Are gas fire pits worth it compared to wood-burning fire pits?
For Mills River, a gas fire pit fits the way people live here — open valley, big lots, and real outdoor entertaining. Gas means the fire's ready the second guests arrive, with no smoke drifting across the yard and no ash to deal with after. Many homes run propane out here, so we build around the tank.
An Entertaining Town, Built for Easy Fire
Mills River's open valley and large lots make outdoor living a natural — and the pits that see real use at a gathering are the ones you light without a fuss. Turn the key and it's going before the first guests are out of the car; no kindling, no cold-start smoke hanging over the food, no ash to rake the next morning. If you're planning for the entertaining season, a late-spring install has the pit ready before the evenings fill up.
Propane on the Rural Lots
Out on the farmland and forested lots, plenty of Mills River homes are on propane rather than a natural-gas main, and that shapes the job. A gas pit here ties into your tank or a dedicated line we set, sized with the right orifice and pressure — propane burns hotter per unit than natural gas, so the setup isn't interchangeable.
Running or extending that line is licensed work. We permit it with the Henderson County office and pressure-test it, because a hardscaper legally can't connect the fuel in North Carolina — we can.
Where Wood Fits
If your heart's set on a real campfire, a smokeless wood pit keeps the character with far less smoke, and we install those too. Tell us how you entertain and we'll spec it honestly. Call (828) 545-0525.
Fireplace help in Mills River
We install and service fireplaces throughout Mills River and the rest of Henderson County — just 25 minutes south from our Asheville-area showroom.