Burnaby Masonry Co. provides expert outdoor fireplaces & fire pits in Richmond, BC. Custom stone and brick fireplaces, fire pits, and outdoor living features built to code. Call us for a free quote — we're based in Burnaby and serve Richmond regularly.
Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pits in Richmond: what to know
Outdoor fire features are popular on Richmond's larger lots, particularly in Steveston and Terra Nova. We build stone and brick fire pits and fireplaces with footings designed for Richmond's soft soil.
Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits turn a backyard or patio into a space you actually use, even in the cooler Lower Mainland months. We build custom stone and brick fireplaces, fire pits, and outdoor living features to code, with the right materials and clearances so they're safe and they last. A fire feature is the centrepiece of an outdoor space, so the masonry has to look as good as it performs. We build wood-burning and gas, freestanding and built-in, sized and styled to fit your yard and how you want to use it.
What's included in our outdoor fireplaces & fire pits service
- Custom design to suit your space and style
- Wood-burning or gas fireplaces and fire pits
- Stone, brick, and block construction to code
- Proper footings so the structure doesn't shift
- Correct clearances and fire-rated materials
- Seat walls, hearths, and surrounds to complete the space
- Coordination with gas fitters for gas features
- Finishing and clean-up so it's ready to enjoy
When Richmond homeowners call us for outdoor fireplaces & fire pits
You want a usable outdoor space
A fire feature extends your patio season and gives the whole yard a natural gathering spot.
A patio or landscape upgrade
An outdoor fireplace or fire pit is the centrepiece that ties a patio and seat walls together.
Entertaining and resale appeal
A well-built outdoor living feature is a strong selling point and a space you'll use constantly.
Replacing a flimsy store-bought pit
A built-in stone or brick fire feature looks and lasts far better than a metal kit, and it's safer.
Richmond properties: what we see
Richmond sits near sea level on a river delta, which fundamentally changes the engineering requirements for any masonry structure. The water table is high, the soil compresses under load, and drainage doesn't happen the way it does on sloped lots. Steveston has heritage brick and some of the oldest commercial masonry in the region. The City Centre and Brighouse areas have dense residential and commercial development where stone veneer and block work are common. Terra Nova's newer houses have original stone veneer installations that are now 15–20 years old.
We work throughout Richmond — including Steveston, Brighouse, Terra Nova, City Centre — and we know how the terrain, housing stock, and climate vary across the city. Every quote reflects what we actually see on site.
How we do outdoor fireplaces & fire pits in Richmond
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Design it with you
We talk through wood vs gas, size, style, and placement, then design a feature that fits the yard and how you'll use it.
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Pour the footing
A solid footing keeps the structure from shifting or cracking over the seasons.
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Build the masonry
We build in stone, brick, or block with proper clearances and fire-rated materials where the heat is.
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Detail and finish
Hearths, caps, and surrounds get finished cleanly, and gas features are coordinated with a licensed fitter.
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Hand it over
We clean up and walk you through your new fire feature so it's ready to light.
Why choose Burnaby Masonry for outdoor fireplaces & fire pits in Richmond
Built to code and to last
Correct clearances, fire-rated materials, and a real footing mean a feature that's safe for years.
Custom, not a kit
We design and build to your space and style, so it looks like part of the home, not an afterthought.
Wood or gas
We build both and coordinate the gas work, so you get the feature you actually want.
Finished like fine masonry
The stone and brickwork is the focal point of the yard, so we build it to be looked at up close.
