Outdoor Kitchen Styles We Build
An outdoor kitchen is a build, not an appliance you set on the patio: masonry, counters, and utilities engineered to last outdoors. We build it to a written scope, schedule, and price before the first block is set, in every style across Columbia and the Midlands:
In this build
Built-in grills & islands
Grill islands built into stone or masonry, not bolted-on carts.
Counters & bar seating
Durable stone counters and bar seating for entertaining.
Pizza ovens & fireplaces
Wood-fired ovens and fire features that make it a destination.
Storage & utilities
Doors, drawers, sinks, and the gas, water, and electric runs behind them.
Built into a paver patio or deck as one project. See the full outdoor living contractor hub.
Under the counter
Why Build Your Outdoor Kitchen With Chonko Construction
The part that fails first is the part you don't see: the footing, the masonry, and the utility runs under the counter. We build the kitchen into the patio or deck as one structure: a proper base, weather-rated cabinetry and stone, and gas, water, and electrical run to code by a licensed builder.
Because we're a full home builder, the cook space, the patio it sits on, and the cover over it are planned as one project instead of three trades you have to coordinate. The scope, schedule, and price are in writing before any work starts, so the number you sign is the number you pay.
- A proper base
- Footing under the masonry, sized for the load above.
- Utilities to code
- Gas, water, and electric run by a licensed builder.
- One contract
- Kitchen, patio, and cover on one scope, not three trades.
What Drives the Price
Cost guidearrow_forwardEvery build is different, so we set the exact number in writing after we walk your space. A few things move it most:
- Size & layout
- A compact grill island and a full L-shaped kitchen are very different builds.
- Appliances
- A grill, side burners, refrigeration, a sink, or a pizza oven each add cost.
- Countertops & finishes
- Stone, tile, and masonry grade move the number.
- Utilities
- Running gas, water, and electrical out to the kitchen is its own line.
- Roof or cover
- A pergola or roof over the kitchen adds structure and labor.
Pricing
Want real numbers? Our Midlands outdoor kitchen cost guide breaks down price from a grill island to a full build. Whatever your number, it's set in the contract before we break ground, no surprise billing.
Built for the climate
Outdoor Kitchens in the Midlands
A Midlands outdoor kitchen has to take heat, humidity, and afternoon storms year-round, so we build with weather-rated materials on a base that won't shift, and we run and protect the utilities for our climate. Set right, the grill, counters, and masonry shrug off the South Carolina seasons instead of rusting, cracking, or pulling away from the patio.
Serving Columbia & the Midlands
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an outdoor kitchen include?add
An outdoor kitchen typically includes a built-in grill, counters, storage, and seating, and can add a sink, side burners, refrigeration, and gas or electric runs. Chonko Construction builds these into a patio or deck across the Midlands.
Can an outdoor kitchen be built into an existing patio or deck?add
Yes, if the surface and structure can carry the load. Chonko Construction evaluates the existing patio or deck and builds the outdoor kitchen in, or builds both together as one project.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Columbia, SC?add
Cost depends on size, materials, and utilities, from a grill island to a full build. Every Chonko Construction project starts with a written scope, schedule, and price before work begins, so the number is clear up front. See our Midlands outdoor kitchen cost guide for real price ranges from a grill island to a full build.
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