Fire pits and features that stretch backyard evenings into the cooler months.
Fire pits and features turn Universal City's mild fall and winter months into the best part of your year. Northeast-side neighborhoods like Forest Crest and Olympia Hills see families gather around the warmth long after sunset, and a well-designed fire feature does the same for your backyard. The thin clay and bedrock here demand careful placement and proper drainage, but that challenge is exactly what our crew knows.
Universal City sits in military country, where established neighborhoods have mature lots that reward smart hardscape investment. We design fire features that work with your land, not against it-whether that's a wood-burning pit with a stone surround, a gas feature for the kids, or a seating wall that doubles as safety and gathering space. Every build starts with an on-site look at your soil, your utilities, and what'll work best in your space.
Corral Bros is licensed, insured, and built on doing this right. Call us at 737-404-9343 for a free estimate-we can usually get out to your Universal City home within 48 hours. We handle gas line coordination, code placement, and the kind of finish work that makes your backyard the one everyone wants to sit in.
We're a local, family-built company that treats your Universal City property like our own — tidy crews, clear pricing, and fire pits & features that holds up to Bexar County conditions. Available as a one-time project or part of an ongoing plan.
Wood-burning fire pits give a traditional fire and crackle with no gas line, while gas fire pits offer instant, controllable, low-mess flame and are easy to use year-round. We build both and help you choose based on convenience, ambiance and local rules.
Rules vary by city and during burn bans, and gas features are generally allowed more broadly than open wood fires. We build fire features to code and place them safely, and we will help you understand local requirements for your property.
It matters a lot. The clay-over-bedrock combination here means we assess drainage and foundation depth upfront. A poorly placed pit can hold water or rest on unstable ground. We do that work during the estimate so your feature sits solid and drains clean. That's why the on-site visit is everything.
Yes. Gas pits are popular in these neighborhoods because they're easy to use and safe around kids. We coordinate with your existing gas lines and handle the layout so it's code-aware and properly vented. Gas and masonry are a clean combination on lots with limited space or mature landscaping.
That depends on pit type, surround materials, and whether you're integrating a seating wall or gas line. We don't quote over the phone. Call 737-404-9343 for a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. Seeing your lot and your plans means we give you real numbers, not guesses.
Code requires clear space around the pit and between it and structures. We factor in your lot size, setbacks, and how you'll actually use it-kids, pets, sight lines. On established Forest Crest and Olympia Hills lots, we often build seating walls that define the zone and give people somewhere natural to sit.
Both. Wood pits feel traditional and are loved by folks who want that experience. Gas pits offer convenience and control, especially if you have young kids or prefer a low-maintenance backyard. We'll walk you through the trade-offs so you pick what fits your family and your landscape.
Solid masonry and stone hold up well in Texas weather. We use materials rated for fire exposure. For maintenance, you'll sweep ash, check for settling after heavy rain, and keep vegetation clear. Gas features need an annual inspection; wood features just need common sense about fuel and wind.
Free, no-pressure estimate from a local crew. Call (737) 404-9343 or request a quote online.
