Large backyard, long utility runs
In Hanover Park, many yards put the patio far from the house. Longer gas and electrical runs mean trenching and planning, which we include in the estimate.
Serving Hanover Park & nearby Bartlett, Roselle
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Hanover Park, IL
Built-in grills, islands and outdoor sinks for Hanover Park backyards, built for Chicago winters.
- Kitchen remodels across Hanover Park ZIP 60133
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Outdoor kitchen questions we solve for Hanover Park backyards
We design and build outdoor kitchens for Hanover Park patios: a built-in grill on natural gas or propane, counter space, storage, and when you want them, a sink, a fridge and lighting. The frame, the top and every utility line are chosen with Chicago winters in mind.
Grill on a cart with no prep space
A built-in grill set into an island gives you counter space on both sides, storage below and a place for platters, all at one working height.
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.
Materials that crack or rust outside
Cheap stainless and painted steel rust near the grill. We use 304-grade stainless for doors and drawers and weather-rated materials for the structure.
Protecting it through winter
Winter care is simple when the kitchen is built for it: shut off and drain the water, cover the grill and keep the top sealed.
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.
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.
No power on the patio
Outdoor outlets must be GFCI-protected and in weatherproof boxes. We plan the circuit and have it installed and inspected.
What's included
- Site visit and measurementsWe look at the patio, the house wall, gas and electrical locations and how you want to use the space.
- Design and layoutWe lay out the island, appliances and clearances and agree on materials with you.
- Permits and approvalsPermit applications for gas, electrical and structure are prepared and filed.
- Base and footingA concrete pad or footing is poured, or the existing patio is checked and prepared.
- Utility rough-inLines are run to the island location and roughed in before it is built.
- Island framingThe island frame goes up in block or steel studs with cement board, with openings sized for each appliance.
- Finishes and countertopStone veneer, stucco or tile goes on the sides, then the top is set and sealed.
Materials and options
Natural gas or propane grillsBuilt-in grills run on a natural gas line from the house or a propane tank in a vented cabinet.
Concrete countertops and basesConcrete is strong and freeze-resistant when properly made and sealed.
304 stainless steelUsed for doors, drawers and grill heads because it resists rust outdoors much better than lower grades.
Sealed granite and natural stoneA sealed stone top stands up to weather and grill heat.
Pergolas and coversA pergola or roof adds shade and some rain protection; it may need its own permit.
Kitchens like yours in Hanover Park: before and after
Before
In progress
AfterA Hanover Park patio off the kitchen: before and after
This one is a patio off the kitchen near Ontarioville. The main complaint was a freestanding grill with nowhere to prep. After: 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 permits and approvals, utility rough-in, plus finishes and countertop.
Before
AfterOutdoor Kitchen Installation in a backyard, Bartlett
A backyard in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. The reason for the call: a freestanding grill with nowhere to prep. Finished kitchen: 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 base and footing, utility rough-in, plus island framing.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s tract home in Hanover Park
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with satin brass pulls, white quartz with soft gray veining counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Hanover Park raised ranch: before and after
What changed: the same doors sprayed in sage green, new matte black pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Hanover Park 1970s tract home: before and after
New flat slab doors with a thin edge in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and brushed nickel bar pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Hanover Park →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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.
- BuildConstruction usually runs over several weeks depending on weather and inspections.
- Startup and handoverWe test everything with you and explain care and winterizing.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation questions from Hanover Park homeowners
What appliances can go in an outdoor kitchen?
Anything rated for outdoor use: grills, burners, fridges, ice makers and warming drawers.
Is an outdoor kitchen worth it in Chicago?
For people who grill a lot, yes. Choosing weather-rated materials and a drainable water line is what makes it last here.
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.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen?
It depends on the village and what's included. Gas lines and new circuits generally need permits; we confirm the rest before building.
Does a Hanover Park historic district affect outdoor kitchen project?
Hanover Park has locally reviewed areas, including historic Commission protects heritage buildings/sites and no specific districts named. Exterior changes there can need review; interior-only work usually does not. We check before anything changes on the outside.
Do I need a Hanover Park-registered contractor for outdoor kitchen project?
All contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a building permit is issued; apply via Inspectional Services. We take care of that before work starts.
Hanover Park building permit for outdoor kitchen project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Inspectional Services Division (Hanover Park Fire Department), phone 630-823-5860. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Hanover Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Hanover Park, including Ontarioville — ZIP 60133 — and nearby Bartlett, Roselle, Bloomingdale.
Working in Hanover Park
- A lot of Hanover Park kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Hanover Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
Ontarioville
ZIP 60133
Outdoor Kitchen Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Hanover Park
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.