensed
From first meeting to walkthrough.
Site and setbacks
We check the patio, the distance from the house and fences, and where a chimney or gas line can go.
Design and selections
Style, stone, hearth height, fuel type and the surrounding patio are chosen, and drawings go to the HOA and city where needed.
Footing and masonry
The footing cures first, then the masons build the box, flue and facing while the plumber runs gas if it applies.
First fire and warranty
We light it with you, confirm the draw and the gas shutoff, and put the warranty in writing.
Questions
Before you call.
- Wood-burning or gas?
- Wood gives you the real fire and the smell, gas gives you instant on and off with no cleanup. Many homeowners choose a wood-burning fireplace with a gas log lighter so they have both.
- How far from the house does it need to be?
- Setbacks depend on the city and on whether it burns wood or gas, and a built fireplace can often sit closer than an open fire pit. We confirm the rule for your address before we design.
- Will a fireplace crack the patio slab?
- Not if it has its own footing. Fireplaces are heavy, so we pour a reinforced footing separate from the patio, which is what keeps the structure straight in clay soil.
- Does an outdoor fireplace need HOA approval?
- In most master-planned communities, yes, since it is a visible structure. We prepare the drawings and the material list for the submittal.
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Areas We Serve
5th Element Builders provides outdoor fireplaces throughout North Dallas and surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth communities. Select your city below for local remodeling details, or ask us about a nearby area.
- McKinney, TX
- Frisco, TX
- Plano, TX
- Dallas, TX
- Allen, TX
- Fairview, TX
- Prosper, TX
- Celina, TX
- Richardson, TX
- Wylie, TX
- Melissa, TX
- Anna, TX
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