Fire Features for Your Pool Area
The dramatic combination of fire and water.
Types of Fire Features
Fire Bowls:
- Raised concrete or copper bowls
- Gas or propane
- Cost: $2,000-$5,000 each
- Best: Along pool wall or on raised walls
- Gathering-focused, seating around
- Built-in or freestanding
- Cost: $3,000-$12,000
- Best: Separate lounge zone from pool
- Dining table with center fire element
- Dual-purpose
- Cost: $2,500-$6,000
- Vertical statement piece
- Often part of outdoor kitchen
- Cost: $8,000-$25,000
- Water and fire flowing together
- High-end custom feature
- Cost: $5,000-$15,000 each
Design Integration
Placement:
- 10+ feet from pool edge (safety)
- Visible from main seating areas
- Not directly upwind of pool (smoke)
- Natural gas: Cleanest, most convenient
- Propane: Portable, no gas line needed
- Wood-burning: Ambiance but smoky (rare in luxury pools)
Charlotte Applications
Fire features extend Charlotte's outdoor season:
- Spring/fall evenings (50-65°F)
- Winter months for outdoor ambiance
- Year-round visual appeal
Ready to start your project? Contact Blue Waters Construction at 704-312-POOL for a free on-site consultation. We'll assess your property, discuss your vision, and create a detailed proposal tailored to your goals.