Outdoor kitchen masonry in Mission TX - a block and stone kitchen built around your grill
Tired of cooking on a rolling grill out back? We build a block and stone kitchen sized to your appliances, on a solid slab.
What goes into building an outdoor kitchen in Mission?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Mission is the built-in base your grill, appliances and counters sit in. It's made of concrete block on a reinforced concrete slab, faced with stone veneer, a thin stone facing, and topped with countertops last.
Most people who call us are cooking on a grill that rolls around the patio, and they want something built in that stays put. The price mostly moves with the size and shape, how many appliances you build in, the stone or brick you face it with, the countertop you pick and how far gas, water and power have to run. The schedule turns on how soon you settle your appliances, how long the countertops take to make and when the utility crews and the city permit come through. At the estimate I walk the yard with you and explain each part of the job, so you can see where your own costs come from. We're based in Mission and also work in McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Weslaco and many of the cities around them.
How we build your outdoor kitchen masonry
Before we lay out a single block, I ask you to pick your grill and other appliances, because building around the wrong size means tearing out work and redoing it, and that gets expensive fast. Once the list is set, we pour the reinforced slab and build the block base around those exact openings. The gas, water and electrical lines have to be run into the base before the stone goes on, so I book the utility crews for the gap between the block and the veneer and line up the countertop shop early, so nobody's left waiting on anybody. We finish with the stone veneer, get the top ready for the countertops and clean up the yard before we leave.
A kitchen usually ties into the rest of the yard. If the path from your back door is a strip of dirt, we can build a walkway out to it, and a brick wall can frame the cooking area or carry the same brick as the kitchen face.
Why Mission homeowners call Premier Mission Concrete and Masonry for outdoor kitchens
The owner gives every estimate
I come out to look at every job and give the estimate myself, walking the yard with you and explaining each part. Once work starts, a crew lead runs the site with our masons and I check in along the way, so you know who to ask.
Licensed, insured, permits handled
We're licensed and insured. When a Mission job needs a city permit, we take care of the paperwork with the city and build the wait into the schedule, so the permit doesn't catch you off guard.
A slab planned for local soil
Most mapped soil in Hidalgo County rates low for how much it swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which is good news for a slab. That's a county-wide picture and not your lot, so I still look at the ground in your yard before we pour.
In business since 2013
I learned this trade working beside masons on their crews and started this business in 2013. I'd rather build the right kitchen than the biggest one, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
If you have your grill and appliance list ready, or even a short list with sizes, send us the details or call (956) 379-6055 and I'll come take a look.
Get a free on-site estimate for your outdoor kitchen
We reply within one business day, and there's no obligation. I come out, walk the spot with you and explain each part of the job. If you can, have your appliance list and their sizes handy.
Block and stone outdoor kitchens
Questions about outdoor kitchen masonry
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Mission, TX?
In most cases yes, because the city of Mission requires a permit for any concrete or asphalt slab worth $100 or more, and an outdoor kitchen sits on a concrete slab. The general contractor has to get the permit before the specialty trades on the job can get theirs, and the city asks you to allow 3 to 5 business days to pick it up from the city's Inspections Division. That's paperwork we handle, and if your home sits in a historic district, tell us early so any extra review is part of the plan.
How long does it take to build an outdoor kitchen?
A national contractor guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped kitchen at 7 to 12 working days, but the whole project runs longer than that. Countertop fabrication has a 2 to 3 week lead time and booking the utility crews adds more, so plan in weeks, with the Mission permit pickup wait on top.
How much does outdoor kitchen masonry cost in Mission?
The price depends on the size, the appliances you build in and the finishes you choose, and an honest figure only comes from looking at your yard. A straight run usually costs less than an L-shape, each built-in appliance adds a cutout and more utility work, and the facing and countertop you pick can swing it a lot. Settling your appliances early keeps the cost from climbing.
Does a brick outdoor kitchen need to be painted?
No, clay brick needs no paint or surface treatment to hold up. Painted outside masonry usually needs repainting every three to five years, so I'd leave brick or stone in its natural color and skip that upkeep.
How do I keep water from pooling in an outdoor kitchen base?
The slab should slope away from the house, and any closed-in sections of the base need drain holes so rain and hose water have somewhere to go. That's the usual guidance for these builds, and it's something to settle before the slab is poured, not after.
What should I ask a contractor about a built-in grill?
Ask whether the design puts non-combustible insulation, a fireproof layer, between the grill's firebox and the masonry around it. It's a fair question for any builder, and I'll go over it with you when we talk through your appliance list.
Other work that goes with an outdoor kitchen
- Walkway construction
A kitchen out back is only handy if you can reach it, and a solid walkway from the back door keeps you off wet grass carrying plates and trays.
- Brick wall installation
A low brick wall can close in the cooking area, block the wind or give you a seat wall, and it can match the brick on your kitchen.