Fire Features

Outdoor Fireplaces
Warmth & Light

Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces are beautiful additions that bring warmth, light, and atmosphere to your outdoor space. They create a natural gathering place where friends and family can relax, cook, and enjoy the outdoors long after the sun goes down.

Both fire pits and outdoor fireplaces can be designed to run on gas or wood, allowing you to choose the option that best fits your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a modern built in feature or a classic fire pit, these elements add comfort, character, and year round enjoyment to your patio and landscape.

Gas vs Wood Fire Options

Gas Wood
Warm, elegant feel
Campfire feel
Some heat production
Lots of heat production
Fine for roasting marshmallows but not cooking
Hot enough to cook food over
More expensive fuel cost
Inexpensive fuel cost
Safety Issues: Very safe, just remember to turn off the gas
Safety Issues: smoke and sparks
Don’t need cleaned frequently
Require cleaning frequently
Simple to start
More Involved starting process

Fire Feature Design Quality & Precision

Our fire feature designs are created to deliver long term functionality, structural integrity, and lasting visual impact.

10+ Years of Experience

Decades of hands-on rooftop and structural construction expertise.

Fully Permitted & Engineered

Every rooftop deck is designed to meet Chicago building codes and structural requirements.

Premium
Materials

High-performance decking and railing systems built for durability and low maintenance.

In-House
Team

Consistent quality, accountability, and craftsmanship from start to finish.

Outdoor Fireplace vs Fire Pit Which Is Right for You

Fireplace Firepit
You gather in front of it
You gather around it
Seating with heat access is limited to the front
Seating with heat access can be 360 degrees
It is an elegant and prominent feature
It adds to your landscape appeal
Smoke is directed up and out of a chimney
Wood smoke blows with the wind
It can take up less patio space as it is built on an edge
Often takes up a larger apportion of the patio
It can be part of a pavilion and used when it rains
It is only available for use during nice weather

Outdoor Fire Features

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces add warmth, atmosphere, and a natural gathering place to your outdoor living space. Whether you want a relaxed spot for evening conversations or a striking focal point for your patio, these fire features bring comfort, light, and year round enjoyment to your backyard.

Our Fire Feature Design Process

From initial consultation to final completion, our step by step approach ensures clarity, craftsmanship, and a seamless experience from design to build.

1

Consulation

This is an onsite visit to meet each other, discuss project ideas and acquire information for the design.

2

Design

A presentation will be preformed that will include a 2D design, 3D imaging, pricing and materials pictures.

3

Pre Construction

After the contracts have been signed, the homeowners, crew leader and project manager will walk through the jobsite to ensure everyone is on the same page.

4

Installation

It is going to be messy during this time. We will keep the site as clean as possible and communicate with you while the process moves forward.

5

Final Walkthrough

After the project is completed, the homeowner and project manager will walk through the project to make sure it looks perfect.

Here’s What Our 5-Star Clients Are Saying.

Real feedback from clients who trusted us to design and build their rooftop decks and outdoor living spaces across the city.

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Great company to work with. Excellent communication!
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They had bricks they removed on a job and posted them for free which was exactly what I needed for a project. They asked what I was driving to help me with how much I could load at a time safely and the young man worker helped me load them all into my truck both loads. What a great experience and they were so kind. They looked like they were doing a great professional job too on the job! Would highly recommend using this company. Cant say enough how great they were.
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Great attention to detail by the team with a clear commitment to excellence.
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Clayton Garrison and his team did an amazing job designing and installing the most beautiful yard for our newly built home. From the original design suggested to incorporating our vision, Clayton & his crew were professional and highly responsive. We could not be happier with the finished landscaping.
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We were so impressed with the drainage work that they did for us. This included burying our downspouts, putting in an exterior sump & french drain. They carefully hand dug the trenches so as not to disturb any utilities. When they were done, they graded the slope away from our foundation for us. Because there was extra dirt, they even filled in 3 other areas in our yard that were low & seeded the areas. We didnt expect that & it nice to see a company that goes above & beyond! Would definitely recommend.
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Creative Nature built a 225 square foot fire pit for us in our backyard. We had an existing Solo Stove and wanted hardscaping built for the seating area. Communication was great, the timeline was fast, and the commitment to quality work/customer satisfaction was great. Because it was a winter project, they will be back in the Spring to seed the grass surrounding the work.
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Great Experience. Team was great to work with! Would definitely recommend.
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Tony Fleck
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Their team did a great job on my concrete patio. Top-notch work with good communication and the best part was the site was left clean and tidy. Highly recommended!
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Communication, professionalism, creativity, customer service. They built a custom raised garden bed, filled it with compost and tapped our irrigation to it. Impressive work