Outdoor kitchen masonry in Apopka FL - a solid island built around your grill
Want a built-in grill and counters out back? We build the block island to your appliance sizes and finish it to match your house.
Outdoor kitchen masonry, planned in the right orderfor your Apopka backyard
Most people call us with a grill picked out and a bare patio. Outdoor kitchen masonry in Apopka, FL turns that into an island built from concrete block and covered in stone, brick or stucco, a solid base that holds the appliances and the countertop.
I want your grill and appliance sizes in hand before we lay out any block, because building around a guess means tearing it out later. The price moves with the size and shape of the island, the finish and how much slab work it needs. The schedule turns on your appliances, the countertop and the gas hookup.
We do this for homeowners in Apopka and the cities around it, and your written estimate gives you the figure for your own island. If you want a path from the house out to it, we handle walkway construction too.
You'll get a straight answer about what your island needs, built around the appliances you actually bought. Call (407) 358-0149 to set up a visit.
Outdoor kitchen masonry, from block to finish
Every island starts as concrete block. What goes on the outside depends on your house and how you use the space, so we match the finish to both.
Concrete block island
The core is concrete block laid to fit your grill, burners and drawers. It carries the appliances and the countertop, so we get every opening right before the finish goes on.
Stone veneer finish
Stone veneer is the finish most people pick. It's set in mortar over metal lath, which is a wire mesh, and a scratch coat of rough mortar the stone grips.
Brick or stucco finish
Brick ties the island to a brick house, and we do brick wall installation if you want a garden wall to match. Stucco gives a smooth, plain face for less.
Why homeowners call Custom Apopka Concrete and Masonryfor the island out back
You deal with me from the first visit to the final walkthrough, and you get a plain answer about what your island needs and what can wait.
I look at the job myself
I come out, measure the space and give you the estimate myself, so the person pricing your island is the same one standing there while it gets built.
On my own since 2013
I ran jobs and the crew for another masonry contractor around Apopka before going out on my own in 2013, and I've worked block, brick and stone every day since.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured. Ask any contractor for proof of insurance before work starts at your house, and that includes us.
Our own crew, with me there
Our own masons and helpers build your island, and I'm on site while they work, so you're never chasing someone down with a question about a cutout.
No work you don't need
I'd rather lose a job than sell you work you don't need, and I'd rather tell you about a weak slab now than have you find out later.
Get your outdoor kitchen island pricedon site and in writing
Tell us what you want out back and list your grill and appliance sizes, since the block layout follows them. We reply within one business day to set up a free quote on site, with no pressure and no obligation.
First call to final walkthroughhow we build your island
You get one person to deal with and a written estimate before anything starts, so you know what's being built and what it covers before we lay a block.
You call or send the form
Call (407) 358-0149 or use the form and tell us what you're picturing. Have your appliance list handy if you've got one, because the layout starts there.
I come out and measure
I look at the slab and the space and talk through the layout with you. Then you get a written estimate that spells out the island, the finish and the price.
We get the job ready
If you go ahead, we take care of any permit the job needs and line up our timing with your countertop maker and gas installer, so nobody sits waiting.
My crew builds the island
We prep the slab, lay the block, leave the gap for the gas lines, then set the finish and prep the top for the countertop, with me on site throughout.
We walk it with you
When the masonry's done, we clean up and walk the finished island with you, checking the cutouts, the joints and the finish together.
Outdoor kitchen questions
What should an outdoor kitchen island be made of for a built-in grill?
Concrete block finished in stone, brick or stucco is what we build, because a built-in grill needs an island that won't burn. One grill maker's installation guide calls for a non-combustible island such as stone, brick, stainless steel or concrete block, and says a wood frame needs fire-rated insulation and liner kits, while masonry meets the need as built.
How long does it take to build an outdoor kitchen in Apopka?
Plan on the whole project taking longer than the block work, because the countertop has its own lead time. One contractors' guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped outdoor kitchen at about 7 to 12 working days, with countertop fabrication adding 2 to 3 weeks of lead time. We sort out the order of work with you at the estimate.
Who hooks up the gas to a built-in grill?
A licensed gas installer does, not the masonry crew. One grill maker's installation guide says that installer makes all the gas connections and tests them with a leak detector. The lines usually get run after the block is up and before the stone goes on, so plan on that installer as well as our crew.
How do I apply for an outdoor kitchen permit in Apopka?
You apply through the city's online permit portal, and the city advises contacting its Building-Safety Department or Building Official before you start. Apopka treats permits as the law, and its inspectors can fine you or stop the work when one isn't pulled. When a job needs a permit, we pull it as the licensed contractor and set up the inspections, and if it isn't clear, we check with the city before we start.
How much does an outdoor kitchen island cost in Apopka?
It comes down to the size and shape of the island, how many appliances and cutouts it holds, the finish and whether you need a new slab. Stone veneer usually runs more than stucco, and a long L with a sink and side burner runs more than a straight counter for a grill alone. Your written estimate gives you the number for your island.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen on my existing patio slab?
Often, yes, if the slab is sound. A block island with stone and a countertop is heavy, and sinkholes are common across Florida, so we check the slab for cracks and settling before we plan anything. If it won't carry the load, we'll tell you and price a new pad.
Outdoor kitchen masonry around Apopka
We build outdoor kitchens across Apopka and do the same work nearby, from Ocoee to Wekiwa Springs. Pick your city below, or give us a call if you don't see it.
Plan your outdoor kitchen in Apopkawith your grill sizes ready
Getting the layout on paper early lets you shop countertops and line up your gas installer with real measurements. Call (407) 358-0149 or send the form for a free written estimate. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.