Outdoor kitchen masonry in Jurupa Valley CA - an island built around your grill
Grill still sitting on a cart in the yard? We build a block and stone island sized to your appliances and ready for the countertop.
Slab and base
We prep or pour the slab the island stands on.
Block structure
Concrete block walls with openings laid out for your appliances.
Stone or brick face
Natural or manufactured stone, or brick, over the block.
Ready for countertop
A finished shell your countertop installer can set right onto.
What goes into building an outdoor kitchen island?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Jurupa Valley is the slab, the concrete block island and the stone or brick face around your grill, built and readied for the countertop so your built-in grill sits on a base that won't burn.
Most of these calls start with a grill on a rolling cart and a patio someone's finally ready to finish. We lay the block, set the openings, face it in stone or brick and leave it ready for the countertop. In California, block, brick, natural and manufactured stone, and fire brick all fall under the state's masonry contractor license, so the shell of a grill island is a mason's job.
The price moves with the island's size and shape, the stone or brick on the face, the number of appliance openings, and whether we pour a new slab, add a walkway out to it or build a brick wall around the patio. The schedule turns on the gas and power trades and on how long your countertop takes to arrive. Your written estimate spells it out.
- A stone and block base for your grill
- Openings that fit your appliances
- Vents planned for a propane grill
- A written estimate that spells it out
How do you know it's time for a grill island?
Most folks look into this when the grill outgrows its cart, or an old island starts showing heat marks, cracks or loose stone.
Grill on a rolling cart
You cook outside most of the year, but the grill sits on a cart with nowhere to set a plate down.
New grill, old opening
You've bought a new built-in grill and it won't fit the hole in the old island, or it only fits with gaps.
Heat marks on wood framing
A wood-framed island shows scorching, warped panels or a burnt smell near the grill after a long cook.
Closed cabinet over a propane tank
Your propane tank or line sits inside a closed island cabinet with no vents down near the floor.
Cracked or loose stone
Veneer is popping off, the block has cracks running through it, or the countertop has started to rock.
White haze on brick
A chalky white film keeps coming back on the brick or block, especially down near the bottom of the island.
Get your grill island estimate
List your grill and appliances, and say if it's propane. We'll get back to you within one business day about a free, no-obligation estimate at your home.
What I check before an outdoor kitchen build
Before I recommend anything, I want to see where the island goes, what it sits on, what goes inside it and how the grill gets its gas.
Where the island sits
I look at the spot and whatever's under it now, since the slab has to carry block, stone and a heavy countertop for years.
Your grill and appliances
We ask you to pick your grill and appliances before we lay out a single block, so every opening fits the first time around.
Gas line and fuel
I find out whether the grill runs on propane or a gas line and where that line comes in, before the layout is drawn.
What touches the brick
The white haze on brick usually comes from salts in mortar, grout, concrete or soil touching it, so I check what the brick will sit against.
How an outdoor kitchen job runs
We plan the job around your appliances, the trades running gas and power, and your countertop, so each piece goes in its turn.
You call us
Call (951) 416-3127 and I'll ask a few questions about your yard and grill, then we set a time for me to come look.
I walk it with you
I walk the spot with you, take measurements and photos, and we talk through the layout, the stone and where the gas comes in.
A written estimate
You get a written estimate that spells out the work, piece by piece, so you know what you're paying for and why.
Permits and the build
Once you say go, we handle any permit steps, then our crew builds the island with a lead mason running things on site.
Final walk-through
When the stone is on and the island's ready for the countertop, I walk it with you again and we go over everything.
Why Jurupa Valley homeowners call us for outdoor kitchens
I want you to understand what you're paying for and why, and to feel good calling us again years from now. Here's what that looks like on a grill island.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, so the person pricing it knows the work.
Brick and block since 2013
Grill islands sit right beside the garden walls and patios we're best known for, and we build them the careful way.
Licensed and fully insured
Ask to see our license and insurance before any work starts, and I'll gladly show you both.
Satisfaction guaranteed on every job
Good masonry should outlast the folks who build it. When you're ready, call (951) 416-3127 or fill out our estimate form.
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Jurupa Valley and nearby cities
The city's Building and Safety Department issues permits for new structures and remodels, but its list doesn't say whether a grill island counts, so I check that for your job and we take care of it when one's needed. If pouring the slab changes the grade of your yard, the city's Engineering/Public Works Department requires a grading permit too.
We're based in Jurupa Valley and work in Eastvale, Ontario and the cities around it. If your home is in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the city says new construction and renovations follow Wildland-Urban Interface building codes, and owners in Very High zones keep 100 feet of defensible space around structures. Whether a grill island counts as new construction isn't settled.
Planning a grill island in Jurupa Valley? Let's talk it through.
(951) 416-3127Outdoor kitchen questions we hear
How much does an outdoor kitchen island cost in Jurupa Valley?
The cost of an outdoor kitchen island here comes down to its size, its shape, the face material and how many appliances it holds. A straight run with one grill opening costs less than an L-shaped island with a side burner, fridge and sink, and natural stone usually runs more than manufactured stone or brick. I come out, measure and put it all in a written estimate so you can see where the money goes.
How long does it take to build an outdoor kitchen island?
One masonry pricing guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped island at 7 to 12 working days. The same guide notes the gas and power lines go in after the block is up and before the stone goes on, and countertops can take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive, so the whole job runs longer than the masonry alone.
Can a built-in grill go in a wood-framed outdoor kitchen island?
It can, but one grill brand's installation guide says a wood-framed island needs fire-rated insulation and liner kits before a built-in grill goes in. That guide calls for an island of stone, brick, stainless steel or concrete block, so a masonry island holds the grill without those add-ons.
What is the best way to vent a propane grill island?
Vent the island at floor level, or at the lowest point where gas could collect, which one grill maker's manual says eliminates the danger. Propane is heavier than air, so it pools in a poorly vented island, and the manual warns that igniting it causes an explosion. If your grill runs on propane, we plan those low vents into the island before any block goes down.
Who reviews building plans and does inspections in Jurupa Valley?
The city's Building and Safety Department reviews construction plans before any work begins, then inspects the work through completion. When your job needs a permit, we handle the paperwork and line up the inspections, and if you'd like to check on your own project, I'm glad to point you to that office.
Can I ask my contractor who the subcontractors are on my outdoor kitchen?
Yes, in California a home improvement contractor has to disclose any subcontractors when you ask, with each one's name, contact information, license number and classification. The contractor you hired stays responsible for the whole project.
Get an estimate for your grill island
Our hours run into the evening every day, so call (951) 416-3127 or send the form whenever you've got a minute to talk about your island.