Outdoor Fireplace Builder in Shearwater

Gas or wood-burning outdoor fireplaces for Shearwater backyards, designed in AutoCAD.

An outdoor fireplace turns a patio into a room. AY Luxury Designs designs and builds custom outdoor fireplaces for homeowners in Shearwater: traditional fireplaces clad in stone, stucco fireplaces with wood mantels, and linear gas fireplaces with a TV above. Gas connections are made by our licensed gas trade partners.

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Designing an Outdoor Fireplace in Shearwater

Linear gas fireplace. A modern firebox with a TV wall above.
Wood-burning. The real crackle on a cool night.
Seating walls on each side. Built-in walls beside the firebox give presence and extra seating.
Stone-clad fireplace. A traditional look in natural or veneer stone.

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Planning an outdoor fireplace in Shearwater

About 15 miles of trails and a kayak launch onto Trout Creek and the St. Johns River are part of Shearwater life. Newer Shearwater lots are efficient, so the design has to fit the setbacks and the furniture. Near water, a fire feature at the patio edge makes the view part of the evening.

Linear gas fireplaces suit modern homes, while stone fireplaces suit traditional ones. We show you both in AutoCAD. Before we draw an outdoor fireplace in Shearwater, we check gas or wood-burning, whether a TV goes above and where the chimney or firebox can sit.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak around September 10, according to NOAA.

Approvals and Permits in Shearwater

In Shearwater, exterior projects go to the association before installation, and we include drawings, colors and 3D renderings. Boards often ask about a fireplace's height, its materials and how far the chimney or firebox sits from the property lines. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

In Shearwater, permits come from St. Johns County. We file the clearance sheet and the permit application, record the Notice of Commencement the county requires for most permitted projects, and schedule the inspections. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your outdoor fireplace take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Recent Projects in Shearwater

Our recent work here includes a screened paver extension.

See more on our Outdoor Fireplace Builder in Jacksonville page and our Shearwater page.

Areas We Serve in Shearwater

We proudly serve homeowners all across Shearwater (32092), and across the rest of St. Augustine. Wherever you call home in Shearwater, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for St. Augustine, St. Johns and Fruit Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum budget for an outdoor fireplace in Shearwater?Yes. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. Beyond that, the cost depends on mantel, hearth and TV; the structure around it; the size and style; finish; and permits, and your fully itemized custom quote comes within 24 hours of your consultation.

Do I need a permit for an outdoor fireplace?Fireplaces are permitted and have code requirements for placement and clearances; gas work is permitted through our licensed gas trade partners. St. Johns County issues the building permit in Shearwater. Expect a clearance step first, an automatic notice to registered architectural review associations, and a recorded Notice of Commencement for most permitted projects.

Fireplace or fire pit?A fireplace anchors a covered room and works with a TV. A fire pit is open and social. Some backyards have both.

Who permits Shearwater homes?St. Johns County. We handle the clearance sheet, the permit and the inspections.

Will my Shearwater HOA review an outdoor fireplace?Yes. Because Shearwater is newer, its guidelines are recent, and we design to the current version from the start. Confirm current guidelines with your association.