Outdoor kitchen masonry in Tampa, FL - an island built solid from the slab up
Got a bare patio and a grill island in mind? We build the block base and finish so it's solid and ready for your countertop.
What goes into building an outdoor kitchen in Tampa?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Tampa is the slab, the concrete block structure, the stone or plaster finish and the prep for your countertop, built in that order so you end up with a solid island that's ready for your grill and your top.
Most people call us with a patio and a picture in their head of a grill, a sink and a place to sit. The price moves with the size and shape of the island, the finish you pick and how much slab work it needs, and the schedule depends on booking the plumber, the electrician and the countertop around our work. Some homeowners add walkway construction from the back door or a low brick wall installation around the patio while we're there. I'll give you your own figure in a written estimate once I've seen your yard.
Why homeowners hire us for outdoor kitchen masonry
You deal with me from the first call to the final walk-through, and you get a plan sized to your yard, not a bigger job than you need.
The owner comes out
I walk your yard myself and write the estimate, then I work on site with our crew to build it.
Building in Tampa since 2013
I learned masonry next to my father and opened this business here in 2013, so that's 13 years now.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about either when I come out to see the job.
A plan that fits your yard
If your slab is sound, we build on it, and if something bigger needs fixing first, I tell you on the spot.
Satisfaction guarantee
Every outdoor kitchen we build is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, so call (813) 471-5857 when you're ready to start.
Finishes for your outdoor kitchen masonry
Most islands start as concrete block, and the real choice is what goes on the outside. We pick it with you based on your house, your budget and the look you want.
Talk through your outdoor kitchen
Call (813) 471-5857 or ask for an estimate, and have your layout idea and finish choice in mind.
Why Tampa homeowners trust Cornerstone with outdoor kitchen masonry
I start by walking the spot with you, looking at where the slab goes, where water and power will come from and how the island sits against the house. If the ground or an old slab needs work before anything gets built, I'll tell you right there so you can decide.
We build the block base first, then get the plumber and electrician in to run their lines before any stone goes on. Doing it in that order means nobody has to cut into a finished face to add a pipe or a box. Then we finish the outside and get the top ready for your countertop.
Outdoor kitchen questions from Tampa homeowners
How much does outdoor kitchen masonry cost in Tampa?
Outdoor kitchen masonry is priced by the job, mostly on the island's size and shape, the finish and how much slab work it needs. An L-shape with a bar costs more than a straight run, and stone veneer usually runs more than plaster over block. Call (813) 471-5857 and I'll come look so you get a real number.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take to build?
One masonry pricing guide puts the masonry for a standard L-shaped outdoor kitchen at 7 to 12 working days. Time for booking the other trades comes on top of that, so the whole project runs longer than the masonry alone.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Tampa?
Ask the City of Tampa before work starts, because its residential permit list names additions, remodeling, and electric, plumbing and mechanical work but not outdoor kitchen masonry, and the water and power lines your kitchen needs fall under that list. The city issues residential permits only for single-family homes and duplexes, and a condo needs a commercial permit. You can ask at CSDHelp@tampagov.net or (813) 274-3100, option 1, and if a permit is needed, we pull it and line up the inspections.
Who licenses masonry contractors in Tampa?
The state does, through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, not the City of Tampa. A license question goes to the state, not to a city office.
Should I ask if my outdoor kitchen island will be reinforced?
Yes, ask, because on a reinforced island grout bonds steel bars to the block so the two resist loads as one. I'll tell you at the walk-through whether yours needs it and why.
How do I keep the countertop from holding up my outdoor kitchen?
Pick it early, because the same pricing guide puts countertop fabrication at a 2 to 3 week lead time. I bring it up at the first visit so your top isn't the last thing you're waiting on.
What happens when you call about an outdoor kitchen?
We plan each outdoor kitchen around your yard, your layout and the other trades it brings in, and you hear from me at every step.
You call, I answer
Call (813) 471-5857 and I pick up the phone. We set a time for me to come out and look at the spot.
I walk the yard
I look at where the island goes with you and tell you right there what I'd build and why.
Written estimate
I follow up with a written estimate covering the work we talked through, so you can decide on your own time.
We build, you check
Once you say go, we handle the permit if there is one, my crew and I do the work, and I walk the finished kitchen with you.
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Tampa and nearby cities
We're based in Tampa and build outdoor kitchens in the cities around it on both sides of the bay, from Brandon to St. Petersburg. Pick your city below, or call if it isn't listed.
Get an outdoor kitchen estimate from Cornerstone
Call (813) 471-5857 any day of the week, early until late, or use the form, and I'll set a time to come see your yard.