Running a gas line to the grill
A built-in grill on natural gas needs a line from the house, sized for the appliances and installed with a permit. We coordinate it with a licensed gas installer as required.
Serving Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Palatine, IL
Built-in grills, islands and outdoor sinks for Palatine backyards, built for Chicago winters.
- Local crews working in Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Outdoor kitchen questions we solve for Palatine backyards
We design and build outdoor kitchens for Palatine 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.
Evening cooking in the dark
Grill lights, under-counter strips and path lights are planned with the electrical rough-in.
Setbacks and HOA rules
Before you fall in love with a layout, we confirm setbacks and any HOA approvals your neighborhood requires.
Food storage and a fridge outdoors
Only outdoor-rated refrigerators belong outside; indoor units struggle with heat and cold. We plan the space, power and ventilation they need.
Pipes that freeze over winter
A sink line that holds water through a Chicago winter can split. We plan the plumbing so it drains down completely each fall.
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.
Uneven patio or no base to build on
If the existing patio is cracked or sloped, we fix the base before building anything on top of it.
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.
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 footingWe build or confirm a level, solid base that can carry the island.
- Utility rough-inLines are run to the island location and roughed in before it is built.
- 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.
Materials and options
Concrete countertops and basesCast or poured concrete gives a solid, weather-rated top or island body.
304 stainless steelUsed for doors, drawers and grill heads because it resists rust outdoors much better than lower grades.
Block and steel-stud framesMasonry or steel framing is chosen over wood for long outdoor life.
Sealed granite and natural stoneA sealed stone top stands up to weather and grill heat.
Natural gas or propane grillsWe set up the grill for the fuel that suits your house: natural gas or propane.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation before and after — Palatine homes
Before
In progress
AfterOutdoor Kitchen Installation in a backyard patio, Palatine
The site: a backyard patio in Palatine. What bothered the owners most: cooking outside without counter space or storage. 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 permits and approvals, utility rough-in, plus island framing.
Before
AfterA Lake Zurich backyard patio: before and after
A backyard patio in Lake Zurich, a typical kitchen for Lake Zurich. The reason for the call: cooking outside without counter space or storage. After: an outdoor kitchen island with a built-in grill and side burner, a stone veneer base, a granite top and a pergola overhead. Work included permits and approvals, base and footing, plus island framing.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation in Lake Zurich →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a 1990s two-story colonial, Palatine
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Palatine →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: new five-piece shaker doors in warm white on the existing boxes, matching face-frame veneer and satin brass pulls.
Cabinet Refacing in Palatine →From first visit to final walk-through
- Tell us about your yardSend photos of the patio and the back of the house, and let us know what you want to cook and store.
- Site visit and designOn site we confirm the location, utility routes and finishes.
- Written estimate and permitsYou get an itemized estimate, and once approved, we apply for permits.
- BuildBase, utilities, framing, finishes and appliances, with inspections where required.
- Startup and handoverWe test everything with you and explain care and winterizing.
Outdoor Kitchen Installation questions from Palatine homeowners
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen?
Most outdoor kitchens with utilities need at least one permit. We handle the applications and inspections.
How do you winterize an outdoor kitchen?
Shut off the water inside the house, open the drain to empty the line, cover the grill and keep the top sealed. We walk you through it.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Appliances and utility runs drive most of the price, then the finishes. You get a line-item estimate before anything starts.
Can you build on my existing patio?
If the slab or pavers are solid and level, possibly. Otherwise we prepare a proper base first.
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.
Does Palatine require a licensed electrician for outdoor kitchen project?
Electrical contractors must register with the Village, post a $10,000 surety bond and submit a copy of an accepted electrical license (Elgin, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Ottawa, Woodstock, Chicago, ICC Master Electrician; Orland Park supervisory certificate only). New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Can you do outdoor kitchen project in a Palatine 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.
Does Palatine require a licensed plumber for outdoor kitchen project?
Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from the Illinois-licensed plumber of record (225 ILCS 320/37); plumbing registration requires the state license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
What is the Palatine building department phone number?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Palatine contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for outdoor kitchen project in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine 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 - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.