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While you can spend as much or as little as you want on a masonry fireplace for your outdoor space, however much you spend, there can be no doubt that it will be a great addition to your yard and will be appreciated by all the family. That said, the more you invest in a masonry fireplace and the better quality it is, the more chance it has of helping you increase the value of your home when it comes to selling it.
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Could A Masonry Fireplace Add Value to Your Home?
While you can spend as much or as little as you want on a masonry fireplace for your outdoor space, however much you spend, there can be no doubt that it will be a great addition to your yard and will be appreciated by all the family. That said, the more you invest in a masonry fireplace and the better quality it is, the more chance it has of helping you increase the value of your home when it comes to selling it. If selling your home is a priority, or you want a masonry fireplace to enjoy for yourself until the time comes to sell your home in the future, having one professionally constructed by a masonry pro, will almost certainly add value to your home.
Here are two of the most common types of masonry fireplaces: Basic fire pits If you’ve already got a patio at your home, you might just be looking to add a simple fire pit for friends and family to gather around on a winters night, or even on a summers night when the temperature drops but the mosquitos are still out in force! Made from classic red brick or stone with a heat absorbing base, low lying fireplaces tend to cost less than more elaborate designs because they don’t rely on intensive labor, and require minimal materials. While you can’t cook on them, they are perfect for flame gazing and gathering around socially.
Cooking fireplaces You can usually choose from a traditional fire or a modern inlay, the former of which involves set cast iron grates suspended above the flames and cooking is done directly over the flames. They are usually made from solid stone or brick, and are relatively affordable. You could also opt for a brick veneer façade around modern cooking technologies, which brings the concept of a fully working kitchen, into your backyard. Actual stoves, burners and even ovens are integrated, but naturally this option costs more and is more labor intensive.
How much will you have to spend on a masonry fireplace? Whatever you spend on your masonry fireplace, it’s important to remember that they often enable homeowners to recoup a significant portion of their outlay costs, and typically give an average 150% return on investment. Looking at in this way, any type of masonry fireplace is a worthwhile investment, and provided you maintain its upkeep, it should help you sell your home for more, should the occasion arise. To have your outdoor fireplace designed and constructed, and add value to your home, consult with a qualified and licensed masonry contractor today.
RZ Construction Group Inc is one of the best fully inclusive general contractors in Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean up, our results speak for themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both commercial and residential construction services to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If you are looking for masonry contractors in NYC or want to know more about our wide range of professional but affordable construction and repair services, reach out to us at (718) 938-9887.
