Fireplaces

Custom masonry fireplaces built to anchor your outdoor living space

What We Offer

Fireplaces Built to Be a Backyard Focal Point

Royal Oak Landscape builds outdoor fireplaces for homeowners along the Connecticut shoreline, from a simple wood-burning structure to a fully finished stone fireplace with a mantel and hearth. Each fireplace gets built on a footing sized for its weight, since a structure this size needs a foundation as solid as the masonry above it.

Our Services

Fireplaces That Anchor Your Outdoor Living Space

A fireplace is one of the largest structures built into a backyard, so its footing, chimney, and finish all have to work together from the start. Construction moves as one connected process here, with the structure planned around the patio or seating area it will anchor.

What We Build

Materials & Styles We Work With

The finish on a fireplace does more than set the style – it determines how the structure holds up to heat and weather over time. A few of the options Royal Oak regularly builds with:

Natural Stone Veneer

Cultured Stone

Brick

Stucco

Cast Stone Accents

Stone Hearths

Wood-burning or gas, stone or brick – talk through the options with the team before committing to a finish.

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Fireplaces Transformations

Check out some of our Fireplaces

Why Choose Royal Oak

The Value of Royal Oak Landscape

A fireplace carries more weight, more heat, and more building code scrutiny than almost any other backyard structure, so getting the footing and construction right isn’t optional. Royal Oak’s approach to fireplace building comes from years of masonry work across Connecticut shoreline properties.

Customer-First Approach

How the fireplace will be used – daily fires, occasional gatherings, a backdrop for a larger patio – shapes the size and placement from the start.

Site-Specific Knowledge

Wind direction, nearby structures, and local building requirements all factor into where a fireplace gets placed and how it’s vented.

34+ Years of Local Expertise

Royal Oak has built masonry structures along the Connecticut shoreline since 1992, with more than three decades of experience as a family-owned company.

Fully Licensed & Insured

Permits tied to fireplace construction, including any gas or venting work, get handled directly by Royal Oak.

A Partner Beyond One Project

A fireplace project often becomes the anchor for a larger patio or outdoor living space built out over time, and Royal Oak stays involved through each phase.

Service Areas

Locations We Serve

Outdoor fireplace construction is available throughout Connecticut’s shoreline communities, including –

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Let's Build Your Fireplace

A backyard fireplace turns winter evenings into a warm family gathering. Contact Royal Oak Landscape to talk through what would work for your outdoor space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do outdoor fireplaces need a permit in Connecticut?

Most Connecticut shoreline towns require a permit for outdoor fireplace construction, particularly where gas lines or venting are involved. Royal Oak manages that process as part of the project.

What's the difference between a fireplace and a fire pit?

A fireplace is a taller, built structure with a firebox and chimney, usually set against a wall or as a standalone feature. A fire pit sits at ground level and is typically open on all sides. Fireplaces generally cost more to build but direct heat and smoke differently.

How long does it take to build an outdoor fireplace?

Most outdoor fireplace projects take one to three weeks, depending on the size of the structure and whether gas or additional stonework is included.

Can a fireplace be added to an existing patio?

In many cases, yes, as long as the patio can support the added footing or the footing can be tied in separately. We evaluate the existing structure during the site visit.

How much maintenance does an outdoor fireplace need?

Very little on a regular basis. Periodic inspection of the flue and firebox, along with occasional repointing of the mortar joints, keeps most fireplaces in good condition for years.