Laredo, TX · Custom Fabrication

Built by
Fire & Steel

Every pit hand-fabricated in Laredo, Texas. Engineered for serious smoke, built to last generations.

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6 Models
100% Custom
TX Made
Our Story

We Don't
Mass Produce.

PitsBySmokes started the way it should — out of passion for real BBQ and a welding torch. Based in Laredo, Texas, we fabricate every pit by hand, one at a time. No shortcuts. No assembly lines.

From compact backyard builds to commercial-grade offset monsters, each smoker is cut, welded, and finished with the same obsessive attention to detail. Heavy-gauge steel. Tight-sealing lids. Smoke-flow geometry that actually performs.

We build pits for the people who take it seriously — the ones who get up at 3am to check the temp. This is Laredo iron. Built to outlast you.

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The Long Haul 16x40
The Lineup

Six Models.
Zero Compromises.

From the compact Bullet to the commercial Offset King — every size has a purpose. All built the same way: heavy steel, tight welds, and real smoke performance.

Muffin 20x24
20 × 24
'Muffin'

The original. Compact and built for the home pitmaster who wants real results in tight spaces. Rolls where you need it, performs like something twice its size.

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The Bullet 16x24
16 × 24
'The Bullet'

Tall stack, tight cook. The Bullet is built for efficient smoke management — high vertical chimney pull keeps airflow dialed so you get a clean, even burn every time.

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Backyard Bud 16x30
16 × 30
'Backyard Bud'

The weekend warrior's go-to. Extra cook length over the Muffin means more room for brisket, ribs, and whatever else you're throwing on. Rolls smooth on heavy-duty casters.

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The Open Range 20x36
20 × 36
'The Open Range'

Wide body, deep smoke. The 20-inch diameter gives you serious vertical clearance for whole cuts. This is the pit that earns a permanent spot on the patio — not just for weekends.

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The Long Haul 16x40
16 × 40
'The Long Haul'

Open grill architecture, 40 inches of cooking surface. Built for the cook who feeds a crowd every time. Low-profile open fire design for direct heat, high-volume output.

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Offset King 36x20
36 × 20
'Offset King'

The flagship. Dedicated offset firebox, massive cook chamber, and a chimney stack that means business. This is the pit for caterers, competitors, and anyone who doesn't do anything small.

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What We Build

Steel, Steel,
and More Steel.

01 🌀
Offset Smokers

Firebox-fed indirect heat. The Texas standard for low-and-slow. Long cook times, deep smoke penetration, legendary bark.

02 🔥
Vertical Smokers

Tall-stack design for efficient convection and precise airflow control. Great for consistent temperature management over long cooks.

03 ⚡
Open Grill Pits

Direct fire, open cooking surface. Built for high-heat searing, whole animals, and feeding a crowd fast. Raw and powerful.

04 ⚙️
Custom Builds

Have a specific vision? Bring us your dimensions, specs, or just an idea. We'll engineer and build it from scratch. No order too unique.

How It's Done

From Steel
to Smoke.

Every pit goes through the same four-stage process. No skipped steps. No cheap shortcuts. Just steel, sweat, and fire.

01
Order & Design

You tell us what you need — size, style, and any custom specs. We confirm the build plan and lock in your order.

02
Cut & Fabricate

Heavy-gauge steel gets cut, rolled, and formed right here in Laredo. Every piece shaped for the job it needs to do.

03
Weld & Finish

Fully welded seams, not bolted. High-temp paint, seasoned interior. Built to hold heat and last through years of hard cooks.

04
Delivery & Pickup

Pick up in Laredo or arrange local delivery. Your pit arrives ready to fire. No assembly. Just season and smoke.

Ready to
Get Smokin'?

Place a custom order, ask about the lineup, or tell us what you're trying to build. We'll make it happen — right here in Laredo.

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Location

Laredo, Texas
Local pickup available.
Delivery by arrangement.

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Response Time

We reply within 24 hours.
Custom orders take 2–4 weeks depending on model and current queue.

Payment

Deposit required to start build.
Balance due at pickup or delivery.