Home Service Job Cost Calculator
Cost to Install a Block Firepit
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Firepit Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade firepit. | 1 firepit | $474.95 | $2,032.01 |
| Firepit Labor Direct labor expenses to install block firepit. | 2.0 hours | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Firepit Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install block firepit including: cutting and grinding materials, mortar and reinforcement. | 1 firepit | $0.10 | $25.00 |
| Firepit Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 10" diameter diamond masonry saw.. | $33.75 | $52.50 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Block Firepit | 1 firepit | $615.30 | $2,216.01 |
| | Average cost per firepit | $615.30 | $2,216.01 |
Cost to Install a Block Firepit - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install a Block Firepit averages $615.30 - $2,216.01 per firepit in 2013. This Block Firepit Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Block Firepit Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
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Block Firepit Installation - Average Cost Per Firepit
Expect to pay in the high end of the $615.30 - $2,216.01 per firepit range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Block Firepit Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install a Block Firepit - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Block Firepit Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Block Firepit Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Block Firepit Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install a Block Firepit - References
- Masonry Details Masonry Institute of Washington, Jul 2012,
- Building with Masonry: Brick, Block, and Concrete Taunton Press, Oct 1998, Dick Kreh, ISBN 1561583367
- Masonry (Best of Fine Homebuilding) Taunton, Aug 1997, Fine Homebuilding Editors, ISBN 1561581690
- Brick Masonry Masonry Institute of America, Jul 2012,
