Fire Pit Installation in Avondale, Jacksonville, FL

Avondale fire pits designed as a destination, with benches, seat walls and lights.

In Avondale, the best fire pit nights come between October and April. We design fire areas that feel like their own outdoor room, with a bench or seat wall wrapping the fire and lights for the walk back to the house.

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Building a Fire Area in Avondale

Built-in bench. A curved or straight bench that wraps the fire.
Sunken fire areas. A step down to the fire with benches makes a cozy room in the yard.
Fire bowls. A fire bowl on a seat wall or column adds a glow.
Lighting around it. Step and seat-wall lights for the walk back to the house.

Fire pits and fireplaces topped the list of outdoor design elements in a national ASLA survey of residential landscape architects.

Designing a fire pit for Avondale

Backyards behind Avondale's bungalows and Mediterranean Revival homes are often narrow and shaded by old oaks, so a design has to work around roots and canopy. New structures in Avondale should match the house's rooflines, trim and materials and sit toward the rear of the lot. On a compact lot, a fire feature needs safe clearance from the house, the fence and the neighbors, so placement comes first.

Some families want the fire close to the kitchen; others want it out in the yard as a destination. We show both options in AutoCAD. Before we draw a fire pit in Avondale, we check clearance from the house, fence and trees, which way the wind blows smoke and the path back to the house.

NFPA advises never adding lighter fluid or any other flammable liquid to a fire that's already burning.

Approvals and Permits in Avondale

In Avondale, the City's historic review comes before the permit. Many applications are approved by staff, and larger ones go to the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission. Boards often ask whether the fire pit is gas or wood-burning and how far it sits from the house and the property lines. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Permits in Avondale are issued by the City of Jacksonville through JaxEPICS, and a recorded Notice of Commencement is required for most permitted projects. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your fire pit take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the City of Jacksonville permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Recent Projects Near Avondale

Recent work next door in Riverside includes a wood deck and garden replaced with a paver patio, a pergola, an outdoor kitchen with a raised bar, a bench and a wood-burning fire pit in Riverside.

See more on our Fire Pit Installation in Jacksonville page and our Avondale page.

Areas We Serve in Avondale

We proudly serve homeowners all across Avondale (32205, 32210), from the Riverside Avondale Historic District, the streets around Boone Park and the blocks near the Shoppes of Avondale, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in Avondale, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout Duval County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Riverside, San Marco and Orange Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a fire pit in Avondale cost?Every project gets a custom quote with an in-person AutoCAD design, and every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum. What drives the cost of a fire pit in Avondale: size and finish; benches and seat walls; the patio around it; lighting; and permits. You get a fully itemized quote within 24 hours of your design consultation.

Can you add a fire pit to my existing patio?Often, yes. We can set a fire pit into an existing patio or extend the patio to make room for one with seating.

Can a fire pit go under a pergola?It's possible with the right design and clearances. We'll guide you on safe placement.

Who issues permits in Avondale?The City of Jacksonville, through JaxEPICS. We pull the permit after any historic approval is in hand and schedule the inspections.

Does my Avondale home need HOA approval for a fire pit?Many Avondale homes have no HOA, so local zoning is what applies. If your street has deed restrictions or an association, we prepare that package as well. In Riverside and Avondale, the City's historic district review applies to most exterior work whether or not you have an HOA. Confirm current guidelines with your association.