A fire pit gives a yard a place to gather on cool Bay Area evenings, and there are many of those. We build the concrete parts: the pad it stands on, a poured or block ring, and curved seat walls around it. Gas lines and burners are installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Fire is a serious subject in Oakland. Much of the hills is mapped as a high fire hazard area, and the Bay Area air district bans wood burning on Spare the Air days. Those two facts push most owners toward a gas unit. Rules on clearances and open flames change, so we ask you to confirm what is allowed at your address with the Oakland Fire Department before we build.
The pad needs a base and a slight slope so rain does not sit in the pit. We use fire-rated materials on the inside of the ring, because ordinary concrete can spall under direct heat. Seat walls are built on footings like any other low wall.
Concrete fire pits in Oakland: common questions
Can I have a wood-burning fire pit in Oakland?
It depends on your location and the day. Hill areas have stricter fire rules, and wood burning is banned across the Bay Area on Spare the Air days. Check with the Oakland Fire Department. Gas is the simpler choice for most homes.
Do you install the gas line?
No. A licensed plumber runs the gas line and connects the burner. We coordinate the sleeve and the pad so everything lines up.
Can a fire pit sit on my existing patio?
Often yes, if the slab is sound. A heavy built-in pit and seat wall may need their own footing, so we look at the slab first.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit and measure.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with finish options.
- Prep & forms: We excavate, grade, compact the base and set forms and reinforcement.
- Pour, finish & cure: We pour, finish, cut control joints and tell you when you can use it.