A gas fire pit in conjunction with a Tulsa outdoor kitchen and covered patio creates the year-round outdoor destination that keeps the covered patio in use through Oklahoma’s fall evenings and mild winter days — the social anchor of the outdoor living environment after the cooking is done and the conversation moves from the grill to the fire. VistaScapes & Design builds gas fire pit features as part of complete outdoor living projects throughout Tulsa and helps homeowners understand the cost range and design options before incorporating a fire feature into their project scope.
Gas Fire Pit Cost in Tulsa
A built-in masonry gas fire pit in Tulsa — a rectangular or round concrete block base with stone veneer matching the outdoor kitchen, a steel fire ring or linear burner, and a glass or rock media fill — typically costs $4,000 to $12,000 depending on size, configuration, and materials. A simple 36-inch square fire pit with standard burner and lava rock fill at the lower end; a custom 60-inch rectangular fire pit with a linear burner, fire glass media, and decorative stone veneer at the upper end. This cost does not include the gas supply line extension from the outdoor kitchen manifold to the fire pit location, which adds $500 to $1,500 depending on the run length and whether any trenching is required. For fire pits incorporated in a combined outdoor kitchen and covered patio project, the gas supply is planned as part of the complete project scope, which reduces coordination complexity and often reduces cost compared to adding the fire pit as a separate project later.
Positioning the Fire Pit in the Outdoor Living Space
A gas fire pit in a Tulsa outdoor living environment is typically positioned adjacent to the covered patio structure rather than within it — in the open patio or landscape zone beyond the covered structure’s perimeter, where it creates a second gathering zone that draws guests from the covered patio to the fire. Positioning the fire pit under the covered structure requires compliance with the applicable gas appliance clearance requirements and adequate ventilation above the open flame, which varies by local code. An uncovered fire pit positioned 8 to 12 feet from the covered patio perimeter creates a natural social progression — guests start at the kitchen under the covered patio and migrate to the fire as the evening cools, extending the outdoor living duration through the fall season.
Call VistaScapes & Design at (918) 779-1317 for a free outdoor kitchen and fire feature consultation in Tulsa. We’ll design a gas fire pit that extends your outdoor living season and complements your kitchen and covered patio as a complete outdoor living environment.
