In Leawood, Kansas, evenings beg for spaces that draw people together. An outdoor firepit or fireplace designed through our Legacy Program is more than a source of heat—it’s a centerpiece for memory-making, crafted with exclusive methods and materials that endure for decades. At High Prairie Outdoors & Pools, we design and build outdoor firepits and fireplaces through our Legacy Program, blending artistry, performance, and exclusive construction methods. The result is a fire feature that not only elevates your backyard today but endures for decades, ensuring your outdoor living space is as inviting on a crisp January evening as it is on a warm June night.
Why Most Fire Features Fail
- Short Lifespan: Rusting, fading, or structural problems can show up in as little as one season.
- Weak Burner Performance: Low-quality burners deliver disappointing flames and not enough warmth.
- Limited Design Options: Too many homeowners are stuck between generic, prefab firepits with no character and custom pieces that feel out of reach.
- Ongoing Maintenance: Cheaper materials often require bulky covers or constant upkeep, detracting from the look.
How the Legacy Method™ Solves These Challenges
- Artistic Finishes: Each fire feature is treated as a work of art, incorporating hand-tiled mosaics, porcelain veneers, and other refined materials.
- Legacy Durability that Withstands Generations: Materials are chosen for their resilience, so your firepit remains beautiful without bulky covers or constant maintenance.
- Premium Burners: We install solid brass Warming Trends burners, known for powerful flames, efficient gas use, and a lifetime warranty.
- Design Aligned With How You Relax, Connect, and Play: Select from round, square, octagonal, or linear designs, or collaborate with us on a fully unique concept crafted to complement your home.
Why You Can't Go Wrong with our Legacy Program
- Integrated With Your Landscape: Fire features are designed alongside patios, lighting, planting, and gathering areas so the entire outdoor experience is elevated.
- One-of-a-Kind Pieces: These are permanent installations designed to enrich your home, not kits that fade after a season.
- Curated Materials & Design: We’ve combined the Midwest’s best burners, forms, and finishes into one exclusive collection.
- Completed by In-House Experts: 95–98% of work handled by our own trained crews for consistency and accountability.
- Warrantied Longevity: 10-year hardscape warranties, extendable to 25 years through Continued Care.
What makes High Prairie different is our proprietary Legacy Program. Every step—Discovery, Implementation, and Continued Care—is designed to align with your lifestyle and deliver fire features that outlast industry norms by decades. Our design process begins with how your family relaxes, entertains, and connects, so every element is intentional. Inspired by timeless design and built with European construction techniques, our outdoor firepits and fireplaces become permanent expressions of your lifestyle. With seamless communication, proven expertise, and our Peace of Mind Promise, you can enjoy your new fire feature knowing it was built to last.
Ready to bring warmth, style, and lasting enjoyment to your backyard? Let’s create a custom fire feature that feels like a natural extension of your home. Schedule your consultation with High Prairie Outdoors & Pools today.
What to Know Before Investing in a Custom Fire Feature
Who Is This Service a Fit For?
- Outdoor Enthusiasts: You love hosting or relaxing outside and want an inviting gathering space.
- Design-Minded Homeowners: You want a fire feature that reflects your taste and enhances your property’s character.
- Quality-Conscious Buyers: You prefer long-lasting, low-maintenance fire features that balance beauty with performance.
Who Is This Service Not a Fit For?
- DIY Installers: If you prefer to design and build your own fire feature.
- Budget-Only Buyers: If you’re seeking inexpensive, prefab solutions.
- Short-Term Seekers: If you’re looking for a temporary or easily replaceable heating option.
Key Considerations Before Adding an Heirloom-Quality Fire Feature
- Material Selection: Opt for materials that match your design preferences and withstand Kansas weather.
- Fuel Source & Compliance: Verify natural gas availability and ensure compliance with codes and permits.
- Burner Quality: Choose solid brass burners for stronger flames and longer life.
- Design Integration: Align your fire feature with seating, landscaping, and lighting for harmony.
Enhancements That Elevate Your Fire Feature Into a Centerpiece
- Fire & Water Combinations: Pair opposing elements for a striking effect.
- Smart Ignition Systems: Enjoy app-controlled or remote ignition with built-in safety.
- Under-Lighting: Add ambiance and highlight design details.
- Integrated Seating: Incorporate permanent seating that encourages gathering.
FAQs About Our Legacy-Built Outdoor Firepits & Fireplaces
Our fire features are built using the Legacy Method™, with designer soil, European hardscaping practices, and Warming Trends burners. Backed by a lifetime burner warranty and up to 25 years on hardscape through Continued Care, these features are designed to endure for generations.
We design with wind direction, setbacks, and combustible materials in mind. We also help determine safe installation zones based on HOA and city codes.
Yes, but wood-burning firepits need to follow strict codes for distance from structures, and should be constructed with fire brick or fire rings to prevent masonry damage.
