Fire Pit and Water Feature Installation in Austin, TX
Custom Fire Pits, Outdoor Fireplaces, and Water Features for Your Backyard
Fire and water bring balance to any backyard. A fire pit in Austin, TX gives you a warm gathering spot on cool nights. A water feature adds calm, soothing sound to your outdoor space. At GardenGOAT, we build these elements to do more than look nice. They are real focal points that set the mood and define how you use your yard. We build everything from stone fire pits to outdoor fireplaces and modern fountains. We use quality materials, safe gas and water lines, and smart layouts so each piece feels like it belongs. Let us help you create an outdoor space that is both beautiful and built to last.
Fire Pits and Water Features in Austin, TX
Yes, but there are a few things to know. Inside Austin city limits, the fire department's recreational fire rules keep a wood fire at least 25 feet from structures and combustible materials, and a portable outdoor fireplace at least 15 feet. Nearby cities set their own clearances. Gas fire pits light instantly and produce no smoke, and their clearances come from the burner maker's installation instructions and the permit review for the gas line. During a burn ban, do not assume a gas fire pit is exempt. Check the current county order or call the Fire Marshal before you light one. For water features, a bubbling rock, fountain, or small pond adds sound and a focal point to your yard without using much water. Recirculating systems lose very little to evaporation compared to a pool or sprinkler. Both fire and water features work well on Austin patios and outdoor living spaces and can be used most of the year thanks to our mild winters.
- Design meeting to choose the feature type, size, fuel source, and placement in your yard
- Utility planning for gas lines, electrical, or water supply depending on the feature
- Base prep and construction using stone, concrete, or steel that fits your patio style
- Plumbing, gas, or electrical connections installed safely and to code
- Test run and walkthrough so you know how to operate and maintain your new feature
We build fire pits and water features for homeowners throughout the greater Austin area. Whether you want a gas fire table on a Barton Creek patio or a bubbling rock fountain in your Dripping Springs garden, our crew handles the design, build, and hookup.
- Austin
- Barton Creek
- Barton Hills
- Bee Cave
- Bryker Woods
- Buda
- Cedar Park
- Davenport Ranch
- Driftwood
- Dripping Springs
- Jonestown
- Lakeway
- Leander
- Lost Creek
- Manor
- Old Enfield
- Pemberton Heights
- Pflugerville
- Rob Roy
- Rollingwood
- Round Rock
- Spanish Oaks
- Steiner Ranch
- Tarrytown
- West Lake Hills
Why Homeowners in Austin Choose GardenGOAT’s Fire & Water Feature Services
Designed to Be the Centerpiece of the Space
With over 250 outdoor living projects completed in Austin and 10+ years in business, GardenGOAT is trusted to create fire and water features that bring both visual appeal and year-round usability to residential landscapes. Our design team and in-house masons work together to ensure every feature feels fully integrated - whether it’s a fire pit on a paver patio, a custom spillway beside a pool, or a standalone focal point at the end of a pathway.
Engineered for Safety, Built for Performance
Our team understands that these features are more than aesthetic. From gas line routing and ignition systems to water circulation and drainage, we take care of the infrastructure that keeps your feature functioning long after installation. Whether it’s an above-ground concrete structure or an in-ground basin, we follow best practices and code compliance for every connection, utility, and structural base.
A Trusted Team That Brings Design to Life
Homeowners choose GardenGOAT because we turn ideas into finished builds - without the runaround. With multiple fire & water feature specialists on staff and a portfolio of successful installations across Central Texas, we’re ready to recommend the right materials, layouts, and placements to complement your space. Our organized process, clear communication, and professional execution mean your outdoor feature gets built with care, on time, and without compromise.
Fire & Water Feature Services We Offer in Austin, TX
Fire & Water Feature Installation
We design and build custom fire pits, fountains, waterfalls, and other outdoor features that create ambiance and relaxation. Each installation is built to blend into your patio, pool, or landscape layout. Ideal for enhancing Austin outdoor spaces used year-round.
- Built-in fire pits, bowls, waterfalls, and bubbling rocks
- Installed with durable stone, concrete, or stucco finishes
- Designed to suit your space, lifestyle, and outdoor setup
Fire Pit & Fireplace Construction
We build gas or wood-burning fire pits and fireplaces using materials that withstand Austin’s temperature shifts. Each unit is constructed for beauty, safety, and year-round use.
