Fire Pits in Somerset, NJ
Round and square fire pits built into your patio. Serving Somerset homeowners — owner-led by Manasses Ribeiro, NJ HIC #13VH10566200.
Fire Pits for Somerset homes
Somerset, in Franklin Township, sits on Piedmont clay and shale. That soil is the reason so many local patios heave, and the reason we start every job with the base.
Built for Somerset ground
On clay, anything built on soft ground moves every winter. For fire pits in Somerset, we dig the clay out underneath, build a compacted stone base and keep water moving away.
Read more about our work in Somerset, NJ.
A fire pit is what gets people outside in October. We build fire pits into the patio design from the start: a circular paver patio around a round block pit, or a square pit with a polished granite cap, so the fire area looks planned, not added on later.
What goes into a fire pit
- A compacted stone base under the pit, the same as under the patio around it
- Interlocking fire pit block or a stone-veneer surround
- A steel ring insert to protect the block from direct heat
- A finished cap in block, natural stone or granite
Designed with the patio
The best fire pit patios are designed around the pit: a circle or curve in the paver pattern, room for chairs, and often a seating wall to close the space. Browse the gallery for round, curved and granite-capped examples from recent jobs.
Fire Pits we've built
Real photos from our own jobs in Central New Jersey — the same crew and standards we bring to Somerset.
Fire Pits in Somerset: common questions
Can you add a fire pit to my existing patio?
Often yes, if the existing patio is in good shape and the spot meets your town's setback rules. We look at it during the estimate.
Wood-burning or gas?
We build the masonry for both. Gas fire features need a licensed gas line installation, so we coordinate that part separately.
Are fire pits allowed in my town?
Most Central NJ towns allow recreational fire pits with rules on distance from the house and property lines. Check your town's fire code. We'll place the pit with those distances in mind.
Why do patios in Somerset heave?
The dense clay common in the area holds water, and water that freezes expands. A patio on a thin base over clay moves every winter. We excavate deeper, build a compacted stone base and make sure water has somewhere to go.
Is Somerset its own town?
Somerset is a community within Franklin Township, Somerset County. Franklin Township's rules apply for permits.
Planning a fire pits project in Somerset?
Call or text Manasses for a free, written estimate. Send a photo of your yard and we'll tell you what makes sense before anyone visits.