Yes. If your feature is connected to a natural gas line, permitting is typically required by the city or county.
We offer everything from manual key turns to remote-controlled and home automation-compatible systems, with multi-spark safety technology and low-maintenance options.
Legacy Craft in Action: Explore Our Recent Fire Features
Our work is personal to us. We take extreme care in crafting the luxury outdoor experience you deserve, the one that meets the aesthetic of your home and serves your lifestyle. Take a look at some of the work we've done in the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
The High Prairie Process
Discovery → Implementation → Continued Care: The Legacy Program for Peace of Mind
Our processes create customized solutions to help you master the art of the experience-driven lifestyle. This is what to expect when you work with us on Design/Build projects or all-inclusive Maintenance:
Get In Touch
Fill out our online form to get started. We'll be in touch to discuss the details of your project to make sure we're a good fit for you. If so, we'll set up your Discovery Meeting and provide a pricing guide to help you know what to expect.
Discovery Meeting
This is a free meeting at our design studio, where you'll select a design package. You'll have an opportunity to meet your designer and share details about your unique design style. We'll learn about your priorities and preferences as we help you discover your many options and possibilities. At this time, we'll collect half of the design fee.
Site Analysis
The Site Analysis breaks down the three pillars of memory making: how you relax, play, and connect. It includes measurements, drainage and grading considerations, architectural and existing element analysis, soil analysis, and a review of design opportunities, all seen through the lens of your three pillars.
Concept Reveal Meeting
At our studio or remotely, this is where you'll review your detailed design and discuss material options with your designer. If there are budget considerations, we can discuss phasing the project as needed.
Final Design Reveal and Proposal Presentation
We'll finalize the materials and order your selections upon your approval. Your Prairie Power Team will create a project plan, complete with milestones and target tasks. As we work through planning and permitting, you'll receive weekly updates, and after you sign, we'll get you on the schedule.
Crafting Your Space
The team will work diligently and according to schedule. You can track our progress and watch your landscape unfold via our project web platform.
Final Walkthrough + Ongoing Maintenance
You'll do a final walkthrough with the designer, and we will accept the final payment. You’ll learn more about our worry-free maintenance program options and we can schedule your Lawncierge project check-ins for proactive attention and monitoring of your new space.
Comprehensive Outdoor Living Services—Pools, Pergolas, Fine Gardening, and More
All of our services are completed by highly skilled crews equipped with specialized tools and landscaping know-how. With stonemasons, pool builders, horticulturists, and more on our team, we can complete 95 percent of our projects completely in-house, which means you’ll enjoy a stress-free build! As certified General Contractors, we can bring in electricians and plumbers as required, eliminating the need for you to juggle multiple contractors. This is what we can do for you:
Pools & Spas
Custom pools, spas, and water features designed as part of a complete outdoor environment. Our team creates spaces for relaxation, recreation, and connection while integrating every element into a larger vision for your property. Through our Legacy Program, your aquatic environment is cared for and improved long after construction is complete. Visit our Pools page to learn more.
Landscape Design & Installation
Thoughtfully designed and expertly built outdoor environments tailored to the way you live. From landscape design and planting plans to outdoor living spaces and hardscapes, every element is created as part of a cohesive vision that grows more beautiful and functional over time. Visit our Landscape Design page to learn more.
Estate Stewardship
Our Estate Stewardship System is like property management for the outdoors. One dedicated team manages everything from fine gardening and irrigation to pool care and seasonal enhancements, helping your property improve year after year instead of gradually declining. Visit our Landscape Maintenance page to learn more.
Habitat by High Prairie
Complete your outdoor environment with premium furnishings, shade solutions, fire features, and accessories. Habitat by High Prairie helps transform beautiful outdoor spaces into comfortable, inviting places where family and friends gather and lasting memories are made.
Holiday Lighting
Extend the beauty of your outdoor environment into the holiday season with professionally designed lighting displays. Our team handles design, installation, and removal, creating a festive experience while protecting your property and saving you time. Visit our Holiday Lighting page to learn more.
Outdoor Systems & Enhancements
Support and enhance your outdoor environment with the systems and features that improve its beauty, functionality, and enjoyment. From irrigation, drainage, landscape lighting, outdoor audio, and custom decks to professionally designed holiday lighting displays, our team provides the details that help your property perform better and create memorable experiences throughout the year.
Crafting Outdoor Firepits & Fireplaces for Leawood, KS and Surrounding Communities
We offer our comprehensive landscaping services to homeowners throughout the Kansas City area:
- Parkville, Missouri
- Belton, Missouri
- Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Liberty, Missouri
- Blue Springs, Missouri
- Westwood, Kansas
- Fairway, Kansas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Mission Woods, Kansas
Visit our Service Area page to get a closer look at where we work.
