A built-in fire feature gives your backyard a natural gathering point that works year after year without headaches.
Ace & Hammer Construction builds outdoor fireplaces and fire pits for North Atlanta and Cobb County homeowners who want a fire feature that is safe, durable, and built to withstand real Georgia seasons. With 2,000-plus outdoor projects completed and a consultative approach that puts your goals first, we help you choose the right feature, in the right spot, built the right way.
Most homeowners come in thinking they want one or the other, but the honest answer is that it depends on your yard, your budget, and how you plan to use the space. An outdoor fireplace is a permanent structure. It has height, mass, and presence. It anchors a space the way a piece of furniture anchors a room. A fire pit sits lower, opens up sightlines, and works better when you want seating on all sides. Neither one is better. They solve different problems. Ace & Hammer will walk you through your options.
A built-in fire pit is not something you move around once it is done, so placement matters more than most homeowners realize before the build starts. Round fire pits encourage conversation. Square fire pits fit cleaner into geometric patio layouts. Both work. What changes is how the surrounding space gets organized and how close you can safely put seating.
Most people assume wood burning is the more authentic choice, and gas is the convenient shortcut. That framing misses the real question: what you will actually do when it is Tuesday night and you want a fire in 10 minutes. Wood burning delivers a real fire. Smell, sound, the whole experience. It also means keeping dry wood on hand, starting a fire from scratch, and cleaning out ash when it builds up. Gas fires up with a switch and shuts off the same way. There is no smoke, no ash, and no hunting for dry wood in November.
A fire feature built too close to your home, your fence, or your deck overhang is a liability that no one talks about until something goes wrong. North Atlanta and Cobb County have setback and clearance requirements for outdoor fire features, and those rules exist for a reason. Ace & Hammer pulls permits for fire feature builds and builds to code, which means your feature is inspected, documented, and on record for your home.
Browse photos of completed deck projects across North Atlanta and get a sense of what the crew builds. Every project is different, and the gallery reflects the range of materials, layouts, and conditions Ace & Hammer handles regularly.
Ace & Hammer Construction is a family-owned company based in Kennesaw, Georgia, specializing in outdoor living spaces, including custom decks, pergolas, and patios. Two thousand completed projects and a crew that has stayed together for 15 years mean the work is consistent, the schedule is reliable, and you are not left wondering what comes next.
Our team serves throughout Cobb County and nearby cities, delivering high-quality deck-building and outdoor living expertise on every project.
Our process is designed to remove stress, keep you informed, and ensure your project feels manageable from the first conversation to final completion.
We listen to your goals, evaluate your space, and help you understand your options so you can make clear, confident decisions from the start.
Our reliable crew shows up on time, handles every detail with care, and keeps your project moving smoothly while maintaining a clean, safe job site.
After a final walkthrough, your new outdoor space is yours to enjoy. Built for durability and daily use, it’s ready to become part of your routine.
