Fire Pit Installation in Austin, TX
Custom gas, propane, and wood-burning fire pits in limestone and flagstone, built for Hill Country patios and year-round nights outside. Veteran-owned, 5.0-star rated, with over 20 years of design-build work across the greater Austin area.
A fire pit turns a patio into the spot where everyone gathers. On cool Hill Country nights it pulls family and friends outside, and it stretches your backyard season from spring into late fall. Thrive Landscape and Design builds custom fire pits across Austin and the surrounding towns, in gas, propane, and wood-burning designs and in native limestone and flagstone that fits the way Central Texas yards look. We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years of hands-on work and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. We handle the part you do not see too: the gas line, the burner, the non-combustible base, and the setbacks the fire code calls for. Most custom fire pits run roughly $3,000 to $8,000, with gas builds, seating walls, and sunken designs costing more, and every estimate is itemized and free. One local detail shapes a lot of these projects: during a burn ban, a gas or propane fire pit is generally still allowed when a wood fire is not, so it is the year-round choice for many Austin homeowners. Our fire safety guidance follows City of Austin recreational fire rules and the Travis County burn-ban orders.
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Our Process
Free On-Site Consultation & Design
We walk your patio with you, look at how you like to gather, and talk through gas versus wood, size, and where the pit should sit. We check sight lines, prevailing wind, and the 25-foot clearance the fire code wants from the house. You leave with honest design options and a clear, itemized written estimate, with no pressure to decide on the spot.
Fuel, Gas Line & Permits
If you choose gas, we plan the fuel: a buried gas line tied into your home natural gas, or a properly sized propane setup. We run and pressure-test the line, pull any required City of Austin permit, and schedule the inspection. We also handle your HOA submittal, which matters in neighborhoods like Steiner Ranch, River Place, and Westlake Hills where outdoor features get an aesthetic review.
Patio & Base Prep
A fire pit is only as solid as what it sits on. We prep a level, compacted, draining base, build on your existing patio, or pour and set a new flagstone or paver patio around the pit. For a sunken design, we excavate, retain, and drain the conversation pit. Everything sits on a non-combustible base so the masonry and the fire feature last.
Fire Pit & Stonework
We build the pit course by course in limestone, flagstone, brick, or board-formed concrete, set a steel ring or fire-rated liner inside, and install the burner and ignition for gas builds. Then we add the parts that make it a room: a curved stone bench seating wall, flagstone caps to sit on, and the surround that ties the pit to your patio.
Test, Cleanup & Walk-Through
We light the pit, check the flame and the gas connections, and confirm the clearances. We clean the site and haul off all debris. Then we walk the finished space with you, show you how to run the ignition and shutoff, and go over burn-ban rules so you know when a wood fire is allowed and when to switch to gas. You end with a fire pit ready for its first night.
Custom Fire Pit Installation
Travis, Luis and the crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscaping. Travis had a vision that we could've never come up with on our own. They were communicative, hard working and had incredible attention to detail. We were really impressed with our experience and will… Read more
We’ve been very impressed with Travis and his team at Thrive Landscaping. From the initial design consultation through revisions and installation, the entire process was smooth, thorough, and high quality. We needed an HOA-compliant design that improved drainage and reduced… Read more
Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
After interviewing several companies, we chose Thrive Landscape to create some hardscaping for our back yard. They installed stone paving for our patio and pool area, a gravel area for our fire ring, and a raised gravel pad for a greenhouse. Everything looks great! We had a good… Read more
Thrive replaced some dying plants in a white rock bed and left it clean and beautiful. You would never know they had been in the rock bed at all - no dirt, no disruption - they left it better than they found it!
Our neighbor a few houses down had Thrive do his property and we liked how it looked, so we decided to contact them to see what it would cost to do our house. Wanted to get rid of the sand burrs and decided to do stone, rock and mulch for the whole yard in front of the house. I… Read more
We have used Thrive landscape for several projects over the past two years. They have delivered outstanding service, careful attention to detail, and impeccable service and care after the project was complete. Travis Odom is outstanding, and his vision helped us transform our… Read more
We were very pleased with Thrive from the initial bid to the completion of the project. We had our front yard and backyard landscaped. Communication was excellent and when a couple issues occurred they were quickly resolved. The onsite crew was great to work with and were… Read more
Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
I was really pleased with Thrive. Travis arrived exactly on time for the quote, had a great design, and was able to start quickly once the plans were approved by my HOA. The crew was polite and worked quickly. They left the whole worksite very neat, and my front yard now looks… Read more
Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
Thrive is a very professional and excellent business - they did a wonderful job on my project and I couldn't be more pleased with the end results. Will definitely use them again!
I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
Swapped out black stone that were killing my plants with mulch. Added a bunch of plants and sod. Also got my irrigation and stone walkway complete. I say it is all looking great.
I don't know where to begin. Travis and his team provided an amazing landscape design, strategy, and results on our backyard for my 50th birthday celebration. Travis was patient and very detailed with his quote and made sure he covered every detail with me. Once we decided to… Read more
I’ve done two projects with these guys to include a landscaping project where I added sod, metal planters, and plants. The second was a fence repair and both turned out great. They were fairly priced, scheduled quickly, executed on time, and worked through my lunch list at the… Read more
We chose Thrive Landscaping after a friend of ours used them for their own backyard and we could not be happier with our decision. Travis and team were incredibly professional, thorough and communicative the entire time. They added new grass, flowers, gravel and lights to our… Read more
Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
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Great design and construction for my landscaping project. Travis and his crew were very attentive and detailed. They also took on board our feedback and we’re very willing to evolve their designs.
