Custom Fire Pit Builder Austin TX

A fire pit turns a backyard into a destination. In Austin, where evening temperatures drop just enough to make a flame feel perfect from October through April, a custom fire feature extends your outdoor living season by months and becomes the natural gathering point for every event. Red Agave designs and builds fire pits that go well beyond the prefabricated rings sold at hardware stores. We custom-weld steel fire bowls, build floating fire pits that appear to hover over water or gravel, and construct masonry fire features with integrated seating walls.

We work with both gas and wood-burning configurations. Gas fire pits use a dedicated line run from your meter with a key valve or electronic ignition for instant on-off control. We fill gas pits with volcanic rock, tumbled lava stone, or reflective black fire glass depending on the look you want. Wood-burning pits are built with spark screens and proper ventilation for safe, code-compliant operation. The City of Austin allows both gas and wood-burning fire pits on residential properties, but wood-burning pits must be at least 15 feet from any structure and comply with Travis County burn ban regulations. We design every fire pit to meet these codes from the start.

Most custom fire pit projects in Austin range from $4,000 to $18,000 depending on design complexity, materials, and whether the fire feature is integrated into a larger hardscape project or outdoor kitchen. View our Signature Projects to see completed fire features in action.

Choosing between gas and wood-burning is the first decision in any fire pit project. Both have real advantages depending on your property, your HOA, and how you use your outdoor space. Here is how they compare across the factors that matter most in Austin.

Most Austin HOAs allow gas fire pits but restrict wood-burning. If you are in a neighborhood with HOA restrictions, gas is typically your only option. We recommend gas for properties where the fire pit sits close to the house or under a pergola, and wood-burning for open backyard settings where smoke dispersal is not an issue.

Basic — $3,000–$5,000
Simple steel fire bowl on a gravel pad or existing patio. Includes gas line connection if within 30' of meter, fire bowl, lava rock or fire glass.

Mid-Range — $5,000–$12,000
Custom gas fire pit with stone or concrete surround, cap stone, integrated lighting. Includes gas line, fire pit construction, and surrounding hardscape tie-in.

Premium — $12,000–$25,000+
Full fire feature with seating walls, integrated water feature, landscape lighting, and surrounding hardscape. The fire pit becomes the centerpiece of a complete outdoor living space.

Gas line installation adds $800–$2,000 depending on distance from the meter. Most fire pit projects include some surrounding hardscape work (a gravel pad, concrete pavers, or flagstone) which is quoted separately. Concrete starts at $14/sq ft.

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your project and get a detailed estimate.

Fire Pits offer 360-degree seating, a more social and communal atmosphere, and a lower cost range of $3,000–$15,000. They can be added to existing patios with minimal structural work and offer more versatile placement options across your property.

Outdoor Fireplaces serve as a focal wall piece with directional heat. They carry a higher cost range of $15,000–$35,000, require masonry and structural work, and create a defined "room" feel that anchors an outdoor living space.

Most Austin backyards are better suited to fire pits because they encourage circular seating arrangements and do not require structural walls. Outdoor fireplaces work best when you are building a full outdoor living room with a covered structure. We build both — schedule a consultation to discuss which fits your space.