Outdoor Kitchen Masonry in South Whittier CA - an island built around your grill
You've picked a grill and want it built in for good. We build a block and stone island sized to it, with venting planned.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free quotes on site.
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What outdoor kitchen masonry is
Outdoor kitchen masonry in South Whittier means building the brick, block or stone structure that holds your built-in grill, with a counter on top that won't burn, like granite or marble. We usually build the core from block and finish it with stone veneer or brick. You end up with a cooking spot that's part of the yard, not a cart.
The price moves with the island's size and shape, the face you pick, and whether gas, water or power already reach the spot, since new lines add to it. The schedule turns on the countertop, which is cut to order, and on when the gas and electrical trades can come. I'll give you your own numbers at the estimate.
All masonry base
We build the frame from block, brick or stone, with nothing under the grill that burns.
Sized to your grill
We lay out the block around your grill's cutout, so it fits without tearing anything apart.
A level pad underneath
The island needs a solid, level base so it doesn't settle or heave over time.
Counters that won't burn
Granite, marble or another noncombustible top sits on the masonry for prep and serving.
Outdoor kitchen or another masonry job?
Some of our work fixes what's worn or cracked and some builds something new, so start with whether you're repairing or adding.
- Foundation repairThis pageWorth a look when cracks or settling show up in the foundation under your house.
- Chimney repairThis pageThe one to call when your chimney leaks, leans or is losing bricks.
- TuckpointingThis pageFor worn mortar joints where you want new mortar with a crisp, matched finish line.
- Brick repairThis pageA good fit when a few bricks are cracked, loose or chipped in an otherwise sound wall.
- Driveway paversThis pageChoose this when you want a paver driveway in place of plain concrete.
- Retaining wall constructionThis pageMakes sense when a slope needs holding back or you want more level yard.
- Masonry restorationThis pageFor older brick or stone that needs cleaning, repair and new mortar to look right again.
- Fireplace installationThis pageWhen you want a new masonry fireplace inside the house or out on the patio.
- Stone veneer installationThis pageA good pick when you want a stone face on walls, columns or an existing structure.
- Concrete block wallsThis pageFits when you need a solid block wall along a property line or around the yard.
- Foundation block wall installationThis pageNeeded when a new addition or structure calls for a block foundation wall.
- Outdoor kitchen masonryThis pageThe right choice when you want a built-in grill island with masonry under it.
- Walkway constructionThis pageChoose this for a new path of brick, pavers or concrete across the yard.
- Brick wall installationThis pageA fit when you want a new brick wall for privacy, a garden or a property line.
- Stone masonryThis pageWhen you want natural stone laid as walls, steps or features around the yard.
- Brick pointingThis pageBest when only the mortar joints are cracked and the bricks themselves are fine.
Outdoor kitchen island ideas
Press any photo to see it bigger, and ask us about a style you like.
Why South Whittier homeowners call K&L
I come out myself
I look at every job in person and work alongside my crew, so you know who's on your property and what they're doing.
Raised on masonry crews
I mixed mortar and hauled block on crews all through school, long before I started this business in South Whittier.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, and we build the island from masonry all the way up, with no wood framing under the grill.
How your island gets built
You'll know who's coming to your property, when, and what they're there to do at each stage.
You call or send a request
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form, and tell us which grill you have in mind.
I come out and measure
I look over the spot, ask your address so we know which permit office covers it, and give you an estimate.
We build the island
My crew and I build the block base, then the gas and electrical trades run their lines before the stone goes on.
We walk it together
I walk the finished island with you, and we clean up before we leave.
Outdoor kitchen questions, answered straight
Read through the answers below, and if your question isn't here, ask and I'll tell you what I know.
Ask me directly
Call (562) 358-3030 or send the form with anything else, and I'll give you a straight answer.
How much does a built-in grill island cost in South Whittier?
Across the US, an installed built-in grill island usually costs about $3,000 to $10,000 per job. That national range assumes the patio and utility lines are already there, so new gas, water or electrical runs come on top. The size, the face and the counter move it too, and I'll price yours when I come out.
Can an outdoor kitchen island have a wood frame under the grill?
Not according to one grill maker's guide, which says wood or other combustible material isn't acceptable for the structure and prefers stone or brick with a noncombustible counter. The guide does allow other noncombustible material over metal studs, but masonry is its first choice, and it's how we build ours from the base up.
How long does it take to build an outdoor kitchen island?
One estimating guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped kitchen at about 7 to 12 working days, plus a 2 to 3 week wait for the countertop to be fabricated. The gas and electrical trades work between the block and the stone, so ask us when they're booked, since that can add time too.
Who issues permits for an outdoor kitchen in South Whittier?
If your property is in unincorporated LA County, LA County Public Works issues it through its South Whittier District Office, and another office may cover addresses outside the county's area. Its permit list doesn't name outdoor kitchens, so we check your address before we start, and when a permit is needed we take care of it as the licensed contractor.
Why does a gas grill island need vent openings?
Vents give leaking gas a way out. One grill maker's guide says a gas grill structure must have openings mounted high and low, so air crosses through if there's ever a leak. We plan room for them in the first sketch, because cutting vents into finished stone is a lot more work.
Tell us about your grill and patio
Send your grill model or appliance list and whether gas and power reach the spot. We reply within one business day to set up a free on-site estimate, no obligation.
Whittier, CA 90604