Is it more cost-effective to build a pizza oven from scratch rather than buy a pre-made kit?

Building your own pizza oven can be a cost-effective option if you already possess the necessary firebricks or materials and have the skills to complete the project. When you have the required supplies on hand, you save on material costs and labor fees. However, if you need to source every component, a pre-made kit may not deliver the same savings.

Why must I use fire bricks for building a brick pizza oven?

Fire bricks are engineered to withstand the high temperatures generated inside a pizza oven, protecting the structure from cracking or spalling. Standard bricks can fail under intense heat, potentially damaging the oven and creating safety risks. By using true fire-rated bricks, homeowners maintain consistent cooking temperatures, preserve the oven’s structural integrity, and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs. The modest increase in material cost is offset by longer service life and safer operation.

What is the standard height for installing a pizza oven?

An optimal pizza oven installation positions the opening exactly between 36 and 48 inches above the ground to guarantee clear visibility and safe, comfortable access. This height optimizes heat distribution and ergonomic use. In addition, dome height can vary: shorter domes produce the signature soft, charred crust of Neapolitan pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for generating the robust baking environment required for New York–style pizzas.

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JR General Contractor, LLC

JR General Contractor, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

15 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

Louise R on May 2025

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

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American Pioneer Construction

185 Cortlandt St

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I founded American Pioneer Construction in July 1993 to give my customers top quality design and installation in a timely manner and at a fair and competitive price. Our goal is to help you create your dreams.We are fully licensed in Westchester and Putnam counties in New York. We have a multi million dollar insurance policy which has never been used in 30 years. The reason is that cleanliness and safety are our top priorities. We are on site every day until the job is completed. We have massive experience in indoor and outdoor renovations for your home. Indoors includes kitchens, bathrooms, basements, doors, windows, moldings, additions, and custom cabinet and shelving units of any size. Also, outdoors we build decks, covered porches, walkways, patios, and fire pits. We have built over 300 Koi ponds that have been featured in international magazines and huge pond tours. We also frame/build garages,sheds, and outdoor bars. Give us a call so you can find out how we can help you.

Tri-State Masonry Corporation

Tri-State Masonry Corporation

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

14 local quotes requested

Tri-State Masonry Corp is a trusted masonry contractor serving Fairfield and Westchester counties. We specialize in designing and building high-quality patios, walkways, retaining walls, stonework, and brickwork that enhance both the beauty and value of your property. With years of hands-on experience and a commitment to craftsmanship, we combine traditional masonry techniques with modern design to deliver durable, customized solutions. Whether it’s new construction, repairs, or decorative hardscaping, our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life with precision, reliability, and attention to detail.

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Tri-State Masonry Corp is a trusted masonry contractor serving Fairfield and Westchester counties. We specialize in designing and building high-quality patios, walkways, retaining walls, stonework, and brickwork that enhance both the beauty and value of your property. With years of hands-on experience and a commitment to craftsmanship, we combine traditional masonry techniques with modern design to deliver durable, customized solutions. Whether it’s new construction, repairs, or decorative hardscaping, our team is dedicated to bringing your vision to life with precision, reliability, and attention to detail.

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East Coast Services LLC

13 Old Farms Lane Unit 13

East Coast Services LLC

13 Old Farms Lane Unit 13

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15 local quotes requested

3 years of experience

East Coast Services LLC Your Trusted Partner for Facility Maintenance & Snow Removal Services in Connecticut & New York. At East Coast Services LLC, we are more than just a landscaping and snow removal service. We are a vital partner in the commercial and residential construction world. With years of experience working alongside contractors, property developers, and business owners, we provide essential services that help design, build and maintain any type of property.

"WOW! Kevin and the East Coast team cleared away 40 years of overgrowth in just two days! Communication, Commitment, Competence, and Courtesy are what they are all about. I definitely will be using their services again. "

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East Coast Services LLC Your Trusted Partner for Facility Maintenance & Snow Removal Services in Connecticut & New York. At East Coast Services LLC, we are more than just a landscaping and snow removal service. We are a vital partner in the commercial and residential construction world. With years of experience working alongside contractors, property developers, and business owners, we provide essential services that help design, build and maintain any type of property.

"WOW! Kevin and the East Coast team cleared away 40 years of overgrowth in just two days! Communication, Commitment, Competence, and Courtesy are what they are all about. I definitely will be using their services again. "

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Arcanna Homes, Inc.

Arcanna Homes, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

25 years of experience

Arcanna Homes, Inc., is a family run home construction company that's been in business since 1989. From stick built to panelized structures, we use the fastest, highest quality home construction method available and can supply all necessary design, accounting, project management and professional labor. A new home or home addition built with Panelized Construction Technology can easily be customized, weather tight and secure in days and exceeds today's rigid construction financing terms! Panelized structures use cutting-edge automation and are built in factory-perfect conditions. Complete exterior and interior wall panels are pre-engineered and shipped to the building site for final assembly, offering substantial time and cost savings. WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/7k81cF7p2rM

"I would recommend Arcanna Homes in a heartbeat. I had a kitchen renovation done (and I have a very small house) and we were treated like we were building a brand new home. Ralph answered all my calls (even when he was away) and even met with us over the weekend to help us pick out cabinets. His workers were all efficient and great (even through the hot July weather)."