- Round, square, or linear shapes available
- Optional lava rock, fire glass, or ceramic logs
- Installed with seating areas, wall caps, or lighting
Fountain & Waterfall Installation
We install custom fountains, cascading spillways, and rock waterfalls that bring movement and sound into your outdoor space. These features create visual interest and a calming atmosphere.
- Wall fountains, bubbling pots, and pondless waterfalls
- Circulation pumps included for continuous flow
- Great for poolside features or garden focal points
Custom Design & Layout Integration
We create tailored fire and water feature layouts that align with your patio, pool, or garden design. Each feature is placed for visual impact, comfort, and safe traffic flow.
- Designed to be a centerpiece or subtle accent
- Integrates with patios, walkways, or seating areas
- Balanced for scale, shape, and surrounding materials
Gas Line & Electrical Hookups
We install all necessary utilities for gas-burning fire features or electric pumps and lighting. Connections are installed safely and to Austin code requirements.
- Underground lines for gas fire pits or fire bowls
- Electrical lines for fountains, lighting, or automation
- Installed with hidden conduit and code-compliant components
Feature Lighting & Ambiance Upgrades
We add low-voltage lighting to highlight fire or water features at night. These upgrades increase visibility, safety, and atmosphere for evening use.
- Uplights, wall sconces, and recessed LED fixtures
- Creates soft glow or dramatic shadowing
- Options for color-changing lights or smart controls
Our Fire & Water Feature Installation Process in Austin, TX
Fire pits, fireplaces, fountains, and water features add ambiance and value to any Austin outdoor space. GardenGOAT designs and builds custom fire and water installations that become the centerpiece of your backyard. Here’s our process:
We’ll talk about what draws you in — a wood-burning fire pit for cool Austin evenings, a gas fireplace for effortless ambiance, or a bubbling water feature for a peaceful retreat. This call helps us understand your vision and budget.
- Discuss fire pit, fireplace, or water feature preferences
- Review fuel type options (gas, wood, propane) and water feature styles
- Confirm budget range and project timeline
We visit your property to assess the ideal placement for fire and water features — factoring in wind patterns, gas line access, water supply, and proximity to seating areas or landscape plantings.
- Evaluate placement, utility access, and safety clearances
- 2D & 3D Renderings showing feature design and integration
- $900 – $1,600 design fee is fully credited toward the build when you move forward with us
We refine the design together — selecting stone materials, burner type, basin shape, or fountain style. Whether it’s a natural stone fire pit or a modern water wall, you’ll approve every detail before we begin.
- Select stone material, burner or pump type, and finish details
- Review a detailed, itemized feature project breakdown
- Approve the final design with a clear installation timeline
Our crew handles excavation, gas or water line installation, masonry construction, and feature testing. We deliver a fire or water feature that’s safe, functional, and stunning — ready to enjoy on your next Austin evening outdoors.
- Excavation, utility work, and masonry construction
- Feature testing, calibration, and safety verification
- Final walkthrough and client handoff to ensure your satisfaction
How to Request a Landscape Design Quote
Book a Design Consultation
Give us some basic information about your project. We’ll follow up to schedule your consultation.
Site Visit & Design Planning
We meet on-site to review the space, gather information, and translate your ideas into an initial design.
Review, Refine, and Approve
Get a detailed quote, review the design, and make adjustments before moving forward.
How Much Do Fire & Water Features Cost in Austin, TX?
Single Features or Small Additions
$5,000 to $10,000
- Great for adding a small fire pit, bowl fountain, or standalone water feature
- May include gas line setup, lighting, and natural stone or precast components
- A smart upgrade for creating ambiance in patios or intimate backyard zones
(small projects)
Mid-Sized Integrated Features
$10,000 to $20,000
- Ideal for larger fire pits, small waterfalls, or integrated features in seating areas
- May include custom masonry, spillways, automated ignition, or lighting effects
- Built for clients looking to add a centerpiece to their outdoor living space
(medium-sized additions)
Statement Features or Multi-Element Installs
Starting at $20,000+
- Designed for projects that combine fire and water or use large-scale materials
- Includes full construction, utility tie-ins, structural support, and finishing details
- A bold option for homeowners wanting visual impact and lasting performance
(large projects)
We provide transparent, itemized estimates upfront, so you know exactly what you’re investing in.
