In Leicester, most fire pits run on propane out on these rural large-lot properties, so the job starts with a tank. Cost ranges from a freestanding propane table to a custom built-in on a buried line — and on big lots, that line can run long, which drives the price. Free quotes: (828) 545-0525.
Propane and big rural lots
Leicester is rural, large-lot country — Sandy Mush, Turkey Creek, Newfound Road — and many homes here run propane, with wood heat popular too. A gas fire pit usually ties into a tank rather than a main. A freestanding propane table needs no line at all; a built-in gets a buried, outdoor-rated line trenched from the tank, and on properties this size that run can stretch well past a hundred feet — often the single biggest cost.
Cold nights make it worthwhile
Cold air drains down these rural valleys on clear winter nights, running Leicester 5 to 8 degrees below Asheville. That's exactly the weather a fire pit is for — it pulls its weight from early fall well into spring out here. And unlike a wood fire, a gas pit lights instantly and stays smoke-free, which matters when the evenings turn sharp and you don't want to babysit a fire or drown embers before bed.
Permitted with Buncombe County
Connecting propane or gas to a built-in is licensed work in North Carolina — a landscaper can lay the stone but legally can't fuel it. We handle the propane side, pull the Buncombe County permit, pressure-test the line, and meet the inspector. Call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.
Fireplace help in Leicester
We install and service fireplaces throughout Leicester and the rest of Buncombe County — just 15 minutes west from our Asheville-area showroom.
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