Propane fire pits deliver the instant-on convenience of gas fire without requiring a natural gas line connection — making them a great choice for Broken Arrow properties where running a dedicated gas line to the patio would be complex or costly. VistaScapes Design & Build installs custom propane fire pit seating areas throughout Broken Arrow Oklahoma.
How Propane Fire Pits Work
A propane fire pit uses a standard liquid propane tank — typically a 20lb (standard grill tank) or 40lb tank — connected to a burner inside the fire pit structure. The tank can be stored inside the fire pit base in a concealed compartment, inside an adjacent masonry storage area, or nearby in a decorative cabinet. With the turn of a valve and a push-button ignition, the fire lights instantly and burns at a consistent flame height for hours on a single tank.
Propane vs. Natural Gas Fire Pit — What’s the Difference?
- Propane: No utility line required — uses standard LP tanks. Slightly higher operating cost per hour than natural gas. Tank must be refilled periodically. More flexible placement since no gas line is needed
- Natural Gas: Runs from your home’s gas service via a dedicated line. Lower operating cost per hour. Always connected — no tank refilling. Requires a licensed gas contractor to run the line, which adds to installation cost
For Broken Arrow properties where the fire pit is close to the home and gas service is readily accessible, natural gas often makes more economic sense long-term. For properties where the fire pit location is far from the home or gas service, propane is simpler and often more cost-effective to install.
Propane Fire Pit Designs in Broken Arrow
We build propane fire pit structures in the same range of masonry styles as our wood-burning and natural gas options:
- Round bowl style with Oklahoma limestone surround and seating walls
- Square or rectangular fire table design with natural stone veneer and a level surface for drinks
- Raised fire pit table with granite or concrete top and center burner
- Low round fire pit with integrated masonry seating walls in a circular arrangement
Tank Concealment Options
Nobody wants a propane tank sitting visibly next to their fire pit. We plan tank storage during design — options include a masonry base with a hinged access door, a decorative CMU storage alcove adjacent to the fire pit, or a recessed compartment built into the seating wall base. The access point needs to be large enough for easy tank swap — we size it during design, not as an afterthought.
Ready to install a propane fire pit at your Broken Arrow home? Call VistaScapes at 918-779-1317 or contact us online to schedule a free design consultation and estimate.