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Nicolas is extremely talented in how he approaches landscape design and installation. I recently built a new house, and he worked in partnership with me and my developer to ensure every detail was worked out. He has a wonderful eye for design, choosing plants and flowers that resonated with me personally while also ensuring we installed what would thrive in our native Austin climate and soil. His lighting design and choices literally make the house glow at night, and he's been faithfully following up to ensure watering schedules are working as planned, replacing plants as needed, and generally making sure I'm happy. He's also a delight to work with! He has a great sense of humor, is extremely fair in his pricing, and is kind in how he shows up every day. I've gotten so many compliments on my landscaping, and I couldn't recommend him more! Nicolas - the true Garden GOAT!
Nicolas and GardenGOAT are the best at what they do! I had a rather unusual project this time around, and I felt like Nicolas genuinely cared about finding the right, outside-the-box solution - and making it work within my crazy timeline. He is friendly, reliable, and truly loves what he does. Highly recommend!
I'm very happy with the result! Pleasing aesthetic look just like how I wanted. Garden Goat has impressed me from the beginning with their presentation and communication till the end. Nicolas, the landscaper and also the owner of the company, has been very helpful and patient not just with our HOA and irrigation permit application process (over a year), but also the after-project care. I used about 5 to 7 vendors in the past for different projects, and I will say Garden Goat has most reasonable price and the best service. Totally recommended!
Working with Nicolas at Garden Goat was a great experience! He is very detail oriented and communicative. He has great suggestions on how to improve existing designs and works hard to make sure the work is done right for the client. Highly recommended for all your landscaping needs!
Garden Goat built a limestone sidewalk and entry for my project and the craftsmanship was excellent.
10/10, Nic was amazing, very patient with us from start to finish (this was our first big landscaping project), responsive, transparent on costs and process. He really helped bring our design to life, gave great advice on adjusting our plans to maximize success given the weird micro climate we are in (Hyde Park) his crew was amazing too, great attention to detail. They were just all around great to work with and our yard looks amazing. Highly recommend!
I've hired Nicholas and the Garden Goat team two times for projects and would happily recommend to others. Two years ago, we had irrigation and sod installed which went very smoothly and the sod and sprinklers have held up great over that time. The couple of small adjustments to the irrigation system that were needed have been no problem for Nicholas and team to take care of quickly. At the end of 2025 after getting a handful of quotes, we hired Garden Goat again for irrigation expansion in the back yard, a new path, and a new deck. After a bunch of back and forth on the design for the deck, I'm very happy with the outcome and can't recommend Jose and his carpentry work enough. The whole process was pretty easy and I was rarely if ever waiting on the Garden Goat team for anything.
Top notch experience from beginning to end. I was in touch with the owner/operator and he was both knowledgeable and humble in his expertise. He asked good questions and made suggestions which helped me clarify my answers. I was actually gone the day they came to do the work, but everything was done exactly how it was planned and we loved how it all looked!
We had a fantastic experience with Garden GOAT! Nicolas, the owner, was incredibly professional, attentive, and detail-oriented throughout the entire process. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and made sure every part of the job was done thoroughly. The team worked quickly and efficiently, laying new sod and planting additional greenery in our beds—all with excellent attention to detail. Our yard looks amazing now, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Garden GOAT for anyone looking to improve their outdoor space!
We had an excellent experience with gardenGOAT. They transformed my garden with creativity, care, and real attention to detail. They listened to what we wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions, and delivered. Highly recommend gardenGOAT for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space.
I had my fence replaced by GardenGOAT and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth and stress-free. Nicholas was professional, friendly, and easy to work with and his crew were great. The pricing was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received. The new fence looks fantastic and really transforms my yard. Will use GardenGOAT again in the future!
GardenGoat was incredible to work with. Super thorough and extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He was able to help us fix out landscaping and irrigation issues quickly and his pricing is fantastic. I highly recommend them!
We are so happy with our experience with Garden Goat. This is our second project with them and they have succeeded all expectations! They fixed several landscaping and drainage issues. They were always easy to get a hold of and gave fair pricing. We will definitely use them again in the future!
