Outdoor kitchen masonry in Long Beach CA - a block kitchen built around your grill
Tired of a rolling grill on a bare patio? We build a block kitchen sized to your appliances and finished to match your house.
What goes into building an outdoor kitchen in Long Beach?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Long Beach means building your grill island or full kitchen on a base of concrete block, the hollow gray units the trade calls CMU, set on a reinforced concrete slab and finished in stucco, brick or stone. That masonry base gives a built-in grill a non-combustible enclosure, a box that won't burn, which is what at least one grill maker designs its grills for.
Most people who call have a patio, a grill they've had their eye on and a picture of something that looks built in. The price moves with the size of the layout, how many appliances go in, the finish, and whether new gas, water or electrical lines have to run out to the spot. The schedule mostly turns on the countertop order and when the trades who hook up gas and power can come. If the path from your back door to the kitchen needs work too, we can do the walkway construction at the same time. I'll give you your own figure once I've seen the yard.
Why people hire us for outdoor kitchen masonry
I'd rather spend an extra hour on your patio than guess, so you get someone who works out why things fail and builds the base right the first time.
I look at it myself
I come out to see your patio and hear how you cook before anyone talks layout or price.
I'm on site with the crew
I work alongside our crew through the build, so the person who planned it is there when the block goes up.
Grill picked before block
We ask you to choose the grill and other appliances first, so the openings fit and nothing gets torn out later.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and I'm happy to show the paperwork when I come out to look at your patio.
In business since 2023
I started this business in Long Beach in 2023 after spending my school summers on masonry crews.
Outdoor kitchen masonry finishes and layouts
The right choice comes down to the look you want, the budget and how you cook out there. Whichever you pick, the work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
Let's plan your outdoor kitchen
Call (562) 257-3026 or send the form with a photo of your patio, and I'll come look before we talk numbers.
Why homeowners trust Blockworks with outdoor kitchen masonry
I start with the patio, since that's what the whole kitchen sits on. I check what you have, find where gas and power would come from, and if something looks off, like a crack nobody can explain, I'd rather work out why before we plan anything on top of it.
On site we build the block first. The gas, plumbing and electrical lines are roughed in next, run to where each appliance will connect, and only then does the stucco, brick or stone go on, so nobody has to cut into a finished face. We clean up as we go and leave the base ready for counters.
Outdoor kitchen questions we hear
How much does a built-in grill island cost in Long Beach?
Installing a built-in grill island usually runs about $3,000 to $10,000 per job, and that's a national figure, not a Long Beach quote. That range assumes the patio is already in place, and a full kitchen with a sink, fridge and stone counters costs more, with an oven, smoker or bar pushing it higher still. Your own number comes from the estimate.
What is the cheapest finish for an outdoor kitchen island?
Stucco over the block base is the most economical finish. Brick facing is the usual step up, and the finish is one of the easiest places to trade the look you want against the budget.
How long does it take to build a masonry outdoor kitchen?
One building guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped kitchen at 7 to 12 working days. The same guide adds a 2 to 3 week lead time for countertops, and you'll want room for the gas and electrical trades to fit you in. If you've got a date in mind for your first cookout, tell me early and we'll plan back from it.
Who can pull a building permit in Long Beach?
A contractor with a valid California State Contractor's License and an active Long Beach Business License can, and so can the owner of a one- or two-family home. The state licenses masonry contractors under a C-29 Masonry Contractor classification.
Who hooks up the gas grill in a block outdoor kitchen?
A qualified installer does, because one grill maker says its built-in grills must be installed and serviced that way, to local codes. We build the block and the openings, so it's worth lining up that installer when you set the build dates.
How do I make sure a built-in gas grill island is vented?
Ask how the island will vent before it's built, because one grill maker's installation guide calls for ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the structure in case of a gas leak. We go by the installation guide for the grill you choose, which is one more reason I want the model picked before we lay block.
What happens when you call about an outdoor kitchen in Long Beach?
Your outdoor kitchen gets planned around your yard, your appliances and your calendar, and you'll know what each step involves before anything gets built.
Call or send the form
Call (562) 257-3026 or send the form and tell us whether you're picturing a grill island or a full kitchen.
I come out to look
I come out to look at the job, ask what you've noticed about the patio, and go over your appliance sizes and finish.
Estimate and city steps
I give you the estimate, and once you're ready, we sort out the city steps before any block goes down.
Build and walkthrough
I'm on site with our crew for the build, and when it's done we walk the finished kitchen with you.
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Long Beach and nearby cities
We're based in Long Beach, where we check with the city's Development Permit Center before each job and pull a permit when one's needed. Historic districts and coastal zones can add city steps, so I ask early. Pick your city below.
Get an outdoor kitchen estimate in Long Beach
We answer seven days a week, from early morning into the evening, so call (562) 257-3026 or send the form when it suits you.