Propane vs natural gas fire pit — which should I get?
In Weaverville, natural gas is the better call — the town is on gas mains, and with all the new construction going up in Reems Creek, the smart move is to run the fire-pit line while the ground is already open. Older downtown homes tie in just as cleanly. Off-main lots run propane.
New builds make the line cheap to run
Weaverville is growing fast, with new construction filling in around Reems Creek alongside the older downtown homes. If you're building or landscaping a new place, that's the moment to plan a gas fire pit — running the outdoor line while trenches are already open and the yard is torn up costs far less disruption than cutting it in later. The same goes for a fresh patio pour: coordinate it once and you avoid opening the ground twice. On Weaverville's natural-gas mains, a plumbed pit then burns all evening with nothing to refill.
Older downtown homes tie in too
The original downtown houses sit on the same mains, so an older home is no obstacle — we branch a line off your meter, bury an outdoor-rated run to the patio, and size the burner for natural gas. A few outlying properties sit off the main and run on propane from a tank instead; the only real difference is the jets, which we match to your fuel so the flame stays clean. This is licensed gas work in North Carolina, and it's our lane, not a landscaper's.
North-valley cool, Buncombe permit
Weaverville's north-facing valley warms up slower in spring than Asheville, which stretches the season a patio fire is welcome. We pull the Buncombe County permit, meet the inspector, and pressure-test the line before you ever light it — one company accountable for the whole job. It's the kind of upgrade neighbors notice on the new streets, and we're only 15 minutes north of our showroom. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free quote.
Fireplace help in Weaverville
We install and service fireplaces throughout Weaverville and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes north from our Asheville-area showroom.
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