A clean, dimensional finish with crisp lines that gives the fireplace a refined, high-end presence.
Create a permanent gathering place designed around your home, backyard, patio and the way you entertain. Excel Landscaping coordinates the fire feature with seating, hardscaping, foundations, drainage, utilities, lighting and landscaping so the entire area works as one complete outdoor space.
Explore fire pits and outdoor fireplaces designed for different backyard spaces, styles, and ways of gathering.
A great fit for creating a warm, high-end look with the character of natural stone.
Dry-stack fireplace
Works especially well when you want clean lines, rich texture, and a more contemporary look.
Brick Fireplace
A popular option for adding timeless character and a warm, established feel to the backyard.
Custom Fire Pits
A natural fit for gathering, with an open layout that makes it easy to bring family and friends around the fire.
Fire-Pit Tables
A great option for casual entertaining, bringing the fire closer to drinks, conversation, and comfortable seating.
Sunken Fire-Pit Areas
Ideal when you want the fire to feel like its own destination, with an intimate setting for gathering and relaxing.
A permanent fire feature changes how people sit, move and gather outdoors. It can affect patio dimensions, furniture placement, views, heat exposure, smoke movement, utilities, drainage, foundations and access to the rest of the yard.
Excel Landscaping begins with the property and the experience you want to create. We then help determine whether a fire pit, fireplace or another fire-feature configuration best supports the final outdoor-living plan.
A fire pit or fireplace works best when the patio, seating, drainage and landscaping are planned around how you want to gather.
Retaining wall solutions that help stabilize slopes, manage elevation changes, improve drainage conditions, and create more usable space throughout the property.
Custom paver patios, permeable patios, walkways, steps, and transitions built with proper base preparation, grading, and drainage in mind.
Drainage systems planned around where water starts, how it moves through the yard, and where it can be safely directed.
Outdoor fireplace pricing depends on the size, fuel system, masonry, foundation and how the fireplace connects with the surrounding patio and landscape. The details below are some of the biggest factors that shape the final investment.
A rich, custom-built finish that adds natural texture and helps the fireplace blend beautifully with the patio and surrounding landscape.
A clean, dimensional finish with crisp lines that gives the fireplace a refined, high-end presence.
A timeless masonry look that complements traditional St. Louis homes and creates a warm, established feel.
We keep your project moving with clear communication, reliable scheduling and careful coordination from the first conversation through construction and the final walkthrough.
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We review your space, ideas and materials to create a clear plan.
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We coordinate materials, utilities, permits and scheduling before we build.
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When included, review how the fireplace, patio and landscaping work together before construction.
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We handle site preparation, construction, masonry and finishing.
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We finish the details, clean up and walk through the completed project with you.
Both can extend the use of the backyard and create a gathering destination, but they organize seating, views, heat and the surrounding space differently.
A lower-profile feature with seating and warmth available around several sides.
Open views across the backyard
Seating around multiple sides
Casual gathering atmosphere
Freestanding chairs or built-in seat walls
Round, square or rectangular configurations
Can become a separate patio destination
A taller architectural feature that directs the view and seating toward one primary area.
Strong architectural focal point
Directional seating arrangement
Defines an edge of the patio
Can complement the home architecture
Potential privacy and visual separation
Can integrate with kitchens or covered areas
Excel Landscaping designs and builds custom outdoor fireplaces throughout the St. Louis area, with projects planned around each home, paver patio and surrounding landscape. We serve homeowners across the communities below and throughout the surrounding St. Louis and St. Charles County areas.
Yes, in many cases. A typical built-in fire pit is about 36–48 inches wide, while an outdoor fireplace can require a substantially larger footprint and foundation. We inspect the existing patio first to confirm its construction, condition, available space, and whether it can properly support the new fire feature. If additional foundation or patio work is needed, we include that in the project plan before construction begins.
For a standard 36–48 inch fire pit, we generally plan for at least 3 feet of open space around the fire pit, with 5–7 feet providing a much more comfortable seating area. That means a typical fire-pit gathering area often needs roughly 12–16 feet of overall space. Fireplaces are planned differently because seating is positioned in front rather than around the feature. We confirm the final clearances based on the selected fire system, fuel type, manufacturer requirements, nearby structures, and local code.
Yes. A fireplace or fire pit can be part of a larger project that includes outdoor kitchens, paver patios, retaining walls, drainage, landscape lighting, and landscaping. Excel Landscaping can plan these elements together so the fire feature fits naturally into the finished backyard rather than feeling like a separate addition.
Most projects take about 6–12 weeks from planning through completion. The timeline depends on the fire feature, masonry, permits, utility coordination, material availability, and any patio or landscape work included. Once we understand the full scope, we can give you a much clearer timeline for your property.
Maintenance is generally straightforward. Gas fire features should have the burner, ignition, drainage, and connections checked periodically and kept clear of debris. Wood-burning features require regular ash removal and inspection of the firebox or liner. Masonry should also be checked periodically for weather-related wear, particularly after St. Louis freeze-thaw cycles. We’ll review the care requirements for the materials and fire system installed on your project.
Tell us about your property and we’ll take it from there. Every project starts with a site visit, no commitment required.