With four generations and 100+ years of structural masonry heritage, DiBara Masonry builds custom fire pits, seat walls, and paver patios across Los Angeles, turning an unused backyard into a code-compliant outdoor living space built to handle real use, not just look good on install day.
With more than 4,300 projects completed, we showcase a selection of our outdoor masonry work, from paver and natural stone patios to seat walls and fire features built for Los Angeles yards.
Each project is built with care, precision, and durability in mind, serving homeowners across Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake, Hollywood Hills, Pacific Palisades, and surrounding neighborhoods.
“They restored our historic building better than we imagined – true craftsmen!”
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With more than 4,300 structural projects completed across Southern California, our crews build masonry fire pits, seat walls, and patios engineered with proper base compaction, drainage, and clearance from structures.
We work across Los Angeles neighborhoods from Sherman Oaks to Silver Lake, matching new hardscaping to existing home materials and grading the site so the patio doesn’t pool water or settle unevenly after its first rainy season. Get in touch with us today to schedule a free estimate for your outdoor living project.
A fire pit built without proper clearance from fences, structures, or overhanging trees is a fire and code risk, not just a design choice. DiBara Masonry, CSLB License #1002003, follows local fire clearance and gas-line code requirements on every install, whether wood-burning or gas. On hillside lots, we also check the LAFD fire prevention guidance on brush clearance before we place any fire feature.
Every patio and fire pit project starts with proper base excavation and compaction; skipping this step is the single most common reason a DIY or budget-built patio cracks or sinks within a year or two. We apply the same drainage slope and base compaction methods we use on commercial sitework, so water moves off the patio and away from your home.
Portable fire pits generally don’t require a permit, but a permanent, built-in masonry fire pit, especially a gas-fed one, typically does. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) reviews permanent installations, and gas lines add a separate inspection.
Wood-burning features are also subject to air-quality rules and burn-day restrictions; the South Coast Air Quality Management District publishes the current guidance. We confirm which rules apply to your property before finalizing the design, so the finished fire pit is one you can actually use.
Each project is scoped around your yard’s grade, your home’s exterior, and how you plan to use the space. Our outdoor living services include:
For material options, see our stonework and brickwork services, and our stonework gallery shows finished examples.
Pavers are quick to install and easy to repair by lifting a single unit, natural stone gives the most distinctive finish, and poured concrete suits clean modern designs. The right choice depends on the budget, the slope, and the material of your home’s exterior.
We match paver color, stone type, or stucco finish on seat walls and outdoor kitchens to the existing home, and larger design-led renovations are handled through our architectural masonry team. Where a yard has a grade change, a retaining wall can create the level area the patio needs.
A patio that slopes toward the house, or sits on an uncompacted base, will pool water and settle within a year or two. We set a drainage slope away from structures and compact the base in lifts, and where runoff has nowhere to go we add drains tied into the yard’s drainage path.
If you already have a patio that has sunk or cracked, we diagnose whether the cause is base compaction, drainage, or soil movement before recommending a repair or a rebuild. Four generations of family-owned masonry experience and 4,350+ completed projects stand behind every outdoor space we build.
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Portable fire pits generally don’t require a permit, but a permanent, built-in masonry fire pit, especially a gas-fed one, typically does, along with fire clearance from structures and vegetation per local fire code.
Clearance requirements vary by jurisdiction and fuel type, but a common standard is at least 10 feet from any structure or combustible material for a permanent fire feature. We confirm the exact requirement for your property before finalizing placement.
This almost always traces back to inadequate base compaction or drainage during installation. If the base material wasn’t compacted in proper lifts, or water isn’t draining away from the patio, the ground beneath settles unevenly and takes the pavers with it.
Gas fire pits offer instant on/off control and no smoke, which many HOAs and closer-set lots prefer, while wood-burning offers a more traditional experience but needs more clearance and is subject to burn-day restrictions during fire season. We can walk through both options for your specific lot.
Yes. We regularly match paver color, stone type, or stucco finish on seat walls and outdoor kitchens to a home’s existing masonry or architectural style so the addition reads as original to the property.
A standalone fire pit typically takes 2 to 3 days. A full patio with seat walls or an outdoor kitchen surround usually takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on square footage and material lead times.
Yes, with extra care. Hillside lots often fall under brush clearance and fire prevention requirements, and the pit needs a level, stable base. If the yard needs leveling first, we can build a retaining wall to create a flat pad.
We set a drainage slope away from the house and structures, compact the base in lifts, and add drains where runoff has no natural path. See our drainage and sitework page for the same methods on larger sites.
Often yes. We check that the existing base can carry the added weight, since masonry seat walls and BBQ surrounds are much heavier than pavers, and add footings where the base cannot support them.
Some do. Many HOAs and closely spaced lots prefer gas fire pits because they produce no smoke, and some require approval for permanent structures. We recommend checking your association’s rules before design and can provide drawings for the approval request.
We diagnose the cause first, whether base compaction, drainage, or soil movement. Minor settling can often be corrected by lifting and re-setting the pavers on a repaired base, while a cracked slab or recurring movement may need a rebuild.
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