Outdoor Fireplace Construction in Milton, GA

A custom outdoor fireplace can completely change the way you experience your backyard.

It can become the architectural centerpiece of a patio, create a comfortable gathering place for family and friends, and help transform an ordinary outdoor area into a space that feels like a true extension of your home.

At Arnold Masonry and Landscape, we design and build custom outdoor fireplaces in Milton, GA using stone, brick, and other masonry materials selected to complement the character of each home.

We have served Atlanta and North Atlanta since 1985, and Milton is one of the communities where we provide custom masonry and outdoor living construction.

Our outdoor fireplace projects can include:

• Custom natural stone fireplaces
• Brick outdoor fireplaces
• Cast or cultured stone
• Custom stone and brick blends
• Traditional wood-burning fireplaces
• Masonry fireplaces designed for gas-burning systems
• Double-sided outdoor fireplaces
• Contemporary fireplace designs
• Pizza oven fireplaces
• Stone mantels and over-mantels
• Integrated wood storage
• Masonry TV niches
• Custom hearths
• Integration with patios
• Outdoor kitchens
• Built-in seating
• Other custom masonry elements

Every fireplace is designed around the property, architecture, desired style, and way the homeowner plans to use the finished outdoor space.

Considering an Outdoor Fireplace in Milton?

Tell us about your project through our Request a Quote form.

Our projects currently have a $15,000 minimum investment.

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Why Build an Outdoor Fireplace in Milton?

An outdoor fireplace serves a different purpose than simply adding another masonry element to a backyard.

Done well, it becomes a destination.

Family members naturally gather around it.

Guests have a visual focal point when they enter the patio.

Seating can be organized around it.

An outdoor kitchen can be positioned nearby.

And the fireplace can give the entire backyard a stronger sense of permanence and architectural character.

Our Milton service area specifically includes custom outdoor fireplaces and outdoor firepits among the masonry projects we build.

But the design should not begin with the question, “Where can we fit a fireplace?”

It should begin with:

Where does the fireplace belong?

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Custom Outdoor Fireplace Design for Milton Homes

A fireplace naturally draws attention.

Because of that, its location, scale, material, and proportions can influence the appearance of the entire outdoor living space.

Before construction begins, we consider how the fireplace relates to:

• The architecture of the home
• Patio areas
• Outdoor kitchens
• Seating arrangements
• Walkways
• Masonry steps
• Views from inside the home
• Views across the backyard
• Movement through the outdoor space
• Other existing masonry

Our goal is for the fireplace to look as though it belongs with the property rather than appearing like a separate structure that was added later.

The outdoor fireplace service we provide is completely custom, with material, style, proportions, placement, and finishing details selected for the individual project.

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Natural Stone Outdoor Fireplaces

Natural stone is one of the defining materials of our masonry work.

It can create an outdoor fireplace with substantial architectural presence while providing a wide range of possible styles.

Depending on the desired appearance, stone can feel:

• Rustic
• Traditional
• Refined
• Formal
• Contemporary
• Old-world
• Natural and understated

Our fireplace work may incorporate materials such as granite, limestone, bluestone, and fieldstone, each bringing different colors, textures, and character to the finished project.

The individual stone selection is only part of the finished appearance.

Craftsmanship also matters.

Stone placement, cuts, joints, corners, transitions, proportions, mortar, and finishing details all influence how the fireplace looks once complete.

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Brick Outdoor Fireplaces

Brick is another classic choice for custom outdoor fireplaces.

For Milton homes that already use brick in the exterior architecture, a brick fireplace can help establish a strong visual connection between the home and outdoor living space.

Depending on the desired style, brick can create a fireplace that feels traditional and established or cleaner and more contemporary.

Different brick styles can also create very different appearances.

Weathered or tumbled brick can contribute more character and age, while smoother brick can create a more formal finished structure.

Brick is also particularly well suited to projects incorporating pizza ovens.

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Custom Stone & Brick Blends

You do not necessarily have to choose between stone and brick.

Some of the most distinctive outdoor fireplaces combine materials.

A custom blend may allow us to use:

• Stone for the primary fireplace
• Brick around the firebox
• Contrasting masonry around the hearth
• Different stone types for architectural accents
• Complementary materials from the home or patio

Mortar color, joint width, and finishing details can also influence how these materials work together.

The goal is not simply to use more materials.

The goal is to create a fireplace with enough detail and contrast to give it its own character without making the design feel overly complicated.

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Cast & Cultured Stone Outdoor Fireplaces

Natural stone is not the only masonry option.

