Fire Pits & Fireplaces for Palm Bay Homes

Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces in Palm Bay, FL — Custom Fire Features for Florida Patios

We build custom gas fire pits, wood-burning fire pits, and outdoor fireplaces in Palm Bay — concrete block construction with natural stone or stucco finishes, designed for year-round use. A custom gas fire pit starts around $2,500. A full outdoor fireplace with seating wall runs $6,000 to $15,000. Florida evenings from October through April are perfect for outdoor fire features, and a well-built one becomes the center of every backyard gathering.

Outdoor Fire Features in Palm Bay's Climate

Palm Bay gets the best of both worlds for fire features: mild winter evenings that are genuinely comfortable around a fire, and no rain-soaked logs or freeze damage like northern homeowners deal with. The usable season for an outdoor fireplace or fire pit in Brevard County runs roughly October through April — six solid months of regular use, not just occasional use.

Natural gas and propane fire pits are the most popular option in Palm Bay because they're instant-on, no wood to store, and no smoke. A gas fire pit built into a paver patio with a seating wall around it creates a gathering point that gets used almost every evening in the off-season. We gas-line every fire pit installation (permitted, by a licensed plumber) — no tank to refill.

Wood-burning fire pits are a legitimate option if you prefer the authentic fire experience. We build them in concrete block with a steel fire ring and appropriate clearances. Palm Bay doesn't have the open burning restrictions that some municipalities impose, but we check permit requirements for every project.

What We Build

Gas fire pit islands are the most common Palm Bay fire feature — a square or circular concrete block structure, 18 to 24 inches tall, clad in natural stone veneer or travertine tile, with a built-in burner system and glass media or lava rock. These integrate naturally into a paver patio and can be matched to existing hardscape materials.

Fire tables are a slightly different format — a fire bowl or linear burner built into a table-height structure, often with a granite top surrounding the fire element. Seating goes right up to the edge. Popular for patios where you want the fire element to double as a gathering table.

Outdoor fireplaces are the most architectural option — a full fireplace structure built in concrete block, stucco-finished, often with a wood-storing hearth, a mantel, and a proper chimney. These become focal points of a patio design and create a more formal outdoor room feel. They run $7,000 to $15,000 depending on size and finish.

Fire Feature Pricing in Palm Bay

• Round gas fire pit (simple, 36-inch diameter): $2,500 to $4,500
• Square fire pit island with stone veneer: $3,500 to $6,000
• Fire table with granite top: $4,000 to $7,000
• Full outdoor fireplace: $7,000 to $15,000+

Seating walls built around fire pits add $55 to $90 per linear foot. A 20-foot U-shaped seating wall adds $1,100 to $1,800 to the project total.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a fire pit in Palm Bay? Gas-line fire pits require a plumbing permit for the gas supply line. The fire pit structure itself may or may not require a building permit depending on size and whether it's considered a permanent structure. We check current Palm Bay permit requirements for every project and handle the application when needed.

What gas supply does a fire pit need? Most residential gas fire pits run on natural gas from the home's existing gas supply, or on propane from a tank. We work with a licensed plumber to run a dedicated gas line to the fire feature with an appropriate shutoff. The burner BTU rating determines what size line is needed — we spec this correctly so you get full flame at the rated output.