Can I convert my wood-burning fire pit to gas?
Yes, and in Mills River that conversion almost always means propane. Out here on the large rural lots between farmland and forest, most homes sit off the natural-gas mains, so we feed a converted pit from a properly sized propane tank and jet the burner for LP. Plan it for late spring, before entertaining season.
Propane, sized for the property
On Mills River's spread-out lots, propane is simply the right answer, and there's an upside to that: with room to work, we can set a larger buried tank rather than a small cylinder, so the pit runs all evening and all season without a refill scramble. The burner gets jetted for propane specifically — it burns hotter per unit than natural gas and needs a different orifice, or the flame runs lazy and blackens the media.
An open valley built for outdoor living
Mills River's open valley is made for outdoor living, and a converted gas pit is the centerpiece — no ash bowl to shovel, no cold-start smoke, just flame at the turn of a key when guests arrive. Because everyone wants theirs ready for summer gatherings, the smart move is to schedule the conversion in late spring before the calendar fills up.
Permitted through Henderson County
Running the gas line to the pit is licensed work in North Carolina — a hardscaper can set the stone but legally can't connect the fuel. We pull the permit with Henderson County, meet the inspector, and pressure-test the line. We're about 25 minutes south of Asheville. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free in-home look.
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.
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