Recent Outdoor Kitchen Projects
Built-in.
Color matched.
Every outdoor kitchen below was built by Dallas personally. Stucco surround matched to the existing home. No visible seams. No add-on look.
Complete Outdoor Kitchen
L-shaped island with built-in Napoleon grill, side burner, undercounter fridge, granite counter. Stucco surround color matched to home's existing stucco. Aluminum pergola with integrated lighting.
📍 Sandy, UT
Invisible Stucco Integration
Stucco surround custom blended to match the weathered home stucco exactly. Same texture, same color, invisible seam. Looks like it was built with the house.
📍 Holladay, UT
Outdoor Kitchen with Pergola
Powder-coated aluminum pergola with integrated LED lighting and ceiling fan. Built-in grill, granite counter, outdoor speakers. Complete outdoor room.
📍 Cottonwood Heights, UT
The Build Process
Designed together.
Built to last.
Every outdoor kitchen starts with a design consultation before any framing goes up. Dallas walks your yard, discusses your layout preferences, and helps you make all material and appliance decisions before construction starts — not during.
Best Combined With
Outdoor kitchens are most cost-effective when built alongside a deck project or full exterior remodel. Dallas is already on site, the stucco color matching is already being done, and the coordination saves time and money. Ask about combined project pricing.
1
Design consultation
Dallas visits your yard. Layout discussion, appliance selection, material selection, pergola option. Everything decided before framing starts.
2
Structural framing and utility rough-in
Steel or concrete block framing. Gas line and electrical rough-in coordinated with licensed trades. Permits pulled for all utility work.
3
Cement board substrate
Cement board applied over framing. Waterproofing membrane on all horizontal surfaces. Correct substrate for the stucco surround to bond to permanently.
4
Stucco surround application
EIFS or hard-coat stucco applied and custom color blended to match your home's existing stucco. Same texture, same finish coat, invisible seam at the house transition.
5
Counter and appliance installation
Stone counter templated and installed. Built-in grill, refrigeration, sink, and all appliances set. Gas and electrical connections made and tested.
6
Pergola and lighting
Pergola installed if included. Integrated lighting and ceiling fan wired. Complete walkthrough and lighting test before project is signed off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outdoor kitchen
answered.
The questions Utah homeowners ask before committing to a custom outdoor kitchen.
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Utah?
Outdoor kitchen costs in Utah range from $15,000 for a basic built-in grill island to $55,000 or more for a complete outdoor room with pergola, fire pit, and full appliances. Dallas provides a written itemized estimate based on your design. Call (801) 518-5030 to discuss.
What material is best for an outdoor kitchen surround?
For Utah's climate Dallas recommends an EIFS or hard-coat stucco surround color matched to your home's existing stucco. It is weatherproof, freeze-thaw resistant, and looks permanently integrated with the home. Dallas can also incorporate stone veneer at the base for added visual weight. Both options are available — Dallas shows you samples at your consultation.
Can an outdoor kitchen be built on an existing deck?
Yes — with proper structural support. The area beneath an outdoor kitchen on a deck needs additional framing support and correct waterproofing to prevent moisture damage to the deck structure. Dallas engineers the structural integration correctly and waterproofs underneath the kitchen base before building up. He has built many outdoor kitchens on existing Trex and composite decks.
How do you match the outdoor kitchen stucco to my existing home?
Dallas's 40-year color matching expertise applies directly. He custom blends the Senergy finish coat to match your existing weathered stucco — not just the original formula. He applies the same texture and feathers the new application to minimize any visible transition. The result is an outdoor kitchen that looks like it was built when the home was built.
What warranty comes with an outdoor kitchen?
Dallas provides a 1-year workmanship warranty on all construction work he performs — framing, stucco surround, counter installation, and finish work. Appliance manufacturers provide their own separate warranties. The stucco surround is covered under the same workmanship warranty terms as all Dallas stucco work — application defects and workmanship errors. Normal weathering and UV color shift are not covered as these are characteristics of all exterior stucco systems.
Outdoor Kitchen Service Areas
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Built-in.
Permanent.
Color matched.
Stucco surrounds matched to your home. Custom design. 1-year workmanship warranty on everything Dallas builds.
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