Cast and cultured stone products can provide additional flexibility in pattern, color, texture, and overall appearance. Arnold’s outdoor fireplace service specifically identifies these products as alternatives available for custom fireplace designs.

Depending on the home and desired aesthetic, they can be used to create a consistent masonry appearance while still providing the character associated with stone construction.

Material selection ultimately depends on the individual project.

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Wood-Burning Outdoor Fireplaces

For homeowners who want the traditional fireplace experience, wood burning remains difficult to replicate.

The sound of burning wood, visible flames, and traditional masonry construction can make the fireplace feel like the heart of the outdoor space.

A wood-burning masonry fireplace requires more than an attractive exterior.

Its firebox, throat, flue, chimney, proportions, mortar, and masonry materials all need to work together as part of the fireplace structure. Arnold specifically constructs traditional wood-burning outdoor fireplaces as part of its fireplace service.

Wood-burning fireplaces can also incorporate practical masonry features such as integrated wood-storage areas.

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Gas-Ready Outdoor Fireplace Designs

Some homeowners prefer the convenience of a gas-burning fireplace.

A gas fireplace can provide a controlled flame without requiring homeowners to store and continually add firewood.

Our masonry design can accommodate a fireplace intended for a gas-burning system, allowing the exterior to maintain the character of a custom stone or brick fireplace.

However, there is an important distinction:

Arnold Masonry and Landscape does not install gas systems or gas connections. We do have a qualified plumber to recommend for the easy connection if you prefer a gas log set. 

Our work focuses on the applicable fireplace and masonry construction. Any gas line, connection, ignition-system work, or other gas-related installation must be completed separately by the appropriate qualified contractor.

This allows homeowners to achieve the custom masonry appearance they want without creating confusion about the scope of our work.

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Traditional or Contemporary Outdoor Fireplace?

Not every Milton home calls for the same fireplace.

Some homes pair naturally with traditional masonry architecture.

Others benefit from cleaner lines and a more modern appearance.

Traditional Fireplace Designs

Traditional designs may incorporate:

• Natural stone
• Brick
• Arched openings
• Substantial hearths
• Stone mantels
• Over-mantels
• Integrated wood storage
• Larger chimney structures

These fireplaces can become major architectural features within the backyard.

Contemporary Outdoor Fireplaces

For homes with more modern architecture, a fireplace can use simpler forms, straighter lines, and a more restrained masonry design.

Our fireplace service includes contemporary linear fireplace designs in addition to traditional masonry styles.

The best choice is not determined by trends.

It should complement the architecture of your home and the overall outdoor environment.

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Double-Sided Outdoor Fireplaces

A double-sided fireplace can create an especially dramatic centerpiece for larger outdoor living spaces.

Instead of having one primary viewing side, the fire can be enjoyed from two areas.

That can allow the fireplace to function as an architectural divider between spaces while still visually connecting them.

For example, one side might face a main patio seating area while the other faces another gathering space.

A double-sided fireplace requires careful attention to proportion, placement, and the way both sides will be viewed.

We specifically offer double-sided outdoor fireplace designs as part of its custom fireplace work.

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Outdoor Fireplace With a Pizza Oven

A fireplace does not have to serve only as a gathering space.

For homeowners who enjoy cooking and entertaining, a pizza oven can be incorporated into the overall masonry design.

Pizza oven fireplaces combine the architectural presence of a custom outdoor fireplace with an additional cooking component.

Stone, brick, or a custom combination can be used to create the finished structure.

This type of project can work particularly well when the fireplace is part of a larger outdoor entertaining environment that also includes an outdoor kitchen, patio, and seating areas.

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Outdoor Fireplaces With Integrated Wood Storage

If you choose a wood-burning fireplace, integrated wood storage can provide both practical function and architectural detail.

Instead of storing firewood elsewhere in the backyard, masonry alcoves can be incorporated into the fireplace design.

They can be positioned symmetrically on either side of the fireplace or incorporated according to the overall structure.

This helps keep firewood conveniently available while allowing the storage area to look like an intentional part of the architecture.

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Stone Mantels & Over-Mantels

The mantel can have a significant visual impact on an outdoor fireplace.

A custom stone mantel can create a strong horizontal architectural line and help frame the firebox.

An over-mantel can extend the design upward and give a larger fireplace even more presence.

Depending on the home, the mantel may be:

• Natural stone
• Cast stone
• Simple and understated
• Large and substantial
• Traditional
• Contemporary

The mantel should feel proportional to the overall fireplace rather than being selected independently.

