Outdoor kitchen masonry in Compton CA - a block island built around your grill
Got a spot picked for a built-in grill? We build the block island, set the finish and leave openings sized for your appliances.
What does it take to build an outdoor kitchen island in Compton?
Outdoor kitchen masonry in Compton is the block-and-finish work behind a built-in grill and counter. We build a gray concrete block structure, which masons call CMU, on a concrete slab, then face it in stone veneer, brick or another finish so it looks like it belongs in your yard.
Most people call once they've picked the spot and have a grill in mind. The price moves with how big the island is, whether it's a straight run or an L, the finish you want and how many appliance openings it needs, and the schedule turns mostly on the countertop and any other trades you bring in. If you want a path out from the back door, we can add walkway construction to the same job, and my written estimate puts your own figure on all of it.
Why homeowners pick us for outdoor kitchen masonry
When you hire us for an outdoor kitchen, you deal with the same person from the first look to the final walk, and you get an island built to fit what goes in it.
I write your estimate
I come out to look at every outdoor kitchen job myself and write the estimate, so nothing gets lost in a handoff.
Our own masons, checked
Our own crew of masons lays the block and the finish, and I'm on site checking the work as it goes.
Openings and vents planned first
You pick your grill and appliances before we lay out block, so openings fit and vents are planned in from the start.
In business since 2017
I learned the trade beside masons and started this business in 2017 to build masonry that suits the house it's on.
Licensed and fully insured
We're licensed and fully insured, and when you're ready, a call to (562) 232-8311 gets me out to your yard.
Outdoor kitchen masonry finishes we build
The finish usually follows the house, so we choose it by what's already on your walls and how you want the yard to look when you're out there cooking.
Let's plan your outdoor kitchen
Have your grill and appliance sizes ready, then call or ask for an estimate and I'll lay out the island around them.
How R&S Compton Concrete and Masonry builds an outdoor kitchen
I start at the spot where the island will go, looking at the slab, the space around it and how you plan to cook, since that sets the size and shape. I'd rather tell you a smaller island does the job than sell you a bigger one, and I'll say so if part of your plan doesn't make sense.
From there it's straight masonry work. We lay the block square, set the finish so it suits your house, and leave the countertop support ready for whoever makes your top, so it sits flat and true. When we're done, the island should look like it was always part of the yard. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Outdoor kitchen questions from Compton homeowners
What should my outdoor kitchen island be built from?
Build it from masonry, such as stone or brick, with a countertop that won't burn, like granite or marble, which is what one grill maker's installation guide prefers. That guide calls wood or anything else that burns unacceptable for the grill structure, though it does allow other noncombustible material over metal studs. The manual for your own grill decides how it goes in, so keep it handy for my visit.
How do I vent a built-in grill island?
You build vent openings into the island, mounted both high and low, so air crosses through it, which that same grill maker requires. That's why we set them into the block layout before the first course goes down, since cutting them in later is harder and messier.
How long does an outdoor kitchen take to build?
The masonry for a standard L-shaped outdoor kitchen usually takes 7 to 12 working days, going by one national guide. Countertop fabrication adds a 2 to 3 week lead time on top of that, plus whatever the other trades need, so the whole project runs longer than the block and veneer work.
Who issues building permits in Compton, and how do I apply?
The Compton Building Department issues permits for new construction, alterations, repairs and improvements, and you apply in person, since the city takes no online payments or submittals. Every applicant needs a current City of Compton Business License, and you can ask the department whether your kitchen needs a permit at 310.605.5509. If it does and we're building it, we pull the permit and handle the inspections.
What license does a masonry contractor need in California?
A California masonry contractor holds the C-29 Masonry license, which covers concrete block, natural and manufactured stone, and fire brick for heat-resistant work. The state lets someone without a license take minor jobs under $1,000, but only when the work needs no permit and that person employs no one, so ask any mason you're weighing which license they hold.
How much does outdoor kitchen masonry cost in Compton?
There's no flat price, and the figure that counts is the one on my written estimate, because what a bid includes changes the number as much as the island's size. In one guide's breakdown, masonry prices cover the slab, the block, the stone veneer, the countertop support and labor, but not the countertop material or the appliances. Ask every bidder which of those their price includes, so you're comparing the same job.
What happens when you call about an outdoor kitchen in Compton?
Every outdoor kitchen gets planned around your yard, your appliances and how you'll use it, and you'll know what's in the price before we start.
Call or write
Call (562) 232-8311 or send the form with the grill and appliances you've picked, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look at the yard
I come out, measure the space, check the slab or where it'll go, and talk through the layout and finish with you.
Estimate and permit
My written estimate shows what the price covers. Once you say go, we take care of any permit, which in Compton means in person at City Hall, Monday to Thursday.
Build and walkthrough
Our crew lays the block and sets the finish with me on site checking it, and we walk the finished island together before we call it done.
Get an estimate for your Compton outdoor kitchen
Call (562) 232-8311 or use the form with your grill's model, so I can read its install manual before I come out.