Running a gas line to the grill
If your house has natural gas, we can run a line to the outdoor kitchen. Otherwise the grill is set up for a propane tank stored in a vented compartment.
Serving Glendale Heights & nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Glendale Heights, IL
Built-in grills, islands and outdoor sinks for Glendale Heights backyards, built for Chicago winters.
- Kitchen remodels across Glendale Heights ZIP 60139
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Outdoor kitchen questions we solve for Glendale Heights backyards
A freestanding grill and a folding table only go so far. Our Glendale Heights crew builds permanent outdoor kitchens with a concrete or block base, stone or stainless finishes, GFCI-protected outlets and permits pulled where the village requires them.
Protecting it through winter
Covers, a drained water line and a sealed top keep an outdoor kitchen in good shape until spring. We show you how to close it down each fall.
Wanting a sink outside
Rinsing and cleanup outside is easier with a sink, but the drain route and freeze protection have to be solved first.
Uneven patio or no base to build on
An island needs a stable, level base. We pour a new pad or check that your patio can carry the weight of masonry and a stone top.
Setbacks and HOA rules
Before you fall in love with a layout, we confirm setbacks and any HOA approvals your neighborhood requires.
Pipes that freeze over winter
Water lines to an outdoor sink must be drainable. We install shutoffs inside the heated house and drain points so the line can be emptied before freezing weather.
Smoke blowing toward the house or neighbors
We position the grill so smoke goes away from the back door and seating, with the clearances the manufacturer specifies.
Materials that crack or rust outside
Freeze-thaw breaks down weak materials quickly. Block or steel-stud frames with cement board, stone veneer and a sealed top hold up much better.
What the project covers
- Site visit and measurementsA visit to measure the area and check where gas, power and water can come from.
- Permits and approvalsPermit applications for gas, electrical and structure are prepared and filed.
- Base and footingWe build or confirm a level, solid base that can carry the island.
- Island framingWe frame the island with weather-rated materials and cut-outs for the grill and doors.
- Finishes and countertopWe apply the exterior finish and install a weather-rated top.
- Appliance installationThe grill, burners, fridge, sink and access doors are installed and connected.
- Testing and walkthroughEvery connection is checked, and you get a walkthrough on operation and fall shutdown.
Materials and options
Natural gas or propane grillsWe set up the grill for the fuel that suits your house: natural gas or propane.
Pergolas and coversA pergola or roof adds shade and some rain protection; it may need its own permit.
304 stainless steelUsed for doors, drawers and grill heads because it resists rust outdoors much better than lower grades.
Concrete countertops and basesCast or poured concrete gives a solid, weather-rated top or island body.
Block and steel-stud framesMasonry or steel framing is chosen over wood for long outdoor life.
What the work looks like in Glendale Heights homes
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In progress
AfterOutdoor Kitchen Installation in a patio off the kitchen, Glendale Heights
The site: a patio off the kitchen in Glendale Heights. The reason for the call: a freestanding grill with nowhere to prep. The result: an outdoor kitchen island with a built-in grill and side burner, a stone veneer base, a granite top and a pergola overhead. The job covered site visit and measurements, island framing, plus finishes and countertop.
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, backyard patio: outdoor kitchen installation
A backyard patio in Bloomingdale, a typical kitchen for Bloomingdale. The reason for the call: an empty patio they wanted to use for cooking. After: an outdoor kitchen island with a built-in grill and side burner, a stone veneer base, a granite top and a pergola overhead. On site this meant permits and approvals, base and footing, plus testing and walkthrough.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Bloomingdale →
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, warm walnut butcher block counters, a gray beveled subway tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Glendale Heights →
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen cabinet painting
What changed: the same doors sprayed in forest green, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Glendale Heights →
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AfterGlendale Heights kitchen, 1980s two-story: cabinet refacing
Finished: new flat slab doors with a thin edge in white uppers and deep green lowers on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Glendale Heights →How your outdoor kitchen project goes
- Tell us about your yardA few pictures and your wish list help us plan the first visit.
- Site visit and designOn site we confirm the location, utility routes and finishes.
- Written estimate and permitsWe put the scope and price in writing, then file the paperwork.
- BuildBase, utilities, framing, finishes and appliances, with inspections where required.
- Startup and handoverA final walkthrough covers how to use, clean and close down the kitchen for winter.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation questions from Glendale Heights homeowners
What appliances can go in an outdoor kitchen?
We install the grill and any outdoor-rated appliances you choose and plan the space around them.
Natural gas or propane?
If gas service is at the house, we can run a line to the island. Otherwise propane in a vented compartment is a good option.
Can you build on my existing patio?
We inspect the patio before designing; a heavy masonry island needs a solid foundation.
How do you winterize an outdoor kitchen?
Fall shutdown is quick: water off and drained, appliances covered. We leave written steps.
Can I add a sink to my outdoor kitchen?
We can add one; the key questions are where it drains and how the line will be winterized.
Can you do outdoor kitchen project in a Glendale Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Glendale Heights plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for outdoor kitchen project?
Plumbers exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current registration, application and bond. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Glendale Heights building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department, phone 630-260-6030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Glendale Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed with the Village before working; $20,000 surety/license bond required. We take care of that before work starts.
Does Glendale Heights require a licensed electrician for outdoor kitchen project?
Electricians exempt from purchasing a Village license but must submit current city/state registration, application and bond. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a permit for outdoor kitchen project in Glendale Heights?
It depends on the scope. Glendale Heights's rule in short: Permits required for most construction projects; a Residential Remodel/Alteration application exists; call Community Development if unsure. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department.
Do you work in my part of Glendale Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Glendale Heights — ZIP 60139 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Addison.
Working in Glendale Heights
- A lot of Glendale Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Community Development Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60139
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Other kitchen services in Glendale Heights
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.