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By Rob Mackle, Founder & Lead Cost Estimator · Updated July 5, 2026

Custom Masonry Wood-Burning Fireplace | Very High End Fireplace Design
New Home Construction
Very high end custom masonry wood-burning fireplace with stone surround, large mantel, built-in shelving, fire tools, and a real wood fire in a luxury living room.

Fireplace Custom

Very High End Custom Masonry – Wood Burn

A True Statement. A Timeless Legacy.

Oversize fireplace with a custom statement finish. Masterfully crafted. Uniquely yours. Built to be the heart of your home for generations.

Custom Statement Finishes

Natural stone masonry fireplace finish with warm wood fire.
Natural Stone
Hand-crafted brick fireplace finish with arched firebox.
Hand-Crafted Brick
Limestone fireplace surround and mantel with wood fire.
Limestone
Tuscan plaster fireplace finish with warm handcrafted texture.
Tuscan Plaster
Custom carved masonry mantel fireplace surround.
Custom Carved Mantel

Premium Features

  • Oversize, custom-designed for your space
  • Full refractory firebox for maximum durability & efficiency
  • Hand-selected premium materials
  • Custom mantel, hearth & surround designs
  • Expert craftsmanship & architectural detailing
  • Optional outdoor or indoor wood storage
  • Designed to become the heart of your home
Dark stone custom masonry fireplace with wood mantel, candles, firewood storage niches, and a caption about legacy and generations.

Perfect For

  • Luxury Custom Homes
  • Great Rooms & Grand Living Spaces
  • Mountain Lodges & Retreats
  • Estate Homes & Entertaining Spaces
  • Homeowners Who Demand the Best

Customization Options

Stone Selections

Brick Patterns

Mantel Styles

Hearth Designs

Finish Textures

Ironwork & Accessories

Lighting Options

Built for Generations

Our Very High End Custom Masonry Fireplaces are designed and built by master craftsmen using time-honored techniques and the highest quality materials to deliver beauty, warmth, and performance that stands the test of time.

This is more than a fireplace.
This is your legacy.

The Heart of Your Home

A masonry wood-burning fireplace creates a warm, inviting gathering place for family and friends. It’s more than a fireplace—it’s a legacy.

Timeless Beauty
Lasting Warmth
Built Strong
Natural Efficiency
Timeless Beauty. Unmatched Craftsmanship. Enduring Warmth. The Ultimate in Fireplace Design.

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Finish / material level
2,000 sq ft
440 sq ft
120 sq ft
Estimated construction range
$498,000 – $596,000
“Better” finish · national avg — enter zip / postal code to localize
Living · 2,000 sf$490,000
Garage · 440 sf (45% rate)$48,500
Covered porch · 120 sf (30% rate)$9,000
Garage + porch add $57,000 (12%) most quick estimates leave out.
Where the money goes
A free, grouped preview. Your full report breaks each of these into line items with labor + materials.
Foundation (all types & garage slab)$55,000
Framing rough shell$98,500
Dry-out shell$66,000
Mechanicals (electrical / plumbing / HVAC)$82,000
Finish shell$120,500
Cabinets & vanities$44,000
Everything else$82,000
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