What an Outdoor Kitchen Costs
An outdoor kitchen in the North Metro Atlanta area typically runs $20,000 to $100,000 or more, depending on the details. A built-in grill station with counter and storage sits at the lower end. A full kitchen with cooking, prep, refrigeration, and seating lands in the middle. A covered kitchen with premium appliances and natural stone finishes reaches the top. The three biggest factors are always the size, the appliances, and the finishes you choose.
What shapes the number
An outdoor kitchen's price is really a collection of individual choices rather than one number. These are the decisions that move it most.
Appliances
Usually the single biggest driver. A built-in grill, side burners, a pizza oven, refrigeration, an ice maker, a kegerator, and a sink all add up, and the structure has to be built around them.
Countertops
Granite, porcelain, and quartz are common. Because we fabricate stone in-house, natural stone counters cut to size are a natural fit, and a true differentiator in look and durability.
Structure and finish
The island frame is wrapped in stone veneer, stucco, or tile. Natural stone veneer lifts both the look and the price, and ties the kitchen to the rest of the stonework.
Cabinetry and storage
Outdoor-rated stainless steel or marine-grade materials that resist moisture, heat, and pests. More storage and prep space means more cabinetry.
Utilities
The most underestimated line. Gas, water, electrical, and drainage all have to reach the kitchen, and the farther it sits from the house, the more trenching and labor it takes.
Covered structure
Placing the kitchen under a pavilion or pergola adds cost, but it extends how much of the year the space is usable, which is often worth it.
Where each build lands
Typical ranges in North Metro Atlanta. Where you land depends on appliances, finishes, and whether the kitchen is covered.
Where the stone makes the difference
Most builders buy their countertop and veneer stone through a distributor. We source ours direct from the quarry and fabricate it cut to size in-house, so a natural stone counter or a limestone-wrapped island is not an expensive special order, it is simply what we do. That same stone can carry through to your patio, coping, and walls, so the kitchen reads as part of the whole space rather than a separate piece dropped into it.
One material, one team
Because the stone is sourced and fabricated under our own roof, the kitchen, the patio it sits on, and the surrounding hardscape can share the same stone, cut to the same drawings, with no seams between vendors.
Beyond the island
A finished outdoor kitchen carries more than the island itself. Design, permits, and the utility runs that bring gas, water, and power to the space are all part of the real number. On a larger outdoor living project, the kitchen is usually one line within the whole.
| Cost beyond the island | Typical |
|---|---|
| Conceptual design | 3 to 6% of build |
| Construction documents | 3 to 10% of build |
| Utility runs (gas, water, electrical) | Varies by distance |
| Survey (project dependent) | $2,500 to $5,000 |
How long it takes
A few weeks to a couple of months for a custom kitchen.
A standalone outdoor kitchen comes together faster than a pool, but a custom build with utility runs, a covered structure, and natural stone is still measured in weeks to months, not days. The bigger the structure and the farther the utilities have to travel, the longer the build. As always, the clearer the plan up front, the more predictable the schedule.
Frequently asked
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The honest next step is a conversation about your space, how you cook and gather, and a realistic budget. We price from the actual site here in North Metro Atlanta.
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