This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your outdoor kitchens & living project isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
How much does a built-in fire pit or fireplace cost in Arizona?
Fire features anchor a patio. Here's the real cost range across styles, with honest tradeoffs.
Educational estimate, not a quote. Ranges shown are Arizona-market planning estimates. Final pricing depends on site access, size, materials, engineering, drainage, utilities, permits, equipment access, existing conditions, and final scope. Binding pricing is only valid in a written proposal signed by an AE representative.
By feature type
- Portable gas fire pit (propane): $600–$2,500 (product only).
- Drop-in gas insert on a built ledge: $3,500–$6,500 installed.
- Full built-in gas pit w/ masonry seat wall (~5 ft dia): $6,000–$14,000.
- Masonry outdoor fireplace w/ chimney: $12,000–$28,000+.
- Wood-burning options: usually $2K–$4K less than gas but code-restricted in many Valley cities.
What we recommend
- Gas > wood in Phoenix metro (burn restrictions, HOA rules, guests can turn on/off).
- Spec a stainless burner + lava rock or fire glass sized to the pit diameter.
- Integrate a gas key + electronic ignition where budget allows.
- Seat wall at 18" height around a pit adds real usability.
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Add a fire feature that gets used every week
Send patio photos and desired seating count — we'll size and quote the right feature.
Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."