Outdoor kitchen masonry in Allentown PA - a stone kitchen built to fit your appliances
You want to cook outside but don't know where to start. We'll help you plan it, then build a solid block and stone base.
What goes into building a block and stone outdoor kitchen?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Allentown, PA means we build the base for your grill, sink and fridge from concrete block, then face it with stone veneer or another finish, so you end up with a solid island that won't burn and suits your house.
Most people who call have a spot picked out and a grill in mind, and they want to know what it'll take and when they can cook on it. The price moves with the size and shape of the island, the facing, how many appliance openings it needs, how far water, power and gas have to run, and the countertop. The schedule turns on how soon your appliances are chosen, when the plumber, electrician or gas fitter can come, and how long the countertop takes to arrive. When I come out, the estimate puts the scope for your yard in writing, and we're fully licensed and insured.
- Gray concrete block forms the frame, with stone veneer set in mortar over metal lath.
- The pad underneath has to be solid, level and smooth, with the right base below it.
- Openings for the grill, sink, fridge and storage doors are laid into the block as it goes up.
What happens when you call about an outdoor kitchen in Allentown?
I come out to look at your yard myself, and I work alongside the small crew that builds it. Here's how it goes from your first call to the last walk-through.
Call us or send a message
Call (610) 424-2415 or use the form, and we'll set up a time to see your yard. If you've already picked a grill, sink or fridge, tell us which ones.
Walk the yard together
I look at the spot with you and show you what I'm seeing, from the ground under it to where your water, power and gas would have to run. Then I put the scope and price in writing, so you can see what's driving the cost before you decide anything.
Check permits, then build
Once you're ready, we check with your local office about permits and handle the application if one's needed. Then we build, and since I'm on site with the crew, you can ask me questions as it goes up.
Walk the finished kitchen
Before we pack up, I walk through the finished kitchen with you and point out anything you should know about it. If something isn't right, tell me then, because satisfaction guaranteed is how we work.
Brick, block and stone work for yards and patios
These photos show the kind of block, brick and stone work that goes into outdoor kitchens, walls and walkways. Tap any one for a closer look at the joints and facing.
A tall stone fireplace and matching low seating walls stand beneath a dark timber pergola in a grassy backyard.
Curved gray paver walkway leads from a porch through a landscaped yard toward the street.
Low retaining wall of large rough-cut stones borders a landscaped garden beside a concrete walkway.
An irregular stone walkway leads to a home entrance, bordered by dense green shrubs and bright pink flowers.
A paved garden path runs alongside a brick house, bordered by river stones, shrubs and a low stone retaining wall.
Curved paver patio with a fire table, red chairs, and hot tub beside a covered backyard porch.
Get a written plan and price for your outdoor kitchen
Send the form or call (610) 424-2415, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a time. I'll come out, walk the spot with you and write up a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
(610) 424-2415Outdoor kitchen questions from Allentown homeowners
These are common questions from people planning a block and stone kitchen. If yours isn't here, ask me when I come out to look at the spot.
How much does outdoor kitchen masonry cost in Allentown, PA?
There's no fair number until I've seen your yard and know which appliances you want, because the layout and the trade work set the price. A straight run with a grill and storage sits at the lower end, while an L-shape with a sink, fridge and gas line costs more because of the extra block, facing and plumbing, electric and gas work. When I come out, I'll put the scope and price in writing for your spot.
How long does it take to build an outdoor kitchen?
One national guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped kitchen at 7 to 12 working days, and that doesn't count lining up the plumber, electrician or gas fitter. The same guide gives the countertop a 2 to 3 week lead time. If you want to cook outside by a certain date, plan around that whole stretch, not just the days the block is going up.
Where should I put an outdoor kitchen in my yard?
Put it close to where water and power already reach the yard, because a sink needs a hot water line and a drain to the sewer, a fridge needs electric, and a grill may need a gas line. The farther those runs go, the more digging and trade work the job takes. I'll look at where your lines leave the house when I visit.
Can a built-in grill go in a wood-framed outdoor kitchen?
Not if the grill's maker says no, and one maker's instructions say its built-in grill goes only in an enclosure that won't burn, with the frame, cabinet and countertop all non-combustible. That maker also wants a qualified installer to put it in and service it to local codes. Follow the manual for the grill you choose, and we'll build the block and stone around it.
Does an outdoor kitchen need vent holes for a gas grill?
Yes, if your grill maker calls for them, and one maker's install guide requires vent holes at the top and bottom of the structure in case gas leaks. That guide says to screen them against rodents and insects, and notes they also help moisture dry out. We place them where your grill's manual says they go.
How do I get ready for an outdoor kitchen estimate?
Have your appliance list and sizes ready, plus a rough idea of where water and power reach the yard, because both shape the layout. It's fine if you haven't chosen appliances yet, since we can talk them through on site, but the block layout waits until you do. Call (610) 424-2415 or use the form to set up a visit.
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Allentown and nearby cities
Allentown's building office handles permits, so we check with it before work starts and apply if your kitchen needs one. Clay soil and frost shift slabs, so we start every kitchen on a solid base, in Bethlehem and Emmaus too.