Whether it’s summer or fall, a fire pit area is a great place to enjoy time with family and friends or simply just enjoy the outdoors. We want to help you maximize your backyard space, so we offer a range of options for our fire pit areas such as pea gravel, crushed stone, and artificial turf. Each provides comfort and drainage to prevent water buildup so that your fire pit area is easy to maintain and fun to hang out on.
Types of Fire Pit Areas We Offer
Where We Build Pea Gravel Fire Pit Areas
We build pea gravel fire pit areas throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. Our service area includes sections of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, and West Virginia. On our service area page, you can find out if we build pea gravel fire pit areas in your area.
Recently Completed Pea Gravel Fire Pit Areas
FAQs
Yes, you can put gravel in the bottom of a fire pit as long as their resistant to high heat.
The common guideline for how far away a fire pit should be from a house, garage, or any other building is 10 to 20 feet. However, the specific distance will depend on local building codes and regulations as well as HOA guidelines.
To accommodate a standard-size fire pit that’s around 3 feet and provide extra room for seating, a 10-foot diameter in total, 40 bags of pea gravel will be required. However, the actual number of bags you’ll need will depend on the size of your fire pit and the amount of room you want for seating.
Yes, pea gravel is a great choice for a fire pit area for several reasons, including its smoothness, which makes it comfortable to gather on, and its good drainage, which prevents water damage. It’s also an affordable option that’s easy to install.
The best gravel for a fire pit seating area will depend on whether or not it’s durable, comfortable to walk on, and capable of withstanding high temperatures. Pea gravel fits this bill, although you’ll want to have edging and compacting done to prevent shifting. Crushed gravel is another good option, it’s more stable than pea gravel but also less comfortable than it.
The best place to put a fire pit will depend on safety and your personal preferences. Some of the best places to put a fire pit include a backyard patio, deck, or lawn, a campsite, or by the pool.