Looking for fire pits & fire tables in Elk River, MN? MN Tree Pros has been serving Elk River and the surrounding Twin Cities metro since 2008. We're licensed, insured, and locally owned — and we actually pick up the phone.
## Fire pits The cheapest way to make a backyard get used. A well-built fire pit with a seat wall costs a fraction of a fireplace and becomes the spot everyone ends up. ### What we build - **Paver and block fire pits** — matched to your patio, round or square, 36 to 60 inches - **Natural stone fire pits** — boulder or cut stone - **Gas fire pits** — natural gas or propane, with lava rock or fire glass - **Fire tables** — dining or coffee height, gas - **Sunken fire pit lounges** with a wraparound seat wall - **Patio integration** — building the pit and the surrounding paver patio as one project ### Wood vs gas Wood is cheaper up front ($1,200 to $3,500 built) and gives you the crackle and the smell. Gas costs more ($4,000 to $9,000 with a line run) but lights instantly, has no smoke, no sparks, no cleanup, and no burn-ban problem — which means it gets used ten times as often. If the patio is close to the house or the neighbors, gas is the peaceful choice. ### Planning ranges (Twin Cities, estimates) | Project | Typical range | |---|---| | Paver fire pit, wood burning | $1,200 – $3,000 | | Natural stone fire pit | $2,000 – $4,500 | | Gas fire pit with line run | $4,000 – $9,000 | | Fire table | $2,500 – $6,000 | | Seat wall, per linear foot | $90 – $180 | | Fire pit plus paver patio | $8,000 – $22,000 | Estimates for planning. ### Build details that matter A wood-burning pit needs a **steel insert ring** — without it, the block face spalls and crumbles from the heat within a couple of seasons. It needs drainage under the base so it does not become a bowl of ice. And it should sit at least **10 feet from structures, decks, and property lines**; many Twin Cities cities set a specific minimum and cap the pit diameter (commonly 3 feet for recreational fires). Gas pits additionally need a listed burner, an accessible shutoff, and proper air venting in the enclosure.
Why Elk River chooses MN Tree Pros
- · Free on-site estimates in Elk River
- · Licensed & fully insured
- · Same-day & 24/7 storm response
- · Cleanup included on every job
- · Local crew — no out-of-state subs
- · Honest, written pricing