A covered patio with a fireplace is the highest-impact outdoor living configuration VistaScapes & Design builds in Tulsa — the combination of weather protection from the covered structure and warmth from the outdoor fireplace extends usable outdoor season from March through November in Oklahoma’s climate, transforming the outdoor environment from a warm-weather-only space into a genuine three-season outdoor room. This is how we build covered patio and fireplace combinations throughout the Tulsa metro.
Covered Patio and Fireplace Configurations in Tulsa
- Attached covered patio with gas outdoor fireplace – The entry-to-mid configuration; attached gable or hip roof covered patio with a gas outdoor fireplace on the back wall; no smoke under the covered structure; instant on/off; $38,000-$65,000 for structure and fireplace combined depending on covered patio size and fireplace type
- Freestanding pavilion with masonry fireplace as focal point – The premium configuration; freestanding 20×24 to 24×30 hip roof pavilion with a full custom masonry outdoor fireplace centered on the back wall as the architectural focal point; cedar T&G ceiling, ceiling fans, travertine or paver patio surface; $65,000-$120,000+ depending on pavilion size and fireplace complexity
- Covered patio with fireplace and outdoor kitchen – The complete outdoor living environment: covered structure, masonry fireplace on one end, outdoor kitchen on the other or along one wall; the project that most completely transforms a Tulsa backyard; $65,000-$110,000+ depending on structure type and kitchen configuration
Gas vs Wood-Burning Fireplace Under a Covered Patio
Under a covered structure, gas is strongly preferred. Smoke under a covered patio is uncomfortable and dirties the ceiling material over time. Gas fireplaces under covered structures provide all the warmth and visual character of a real fire without the smoke management issues. VistaScapes builds both gas and wood-burning outdoor fireplaces, but under covered patio structures, gas is the standard recommendation.
Call VistaScapes & Design at (918) 779-1317 for a free covered patio and fireplace consultation in Tulsa. We design and build complete outdoor living environments throughout the Tulsa metro.
