Create a warm, welcoming place to gather and enjoy New Mexico evenings with a custom fire feature from LaBarge Landscape.
We build custom fire pits and outdoor fireplaces and can coordinate the feature with patios, paving, built-in seating, walls and the surrounding landscape.
Fire Pit or Fireplace?
A fire pit creates an open gathering area with seating around several sides.
An outdoor fireplace creates a stronger architectural focal point and generally directs the flame and heat toward one primary seating area.
The appropriate choice depends on:
- Available space
- Number of users
- Seating
- Views
- Wind
- Materials
- Fuel type
- Nearby structures
- The desired appearance

Custom and Manufactured Features
LaBarge builds custom fire features and can install selected commercially manufactured units after review. Built-in seating, covers and accessories can also be discussed as part of the project.
Before purchasing a manufactured unit, confirm its fuel type, dimensions, foundation, clearances, warranty and installation requirements.
Fuel, Permits and Other Trades
Wood, natural gas and propane options are available. Each has different installation and operating requirements.
The homeowner is responsible for arranging gas lines. LaBarge can assist with the permit and inspection process. If you are considering a fire feature near or beneath a pergola, the design must account for the required clearances and the surrounding materials.
Why Choose LaBarge
LaBarge can plan the fire feature alongside a patio, paving and other landscape elements so the finished space works as a whole. Custom fire features include a one-year workmanship warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fire feature be installed beneath a pergola?
It depends on the design. Clearances, structure materials, height, ventilation and applicable fire requirements must be reviewed before installation.
Does LaBarge install gas lines?
The homeowner is responsible for arranging gas-line work.
Does a fire pit require a permit?
Requirements depend on the construction, fuel type and location. LaBarge can assist with the permit process.
Can LaBarge build the surrounding patio and seating?
Yes. Patios, hardscaping and built-in seating may be included in the project.
Local Service Area
Northeast Heights
Potential projects include:
Fire pits beside established patios
Outdoor fireplaces
Seating areas
Backyard renovations
Fire features connected with mature landscapes
Tanoan
Tanoan is a strong market for:
Custom masonry fireplaces
Fire pits with built-in seating
Paver patios
Pergolas
Premium outdoor-entertaining areas
Complete backyard renovations
High Desert
Fire features may be designed around:
Desert-conscious landscapes
Mountain views
Community aesthetics
Wind
Open space
Low-profile materials
Patio integration
Sandia Heights
Projects should account carefully for:
Wind
Vegetation
Structure clearances
Fire conditions
Foothill terrain
Views
Natural materials
North Albuquerque Acres
Larger properties may support:
Expansive fire-pit patios
Outdoor fireplaces
Built-in seating
Pergolas
Courtyards
Complete outdoor rooms
Four Hills
Potential projects include:
View-oriented fire pits
Multi-level patios
Outdoor fireplaces
Golf-oriented entertainment spaces
Evening gathering areas
Nob Hill, Altura Park and Huning Castle
Established properties may use:
Courtyard fire features
Smaller fireplaces
Historic-home-sensitive materials
Compact seating arrangements
Patio renovations
South Valley
South Valley properties may incorporate:
Traditional Southwestern masonry
Courtyards
Adobe-influenced forms
Larger outdoor spaces
Fire features coordinated with walls and patios
Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho is a priority market for:
New-home fire pits
Paver patio and fire-feature combinations
Outdoor fireplaces
Pergolas
Complete backyard transformations
Corrales and Los Ranchos
Larger properties may support:
Expansive fire-pit areas
Courtyard fireplaces
Traditional stone and masonry
Outdoor entertainment zones
Rural and Southwestern design
Placitas and East Mountain Communities
Placitas projects should account for exposure, vegetation, fire conditions, views and foothill terrain.
Santa Fe, NM
Selected Santa Fe fire-feature projects may be available depending on location, materials, permits and scheduling.
