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How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Two numbers decide it: the island you build and the equipment you put in it. We price them separately, because one of them barely moves and the other can triple your total.
Island construction
Priced by the linear foot, labor included. These are our delivered California rates, not padded estimates — but every figure here is a budget guide until we have walked the site.
The countertop is included. A colored concrete top comes with the base rate. Granite, quartz, quartzite and porcelain slab are available as a quote add — they are priced by the slab and the yard, so we quote them against your actual selection rather than guessing here.
Equipment, by tier
This is where the money goes. The same island can hold a $1,349 grill or an $11,318 one, and the block does not care either way. Grill prices below are the real range in our catalog.
| Tier | Brands | Models | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | Blaze, Coyote, RCS, Summerset | 22 | $1,349 – $5,299 | $2,893 |
| Premium | Fire Magic, DCS, Alfresco | 11 | $4,199 – $11,318 | $8,010 |
| Luxury | Lynx, Twin Eagles, Hestan | 11 | $5,729 – $11,099 | $8,707 |
Refrigeration, ice makers, kegerators, doors, drawers, trash pullouts and sinks are priced the same way — real models at real prices. Freight and set adds 6% to the equipment subtotal.
A 10-foot island, value-tier equipment
Four bays — grill, storage combo, refrigerator and a trash pullout — totalling about 105 inches of equipment plus framing between the cutouts, built 32 inches deep with a raised bar behind it. Every figure below comes from the same catalog and rates the designer uses.
Island construction
Equipment
$14,639
Swap that grill for a premium-tier model and the same island lands nearer $21,000. Nothing about the block changes — which is exactly why we quote the two separately.
Price your own buildWhat these numbers do and don't cover
Included
Block structure, colored concrete countertop, stucco finish, equipment mounting, the labor to build it, and haul-off at the end.
Not included
Running new gas or electrical service to the island location, plumbing supply and drain, permits, slab or footing work, upgraded countertop material, and anything the site throws up once we open it.
These are budgetary figures. They are real rates and real catalog prices, not padded estimates — but a firm quote follows a site measure. Access, grade, existing utilities and jurisdiction all move the number, and none of them are visible from a drawing.
Common cost questions
Why is equipment quoted separately from construction?
Because it is the variable that moves the total most. The island itself barely changes in price whether you put a $1,900 grill in it or a $9,500 one. Splitting the two quotes shows you exactly what a tier change costs before you commit to it.
What does stone veneer add?
$35 per square foot over the base rate. On a 10-foot island that is roughly $2,600. It is the single biggest change you can make to how the island looks, and the designer prices it live so you can see it against the stucco version.
Is a bigger island cheaper per foot?
Not materially. The linear-foot rate holds across sizes; what changes is the equipment mounting charge, which steps up on larger islands. The real cost driver is what goes in the bays, not how many feet of block you run.
Can I build it myself from your drawings?
Yes. The designer exports a plan, a dimensioned front elevation and a bay schedule listing every model number with the cutout to frame. That is enough for any competent mason, whether or not we do the work.
Do I need a permit?
It depends on your jurisdiction and which utilities are involved. A freestanding island on an existing slab often needs none; new gas, electrical or plumbing usually does. Our permits guide covers what tends to trigger one.
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