Outdoor kitchen masonry in Bonita Springs FL - a block base built around your grill
Got a grill picked out and a bare patio? We build a reinforced block kitchen with openings that fit your appliances the first time.
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What goes into building a masonry outdoor kitchen?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Bonita Springs means building the kitchen's base from concrete block with steel reinforcement in it, then covering that base with stone or stucco, with openings sized to fit your grill and appliances.
Most people call with a spot picked out and a grill in mind, and that's the right place to start. The price moves with the size and shape of the kitchen, how many appliances it holds, the finish you pick and the countertop, and the schedule turns on how fast the appliances get settled and how soon the other trades and the countertop shop can get in. I'll come out, measure and write you an estimate for your yard, so call Select Bonita Springs Masonry & Concrete at (239) 256-7568 when you're ready.
How our outdoor kitchen masonry goes, start to finish
I need your grill and appliance sizes before we lay the first block, because changing an opening once the block is up costs you. From there our crew lays out the base on the slab, sets the block with steel in it so the walls carry the counter and resist cracking, and leaves drain holes in any closed cabinet sections so water doesn't sit inside. Once the block is up, we line up the trades who run gas, water and power so their lines are in before the stone or stucco goes on, since cutting into a finished face to run a line is a repair you shouldn't have to pay for. Then we put on the finish, and the countertop goes on last.
Most kitchens tie into the rest of the yard. If you want a path from the back door to the grill, we handle walkway construction as part of the same job so the levels match, and a low wall or a bar back can come from our brick wall installation work, laid to line up with the kitchen.
Building outdoor kitchen masonry on a Bonita Springs lot
Whether your outdoor kitchen needs a permit is a question for Bonita Springs Community Development, which runs the city's permit counter, takes in-person appointments Monday through Friday and has staff who help by phone at (239) 444-6150. If your job needs one, we check with the city or county office for your address, file it ourselves and keep you posted, and work starts once the permit is in hand. Before you settle on a spot, it's worth looking up your lot in the city's flood protection information, where properties shown in blue sit in the 100 year flood zone, zones AE and VE, and uncolored ones are in zone X, the minimal flood hazard zone. The same office can answer questions about what your zone means for your lot.
We're based in Bonita Springs and work in the cities around it, north into Lee County and south into Collier County. Most kitchens we're asked to build go on a back patio or lanai slab, so we check that the slab slopes away from the house before we build on it, the same as we do on jobs in Estero and Naples.
Outdoor kitchens in block and stone
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We reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out. I'll look at your space and write up a free on-site estimate, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
(239) 256-7568Outdoor kitchen questions in Bonita Springs
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Bonita Springs?
The cost comes down to the size and shape of the kitchen, how many appliances it holds, the finish and the countertop, so the honest number is the one in a written estimate for your yard. Stone runs more than stucco, and every extra opening adds block work. I'll measure your space and put it in writing so you can compare.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take to build?
One national pricing guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped outdoor kitchen at 7 to 12 working days, with the stone veneer alone taking 3 to 4 of them. Countertop fabrication adds a 2 to 3 week lead time, and that day count leaves out scheduling the other trades, so plan the whole project as longer than the masonry. It's fair to ask any builder how they line up those trades before you sign.
When should I choose my grill and appliances for an outdoor kitchen?
Choose them and confirm their sizes before the block layout is final, because building around the wrong dimensions means costly rework. That's why the grill and appliance list comes first, ahead of any talk about counters or stone.
Does my grill need an insulation jacket in a masonry island?
Your grill maker's instructions decide that, and what they look at is what sits under the island's surface, not just the surface itself. One grill maker's instructions say wood framing under a stucco or tiled island counts as combustible, and in that case its Insulation Jacket is required. Hand us your grill's instructions with your appliance sizes and we'll build to what they say.
What is the best way to finish a concrete block outdoor kitchen?
Stone veneer is the common choice, and one national pricing guide calls it the most popular. It's set in mortar over metal lath and a scratch coat of mortar on the block base, after the block work is done. Stucco is the other route if you want the kitchen to match a stucco house.
Who do I call about my lot's zoning in Bonita Springs?
Call the city's Planner on Call at (239) 444-6166. Each Bonita Springs property has its own zoning district, and the rules that go with it are specific to the lot, so ask before you settle on where the kitchen goes.
Plan your Bonita Springs outdoor kitchen today
The countertop is usually the longest wait on the job, so the sooner your block layout is settled, the sooner that clock starts.