Fire, water & lighting · Riverton & the Salt Lake Valley
The fire pit is where everyone ends up when the sun goes down. We build round stone and block fire pits, linear gas fire tables, and — for the full version — sunken fire lounges set a few feet into the ground with built-in seating and lit steps.
Most are built into a paver or flagstone patio with a seat wall around them, so there's room for a crowd without hauling out chairs.
Sunken fire lounge at night, lit steps — one of our own jobs.
Is this right for you?
How we do it
Gas needs a line run to the spot; we plan the route during the estimate. Wood needs nothing but a clear space above.
The pit sits on the same compacted base as the patio around it, so nothing settles unevenly.
Block or stone pit, with seat walls in matching material at sitting height.
Lights under wall caps and in steps, so the space is usable — and safe — after dark.
Your choices
Everyone faces the fire and each other. Gas or wood.
A long, low flame that reaches everyone on a bench or along a patio.
A fire pit room set into the ground, out of the wind, with built-in seating on three sides.
Utah weather & soil
Dry air loses heat fast. Even in July, evenings cool off quickly once the sun drops behind the Oquirrhs — and on open lots on the west and south side of the valley, the wind picks up at the same time. A fire with a seat wall or a sunken lounge keeps people warm and out of that wind.
On the many winter days when the valley's air quality is poor, a gas fire means no smoke drifting into the neighbors' yards. Check local burn restrictions before lighting a wood fire.
What it costs
We don’t give prices over the phone, because a number for a yard we haven’t seen is a guess. Jason walks it with you and you get a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
Our work
Every photo is our own work. Tap any photo to see it full size.
See a projectThe Sunken Fire LoungeA new-build backyard that was nothing but dirt, turned into an outdoor room set a few feet into the ground — built-in seating on three sides, a long gas fire down the middle, and lit steps leading down.What we used, and whyFrom our customers
Missy Brunisholz
Google review · 6 months ago
“They truly made my dreams a reality.”
I cannot say enough great things about MP Lawn! They truly made my dreams a reality. From start to finish, Jason was incredibly detail-oriented and consistently went the extra mile to ensure everything was done perfectly. He made sure I was happy with my yard every step of the way, which gave me so much confidence throughout the entire process.
Missy’s photos
Matthew Wilson
Google review · 3 years ago
“Jason is to landscaping what Disney is to customer service.”
Jason is to landscaping what Disney is to customer service—amazingly thorough and great attention to detail. Worth every penny.
Matthew’s photos
Questions
Gas is a key turn away from a fire — no wood, smoke or ash — but it needs a gas line to the spot. Wood is cheaper to build and has the crackle. We'll talk through both when we walk the yard.
A fire pit room built a few feet into the ground, with seat walls on three sides and steps down. The wind goes over your head instead of through your evening. See the sunken fire lounge project for how one is built.
Often, yes. It depends on what's under the patio and, for gas, where the line can run.
We work across Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, Draper, Bluffdale, West Jordan and the rest of the Salt Lake Valley. Something else on your mind? Call 801-608-7207.
Free estimate
Call and tell us what you have in mind. Jason will come out, walk the property with you, and give you a written estimate — free, with no obligation.
Mon–Fri · 8:00–5:00 · Riverton, Utah · Licensed & insured