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Outdoor Fireplaces With Masonry TV Niches

For homeowners who use the patio for sporting events, movies, or general entertaining, a masonry niche can be incorporated into the fireplace structure for a television.

The niche itself can be designed as part of the fireplace masonry so the television has a defined architectural location rather than appearing mounted randomly above the fireplace.

Our fireplace services specifically offer television niches integrated into fireplace construction.

Arnold Masonry and Landscape does not perform electrical installation.

Any electrical service, wiring, outlets, or connections required for a television must be completed separately by the appropriate qualified contractor. We can recommend one if you don’t have an electrician.

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Outdoor Fireplace & Patio Design

An outdoor fireplace becomes much more useful when the area around it is designed for people to gather.

That is why we frequently think about the fireplace and patio together.

Questions we consider include:

How many people should comfortably sit around the fireplace?

Where should furniture be positioned?

How much space should exist between the fireplace and seating?

How will people move between the house, fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and other areas?

What patio materials should complement the fireplace masonry?

Should steps or walkways connect the area to another part of the backyard?

By considering the complete setting, the fireplace becomes part of a functional outdoor living environment rather than simply a masonry structure at the edge of the patio.

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Outdoor Fireplace & Outdoor Kitchen Combinations

An outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen can create two natural anchors within one entertaining space.

The kitchen gives you a dedicated cooking and serving area.

The fireplace creates a gathering area.

The two can be connected through:

• Complementary stone or brick
• Patio materials
• Architectural details
• Countertop selections
• Seating
• Overall proportions

Our completed customer reviews specifically reference outdoor living projects combining a patio, outdoor fireplace, kitchen, and grilling enclosure, reinforcing the company’s experience building these elements as integrated spaces.

Designing the masonry together can also make the finished backyard feel more intentional.

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Outdoor Fireplace or Outdoor Firepit?

Both can create excellent gathering spaces, but they provide different experiences.

Choose an Outdoor Fireplace If You Want:

• A major architectural focal point
• A vertical masonry structure
• A more defined seating orientation
• A traditional hearth experience
• A substantial stone or brick centerpiece
• The possibility of integrated masonry details

Choose an Outdoor Firepit If You Want:

• An open gathering area
• Seating around multiple sides
• A more casual atmosphere
• A lower-profile masonry element
• A conversation area separate from the primary patio

For some complete outdoor living projects, homeowners may choose to incorporate different gathering areas into the same backyard.

The right choice depends on how you want the space to function.

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Why Hire an Experienced Masonry Company for Your Outdoor Fireplace?

A custom outdoor fireplace is fundamentally a masonry project.

Its appearance depends heavily on craftsmanship.

When comparing fireplace contractors in Milton, we recommend looking closely at actual completed work.

Pay attention to:

• Stone placement
• Brick alignment
• Mortar joints
• Corners
• Arches
• Firebox proportions
• Hearth details
• Mantels
• Chimney proportions
• Material transitions
• Symmetry
• Overall scale

Do not evaluate a masonry company based only on a single wide-angle photograph.

Look at the details.

Those details are where experience becomes visible.

At Arnold Masonry and Landscape, our outdoor fireplace work is backed by decades of masonry experience dating to 1985. The fireplace service page specifically emphasizes the company’s long history of projects throughout Milton, Alpharetta, Cobb County, Fulton County, and greater North Atlanta.

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Our Outdoor Fireplace Design-Build Process

Every custom fireplace begins with understanding what you want the finished space to become.

1. Request a Quote

Start by completing our Request a Quote form.

Tell us about your Milton property and the fireplace you are considering.

Helpful information can include:

• Photos of your existing outdoor space
• Inspiration photos
• Preferred fireplace style
• Stone or brick preferences
• Whether you prefer wood burning or a design intended for gas
• Whether a patio is part of the project
• Outdoor kitchen ideas
• Seating ideas
• Other custom masonry
• Approximate project timing.

2. On-Site Consultation

If your project appears to be a good fit, we can evaluate the property and discuss your goals in greater detail.

We consider the proposed fireplace location, style, surrounding patio, seating, existing architecture, and other masonry that may influence the design.

3. Design & Material Selection

Once we understand the overall vision, we can develop the masonry design.

This may include decisions about:

• Fireplace size
• Proportions
• Firebox
• Hearth
• Chimney
• Stone or brick
• Custom material blends
• Mantel
• Over-mantel
• Wood storage
• Pizza oven
• Double-sided configuration
• Masonry TV niche
• Patio relationship
• Outdoor kitchen relationship
• Other masonry details

4. Written Proposal

After evaluating the project, we provide a proposal outlining our scope of work, materials, and pricing.

