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• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

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Last update on May 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Our chimney installation went off without a hitch. The results exceeded expectations.
All Masonry Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
They repaired my chimney because i had a leak and they installed a new flashing and did the new bricks installation . Happy with their job .
All Trade Construction NJ LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Installed kitchen faucets, and hot water heater. Made wooden base and installed large hard plastic to prohibit rain water from entering basement. Clean, quiet work, fees very reasonable.
Eric Carter Construction T/A Eric L Carter, Kathy Carter
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Reviewed in November 2023
All Complete Construction careful selection of fire-resistant materials for this masonry steps construction project guarantees the highest level of safety and protection for the property and its occupants. Frank Thank you.
All Complete Construction
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Reviewed in September 2023
Explore GC, LLC chimney cap installation made the process of getting a new chimney cap installation hassle-free. I'm thrilled with the results!
Explore GC, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
I had the best service from these guys. They did my patio and fire pit exactly the way I wanted it. Iâ m really happy with the job these guys did and I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for the best masonry contractor.
TD Pro Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Cenaj Construction did a great job. They removed shingles and flashing around the chimney. Installed regular flashing ice and water shield. Installed new shingles matching as close as possible to the original roof. Installed aluminum counter flashing.
Cenaj Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
The installers arrived on time with everything they needed. They replaced my 40 gallon water heater with a tankless water heater. The installation took most of the day but once they finished it looked great. The guys knew exactly what to do and how it needed to be installed. From the location...
Above All Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Mr. VS arrived promptly at scheduled time, explained how he would install the new heater tank higher off the basement floor, and did a neat looking installation.
Clear Drainz Plumbing and Heating Inc
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Reviewed in July 2021
From the first contact right through the installation I knew I found the right company. This install was difficult due to the discharge pipe placement. Actually I thought they weren't going to be able to do it. They did a remarkable job making everything work. John and Sean were very neat and I...
Purfect Water Solutions, Inc.
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Everyones Grandpa Inc

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"Where do I start....the exceptional service I received from Maurice and his team was done better than my expectations. He was extremely professional and made everything look AMAZING. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A GREAT JOB!"

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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

Regular inspections, battery replacements, and testing alarms help maintain reliability.

Regular professional chimney cleaning and a well-fitting chimney cap are two of the most effective measures to help prevent flue blockages. Annual cleaning keeps the flue from developing a thick layer of creosote. The chimney cap keeps debris out and stops critters from going down your flue for shelter while carrying clog-worthy nesting material.

You should have either an ABC or K-rated fire extinguisher in the kitchen. ABC fire extinguishers put out wood, trash, paper, plastic, and textile fires along with grease, oil, gas, kerosene, and electrical fires. A class K fire extinguisher is specifically rated for use in the kitchen and is designed to extinguish combustible cooking materials, including grease and fat.

A grease fire starts if hot cooking oil comes into contact with a heat source, such as an electric heating element or the flame on a gas range. Once the grease is ignited, it can be very difficult to put out.

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