Freestanding grill islands
An island out in the yard, away from the house, needs gas, water and power run underground to reach it, so we plan where those lines come up when we lay out the counter.
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Yucaipa CA - a counter that fits the grill you chose
Tired of cooking on a rolling grill on the patio? We build a block and stone kitchen laid out around your appliances.
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What goes into a masonry outdoor kitchen
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Yucaipa is the block and stone shell of a backyard grill counter. It's built from concrete block on a reinforced concrete slab, faced with stone and made ready for the countertop. Superior Yucaipa Concrete and Masonry builds them in Yucaipa and the cities around it.
Most people who call about this have a grill sitting on the patio and a built-in counter in mind, and the first thing to know is that the masonry is only part of the project. The price mostly turns on the size and shape of the counter, the stone you face it with, how far gas, water and power have to run, and how easily block and stone get into your yard. The schedule depends more on the countertop maker and the other trades than on our crew, so I'll go over both when I come out, and your written estimate spells out the work and the materials.
I write the estimate myself
I come out, look at your yard and write the estimate myself, then I'm on site checking the work as our crew of masons builds it, so the plan doesn't get lost between people.
Years around block and stone
Before I started this business in 2017, I ran a landscape supply yard selling block, brick and stone, so I can walk you through the facings side by side before you pick one.
Time for your questions first
I'd rather spend extra time on your questions than have you sign off on a layout you don't follow, so we go over the plan and the materials until they make sense.
How we build a block and stone outdoor kitchen
It starts before any block goes down. I ask you to choose your grill and the other appliances first, because building around the wrong sizes means tearing out block and doing it over. We also work out how material reaches your yard, since carrying block and stone through a side gate takes a lot more labor than unloading by machine in the driveway. Then our crew pours a reinforced concrete slab and builds the concrete block frame on it, with openings sized to your appliances. The trades who run gas, water and power bring their lines to the right spots once the frame is up and before the stone goes on, so we schedule our work around theirs. Last, we set the stone veneer, a thin layer of stone over the block, and get the top ready for your countertop.
A kitchen out in the yard is only handy if you can get to it easily, so we often pair it with walkway construction that runs from the back door to the counter. If you'd like a low wall to frame the cooking area, we can plan brick wall installation into the same layout so the brick and stone look like they belong together.
Outdoor kitchen layouts we build in Yucaipa
L-shaped counters by the patio
An L shape puts the grill on one leg and prep space on the other, so the cook can face the yard and there's still room for a sink or side burner.
Raised bar ledges for seating
A step-up ledge on the guest side lets people sit with a drink while the cook works, and it keeps the grill clutter out of view from the rest of the yard.
Facing that suits your house
We're best known for brick and block work that matches what's already there, so we can help you choose a stone or brick facing that sits well next to your house and yard walls.
Get a written estimate for your outdoor kitchen
Send the form or call, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look at your yard and write up a free estimate of the work and materials, with no obligation.
Bring your appliance choices
If you know which grill, fridge or side burner you want, keep the model numbers or sizes handy, because the block openings get laid out to fit them.
Sketch the layout you want
A rough drawing or a few photos of kitchens you like help me price the size and shape you have in mind, and we can adjust it together on site.
Tell us how we get in
Let us know if a truck can reach the backyard from the driveway or if everything has to come through a side gate, since that changes the hand labor in your estimate.
Masonry finishes and outdoor layout examples
These example photos show stone facings, block and brick finishes, and counter and walkway layouts you can point to when we talk about your yard.
Outdoor kitchen masonry questions from Yucaipa homeowners
Straight answers to what people planning a block and stone kitchen in Yucaipa usually ask about cost, timing, stone and the rules.
How much does a built-in grill island cost in Yucaipa?
An installed built-in grill island usually costs about $3,000 to $10,000 across the US, and that's a national figure, not our price. Those prices assume gas, water and power are already in place, so new underground runs to a freestanding island come on top. Your written estimate spells out the work and materials for your own yard.
How long does the masonry on an outdoor kitchen take?
One masonry estimating guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped kitchen at 7 to 12 working days. The countertop has its own fabrication lead time of 2 to 3 weeks, and the trades running gas, water and power need their own dates, so the whole project runs longer than the block and stone work.
Should I use manufactured stone or natural stone veneer on my outdoor kitchen?
Pick manufactured stone if budget leads and natural thin stone veneer if the look matters most. Manufactured stone costs less and goes up quickly, while natural stone looks more authentic and takes more money and labor. One natural stone maker's guide says natural veneer is stiff and well matched to a concrete block backing, which can help keep it from cracking later.
Does a fire danger zone change the materials for an outdoor kitchen in Yucaipa?
It can, if your home sits in a High or Very High fire danger zone. The City of Yucaipa says homes in those zones need fireproof materials for new construction or qualifying renovation, and it points owners to the Yucaipa Development Code for how that applies. Read the city's fire zone guidance before we settle on a facing.
Do I need a licensed contractor to build an outdoor kitchen in California?
Almost certainly, since a masonry kitchen runs well past the $1,000 cap on California's minor work exemption, which also applies only when the job needs no permit and the unlicensed person employs no one on it. The state contractors board lists C-29 Masonry Contractor among its license classes. We're licensed and insured, and our work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Start planning your outdoor kitchen
Call (909) 768-8021 any day of the week from 7 AM to 10 PM, or send the form whenever your plans are ready.