16 ft fire pit patio: materials, cost and layout
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16 ft fire pit patio
What a 16 ft fire pit patio takes to build: the materials list, what fits on it, how long it takes, and what it costs installed.
- 201 sq ft
- 603 6×9 pavers
- 7.3 tons of stone and sand
Materials for a 16 ft fire pit patio
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paved area | 201 sq ft | circle, 16 ft across |
| Pavers to order | 226 sq ft | 12% extra for cuts and breakage (603 pieces if you use a 6 × 9 in paver) |
| Fire pit | 1 kit, 36–44 in | with a steel insert; set on the base, not on the pavers |
| Base: crushed stone (2A modified / crusher run) | 6.3 tons | 6 in compacted in 2–3 in lifts |
| Bedding sand (concrete sand) | 1 tons | 1 in, screeded, never compacted before the pavers go down |
| Polymeric joint sand | 4 bags (50 lb) | about 60 sq ft per bag on standard joints |
| Edge restraint | 50 ft | all the way around, spiked every 12 in |
| Filter fabric under the base | 231 sq ft | keeps the base out of the soil |
| Soil dug out | 7.6 cu yd | about 9 in deep, plus room for the base to extend 6 in past the pavers |
Quantities use common rules: crushed stone at about 1.4 tons per cubic yard plus 20% for compaction, concrete sand at about 1.35 tons per cubic yard. Your stone yard can convert to their product. Base depths assume normal soil in a freeze-thaw climate; soft or wet soil needs more.
Good to know
- At 16 ft, a 44 in pit leaves room for chairs to sit fully on the pavers and slide back.
- When a paver job fails, it is almost always the base, not the pavers. The stone in the list above is the part not to skimp on.
Get a plan drawn for your yard
- Groundwork Design Co., our design studio, draws a 16 ft fire pit patio for your actual yard from photos and measurements
- Scaled plan with dimensions, material list and scope any contractor can price
- Single Space plan from $349
- We build it ourselves in Clinton, Lycoming, Centre and Union counties
- Fixed price, 33% down, 6-month workmanship warranty
- Closest plan: Fire Pit Lounge
- Order the list above, plus 5–10% if your yard has curves
- Call 811 before you dig, two business days ahead
- Rent a plate compactor; compact every 2–3 in of base
Questions
How many pavers for a 16 ft fire pit patio?
Order about 226 sq ft of pavers. With a 6 × 9 in paver that is roughly 603 pieces. Larger pavers mean fewer pieces for the same square footage.
How much gravel do I need for a 16 ft fire pit patio?
6.3 tons of crushed stone for the base and 1 tons of bedding sand. Stone is usually sold by the ton; ask the yard for 2A modified or crusher run.
How much does a 16 ft fire pit patio cost installed?
We build a 16 ft fire pit patio in central Pennsylvania for about $11,500 ($57 per sq ft), including excavation, base, materials and cleanup. Prices elsewhere depend on local labor and stone, so the reliable way to price it where you live is a scaled plan and two or three local bids on the same plan.
How long does it take to build?
A two- or three-person crew builds a 16 ft fire pit patio in about 3 working days, most of it digging and building the base. A careful DIY build usually takes two to three times as long.
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Muthler Landscaping & Construction LLC · 913 Bellefonte Ave, Lock Haven, PA 17745 · (570) 397-9800 · PA HIC #PA212584. Installed prices are ours in central Pennsylvania (pricing v1).