This gives you a clearer understanding of what is included before construction begins.

5. Construction

Once approved and scheduled, we construct the fireplace and other masonry or hardscape elements included in the agreed scope.

Throughout construction, we focus on both structural masonry craftsmanship and the finished appearance of the project.

6. Final Walkthrough

Once our work is complete, we review the finished project with you and answer questions regarding the masonry portions of your new outdoor fireplace and living space.

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What Does an Outdoor Fireplace Cost in Milton, GA?

There is no single price that accurately represents every custom outdoor fireplace.

A focused fireplace project is very different from an elaborate outdoor living space incorporating a large custom fireplace, natural stone patio, outdoor kitchen, masonry seating, steps, and additional architectural details.

Arnold Masonry and Landscape currently has a $15,000 project minimum.

Factors that may affect your investment include:

• Fireplace size
• Overall height
• Width and depth
• Stone or brick selection
• Natural stone complexity
• Custom material blends
• Firebox design
• Chimney design
• Hearth size
• Mantel or over-mantel
• Wood-storage areas
• Double-sided construction
• Pizza oven integration
• Masonry TV niche
• Patio construction
• Outdoor kitchen construction
• Built-in masonry seating
• Steps and walkways
• Existing demolition
• Property access
• Number of integrated features
• Overall design complexity

The best way to develop meaningful pricing is to evaluate the actual project rather than relying on a generic online number.

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Why Milton Homeowners Choose Arnold Masonry and Landscape

Milton is an established service area for Arnold Masonry and Landscape, and our company has been serving North Atlanta homeowners since 1985.

Decades of Masonry Experience

Outdoor fireplace construction is one of our primary masonry services.

Our experience encompasses traditional and contemporary fireplaces using natural stone, brick, cast or cultured stone, and custom material combinations.

Completely Custom Designs

We are not limited to one standard fireplace design.

Depending on your home and goals, your project might include:

• Traditional wood burning
• Gas-ready masonry design
• Contemporary styling
• Double-sided construction
• Pizza oven integration
• Custom mantels
• Wood storage
• Masonry TV niches
• Outdoor kitchen integration
• Patio integration

The finished fireplace is designed around the individual property.

Experience With Complete Outdoor Living Spaces

A fireplace often becomes even more valuable when it is part of a larger outdoor environment.

We can design the masonry and hardscape portions of projects incorporating patios, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, outdoor firepits, steps, walkways, built-in seating, and custom stone or brickwork.

Proven Customer Experience

Arnold’s fireplace page features recent customer feedback describing outdoor living projects with custom stone fireplaces, patios, kitchens, and grilling areas, with customers highlighting craftsmanship, communication, professionalism, and attention to detail.

We encourage homeowners considering any contractor—including us—to review completed projects and customer experiences before making a decision.

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Outdoor Fireplace Construction in Milton & North Atlanta

We build custom outdoor fireplaces throughout Milton and North Atlanta, including surrounding communities such as:

Milton • Alpharetta • Roswell • Johns Creek • Sandy Springs • East Cobb • Marietta • Buckhead • Woodstock • Atlanta • North Atlanta

Milton is specifically identified among Arnold’s active service areas for custom outdoor fireplaces and other masonry projects.

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Request a Quote for an Outdoor Fireplace in Milton, GA

If you are considering an outdoor fireplace in Milton, start by telling us what you envision.

Maybe you want a traditional natural stone wood-burning fireplace.

Maybe your home calls for a cleaner contemporary design.

Maybe you want an outdoor fireplace incorporated into a larger patio and outdoor kitchen.

Or perhaps you are envisioning a statement piece with a pizza oven, custom mantel, wood storage, or other masonry details.

Whatever direction you are considering, the fireplace should be designed around your home and the way you want to use the outdoor space.

Arnold Masonry and Landscape currently has a $15,000 project minimum.

Ready to Start Your Milton Outdoor Fireplace Project?

Complete our Request a Quote form and tell us about:

• Your Milton property
• The fireplace style you are considering
• Wood-burning or gas-ready preference
• Stone or brick preferences
• Patio plans
• Outdoor kitchen ideas
• Other masonry features
• Approximate project timing
• Your vision for the finished outdoor space

Photos of the existing backyard and inspiration images are also helpful.

Still gathering ideas? View our Outdoor Fireplaces, Chimneys & Firepits Gallery and read our customer reviews to see examples of the masonry craftsmanship behind our work.

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