Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
Custom-built fire pits and outdoor fireplaces for Binghamton area homes. Concrete, block, and natural stone options.
Extend Your Season with Fire
A well-built fire feature extends your outdoor living season by 2-3 months in the Southern Tier. SKJ Builders builds fire pits and outdoor fireplaces on proper concrete pads with refractory mortar and fire brick — the materials that can handle the thermal expansion that destroys standard mortar over time.
Fire Feature Options
- Round and square fire pits in block or stone
- In-ground fire pit bowls
- Masonry outdoor fireplaces
- Fire pit seating wall combinations
- Gas or wood-burning configurations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for a fire pit in NY?
Most municipalities in Broome County allow backyard fire pits for recreational fires under a certain size. Check with your local code office. Open burning restrictions may apply during dry periods.
What is better, a wood-burning or gas fire pit?
Wood-burning fire pits provide a more authentic experience and are less expensive to install. Gas fire pits offer instant on/off convenience, no smoke, and are easier to use. SKJ Builders builds both.
How do you build a fire pit that lasts in NY winters?
The key is using refractory mortar and fire brick (not standard concrete block which cracks from thermal expansion) and setting the structure on a concrete pad with footings below frost depth. Many DIY fire pits fail within 2 seasons.
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