Fire Feature Cost in Arizona — 2026.
Phoenix-metro pricing by fire-feature type — manufactured tables, custom CMU pits, copper bowls, linear troughs, and wood-burning pits. Fuel supply, site conditions, and any required gas-line work or approvals shape the written scope.
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.
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When you compare proposals, compare what each includes — the scope, the materials, the exclusions, the warranty terms, and how changes are handled — not just the price tag. A lower total can reflect different scope, so ask each builder to clarify the differences.
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)
Gas-line work and approvals depend on the equipment and site. Phoenix lists gas-line modifications among permit-requiring work; confirm applicable permits and inspections with the local authority. Maricopa County Rule 314 excludes devices burning exclusively natural gas, propane, or LPG without igniting another fuel from that rule's outdoor-fire requirements; other fire restrictions, manufacturer instructions, and HOA approvals still apply where required. See the Phoenix residential plan review guidance and Maricopa County Rule 314, section 103.4.
- 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
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What to confirm in AE's written proposal (custom CMU example)
- Site survey and design integration with existing patio or pool deck.
- Who coordinates any permits and inspections required for the approved scope.
- CMU block structure with proper bond and grout.
- Burner material and service access appropriate to the specified equipment.
- Specified lava rock or fire-glass media, if compatible with the equipment.
- Stone or paver veneer matched to existing hardscape.
- Fuel connection, shut-off, and any required permitted gas-line work, where included.
- Cleanup and the applicable 2-year AE workmanship warranty terms in the written proposal.
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).
- Equipment-compatible fire-glass media vs. lava rock; selection and quantity affect the proposal.
- Integrated seat-wall surround built around the feature.
What drives the price down
- Choosing a manufactured fire table vs. custom CMU (different design and installation scope).
- Short gas runs to a patio already near the meter.
- Standard veneer choice that matches existing patio paver or coping.
- Bundling the fire feature with a broader patio or outdoor kitchen project may share some mobilization work; permit requirements depend on the combined scope and are not a savings guarantee.
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