Fire Pits & Fire Features in Oak Ridge, TN
The short answer
Yellow Rose Landscaping designs and builds fire pits & fire features for homes in Oak Ridge, TN. Private, wooded settings made for a fire pit and good lighting. Most projects take 2–5 days; longer with a seating-wall patio and typically run $3.5k–$8k built-in; $15k+ with seating wall and patio*, with a free on-site consult first.
Concept renderWhy Oak Ridge homeowners call Yellow Rose
- Local ground, planned for. Oak Ridge has historic 1940s homes alongside newer builds, on ridge terrain with steep, wooded lots. Private, wooded settings made for a fire pit and good lighting.
- Designed before we dig. A concept plan and 3D renderings mean you approve the finished fire pits & fire features before a machine shows up, which is how we avoid costly change orders.
- Permits handled. Most wood-burning fire pits don’t need a building permit, but gas lines do, and burn rules and setbacks still apply in the City of Oak Ridge.
- Proven work. 200+ projects, a 12-person crew, and a 5.0 rating across 39 Google reviews.
What’s included
A built-in fire pit is a permanent stone or block fire feature, wood-burning or gas, set into a patio and often ringed by a seating wall. It’s the feature families use most.
- Sizing and placement
- Wood-burning or gas options
- Fire-rated liner and cap
- Seating walls and a flagstone or paver surround
- Outdoor fireplaces for a bigger statement
What fire pits & fire features cost in Oak Ridge
Most Oak Ridge projects land around $3.5k–$8k built-in; $15k+ with seating wall and patio*. The biggest cost drivers:
- Wood-burning or gas
- Stone versus block
- Seating wall length
- Patio surround size
- Gas line distance
*Draft range for this proposal, calibrated to published Knoxville market data. Final pricing comes from Yellow Rose after the consult.
Fire Pits & Fire Features FAQ for Oak Ridge
How much do fire pits & fire features cost in Oak Ridge?
Typically $3.5k–$8k built-in; $15k+ with seating wall and patio* for Oak Ridge homes. What moves the number: wood-burning or gas; stone versus block; seating wall length; patio surround size. You get an exact quote after the free consult and design.
Do I need a permit for fire pits & fire features in Oak Ridge?
Most wood-burning fire pits don’t need a building permit, but gas lines do, and burn rules and setbacks still apply in the City of Oak Ridge.
Wood or gas?
Wood gives you the crackle and the smell; gas gives you clean fire at the flip of a switch. We build both, and can stub a gas line for later.
Does Yellow Rose work in Oak Ridge?
Yes. The City of Oak Ridge, west of Powell and Karns. We’re based in Powell and also work in Karns, Clinton, Hardin Valley and across Knoxville.