Travis did a great job fixing the drainage along the side of my house! Was very responsive, timely, and reasonably priced. Would reach out to again for any future landscaping needs.
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Gas, Propane & Wood-Burning Fire Pits
Built In Limestone & Flagstone For Austin Patios
The right fire pit comes down to how you want to use it and how often. Here is how the fuel types and materials we build most often compare for an Austin backyard. One thing to know up front: during a Travis County burn ban, a gas or propane pit is generally still allowed when a wood fire is not.
Request A QuoteRun on natural gas or propane, these light with a switch, make no smoke or embers, and need almost no cleanup. Because they throw no sparks, a gas fire pit is generally exempt from burn bans and stays usable year round. It is the low-maintenance, burn-ban-safe pick for most Austin homes.
A wood fire gives you the crackle, the aroma, and a bigger flame. The trade-off is smoke, sparks, and more tending, and a wood pit is restricted during a Travis County burn ban. We build wood-burning pits with the right clearances and a steel ring so the stone holds up to the heat.
Native Texas limestone and flagstone match the Hill Country look, take the heat, and age into the landscape. For a modern build we use board-formed concrete, fire-rated brick, or a steel pit. We match the stone to your patio and any HOA palette, and we pair the pit with seating walls and outdoor kitchens.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
Gas Lines Done Right
A gas fire pit is only as safe as its line. We run, pressure-test, and permit natural gas and propane lines, set the burner correctly, and schedule the City of Austin inspection so your pit is built to code.
Burn-Ban Smart
Central Texas spends a lot of the year under burn bans. We design with that in mind and steer most clients toward gas, which is generally allowed when wood fires are not, so your pit gets used year round.
Setbacks & HOA Handled
We place every pit with the fire code clearances, including the 25-foot setback from the house, and we manage HOA aesthetic review in Steiner Ranch, River Place, Westlake Hills, and Bee Cave.
Veteran-Owned, 20+ Years
We are a veteran-owned, design-build landscaper with over 20 years in Central Texas and a 5.0 Google rating from 70+ reviews. You work with the team that designs and builds your fire pit.
Austin’s Go-To Fire Pit Builder
We design and build custom fire pits across Austin and the surrounding Hill Country, from Steiner Ranch and River Place patios to backyards in Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs, with full attention to local fuel, setback, burn-ban, and HOA requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most custom fire pits in Austin run between roughly $3,000 and $8,000 installed, with simple stacked-stone pits at the low end. A gas fire pit with a buried gas line, a built-in burner, and a stone surround often lands in the $5,000 to $12,000 range. A build with a seating wall, a flagstone patio, and a sunken design runs higher. The main cost drivers are fuel type, the gas-line run, the stone, and whether we pour a new patio. Every estimate is itemized and free.
Both work well. A gas fire pit, run on natural gas or propane, lights with a switch, makes no smoke or embers, and needs almost no cleanup. A wood-burning fire pit gives you the crackle and a bigger flame, but it makes smoke and asks for more tending. The biggest practical difference here is the burn ban. Gas and propane pits are generally allowed when a wood fire is not, so a gas pit is the year-round, burn-ban-safe choice for most Austin homes.
When Travis County issues a burn ban, open wood fires are restricted, so your wood-burning pit is usually off-limits until the ban lifts. A gas or propane pit is different. Because it burns clean fuel and throws no embers or sparks, a gas fire pit is generally exempt from burn-ban orders and stays usable year round. Burn-ban language can change, so check the current City of Austin and Travis County rules before lighting up.
Native stone is the go-to. Texas limestone and flagstone match the Hill Country look, handle high heat, and age into the landscape. We build pit walls and seating walls in stacked or mortared limestone, set flagstone caps and patios around the pit, and can finish with fire-rated brick, board-formed concrete, or steel for a modern look. Inside the pit we use a steel ring or a fire-rated liner so the masonry lasts. We match the stone to your home and any HOA palette.
A fire pit is open on all sides, so people gather around it in a circle, and it usually sits lower and costs less. An outdoor fireplace is a tall structure with a chimney and one open face, so it throws heat in one direction and works like an anchor or privacy wall on a patio. A fireplace is a bigger masonry build and a bigger budget. A fire pit is the better fit for a social, all-around gathering spot. We build both and help you pick.
A simple fire pit on an existing patio can go in within a few days. A custom build with a new gas line, a seating wall, and fresh stonework usually runs one to two weeks once the design is set. Most residential fire pits at single-family homes do not need a fire permit in Austin, but the build has to meet the fire code, including a 25-foot setback from structures. Any natural gas line we run is permitted and inspected. We handle that paperwork and the HOA review for you.
Yes, in most cases. We can set a gas fire pit on an existing flagstone, paver, or concrete patio and run the gas line to it, tying into your home natural gas or sizing a propane tank. Decks need more care. A fire feature on a wood deck must use a non-combustible base and the right clearances, and we follow the fire code setbacks for that. We assess the patio or deck on a free site visit and tell you up front what the install needs.
A sunken or inground fire pit, with a recessed seating area built into the patio, starts higher than a standard above-grade pit because it adds excavation, retaining, and drainage. Most sunken builds in Austin run from roughly $8,000 into the mid five figures, depending on the size of the conversation pit, the stone, the seating walls, and the gas line. The payoff is a sheltered, lounge-style space that feels built into the landscape. We price it as part of the full patio design.