We had a great experience working with Nicholas and the Garden Goat team! Despite being a smaller project for them, we felt like we were treated with as much priority and care as any big project. Nicholas was very communicative throughout the entire process, offering honest and thoughtful advice, as well as fair prices. We never felt pressure to do more than what we needed and appreciated his and his team’s patience with our questions and modifications. They brought our vision to life, the end result is great. We’d be happy to recommend Garden Goat to others!
I had a fantastic experience working with Garden Goat! Nicholas was extremely communicative from the start, taking the time to really understand my goals for my backyard renovation. He stayed on schedule and within budget, and was available and responsive every step of the way—right up until every detail was complete. I was so impressed with the quality of work and professionalism that I referred two friends during the project! Before & after photos provided - 5 days for project. Thank you Garden Goat !
Nicolas and his team leads, Jose and Ezekiel, from Garden Goat Landscaping did a great job on my yard. We compared three landscaping companies before deciding, and Garden Goat offered a fair price with quality work. The project took about two months, with phase 1 in winter 2024 and phase 2 in spring 2025. They were very easy to work with, listened to my ideas, and provided helpful suggestions on grass, patio stones, boulders, and even a pergola and deck. At one point, Nicolas even redid the pergola because the original version wasn’t secure, which really showed their commitment to quality. They also fixed my old irrigation system and made sure everything was working well. I’m very happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend Garden Goat Landscaping to anyone looking for a reliable and easy-to-work-with landscaping team.
We had an excellent experience working with Nicolas and his team to rebuild our elevated pool deck. The team was punctual, hard working and reliable. They were very honest and professional through the process and we are delighted with the results. Thank you Garden Goat!
I've worked with Garden Goat twice now and have been delighted both times. Really easy to work with, communicative and punctual, no hassles and really great work. Will definitely have them back any time we need landscaping or irrigation work in the future!
Nicholas did an amazing job! I love the outcome of my front and backyard. He exceeded my expectations. I got a new driveway, irrigation, sod, plants, firepit, and pathways. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Nicholas and his team were a pleasure to work with on our side and in our backyard. They removed a huge slab of exposed aggregate and installed lueders and pea gravel. We also had some drainage problems when it rained that they were able to address/fix the issues. We have had several heavy rains since the French drain was installed, and it works beautifully.
The Garden Goat crew have been a GREAT FIND! Nicolas and his super hard working crew are fantastic! Great communication. Show up when they say they’re going to. The guys truly get that each job will change a little as you start and help you tweak things as needed on the fly. They pivot really well. If anything goes wrong, because that’s the reality of projects, they are so quick to fix it! We will be working with Garden Goat on a lot of future projects!! I recommend that you absolutely give them a call and a chance to show you what they can do! Oh! And let’s make sure this is noted… THEY ARE SO NICE! The crew is absolutely delightful to have around.
I hired Garden Goat to install turf and irrigation in my backyard. In the beginning Matt was great with getting us an accurate estimate and was super helpful with the design. He answered any and all questions and has the experience with these types of projects. Once we agreed to the job Nicolas contacted me and set up the install date. Nicolas was personable and also answered any questions with the process. All the workers were great and respectful. If you're looking for turf install or any kind of landscaping these guys were great from start to finish. Thanks Matt, Nicolas and Ezekiel!
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom fire and water features typically range from $5,000 to $20,000+, depending on size, materials, and complexity. Small standalone features like fire bowls or spillway fountains are on the lower end, while integrated structures with custom masonry and utilities fall on the higher end.
We build fire pits, fire bowls, and full fire walls using natural stone, pavers, or custom block. Both wood-burning and gas options are available. We’ll help you choose the right setup based on space, use, and local code requirements.
Yes. Many clients choose to combine elements like a fire pit next to a fountain or use water features as visual backdrops. We design cohesive layouts that balance heat, sound, and movement for a complete outdoor experience.
Propane is an option but if you’re installing a gas fire pit or fire bowl, we’ll coordinate gas line installation as part of the build. We work with licensed professionals to ensure everything is installed safely and meets code in Austin, TX.
Not at all. Most of our fountains, bubblers, and pondless waterfalls use recirculating systems with easy-access pumps. We design them for low maintenance, with clear instructions for cleaning and seasonal care.
Yes. Professionally installed fire and water features add both curb appeal and functional value. These features create ambiance, extend usable outdoor time, and are often viewed as high-end upgrades in real estate listings.
