
Patio heater
Propane mushroom heater, propane extra
$71.50each
Lake County · Heating & cooling
Patio heater and fan rentals in Riverwoods, IL start at $51.70, and the typical item costs about $115.50, across 25 options from Chicago-area rental partners. Delivery to Riverwoods 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
$108.90each
$163.90each
$71.50each
$214.50each
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 Riverwoods
| 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 Riverwoods
Celebrations here are mostly private and personal. Graduation open houses for area high school students, bar and bat mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays and backyard weddings are typical, often with tents, dance floors and 80 to 200 guests. A number of corporate campuses nearby also bring holiday and team events to the area. Events in Riverwoods range from small family dinners to crowds of 150 or more, and the right seating plan starts with an honest headcount.
Large lots with mature trees suit tented weddings and bar or bat mitzvah receptions. Choose level spots away from ravines.
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.
Backyard tents are the norm in late spring. Reserve early for May and June.
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.
Land near the Des Plaines River can stay wet. Ask about boards under chair legs and ground protection.
Heating & cooling here: Many parks restrict open-flame and propane heaters, so ask the park district before you rely on them.
Nearby campuses host holiday and client events that may need lobby or atrium delivery.
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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