Patio & outdoor heating

Outdoor heating for patios & entries
across Toronto & the GTA

Outdoor heating buys you weeks at both ends of the season. What it cannot do is hold an open space at indoor temperature, and any supplier who tells you otherwise is selling you the wrong thing.

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Residential & hospitality installs
Infrared & gas patio systems
TSSA-licensed gas connections
Weather-aware mounting & clearances
Heating priorities
Heat placed over seating zones, not spread evenly
Wind exposure and ceiling height drive the layout
TSSA-licensed gas connections — never DIY flex hose
Commercial-grade mounts that survive a full patio season
1,000+
Clients served
TSSA
Certified team
7 days
A week support
GTA-wide
Service coverage
20+ yrs
Climate experience
Shoulder-season comfort

Outdoor spaces that stay usable longer

Outside there is no envelope, so warming the air is pointless — it leaves as fast as you make it. Everything worth doing out here is radiant: heat travels to the people, the tables and the floor, and warms those directly. That is why an outdoor design is about aim and zones rather than raw output.

The specifics change with how enclosed the space is. A fully open deck, a roofed terrace and a semi-enclosed room with retractable walls each behave differently, and enclosure that helps you hold heat also brings clearances, venting class and combustion air into play.

This page covers the approach across all outdoor spaces. For restaurant terraces and residential patios specifically, the patio heater page goes further into zoning, gas against electric, and how the layout is actually built.

What matters most for outdoor heating in the GTA
Right sizing, licensed gas/refrigeration work, and commissioning beat the cheapest sticker price. We verify airflow, safety devices, condensate paths, and controls so your system does not fail the first extreme week of the season. Ask us about dual-fuel, zoning, and rebate-eligible models during your quote.
Efficiency context for outdoor projects
Outdoor heaters themselves rarely carry large consumer rebates, but electrification or high-efficiency indoor HVAC paired with patio upgrades may. See rebates & incentives for programs that might apply to your broader project.
Outdoor heating planning checklist
  • Covered vs fully open patio exposure
  • Typical wind direction and seating layout
  • Available gas line or electrical capacity
  • Mounting structure strength (pergola, soffit, pole)
  • Clearance to combustibles and umbrellas
  • Noise and glow preferences for neighbours
  • Commercial occupancy and patio permit constraints
  • Seasonal storage or year-round fixed install
Practical sequence

How we approach outdoor heating

A structured process so you always know the next step.

Consult
Goals & constraints
Assess
On-site measurements
Compare
Repair vs replace
Schedule
Parts & access
Execute
Licensed install
Verify
Commission & teach
Outdoor heating solutions

Patio heaters, infrared & gas outdoor systems

Engineered placement and licensed fuel connections — not plug-and-pray retail heaters alone.

Infrared patio heaters
Electric infrared arrays sized for seating zones with proper mounting height and switch or dimmer control.
Patio heaters in detail →
Gas patio & mushroom heaters
Hard-piped or approved connection gas heaters for residential decks and commercial terraces.
Request a consultation →
Entry & vestibule warmth
Targeted heat at doors and smoking areas that reduces cold shock without heating the whole lot.
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Hospitality patio design
Multi-heater layouts for restaurants with zone switching, safe clearances, and serviceable mounts.
Request a patio design visit →
Gas & electrical rough-in
Licensed gas piping and coordination with electricians for dedicated circuits and disconnects.
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Service & seasonal prep
Inspection, tip-over/safety checks, burner cleaning, and pre-season commissioning for commercial clients.
See related heating work →

Stretch the season

Keep the patio usable later into the year

Restaurants and homeowners across the GTA use outdoor heating either side of summer. The right answer depends on the space.

Discuss your space
Why Toronto Air Systems

Why Toronto Air Systems for outdoor heat

Local crews, licensed workmanship, and recommendations built around how Toronto buildings actually heat and cool — not generic scripts.

Coverage-first design
We place heaters for occupied zones and wind patterns, not evenly spaced guesswork that wastes energy.
Licensed fuel connections
Natural gas patio systems are installed by TSSA-licensed technicians — no risky DIY flex hoses.
Hospitality experience
Restaurant and café patios need durable mounts, service access, and layouts that survive busy seasons.
Integrated property advice
We tell you when overhead heat, radiant, or snow-melt is the smarter spend for your outdoor problem.
How it works

From patio walkthrough to warm seats

From first call to commissioned equipment, you always know the next step, the timeline, and what is included.

Consultation
Tell us about your home or building, symptoms, and goals — by phone or online form.
On-site assessment
A licensed technician evaluates your existing outdoor heating system, ductwork, and load requirements.
Written quote
You receive clear options, pricing, timelines, and rebate notes — no vague estimates.
Installation or repair
Our TSSA-licensed team completes the work to code with minimal disruption.
Follow-up support
We walk you through operation, warranty, and ongoing maintenance recommendations.
Brands we work with

Outdoor heating brands we specify

Commercial-grade infrared and gas brands chosen for GTA weather and mounting conditions.

Where we work

Outdoor heating across the Greater Toronto Area

Backyard decks in North York, King West patios, Mississauga restaurants — we install throughout the GTA.

Toronto
All neighbourhoods & districts
North York
Our home base
Mississauga
West GTA residential & commercial
Brampton
Full HVAC coverage
Vaughan
Including Woodbridge & Concord
Markham
East GTA homes & businesses
Richmond Hill
Residential & mixed-use
Scarborough
East Toronto
Etobicoke
West Toronto
Oakville
Halton Region
Pickering & Ajax
Durham Region
Whitby & Oshawa
East GTA
Client reviews

Outdoor heating projects clients recommend

Our restaurant patio used to empty at 8 p.m. in October. Infrared layout they designed keeps tables booked an extra six weeks each fall.
Manager, Corso kitchen
Downtown Toronto
Hard-piped gas heaters on our covered deck — clean look, no tanks, and they set clearances perfectly around the cedar soffit.
G. Fontaine
Vaughan
Honest consult: they told us freestanding mushrooms would fight the wind on our exposed rooftop and specified overhead infrared instead. Spot on.
A. Delgado
Liberty Village
FAQ

Outdoor heating FAQ — GTA

Often yes for covered or semi-covered spaces — infrared heats people and surfaces with less wind loss. Propane mushrooms are mobile but fight open wind and need tank logistics.
Yes, where code and clearances allow. Hard-piping removes tank swaps and looks cleaner for permanent decks and commercial patios.
It depends on square footage, ceiling height, wind exposure, and seating density. We design zones rather than selling a random count.
They extend shoulder seasons dramatically and take the edge off winter nights under cover. Fully open, windy rooftops in deep cold have limits — we set expectations honestly.
Every unit has manufacturer clearances to combustibles, umbrellas, and ceilings. Ignoring them is a fire risk — we install to the listing.
Yes. Switches, dimmers, timers, and smart controls help restaurants cut energy when sections are empty.
Send a floor plan or sketch plus photos. Book a site visit through contact us and we will propose a heater map and fuel plan.
Cost depends on equipment capacity, brand, duct or piping complexity, electrical/gas upgrades, and whether you repair or replace. We provide written quotes after a site assessment so you can compare options fairly. Call 647 953-4252 for a visit.
Yes. We are based in North York at 132 Cartwright Ave and regularly serve Toronto, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Brampton, and nearby communities.
Yes. Gas and refrigeration work is performed by TSSA-licensed technicians. We follow Ontario code practice for venting, refrigerant handling, electrical disconnects, and condensate management.

Make outdoor seating work longer

Talk to Toronto Air Systems about infrared and gas patio heating — 647 953-4252.

Plan outdoor heating Call 647 953-4252