Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces in Bluffton & Hilton Head
American Paving Design builds wood-burning and gas fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and seating walls on paver patios across Bluffton, Hilton Head and Savannah. A wood-burning paver fire pit typically costs $2,500 to $4,500 installed and a gas fire pit $5,500 to $8,500, depending on size, materials and accessories. Most fire pits take about 2 days to build, and all of our work is backed by our 2-year workmanship warranty.
How much does a fire pit cost?
Wood-burning paver fire pit: $2,500 to $4,500 installed.
Gas fire pit: $5,500 to $8,500 installed, not including the gas line.
Outdoor fireplace: priced by design. Ask us for a free estimate.
Timeline: most fire pits take about 2 days.
What changes the price: the size of the pit, block or stone choice, round vs. square, a custom block build vs. a kit, a seating wall, and accessories like a cover, spark screen, lava rock or fire glass.
Gas or wood-burning: which is right for you?
Wood-burning ($2,500 to $4,500): real crackling fires and wood smoke, great for cooking and the lower-cost option. You light it with wood and kindling and clean out the ash.
Gas ($5,500 to $8,500, plus the gas line): turn a key or flip a switch, with little to no smoke or ash and very little upkeep. A good fit near screened porches, pools and the house.
About gas lines: we don't run gas lines. A licensed plumber or your gas provider runs and connects the line, and we build the fire pit around it.
A square block fire pit in a sunken paver patio with built-in seating walls.
Fire pit kits or a custom block build
Every design is customized, so we work with several manufacturers, including Techo-Bloc, LCP, Tremron and natural travertine, to match your patio, seating wall or pool coping. Fire pit kits go up quickly and the parts are made to fit. A custom block build lets you choose the exact shape, size and finish.
Fire pit or outdoor fireplace?
A fire pit is lower, costs less and lets people gather all the way around it. It works on small and large patios. An outdoor fireplace is a taller centerpiece that blocks wind and gives you a backdrop for an outdoor living room. It costs more because of the extra materials and labor, so each one is priced by design.
How we build a paver fire pit
Design: we place the fire pit on your patio drawing, set the size and pick the materials.
Base: we dig out and compact a crushed stone base so the pit stays level.
Walls: we build the kit or custom block walls and secure each course.
Fire-rated insert: a heat-rated liner protects the block from the fire.
Gas pits: your plumber or gas provider connects the line, and the burner and ignition go in.
Seating wall (optional): a curved or straight wall around the pit adds built-in seating.
A linear gas fire table on a covered paver patio overlooking the water.
Fire pit rules in Hilton Head, Bluffton and HOA communities
Hilton Head Island: wood-burning fire pits must be at least 15 feet from any structure, and the fire can be no more than 3 feet across and 2 feet high. No permit is needed, but call the town burn line at (843) 341-4714 before you light a fire. Burn only firewood, store-bought fire logs or charcoal, and keep a hose or extinguisher nearby.
Bluffton: check with the Bluffton Township Fire District at (843) 757-2800 about outdoor burning in your area, and watch for state burn bans.
HOA communities: many gated and plantation communities have their own fire pit rules, and some allow gas only. In communities that allow contractors to submit, we can prepare and handle the ARB application for you for a small additional fee. Where only homeowners can submit, we provide the design and product information you'll need to apply.
Communities we work in: Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard, Wexford, Long Cove, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Palmetto Hall, Windmill Harbour, Spanish Wells, Palmetto Bluff, Belfair, Colleton River, Berkeley Hall, Moss Creek, Hampton Hall, Hampton Lake, Sun City, Westbury, Old Town Bluffton, Dataw, Callawassie, Fripp Island, Lady's Island and Port Royal. See all of our service areas.
Safe fire pit placement in the Lowcountry
We place fire pits away from the house, screened porches, overhangs, pine trees and pool equipment, and we plan for the wind off the marsh. Gas fire pits are a good fit close to the house or a screened porch, where wood smoke would be a problem.
A round block fire pit on a tumbled paver patio.
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Fire pit and fireplace FAQ
How much does a fire pit cost in Bluffton or Hilton Head?
A wood-burning paver fire pit typically costs $2,500 to $4,500 installed, and a gas fire pit $5,500 to $8,500, depending on size, materials and accessories. The gas line is separate. Outdoor fireplaces are priced by design.
How long does it take to build a fire pit?
Most fire pits take about 2 days to build.
Is a gas or wood-burning fire pit better?
Wood-burning fire pits cost less and give you a real crackling fire. Gas fire pits light with a switch, make little to no smoke or ash, and are easier to use close to the house, a screened porch or a pool. Some HOAs allow gas only.
Do you run the gas line?
No. A licensed plumber or your gas provider runs and connects the gas line, and we build the fire pit around it.
How far does a fire pit need to be from my house?
On Hilton Head Island, wood-burning fire pits must be at least 15 feet from any structure. In Bluffton, check with the Bluffton Township Fire District, and always check your HOA rules.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a fire pit?
Hilton Head does not require a burn permit for a recreational fire pit, but you should call the burn line at (843) 341-4714 before lighting a fire. Most gated and plantation communities require ARB approval, and we can handle the application where contractors are allowed to submit.
Can you add a fire pit to my existing patio?
Often, yes. We look at the patio base, the space around it and the distance from the house to decide whether to build on the existing pavers or extend the patio.
Can you build a seating wall around the fire pit?
Yes. A curved or straight seating wall around the fire pit adds built-in seating and helps block the wind.
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