
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Will County · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Crete, IL start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Crete is priced per order, usually $150 to $400 depending on distance, stairs and timing, and one free itemized quote covers delivery, setup and pickup.


Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each

Indirect-fired, heats 800-1,000 sq ft, fuel extra
$181.50each
$71.50each
$214.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$115.50each
group: Buffet Service Equipment
$137.50each
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Planning for Crete
| Guests | You will need about |
|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 100 guests | 9 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 150 guests | 13 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
| 200 guests | 17 patio heaters (or 1 tent heater per 800 sq ft) |
Want exact counts for your floor plan? Try the seating planner or see what heating & cooling cost in Chicago.
Celebrating in Crete
Events here tend to mix home and nature. Graduation parties for Crete-Monee students, backyard weddings, communion lunches and family reunions fill the spring and summer calendar, and the preserves draw photographers and picnickers. Churches and local halls host anniversaries and fundraisers year-round. Goodenow Grove’s oak woods and Plum Creek’s prairie edge are popular for photos, though the preserves have their own reservation rules.
Tree-lined lots host tents and dinners. Measure open space before ordering.
Heating & cooling here: Propane patio heaters need clearance from tent walls, trees and eaves. Plan one heater per 10 to 12 guests on a cold night.
Preserves suit picnics and photos. Check permits and vehicle access with the Forest Preserve District of Will County.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
Communions and anniversaries use halls with set load-in times.
Heating & cooling here: Halls are climate controlled, but outdoor smoking or cocktail areas still benefit from one or two heaters.
Small downtown spaces host showers and parties with limited curb space.
Heating & cooling here: Venues often have their own fire rules for propane. Electric heaters or forced-air units outside the space may be required.
How to plan
One mushroom patio heater per 15-20 guests, spaced about 10-15 feet apart.
Close the sidewalls and use forced-air heaters, about 1 per 800-1,000 sq ft.
Propane and diesel are usually billed separately by what you use.
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