Fire Pits
Backyard Fire Pit Ideas & Cost in Minnesota
Key takeaways
- Built-in stone/paver fire pits typically start around $2,000–$6,000+.
- Gas = instant, clean, dodges burn restrictions; wood = classic and cheaper to build.
- Check local setback and burn rules before building.
- Pair the fire pit with a paver patio and seat walls for the best result.
- A fire feature meaningfully extends your spring and fall outdoor season.
What a fire pit costs
A basic metal ring is cheap, sure. But a built-in stone or paver fire pit, the kind that anchors a whole backyard, usually starts around $2,000–$6,000 or more. Size pushes it up. So do premium stone, a gas line, and integrated seat walls.
Wood vs. gas
- Wood-burning: you get the crackle, the smell, and a lower build cost. The trade-off is smoke, plus whatever your city says about burning.
- Gas (natural gas or propane): instant flame, no smoke, and you can dial it up or down. It also sidesteps a lot of the wood-burning rules.
Know your local rules
Twin Cities cities each set their own rules: fire size, setbacks from the house and property lines, what you're allowed to burn. We build to local code. And if wood-burning is restricted where you live, we can point you toward a gas setup instead.
Design ideas that work
The best fire features get designed with the patio, not bolted on afterward. Picture a paver patio (here's what one costs) with a round fire pit wrapped in built-in seat walls, or a tall outdoor fireplace standing in as a focal wall. See our fire pit service or plan yours →