Fire Features
Extend your outdoor season year-round with a custom fireplace or fire pit. Gas or wood-burning — built to Idaho fire code and Meridian HOA guidelines.
Fire Feature Types
Custom-built masonry fireplace with gas insert. Push-button ignition. No wood required. Pairs beautifully with a full outdoor kitchen setup.
Traditional masonry fireplace with chimney. Real wood fire experience. Built to Idaho fire code with proper spark arrestor and clearances.
Recessed or raised gas fire pit with a stone or concrete surround. Great for seating circles and conversation areas around the outdoor kitchen.
Outdoor fireplace combined with a built stone or concrete seating wall. Creates a complete outdoor gathering room alongside your kitchen.
Idaho Fire Code
Every outdoor fire feature we build in Meridian meets all Ada County and Idaho state fire code requirements. This includes proper setback distances from structures, approved gas fitting methods, chimney height requirements for wood-burning units, and HOA architectural standards.
We pull all required permits and schedule the required inspections — so you never have to worry about compliance or future issues when you sell your home.
Common Questions
Yes — permanent outdoor fireplaces and gas fire pits in Meridian require an Ada County building permit. Gas line connections also require a separate gas permit. We handle all permit applications as part of our service.
Outdoor fireplaces in Meridian range from $4,500 for a simple prefab gas fire pit installation to $18,000+ for a custom-built stone outdoor fireplace with a gas insert and surrounding seating wall. We provide a free written estimate for every project.
For Meridian and the Treasure Valley, we typically recommend gas for convenience — you can light it with a switch on cold Idaho evenings without hauling wood. Wood-burning creates a more authentic experience and is often preferred for larger lots. Both are fully code-compliant when properly built.
Many Meridian HOAs have specific requirements around fire feature placement, height, and fuel type. We review your HOA guidelines during the initial consultation and design your fire feature to be fully compliant from the start.
"We had a gas fireplace built into our patio wall with a stone surround. Now we use our backyard from March through November. Best investment we've made in the house."— Amanda & Greg L., Tuscany, Meridian ID
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Schedule Your Free EstimateBoth outdoor fireplaces and fire pits extend your usable outdoor season in Meridian's climate — but they serve different purposes and suit different yards. Here's how to choose.
| Feature | Outdoor Fireplace | Fire Pit |
|---|---|---|
| Heat direction | Directional — faces one way | 360° — heats all sides |
| Seating arrangement | Facing the firebox | Around the pit |
| Visual impact | High — architectural focal point | Medium — lower profile |
| Space required | More — needs clearance above and behind | Less — lower footprint |
| Cost range | $6,000 – $18,000 | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Best for | Large yards, formal outdoor rooms, anchor piece for covered patio | Social gatherings, mid-size yards, complement to outdoor kitchen |
Costs vary significantly by fuel type, material, and complexity. Here are typical installed costs for fire features in Meridian based on our completed projects.
We build both natural gas and wood-burning fire features in Meridian. For most homeowners, we recommend natural gas for the following reasons specific to Ada County conditions.
If you prefer the authentic wood fire experience and your lot and HOA permit it, we build wood-burning fireplaces with proper chimney design, spark arrestors, and firebox sizing for Idaho's altitude. We'll walk through both options during your free on-site consultation.
Any outdoor fire feature with a natural gas connection in Meridian requires an Ada County permit. We pull all permits on your behalf. Permits typically cost $300 to $500 for a fire feature and are included in your itemized estimate. Wood-burning fireplaces above a certain firebox size also require structural permits for the chimney. We handle all of this as part of your project.