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. Treat them as planning ranges, not a site-specific quote. Your actual scope and price depend on design, site conditions, materials, and the work each written proposal includes.
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.
Outdoor fireplaces in Phoenix, built to anchor the outdoor room.
AE Outdoor Living designs and builds outdoor fireplaces across the Phoenix metro — prefab gas units with stone veneer, custom masonry gas builds, and full wood-burning fireplaces with proper chimneys. Every install includes the gas line, permit, footing engineering, and finish stone. No subcontracted masonry — our own crews.
- AZ ROC 211530 · 347738 · 341002 · 340966
- Arizona-built since 2005
- President, Southwest Hardscapes Association
What we build
- Prefab gas fireplaces (Firegear, Fire by Design) with masonry surround.
- Custom masonry gas fireplaces — block core, veneer, hearth, mantel.
- Wood-burning masonry with engineered chimney and spark arrestor.
- Two-sided see-through fireplaces separating patio zones.
- Fireplace + built-in bench or hearth seating combinations.
Phoenix outdoor fireplace pricing
- Prefab gas with stone veneer surround: $6,500–$14,000.
- Custom masonry gas (footing, block, veneer, hearth): $18,000–$45,000.
- Wood-burning masonry with full chimney: $22,000–$60,000+.
- Gas line extension, permits, and finish stone all line-itemed.
Want a number for your own property?
Tell us the space and we'll come back with a real range for your site — no pressure, no "call for pricing."
Permits and code
- Gas line extension over 10 ft — mechanical permit required.
- Masonry over 4 ft tall — structural permit and footing inspection.
- Any wood-burning fireplace — chimney height, spark arrestor, clearance sign-off.
- AE pulls every permit and hands you the permit number.
Placement and design
Fireplaces face away from the summer southwest wind, sit 10+ ft off any combustible structure, and tie into the patio footing so seasonal soil movement doesn't crack the veneer. Our designers site the fireplace during the initial walk before drawings start.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- In-house masonry crew — no subs on the fireplace.
- Licensed gas line install and permit filed with your city.
- ROC-licensed structural work — every footing engineered.
- 2-year workmanship warranty on masonry and gas.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix outdoor fireplace quoted.
Free in-person design walk, written proposal in 5 business days, permit numbers on every invoice.
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."
Plan your investment with a designer.
Five minutes, a real range, and no sales pressure. Or vet any Arizona contractor (us included) before you spend a dollar.
Related fireplace reading
More fireplace questions?
Gas vs wood, chimney code, and placement in the Fireplaces section of the Homeowner FAQ.