What Does a Fire Pit Cost?
Installing a fire pit typically costs between $700 and $5,000 or more, with an average around $2,500. The biggest driver is the type of fire pit you choose. A wood-burning stone or block pit is the most affordable at $700 to $2,000, a gas fire pit (which includes a gas line and burner) runs $2,000 to $4,000, and a custom fire feature with premium materials and design costs $4,000 to $5,000 or more. Here’s how the cost breaks down by type so you know what to expect.
Wood-Burning Stone or Block Pit: $700 to $2,000
A wood-burning fire pit built from stone or block is the most affordable option, at $700 to $2,000. This is a permanent, built-in pit constructed from stone, brick, block, or pavers, burning wood as fuel. Its lower cost reflects the simpler construction, no gas line, burner, or plumbing, just a well-built masonry structure. The range depends on the materials, size, and design. For homeowners who want the classic crackle and warmth of a wood fire and a budget-friendly built-in feature, a wood-burning stone pit delivers an attractive, functional fire pit at the lowest cost.
Gas Fire Pit: $2,000 to $4,000
A gas fire pit costs $2,000 to $4,000, more than wood-burning because it includes a gas line and burner system. Gas pits (natural gas or propane) offer convenience, instant on/off with a switch or knob, no wood to gather or ashes to clean, and controllable flame, which many homeowners value. The higher cost reflects running a gas line, the burner and components, and the plumbing work involved. For the convenience of a clean, instant, controllable fire without the work of wood, a gas fire pit is worth the added cost to many, sitting in the middle of the range. (For more on this, see What Makes a Fire Pit Cost More (or Less)?.)
Custom Fire Feature: $4,000 to $5,000+
A custom fire feature, with premium materials, elaborate design, or integration into a larger hardscape, costs $4,000 to $5,000 or more. This is the high end, a bespoke fire feature designed as a focal point, perhaps with premium stone, custom shapes, integrated seating, or combination with other features. The cost reflects the premium materials, custom design, and skilled craftsmanship. For homeowners wanting a striking, one-of-a-kind fire feature as a centerpiece of their outdoor living space, a custom feature delivers a premium result at the top of the cost range and beyond.
What Else Affects the Cost
Beyond the type, several factors shift the price. The materials (basic block versus premium natural stone) affect the cost. The size and design complexity matter. For gas pits, the distance to run the gas line and whether it’s natural gas or propane affects cost. Site preparation and the surrounding hardscape (a patio or seating area) add to it. Any added features (seating walls, lighting) increase the total. And local labor rates vary. These factors explain why fire pit costs range so widely, from a simple $700 pit to a $5,000+ custom feature. (For more on this, see How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost?.)
Where Your Fire Pit Lands in the Range
Because fire pit costs span such a wide range, from a $700 wood-burning pit to a $5,000+ custom feature, the most useful thing to understand is which factors push a project toward the low or high end so you can anticipate where yours will fall. The type is the primary determinant: if you’re picturing a straightforward wood-burning pit built from block or stone on an existing patio, you’re at the low end, whereas a gas pit with a run of gas line, or a custom feature with premium stone and elaborate design, moves you steadily up. Layered on top of the type are the materials (basic block versus premium natural stone), the size, the design complexity, and whether surrounding hardscape is part of the project, each of which can shift the total substantially within or beyond the type’s base range.
Understanding this lets you shape your project to fit your budget rather than being surprised by a quote. If a modest budget is your constraint, a well-built wood-burning pit in economical materials delivers a genuine fire feature at the low end. If you want the convenience of gas but need to control cost, keeping the pit close to the gas source and choosing moderate materials keeps a gas pit from climbing too high. And if you’re after a premium custom feature, you’ll be at the top of the range and should budget accordingly. The wide range isn’t unpredictability, it’s a reflection of how much your choices about type, materials, size, and scope drive the cost. Knowing which of your choices are pushing the price up gives you the ability to adjust them, choosing a simpler design, more economical materials, or a wood-burning pit over gas, to land the project where your budget needs it, which is exactly what a thoughtful planning conversation with an installer helps you do. (For more on this, see How to Budget and Pay for a Fire Pit.)
Getting an Accurate Price
Because a fire pit’s cost depends on the type, materials, size, and any gas or custom work, an accurate price depends on your specific project. A simple wood-burning stone pit sits at the low end; a custom gas feature with premium materials runs toward the top. When you’re ready for a real quote, connect with a local pro below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Typically $700 to $5,000 or more, averaging around $2,500, driven mostly by type. A wood-burning stone or block pit is most affordable at $700 to $2,000, a gas fire pit (including a gas line and burner) runs $2,000 to $4,000, and a custom fire feature with premium materials and design costs $4,000 to $5,000 or more. Materials, size, and site conditions also affect the total.
A wood-burning fire pit built from stone or block, at $700 to $2,000. This permanent, built-in pit is constructed from stone, brick, block, or pavers and burns wood, with the lower cost reflecting simpler construction, no gas line, burner, or plumbing. For homeowners who want the classic crackle and warmth of a wood fire and a budget-friendly built-in feature, it's the most affordable option.
$2,000 to $4,000, more than wood-burning because it includes a gas line and burner system. Gas pits (natural gas or propane) offer convenience, instant on/off, no wood or ashes, and controllable flame. The higher cost reflects running the gas line, the burner and components, and the plumbing work. For clean, instant, controllable fire without the work of wood, a gas pit is worth the added cost to many.
A bespoke fire feature with premium materials, elaborate design, or integration into a larger hardscape, costing $4,000 to $5,000 or more, the high end. It's designed as a focal point, perhaps with premium stone, custom shapes, integrated seating, or combined with other features. The cost reflects premium materials, custom design, and skilled craftsmanship, delivering a striking centerpiece for an outdoor living space.
The materials (basic block versus premium natural stone), the size and design complexity, for gas pits the distance to run the gas line and whether it's natural gas or propane, site preparation and any surrounding hardscape (a patio or seating area), added features (seating walls, lighting), and local labor rates. These explain why fire pit costs range widely, from a simple $700 pit to a $5,000+ custom feature.