Houston Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build, Start to Finish
An outdoor kitchen is plumbing, gas, and electrical work wrapped in stone. Counter heights, the working triangle, and the ventilation are what separate one that gets cooked in from an expensive grill island.
Why Texan Landscape Group for Outdoor Kitchens
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The number on this page is the number we work to.
Texan Landscape Group publishes an investment range of $15,000 to $60,000, or roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per linear foot of counter run for this service before you call, rather than qualifying you on the phone first. Almost no Houston landscape contractor does.
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Gas, hot and cold water, waste, and dedicated circuits are run and connected by licensed trades under our contract.
There is no separate plumber and electrician for you to coordinate.
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Design and build sit inside the same five-person team.
The person who walks your property draws it, and the crew that installs it answers to Chris and Tony Gosselin. There is no sales handoff and no subcontracted install to chase.
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One call afterwards.
No claims portal, no ticket number, and no subcontractor who has moved on.
What Building an Outdoor Kitchen Involves
Every project has the same core scope, adapted to the specific property and program.
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Layout & Ergonomics
Counter runs, working heights, seating overhangs, and clearances laid out around how you actually cook and serve.
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Framing & Masonry
Steel or block carcass built and clad in stone, brick, stucco, or tile to match the house.
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Appliances
Grills, side burners, smokers, pizza ovens, refrigeration, and ice makers set into the run with the ventilation each one needs.
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Gas, Water & Power
Gas line, hot and cold water, waste, and dedicated circuits run and connected by licensed trades.
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Counters & Storage
Granite, quartzite, or concrete counters templated and set, with stainless doors, drawers, and cabinets under them.
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Lighting & Cover
Task and ambient lighting over the working surfaces, coordinated with the patio cover or pergola above.
Our Outdoor Kitchen Construction Process in Houston
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Site Walk and Layout
We walk the terrace with you and lay out counter runs, working heights, seating overhangs, and clearances around how you actually cook and serve. Where the cover sits above it is decided at the same time, because ventilation depends on it.
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Framing and Masonry
A steel or block carcass is built and clad in stone, brick, stucco, or tile to match the house. The carcass is what carries the counter, so it is sized before the finish is chosen.
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Appliances and Ventilation
Grills, side burners, smokers, pizza ovens, refrigeration, and ice makers are set into the run with the ventilation each one requires. Listed clearances are followed rather than approximated.
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Gas, Water and Power
Gas line, hot and cold water, waste, and dedicated circuits are run and connected by licensed trades. All of it goes in before the cladding closes up.
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Counters, Storage and Lighting
Granite, quartzite, or concrete counters are templated and set, with stainless doors, drawers, and cabinets beneath. Task and ambient lighting is coordinated with the patio cover or pergola above, and we walk the finished kitchen with you.
Everything you see.
Everything you don’t.
What separates outdoor kitchen construction that lasts from work that fails in two summers is the part you never look at again once it is finished. On this job that is layout & ergonomics and framing & masonry — decided before anything visible goes in, and impossible to correct afterwards without taking up what sits on top. Houston humidity and salt-adjacent air are hard on appliances and hardware, which is why grade of stainless and ventilation detailing matter more here than in a dry climate. What you do see gets held to the same standard: the joint lines, the edges, and how the finished work meets the house.
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Houston?
The range below is what work of this kind typically runs in Houston, so you can place yourself in it before you call. It is a starting point, not a quote — every project is scoped to the specific property, program, and material selections.
We confirm a clear investment range in the initial consultation and issue a detailed proposal after the design phase.
- Counter length and layout — a single run, an L, or a U with seating
- Appliances specified, and the ventilation each one needs
- Counter material, and the cladding on the carcass
- How far gas, water, waste, and dedicated circuits have to be run
- Task and ambient lighting, and the cover built over the whole thing
$15,000 – $60,000
Most projects of this type
- At the lower end
- A single counter run with a built-in grill, storage doors, and a clad surround, under a cover already there.
- At the upper end
- An L or U-shaped kitchen with a bar overhang, sink, refrigeration, a smoker or pizza oven, stone counters, and task lighting.
A range, not a quote. Your figure depends on square footage, materials, how much grading and drainage the site needs, and equipment access.
Outdoor Kitchens we have built.
Frames from completed projects across Houston. Every photograph is our own work — follow any of them through to the project it came from.
Outdoor Kitchen Construction Across Houston and the Surrounding Area
Texan Landscape Group builds outdoor kitchens across River Oaks, Tanglewood, Memorial, Braeswood Place, Southgate, West University Place, Bellaire, Meyerland, Spring Valley Village, Hilshire Village and Garden Oaks, and throughout Harris and Fort Bend counties. Houston humidity and salt-adjacent air are hard on appliances and hardware, which is why grade of stainless and ventilation detailing matter more here than in a dry climate. That is a design decision on every project, not a note added at the end of one.
Grill and appliance ventilation clearances within a masonry surround follow NFPA and manufacturer listed clearances, which is what stops an enclosed grill island becoming a fire risk. Design and construction sit inside one in-house team, which is why the drawing and the finished work match. You can learn more about our crew, or see all of our Houston landscape services for the full scope we design and build.
What Houston Homeowners Say About Our Outdoor Kitchen Construction
“Texan Landscape Group did a great job on my recent landscaping project. The owner came out personally to provide the quote and take measurements. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate with thro…”
Hieu Vo7 months ago “Couldn’t be more proud of the work Texan Landscape group for a fine work they did with my field and the turf installation around the fiend. I recommend them to anyone interested in having their landscape done with turf.…”
thiago Reis7 months ago “I had an amazing experience with this company. They turfed and landscaped my entire backyard at my brand new home and built a modern pergola that matches the house perfectly — it looks incredible. They finished everythi…”
Chase Stock7 months ago
Outdoor Kitchen Construction FAQs
What moves the price of an outdoor kitchen up or down?
Most outdoor kitchens run $15,000 to $60,000, or roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per linear foot of counter run. Appliance specification is the largest single variable, followed by counter material and how much gas, water, and electrical has to be run to the location.
What appliances actually get used in an outdoor kitchen?
The grill, the refrigerator, and the sink, in that order. Side burners and pizza ovens get used by people who already cook that way and gather dust for everyone else. We would rather spend your budget on a better grill and a covered, well-lit counter than on a fourth appliance.
Does an outdoor kitchen need a cover?
It does not need one, but it changes how often it gets used and how long the appliances last. Houston sun and rain are hard on stainless and on electronics. A covered kitchen gets cooked in on a weeknight; an uncovered one gets used at parties.
Do I need permits for gas and electrical?
Generally yes for new gas lines and dedicated circuits. Licensed trades under our contract do that work and the permitting that goes with it, so you are not coordinating a plumber and an electrician yourself.
How long does an outdoor kitchen build take?
Typically four to eight weeks on site, with counter templating and appliance lead times often the limiting factor rather than the construction. The schedule comes with the proposal.
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Written about this work.
What we have published on it — what it costs, what it is like to live with, and how it is put together.
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