Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces across Southern California
Give the backyard a reason to stay outside after sunset. Genesis builds gas and wood-burning fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and the seating walls around them, in stone veneer and paver materials. Serving Thousand Oaks, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Westlake Village, Calabasas, and across Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley. 15,000+ projects since 1993.
See our fire features before you call
Real fire pits and outdoor fireplaces across Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and Santa Barbara counties, built into the patios we install with the same crew.
The feature that keeps everyone outside after dark
A fire feature is what turns a patio into a gathering place once the sun goes down. Genesis builds fire pits that people circle up around and outdoor fireplaces that anchor a space and throw heat where you sit, in gas or wood-burning, finished in stone veneer or paver materials to match the rest of the yard. Because we hold eight California contractor’s licenses, the same crew runs the gas line, builds the masonry, and lays the paver patio, so the fire feature is designed into the space rather than dropped on top of it.
Two ways to bring fire into your yard
Both create a focal point and extend the evening. The right one depends on your space and how you gather.
Fire Pit
- Open and social, with seating all the way around
- Works in the center of a patio
- Gas lights instantly, or wood-burning for the classic crackle
- Pairs with a built-in seating wall
Outdoor Fireplace
- A tall masonry feature that anchors one side of the space
- Throws heat in one direction, toward the seating
- A dramatic focal point and a wind block
- Finished in stone veneer to match your hardscape
Gas line, masonry, and patio, handled by one team
A fire feature touches more trades than it looks: the gas line, the masonry, the permit, and the paver patio it sits in. Genesis holds the licenses to do all of it, so one crew runs the gas, builds the pit or fireplace, handles the permitting, and sets the surrounding hardscape, built to code and on one schedule. Add a seating wall and you have a finished, permanent gathering spot, not a portable bowl that blows away.
From idea to finished fire feature in three steps
Free Design Consultation
The owner meets you at your home, looks at the space and how you gather, and helps you choose a fire pit or fireplace, gas or wood, and the finish.
Custom Design & Flat Quote
Our designer turns it into a plan you can see, with seating and hardscape, and an honest, itemized quote. No pressure, no upsell scripts.
We Build It
One crew runs the gas, builds the feature and any seating wall, and sets the hardscape on a set schedule, and we stand behind the work.
Since 1993 and 15,000+ projects, with the same team on your fire feature
Genesis is not a call center that dispatches subcontractors. The people who quote your fire feature are the people who build it, and they are named throughout our reviews. Genesis holds eight California contractor’s licenses, so one team legally handles the gas line, the masonry, and the pavers.
Roger Goodman
Owner
Founded Genesis in 1993 and still meets you at your home to run the estimate.
Daniel Gradin
Designer
Turns your ideas into a design and a flat, itemized quote.
Daniel Rossman
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 1993.
Jon Kantor
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 2008.
Alan Feder
Designer
Designing Genesis outdoor spaces since 2010.
Derek Sestan
Designer
Designs Genesis outdoor spaces from concept to itemized quote.
Vinnie Cacciotti
Designer
Designs Genesis outdoor spaces from concept to itemized quote.
Fernando Vasquez
Construction Manager
Leads your install and has been with Genesis since 1997.
Gabino Vazquez
Construction Manager
Leads your install and has been with Genesis since 1997.
Spread the cost of your fire feature
A fire pit or fireplace is one of the most-used features in a backyard. Genesis offers financing so you can start now and pay over time, with plans that fit a range of budgets.
Trusted across Google, Yelp & Houzz
“Roger showed up for the estimate in the rain and gave us a quote that was very reasonable. He helped us choose the stone and color. We had the driveway and front walkway done too.”
“Fernando explained the entire process and the sales tactics that others like System Pavers use to upsell. If you want honest advice and good work, go with Genesis.”
“I had some sunken areas in the pavers. Genesis kindly sent their crew and fixed it. Happy with their service and ethics.”
“Daniel led us from design through execution, and the BBQ island he designed is money. All my friends love it.”
“Fernando and his crew did an outstanding job creating beautiful tier planters with veneer and white capstones. We received many compliments from our neighbors.”
Fire feature FAQ
Straight answers about fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, cost, and how Genesis works, from the owner-led team that actually does the job.
How much does a fire pit or outdoor fireplace cost?
Should I choose gas or wood-burning?
What is the difference between a fire pit and an outdoor fireplace?
Do you run the gas line and handle permits?
Can you build a seating wall around the fire pit?
How long does a fire feature take to build?
Ready to add a fire feature?
Book a free design consultation and get an honest, itemized quote from the owner, not a salesperson.