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Outdoor Kitchen Builders & Fire Pits in Jonesboro, AR

Summers in Northeast Arkansas run hot and humid, but spring and fall bring plenty of evenings that are made for being outside, and a good fire pit stretches that season into the cooler months. As a locally owned hardscape contractor, we build outdoor kitchens, grill islands, and fire pits that make your backyard a place to cook, eat, and gather, not just a lawn you mow.

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Screened porch with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV, and cushioned seatingPhoto: stone fireplace and seating in a screened porch
Outdoor kitchen under a covered pergola roof with string lights and bar seatingPhoto: outdoor kitchen with bar seating under a pergola

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Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, and More

  • Outdoor kitchens, from a single grill island to a full cooking and prep area
  • Fire pits in natural stone, block, or pavers, built-in or freestanding
  • Seating walls, paver patios, and the surrounding hardscape that pull the space together
  • Covered or partly covered cooking and dining areas that stay usable in sun and rain

Materials that hold up

Built for Heat, Humidity, and Freeze-Thaw

An outdoor kitchen or fire pit takes more punishment than almost anything else in the yard. It deals with direct flame, summer sun, humid air, and winter nights that freeze and thaw, sometimes within the same week. We use materials rated for that kind of exposure and set them on the same compacted, well-drained base we put under every patio and wall we build.

An outdoor kitchen also needs practical planning before anything goes up. Where the gas, water, and electrical lines will run, how far the kitchen sits from the back door, and how smoke and rainwater move across the space all shape the design. Any trenching for utility lines starts with a request to Arkansas 811 so buried lines are marked first. Getting those details right is what keeps a kitchen working well and looking good long after the first summer.

Sized to how you live

Start With How You'll Use the Space

We ask about your habits before we talk about stone. Do you grill a couple of nights a week, or host the whole family for holidays? An outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a grill set into a counter or as complete as a layout with a sink, a refrigerator, storage, and a covered dining table. A fire pit for two chairs on a quiet weeknight is a very different build from one ringed with seating for a crowd. Once we know how you'll use the space, sizing and layout get much easier. If you're still deciding, reach out and we'll help you sort through the options.

Built in, not bolted on

Why a built-in fire pit beats a store-bought kit

A fire ring from a big-box store is fine for a season or two. A permanent fire pit is real construction. It needs a level, compacted base so it won't settle or crack, a firebrick or fire-rated liner so heat doesn't damage the outer stone, and a surface around it that won't scorch or shift. On Crowley's Ridge, where the silty loess soil softens when it's soaked, a solid base under a fire pit matters just as much as it does under a patio. On flatter lots, we make sure the fire pit area doesn't become the low spot where rainwater collects. Brick and stone that live with heat wear out the same way on a house, too. There, it shows up as cracked mortar or a chimney crown that lets water in, which is chimney repair work for a mason rather than a hardscape project.

Placement deserves just as much thought. We look at the distance to the house, overhanging branches, fences, and which way the wind usually blows, then work out how the fire pit relates to seating and the rest of the backyard. A fire pit can be set into an existing patio, surrounded by a new paver patio, or planned as part of a larger backyard remodel.

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Logs burning in a fire pit on a backyard patio, shown up closePhoto: flames and embers in a fire pit, close up

Timing

When to Build

Late fall and winter can be a smart time to plan and build an outdoor kitchen or fire pit. Cooler weather is easier on masonry and concrete work, as long as we schedule around hard freezes, and finishing in the off-season means the space is ready before spring and summer cookouts begin. Call (870) 876-2871 on a weekday or send us your project details to get started.

Outdoor Living Built Around Your Property

We don't sell a one-size package. Every outdoor kitchen or fire pit starts with your yard: where utilities can run, how the space connects to the patio and the house, how water moves across the ground, and which materials will stand up to regular use. That groundwork is what keeps the finished space solid and good-looking well beyond its first season.

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Common questions

FAQ

That depends on what you have in mind. A basic grill island is a fairly contained project, while a full outdoor kitchen with counters, storage, a sink, and utility hookups takes more planning and time. We'll scope it around how you actually plan to cook and entertain.

A widely used guideline is at least 10 feet from the house and from anything that can burn, such as fences, sheds, and low tree limbs, and more distance is better. Local fire rules, HOA covenants, and your insurance policy may call for different distances, so we confirm placement before construction begins.

Wood-burning fire pits are less expensive to build and give you a true campfire experience. Gas fire pits cost more because a gas line has to be run, but they start instantly, don't smoke, and leave no ash. The right choice comes down to how often you'll use it and how much cleanup you're willing to do.

Often, yes. It depends on the patio's material, condition, and layout. We'll look at whether the fire pit can be built into the existing surface or whether it works better as a connected feature beside it.

The City of Jonesboro requires a permit for work on your property that goes beyond maintenance or cosmetic changes, and accessory structures, such as a covered outdoor kitchen, have zoning standards for things like size, height, and setback. Since it depends on the project, we'll talk through what yours may involve before work starts, and the city's Planning and Zoning office can answer specific questions.

A built-in fire pit is a permanent part of your hardscape, tied into the patio or a seating wall around it. A freestanding fire pit can be moved and usually costs less, but it doesn't blend into the overall design the same way.

Yes. Spring and fall evenings are prime time for a fire pit, and a covered outdoor kitchen stays useful through much of the year. Even in winter, a fire pit makes the occasional clear, chilly night worth spending outside.

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Plan an Outdoor Kitchen or Fire Pit in Jonesboro, AR

A well-built outdoor kitchen or fire pit gives everyone a reason to head outside. Whether you want a simple spot to gather on cool evenings or a full setup for cooking and hosting, we'll come out to your property, talk through what fits the space, and give you a clear, itemized quote. Get started online or call (870) 876-2871.

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