Outdoor kitchen masonry in Odessa TX - a block base built around your grill
Tired of cooking on a cart that gets rolled in and out? We build a block-and-stone outdoor kitchen sized to the grill you picked.
What does it take to build a masonry outdoor kitchen in Odessa?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Odessa, TX means building the kitchen's base from concrete block, the kind the trade calls CMU, on a reinforced concrete slab. Then we cover that block with stone veneer, brick or stucco, so you end up with a solid cooking station that holds your grill and countertop.
So where does the price come from? Mostly from four things: the size and shape of the kitchen, how many appliances it holds, which finish goes over the block and how hard it is to get material back to your yard. The schedule also depends on work outside the masonry, like the lead time on your countertop and when the gas and plumbing can go in between the block and the finish. At the estimate I'll write up a quote that says what I'd build for your yard and why.
What happens when you call us about an outdoor kitchen?
Call or send the form
Call (432) 280-0058 or fill out the form, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps if you already know which grill you want, or at least have a few in mind.
I look at the spot
I come out myself, ask how you plan to cook out there and look at where the kitchen will sit. We also walk the route the block and stone will take to your yard, because carrying them through a side gate takes a lot more labor than unloading in the driveway, and that shows up in the price.
You get a written estimate
The estimate says what I'd build, which finish it's priced with and what drives the cost on your job. That way you can compare finishes or trim the size before anything gets ordered.
We handle permits and build
Once you say go, we check with the office that covers your address, handle any permit application ourselves and tell you where it stands before we start. My crew and I do the work, clean up and walk the finished kitchen with you.
How we build an outdoor kitchen, and the work that goes with it
Before we lay out a single block, I ask you to pick your grill and appliances, because building around the wrong sizes means tearing out and redoing. The grill also decides what can sit close around its opening, since a retailer's install guide notes most grill makers require non-combustible materials there. Then we pour the reinforced slab and lay up the block base. We pause while the gas and plumbing get roughed in, because those lines go in after the block is up and before the stone veneer goes on. After that we put on the finish, get the top ready for your countertop and clean up.
Most outdoor kitchens connect to something else in the yard. A walkway from the back door keeps the trip to the grill short and level, and brick wall installation can give you a low wall or backdrop that matches a brick finish. If you want either one, mention it at the estimate so we can plan them together.
Ask for an outdoor kitchen estimate at your house
We reply within one business day to set a time. Then I come out, look at the spot and the way in, and write up a free estimate for you. No pressure, no obligation.
Outdoor kitchen questions from Odessa homeowners
Which outdoor kitchen finish costs the least?
A national pricing guide lists stucco over the block as the most economical finish. Stone veneer is the most popular, and brick facing is the other common choice. The finish only covers the block, so you can pick it to fit your budget, and whichever you choose, our work is satisfaction guaranteed.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take to build?
A national pricing guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped outdoor kitchen at 7 to 12 working days. Making the countertop adds a 2 to 3 week lead time, so the whole project runs longer than the masonry alone. At the estimate I'll tell you how your layout and countertop choice affect that.
Who issues permits for an outdoor kitchen in Odessa?
Inside the City of Odessa, the Building Inspections Division issues permits and inspects construction projects for code compliance. That office also issues gas piping permits, which matters if a gas line runs to your grill, and it reviews plans for residential projects in the city. When your job needs a permit, we check with the city or county office for your address and handle the application ourselves.
Can I apply for a building permit online in Odessa?
Yes. The City of Odessa takes permit applications online at www.mgoconnect.org. If you'd rather go in person, Building Inspection is on the first floor of City Hall at 411 W. 8th Street. On our jobs, we file the application for you.
What is the best way to keep water out of an outdoor kitchen base?
The pricing guide recommends sloping the concrete slab away from the house and putting drain holes in any enclosed sections of the base, so water doesn't sit inside it. If your design has closed-in storage under the counter, that's where the drain holes matter.
Does a contractor need to be registered with the City of Odessa?
The City of Odessa's Building Inspection office handles contractor registration for building, remodeling, electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors. We're fully licensed and insured, and at the estimate I can tell you which parts of your kitchen involve those other trades.
Work that often goes with an outdoor kitchen
Walkway construction
A firm path from the back door to the new kitchen keeps you from carrying plates and trays across loose gravel or soft grass after dark.
Brick wall installation
A low brick wall can set the cooking area apart from the rest of the yard and match a brick-faced kitchen if that's the finish you chose.
Get your outdoor kitchen estimate started
When you call (432) 280-0058 or send the form, have your appliance list, the finish you're leaning toward and how a truck can reach your yard ready, so the estimate fits the kitchen you actually want.