Fire Pits & Fireplaces
Ventures is your premier design and build company for custom fire pits and outdoor fireplaces in southeast Michigan.
Updating your outdoor space with a custom fire pit or outdoor fireplace
No outdoor entertaining space is complete without a fire feature. They add ambiance, warmth, and function. Whether you want a wood-burning fire pit to gather around, relax and roast marshmallows, or a built-in outdoor fireplace with a mounted all-weather TV (or why not both?) Ventures has you covered. Our expert masons have years of experience building stunning fire features in every shape, size, and material.
Gas-fueled fire features are a great option for convenience. They turn on with the flip of a switch and are odorless and smoke-free. There are several options to adjust the look of a gas-fueled fire as well. Cut glass beads are often used to elevate the appearance and their reflective surface enhances the flicker of the flames. Gas logs combine the convenience of a gas-fueled fire with the natural appearance of a wood-burning one.
Traditional wood-burning fires have their benefits as well. If you enjoy the comforting smell of a wood-burning fire or the crackling sound the logs make as they burn, there’s really no replacement. And sometimes the work of building a fire makes the reward that much better!
How long has Ventures been building outdoor fireplaces and fire pits in Southeast Michigan?
We’ve been building custom outdoor fireplaces and fire pits in Southeast Michigan for over 10 years. Often fire features are an element within a larger project, such as a terrace, patio, outdoor kitchen or inground pool project. Over the years we’ve built a reputation as one of Michigan’s best contractors to hire for custom outdoor living spaces and fire feature construction.
What types of fireplaces and fire pits do we build in Southeast Michigan?
We specialize in the design and construction of custom outdoor fireplaces and built in fire pits. Our portfolio includes beautiful outdoor fireplaces built from brick, architectural stone, dyed stucco and stone veneer, each one designed to fit perfectly with the existing landscape. We have extensive experience building classic wood burning fireplaces or installing modern low maintenance gas burning fireplaces. Typically fire features are a part of a larger project. Many of our outdoor living projects include a custom fire feature, such as an inground pool with built in fire pit on the surrounding patio. Because all of our designs are fully customized, we can build almost anything you can dream of, from wood fire pizza ovens, to towering outdoor fireplaces and more.
How much does a custom fireplace or fire pit cost to build in Michigan?
Having a custom fireplace or built in fire pit built in Michigan can range anywhere from $2k - $45K. As with any custom project, there's a huge range depending on size, materials (brick, stone, stucco, veneer) and fuel type (gas logs, gas fueled with cut glass beads, wood burning). Our experienced team of designers and sales consultants will work with you and your budget to build the custom fire feature of your dreams.
How long does it take to build a custom fireplace or fire pit in Southeast Michigan?
The construction process for a custom fireplace or built in fire pit can take anywhere from a couple days to several weeks to complete. That doesn’t include time spent on design, selections, permitting or other landscaping features. On average a full project that includes a custom fire feature, patio and surrounding landscape can easily take 2-6 weeks to complete. Like everything in Michigan, the time of year and weather can also have a big impact on the overall timeline. If you’re thinking about adding a fire feature to your backyard it’s never too early to start planning.
Are permits required to build an outdoor fireplace or fire pit in Michigan?
Yes, permits are almost always required to build or install any fire feature in Michigan. We have extensive experience working with Building Departments across Southeast Michigan and are familiar with local building codes. When you choose us to build your custom fire feature we manage every step of the permitting process from application to final inspection.
Ventures is the premier source for your custom outdoor living space. Check out our portfolio to see the full breadth of what we build:
Athletic courts for Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, Volleyball Driveways
Decks
Fireplaces and pits
Landscaping and irrigation
Outdoor Bars
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Lounge areas
Patios
Pergolas, Pavilions and Shade cover
Pools and spas
Putting greens
Retaining walls
Terraces
TV & Outdoor Entertainment centers
Water features
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