Lucy V on November 2012

Arcanna Homes, Inc., is a family run home construction company that's been in business since 1989. From stick built to panelized structures, we use the fastest, highest quality home construction method available and can supply all necessary design, accounting, project management and professional labor. A new home or home addition built with Panelized Construction Technology can easily be customized, weather tight and secure in days and exceeds today's rigid construction financing terms! Panelized structures use cutting-edge automation and are built in factory-perfect conditions. Complete exterior and interior wall panels are pre-engineered and shipped to the building site for final assembly, offering substantial time and cost savings. WATCH THE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/7k81cF7p2rM

"I would recommend Arcanna Homes in a heartbeat. I had a kitchen renovation done (and I have a very small house) and we were treated like we were building a brand new home. Ralph answered all my calls (even when he was away) and even met with us over the weekend to help us pick out cabinets. His workers were all efficient and great (even through the hot July weather)."

Lucy V on November 2012

Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

36 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"He did a fantastic job.I am more than satisfied."

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Great Alaska Tree Company is an experienced tree service specialist, who offers professional and affordable tree care in Fairbanks AK. Do not hesitate and call us today! Tree Maintenance, Tree Care, Tree Specialist, Tree Expert, Tree Trimming College AK;Ester AK;Fox AK;North Pole AK;Moose Creek AK Tree Service, Tree Trimming, Tree Specialist, Tree Surgeon, Tree Maintenance http://greatalaskatreecompanyfairbanksak.com/

Above & Beyond Contracting

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Above & Beyond Contracting

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365 local quotes requested

Above & Beyond Contracting excels in all areas of residential home improvement and commercial needs. Our work includes state of the art kitchens, baths, basements, windows/doors, decks and more. Our commitment to the customer is our number one priority. Our staff is professional, dependable, and honest. Let us make your design ideas a reality. 914-681-6080.

"If you're looking to remodel, hire Bud at Above & Beyond Contracting! Him and his crew were reliable, trustworthy, friendly and easy to work with. His quote was by far the most detailed & fair I received. If there was an issue, he put your mind at ease and took care of it. He recommended details I didn't even think of and it elevated the remodel & I love it. I am so happy with my renovation and couldn't be happier that I went with Above & Beyond Contracting."

Chris R on June 2025

Above & Beyond Contracting excels in all areas of residential home improvement and commercial needs. Our work includes state of the art kitchens, baths, basements, windows/doors, decks and more. Our commitment to the customer is our number one priority. Our staff is professional, dependable, and honest. Let us make your design ideas a reality. 914-681-6080.

"If you're looking to remodel, hire Bud at Above & Beyond Contracting! Him and his crew were reliable, trustworthy, friendly and easy to work with. His quote was by far the most detailed & fair I received. If there was an issue, he put your mind at ease and took care of it. He recommended details I didn't even think of and it elevated the remodel & I love it. I am so happy with my renovation and couldn't be happier that I went with Above & Beyond Contracting."

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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

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Connecticut Basement Systems, Inc.

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38 years of experience

Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.

"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."

Marcus L on August 2023

Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.

"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."

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Hire Her Home Improvement Inc.

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Hire Her Home Improvement Inc.

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Hire Her Inc, proud winner of the Super Service Award 14 years in a row, specializes in home remodel & renovations. As a female-owned and owner-operated company we bring passion, commitment and dedication to each home improvement, remodel and renovation we take on. We offer a variety of services from kitchen remodel & renovation, bathroom remodel & renovation, and basement remodel & renovation to painting and flooring services. Contact us about a specific service if you are unsure. Owner operated. Rarely uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. For the fastest response, please email me at hirehernow@optonline.net

"We could not be more happy with the job Hire Her Home Improvement did on our project. This is our 2nd time working with Angela and her team, and they did a fabulous job. We had a new floor put in our main kitchen, and a major rebuild in the basement apartment after mold remediation. This included masonry and plumbing, drywall, trim, and studs,cabinet rebuild, painting, and tile floor installation in multiple rooms. All Angela's workers are very skilled, respectful to your home, and punctual. They turned our nightmare into a dream come true after our awful experience finding mold in our house. Jason, Billy, and Steve were always a pleasure, did beautiful work, and left everything neat and clean when they were finished. Angela is a gem; she's so thoughtful and communicative, and on top of everything. We would recommend Hire Her to anyone in a heart beat."

Natalia H on September 2025

Hire Her Inc, proud winner of the Super Service Award 14 years in a row, specializes in home remodel & renovations. As a female-owned and owner-operated company we bring passion, commitment and dedication to each home improvement, remodel and renovation we take on. We offer a variety of services from kitchen remodel & renovation, bathroom remodel & renovation, and basement remodel & renovation to painting and flooring services. Contact us about a specific service if you are unsure. Owner operated. Rarely uses subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. For the fastest response, please email me at hirehernow@optonline.net

"We could not be more happy with the job Hire Her Home Improvement did on our project. This is our 2nd time working with Angela and her team, and they did a fabulous job. We had a new floor put in our main kitchen, and a major rebuild in the basement apartment after mold remediation. This included masonry and plumbing, drywall, trim, and studs,cabinet rebuild, painting, and tile floor installation in multiple rooms. All Angela's workers are very skilled, respectful to your home, and punctual. They turned our nightmare into a dream come true after our awful experience finding mold in our house. Jason, Billy, and Steve were always a pleasure, did beautiful work, and left everything neat and clean when they were finished. Angela is a gem; she's so thoughtful and communicative, and on top of everything. We would recommend Hire Her to anyone in a heart beat."

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