Fire pits & sunken seating
Fire pits and sunken seating areas in Rutland, Stamford and the villages around them, with the retaining walls and drainage done properly.
A built-in stone or brick fire pit typically costs £1,200–£2,000, and a fire pit with built-in seating from about £3,500. A full sunken seating area with retaining walls and drainage is priced per job, usually as part of a wider garden build. A fire pit or sunken seating area in a rear garden does not normally need planning permission.
- Fire pit with seating
- From £3,500
- Planning
- Not normally needed
- Guarantee
- 5 years, in writing
Guide prices from 2026 online price guides, at the higher end. Your fixed price comes in writing after the site visit.
What it is
We build fire pits set into the patio and sunken seating areas dug into the garden, with retaining walls, built-in benches, steps and drainage at the bottom so the area does not fill with water.
The part people forget
A sunken seating area is a hole in the garden, and holes fill with water. The retaining walls need footings and drainage behind them, and the floor needs a drain or soakaway at its lowest point. That is most of the job, and it is the part we are best at.
Safe fires
We line the fire pit, keep it a safe distance from fences, trees and buildings, and use heat-resistant materials around it.
Planning
A fire pit or sunken seating area in a rear garden does not normally need planning permission. Keep fires a safe distance from fences, trees and buildings, and be considerate of neighbours: smoke can be a statutory nuisance. Planning Portal: outbuildings
What you get
- Retaining walls built on proper footings with drainage behind
- A drain or soakaway at the bottom so a sunken area never floods
- Built-in benches faced in stone, brick or render to match
- Fire pits lined and set at a safe distance from fences and trees
The specification
- Area set out and dug down
- Footings and retaining walls built
- Drainage and soakaway at the low point
- Paving laid to falls
- Benches, steps and fire pit built
- Five year workmanship guarantee in writing
The kind of finish we build
“Really pleased with my new driveway. Beautifully finished, friendly professional workmen, would definitely recommend and will be using them again for the garden once other renovations complete.”
Driveway — Google review
“Absolutely great guys, job was done in good time and looks brilliant. No complaints, the driveway is immaculate. More work in the near future, thanks again!”
Driveway — Google review
Things people ask us
How much does a fire pit cost?
Will a sunken seating area fill with water?
Gas or wood fire pit?
Fire pits & sunken seating near you
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Request a site visit
We measure up, check levels and drainage, and send a written proposal with the build-up, the programme and one whole price. No pressure and no follow-up sales calls.