Will a Fire Pit Increase My Homeâs Value?
A gas fire pit installation is a relatively small project capable of completely transforming your outdoor space, which is why weâre often asked, âDoes a fire pit increase my homeâs value?â Weâre happy to say, yes, a fire pit can definitely increase the value of your home.
Check out these five reasons why you should consider installing a gas fire pit in your backyard.
Reason #1: Marketability
When it comes down to it, most people enjoy a fire pit. This makes a gas fire pit a great addition to your home should you ever be looking to sell later down the road. Realtors know a landscaped yard is easier to sell because of the increased curb appeal of the home.
A fire pit is also something that stands out in a buyerâs mind. When comparing two similar houses at two similar price points, a beautiful backyard with a fire feature can be the difference between you getting to the closing table or your home spending another month on the MLS listings.
Reason #2: Recouped Costs
Cost is often one of the biggest obstacles many people see when adding a fire pit to their home. However, according to the 2018 Remodeling Report: Outdoor Features from the National Association of Realtors ®â (NAR) and National Association of Landscape Professionals, homeowners will realize a 67 percent return on their investment when installing an outdoor fire pit.
In other words, a $6,000 fire pit project could increase the value of your home by about $4,000. If you take the remaining cost, spread it over the lifetime of your fire pit and add in the additional fringe benefits mentioned above, the cost of a large fire pit project seems much more reasonable (and the memories youâll make using it are priceless, of course).
Reason #3: Location, Location, Location
Adding a fire pit to your backyard instantly changes the look of your space. A beautiful fire pit creates a focal point to design the rest of your outdoor space around. Get creative and make yourself a space you want to spend time in.
Combine this area with an impressive outdoor kitchen and youâll have an outdoor space most could only dream about. The great news is a space like this is a lot more doable than most people realize. For great outdoor kitchen products, be sure to check out our sister site, KickAssGrills.com.
Reason #4: Itâs a Fire Pit!
The first reason for installing a fire pit is obvious: Fun! Take a burner kit, enclosure and accessories, add propane or natural gas, and youâll have some of the best nights of your life sitting around the campfire with friends and family
Nearly two million years of human existence canât be wrong; fire makes a great place to gather. Like many generations of your ancestors before you, a fire pit gives you a great place to share stories, reminisce and enjoy each otherâs company. However, unlike those early homo sapiens, your fire pit is better than a wood fire for one big reason.
Reason #5: Safety
Wood-burning fire pits can be great, but theyâre also more dangerous than gas fire pits. With a gas fire pit, you donât have to worry about popping or shifting logs and throwing embers.
Another benefit? Gas fire pits don't billow smoke. Yes, a classic campfire smell can be great, but not when itâs on you for the rest of the day. A clean-burning gas fire pit wonât leave you smelling like a burn pile once the flames are extinguished.
Update Your Outdoor Space
Renovating your outdoor space doesnât have to be a hassle. Check out our blog for articles on how to plan your gas fire pit project as well as how to choose the right components for your fire pit installation. Once youâve made your purchase, we even have a helpful video on how to install a match light gas fire pit.
Still not sure how to get started? No problem. Contact us by email or phone to speak with one of our helpful product specialists. Theyâll walk you through the planning process and help set you up with space youâll be proud of.
