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 fire feature 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.
Fire Feature Cost in Arizona — 2026.
Real Phoenix-metro pricing by fire-feature type — manufactured tables, custom CMU pits, copper bowls, linear troughs, and wood-burning pits. Pulled from actual jobs we've built in the last twelve months. Permitted gas is non-negotiable on every gas installation we do.
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 (typical installed)
- Manufactured concrete or stone fire table (RH, Brown Jordan tier, LP or NG): $1,600 – $4,200
- Wood-burning custom fire pit (CMU + metal liner ring): $2,200 – $6,000
- Hammered copper fire bowl 24"–40" (gas, on existing patio): $2,800 – $6,500
- Custom CMU + stone-veneer gas fire pit (built on site): $4,800 – $12,500
- Linear gas fire trough (48"–72", stainless or stone): $5,500 – $14,000
- Fire wall or fire panel (vertical gas feature): $6,500 – $18,000
By gas line work (added to feature cost)
- Permitted natural gas stub-up to existing patio (short run from meter): $850 – $2,200
- Permitted natural gas line to far patio location (long run, trenching): $1,800 – $4,800
- 20-lb propane installation with hideaway under feature: $250 – $650 (recurring tank cost separate)
- Larger propane reservoir (100-lb tank with regulator): $850 – $2,200 plus tank
What's included in AE's per-project price (custom CMU example)
- Site survey and design integration with existing patio or pool deck.
- Permit and inspection coordination in AE's own license.
- CMU block structure with proper bond and grout.
- Stainless steel burner ring (not coated steel — coated rings rust in 3–5 years).
- Lava rock or tempered fire-glass media (your choice).
- Stone or paver veneer matched to existing hardscape.
- Permitted gas line and shut-off at the feature.
- Cleanup and 2-year AE workmanship warranty.
What drives the price up
- Custom CMU built-in vs. drop-in manufactured table.
- Premium veneer match (full-bed stone vs. thin-veneer).
- Linear trough length and burner pan complexity.
- Long gas-line runs from meter to patio (trenching, sleeve, conduit).
- Fire-glass media vs. lava rock (tempered glass is 4–8x the media cost).
- Integrated seat-wall surround built around the feature.
What drives the price down
- Choosing a manufactured fire table vs. custom CMU (different product class, real lifespan trade-off).
- Short gas runs to a patio already near the meter.
- Standard veneer choice that matches existing patio paver or coping.
- Bundling fire feature with broader patio or outdoor kitchen project (one mobilization, one permit set).
Common questions.
Plan before you sign anything.
Get a real fire-feature number for your patio.
Tell us where the patio is, where the gas meter is, and what kind of feature you want — we'll get you a realistic range with a permitted gas plan within 48 hours.
Get My Fire Feature EstimateWhy 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."