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What Is The Cost Of Installing Garden Fire Pit?

  • Writer: Admin
    Admin
  • Feb 17, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 8, 2022

A Backyard Fire pit is very common in the houses of Melbourne. A wood deck with a grill is quite traditional and had been used by many but nowadays people want more than that. Varied amenities are added to it like that of vegetable garden, ponds, outdoor kitchens and some even add fire pits to it. But the entire choice depends on the space that one have in hand. Sizes, materials, and styles depend on local ordinances and budget and even on the permission of municipalities. It is so as some municipalities do not allow open burning.

Analyzing the cost to build a backyard or Garden fire pit:


In Melbourne, the cost can be around $100 if you really want to go for something that is quite simple. For The Garden fire pit, you can go to a hardware store and get yourself a kit. You can create it on your own but if you want to add seating arrangement to it, the cost will increase to an extent.


Portable Fire pits and permanent fire pits: If you wish to go for permanence you will have to think of you want to have a built-in fire pit or you can also go for something that is portable and lightweight so that you can easily carry it around.


The permanent fire pits:

When you are going for permanent fire pits it should be coordinating according to materials, shape, style, color, and others. The fire pit can be done with a premade kit which can be easily from the hardware stores. A contractor designer will be helpful for it and even a landscape professional. You can even fully customize it.

Portable fire pits:

Outdoor fire pit can often be the portable ones so they can be easily carried. A lot of different options are also available. You can also get fire bowls. They can be made of cast iron, steel and copper and some even used natural gas and propane. A complete area can also be got covering around the fire. Their food and drinks can be put and free standing fire pits are also found there. In Melbourne, proper materials and stones are also used. It should be according to the size of the yard. Circulation and seating should also be kept in the mind.


Gas Fire pits and wood fire ones:

For an outdoor fire pit, the most commonly used choices are natural gas, propane, and wood. It is better than burning real logs. It is not the same as that of wood fire that causes a lot of smoke and crackle. It usually have an attached tank and a gas line is also there in the case of the natural gas fire pit.


Where to keep the fire pit:

In Melbourne, the rule is to keep it at least 10 feet away from your neighbour’s house as well as from your own house. It should be according to the set requirements as that way you will not be requiring a permit. Local fire officials will help to ensure that the location is safe or not. They will guide you on following the safety tips too.

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