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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 17, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
NJ Select did an amazing job! Vinny was knowledgeable and professional and his crew did amazing work! We had a very large deck that was falling apart and needed to be taken down. The guys did all the demo and removal. We replaced it with a beautiful paver patio with a fire pit and walkway to our...
NJ Select Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Thank you Master Pro Welding for facilitating our railing installation from star to finish. Manufacturers and installers did a great job.
Master Pro Railing
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Reviewed in April 2025
Workpro install the storm door for me. I?m very happy with the results.
Work Pro Construction 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 March 2024
Fast and friendly service! Excellent deck installation experience that is worth recommending. Thanks
Prime Group Construction
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Reviewed in November 2023
Frank Thank you. All Complete Construction's installation of a robust chimney liner system promotes optimal ventilation and prevents the accumulation of creosote, reducing the risk of chimney fires.
All Complete Construction
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Reviewed in May 2023
We needed installing walkway work done on the front of our home, as well as major chimney work. Professional One LLC team did an amazing job. They clearly explained every step of the project and showed us before and after pictures. They took precautions to minimize dust exposure for all work...
Professional One 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 March 2022
Installed my cat door, love it!
Tri State Odd Jobs
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Reviewed in February 2022
I had a fire in my attic and needed all of the contaminated insulation removed. I am amazed at how thorough the hard working folks at Insulation Experts, Inc were . You could almost eat off the floor of the attic. The entire crew was courteous, quick and more than fair with the price.They came...
Home Insulation Experts, 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

Although you can put a smoke detector on a shelf, the NFPA recommends mounting one on the ceiling or a wall (within 12 inches of the ceiling). If you place your smoke alarm on a shelf, ensure it’s away from drafty, damp, or dusty areas and not near cooking appliances, heat sources, or fluorescent lights.

If you plan to put a fire pit on a grassy area, be sure to put compacted paver sand down first to help level out the ground and add better heat protection. If you’re placing a fire pit on hardscaping, like a concrete patio, consider placing a fire pit mat down first. This can add more protection from the heat and also protect the look of your hardscaping if you choose to remove the fire pit in the future.

DIY smoke detectors are possible, but professional installation ensures compliance with fire codes and optimal safety.

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.

No material is genuinely fireproof, so there’s no genuinely fireproof safe. Any material would break down if exposed to a hot enough temperature for long enough. That said, safes can withstand certain house fires. Manufacturers use the term “fireproof” synonymously with “fire resistant.”

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