Free tool
Fire Pit Planner
Size the fire, pick the height and the seating, and see the ring, the number of blocks and how many people can sit around it.
Fuel
Seating
A planning aid. Block sizes vary by product, and clearances and open-burning rules differ by place. Check your local rules, and keep fire well away from the house, trees and overhangs.
How to use it
Three quick steps
- 1Size the fireSlide the inside width and the courses.
- 2Pick fuel and seatingWood or gas, chairs or a seating wall.
- 3Read the planBlocks, base stone, seats and notes.
Questions
About the fire pit planner
How far from the house should it be?
Many guidelines suggest at least ten to twenty-five feet, and local rules vary. Keep fire away from trees and overhangs.
How many blocks will I need?
The tool counts blocks around the ring using a typical 12 inch wide wall block, and caps.
Can I use gas?
Yes. Gas needs a qualified installer, and some places limit open wood burning.
Next step
Services that go with this tool
Fire PitsA ring of brick or stone, sized for the people who will sit around it.See the service 
Seating WallsWalls at just the right height to sit on, wrapping a patio, fire pit or garden.See the service 
Outdoor FireplacesA stone or brick fireplace on the patio, so the backyard works long after the sun goes down.See the service Ready to build something that lasts?
Call or text, or send the form. Tell us about your project and we will tell you what we would build or repair.