Outdoor Fireplace Installation Cost in Oklahoma — 2024 Pricing Guide
Outdoor fireplaces are one of the most impactful additions you can make to a Broken Arrow or Tulsa backyard — and one of the most misunderstood in terms of pricing. VistaScapes has built dozens of outdoor fireplaces throughout the Tulsa metro. Here’s what outdoor fireplace installation actually costs in Oklahoma in 2024, with real numbers from real projects.
What Drives Outdoor Fireplace Cost
Outdoor fireplace pricing is driven by four primary factors:
- Size: A fireplace with a 36-inch firebox costs significantly more than one with a 24-inch firebox — more material, more masonry labor, taller chimney
- Material: Natural stone costs more than concrete block with stucco, which costs more than brick veneer
- Fuel type: Gas fireplaces add gas line cost but eliminate chimney requirements; wood-burning fireplaces require a full masonry chimney, smoke chamber, and spark arrestor
- Additional features: Hearth seating walls, TV alcoves, integrated benches, and surrounding patio all add to the total project cost
Outdoor Fireplace Cost Ranges in Oklahoma (2024)
Basic Outdoor Fireplace: $8,000–$15,000
A straightforward wood-burning or gas fireplace with:
- Concrete block core construction
- Stucco or brick veneer exterior
- 24-inch to 36-inch firebox
- Standard chimney with spark arrestor (wood-burning) or cap (gas)
- Simple hearth slab
Mid-Range Outdoor Fireplace: $15,000–$35,000
A more refined fireplace suited for a complete outdoor living space:
- Natural limestone, flagstone, or thin stone veneer exterior
- 36-inch to 48-inch firebox opening
- Decorative mantel and hearth detail
- Integrated seating walls on either side
- Built-in wood storage box
- Gas log conversion option included
Premium Custom Outdoor Fireplace: $35,000–$70,000+
A statement fireplace that becomes the anchor of the entire outdoor room:
- Full natural stone veneer — Oklahoma limestone, Oklahoma sandstone, or imported stone
- 48-inch to 60-inch firebox opening
- Full-height chimney with architectural detailing
- Integrated outdoor TV alcove above the firebox
- Custom stone mantel with decorative corbels
- Built-in pizza oven or smoker flanking the fireplace
- Wrap-around seating walls with natural stone cap
Wood-Burning vs. Gas Outdoor Fireplace — Cost Differences
Wood-burning: Requires a full masonry chimney stack typically rising 2 feet above the highest adjacent roofline, plus a smoke chamber, firebrick firebox lining, and spark arrestor. Lower upfront appliance cost but more masonry work.
Gas: No chimney required (uses a B-vent or direct vent system or can be open with proper gas log set). Requires a licensed plumber to run a gas line. The overall structural cost is typically lower, but you add gas line cost ($300–$800 typically).
Building It Right — Why VistaScapes Builds Properly
An outdoor fireplace built correctly uses firebrick in the firebox, refractory mortar throughout all heat-exposed areas, a proper smoke chamber to prevent downdrafts, and flue tiles rated for residential fireplace use. Corners are cut constantly in this industry — we have seen outdoor fireplaces built with standard concrete block in the firebox that crack within one season. VistaScapes builds outdoor fireplaces the same way interior fireplaces are built: to last decades.
Free Outdoor Fireplace Estimate in Broken Arrow
Call VistaScapes at 918-779-1317 to schedule a free in-home consultation. We’ll walk your outdoor space, discuss your vision, and come back with a detailed estimate that breaks down every element of the project.
