Most outdoor kitchen builds at Green Side Up start at $8,000, with the final price set by the size, the appliances you choose, the countertop and finish materials, and the utilities the space needs.
How Outdoor Kitchens Are Priced
Green Side Up prices each kitchen by the full scope of the job: footprint, appliances, finish materials, utility runs, and how the space ties into your patio. Your selections drive the number, so you get a price built around the kitchen you actually want rather than a package you have to fit into.
What Impacts Outdoor Kitchen Pricing?
1. Size and Footprint
A compact grill island takes far less material and labor than a full L-shaped kitchen with a bar and seating.
2. Appliances and Features
A single built-in grill sits at the low end. A side burner, refrigerator, sink, pizza oven, or kegerator each add cost and often add a utility run.
3. Countertop and Finish Materials
Granite, concrete, and tile counters sit at different price points, as do block, brick, stone veneer, and stucco on the base.
4. Utilities
Running gas, water, electric, and drainage out to the kitchen is often a large part of the price, especially on a build set away from the house.
5. Cover or Structure
A pergola, pavilion, or roof over the kitchen adds a whole structure to the project.
6. Site Access and Patio Integration
A kitchen a crew can reach easily, built into a patio that already exists, costs less than one on a tight lot that needs its own paving first. A build off the back of a Midlothian patio is a different job from a freestanding kitchen on a Manakin Sabot estate.
What an Outdoor Kitchen Installation Includes
A finished kitchen is more than the grill you see. A proper build covers:
- A foundation and base sized to hold the structure
- Framing in block or steelStone, brick, tile, or stucco veneer
- Countertops
- Appliance setup and built-in installation
- Gas, water, and electric hookups where needed
- A tie-in to the surrounding patio or paving
Much of the cost lives in the base and the utilities, the parts that keep the kitchen level, safe, and usable for years.
Why Building It Right Pays Off
A lower quote and a kitchen that lasts usually are not the same job. The builds that settle, crack, or fail early tend to skip a compacted base, weather-rated materials, or code-correct gas and electric. Green Side Up prices the work to hold up through Virginia’s freeze-and-thaw seasons, and our stone and installation features carry a 3-year warranty.
Utility work is the other place corners get cut. Gas and electric runs to an outdoor kitchen need to be done to code and built to survive the weather, and doing that right is part of a fair price.
What to Budget for Your Property
If you are not sure where you land, this gives you a rough sense or you can check out our free estimator:
- A built-in grill island starts around $8,000.
- Adding appliances, more counter, storage, and better finishes moves you up from there.
- A full kitchen with multiple appliances, premium materials, and a cover sits at the top of the range.
Get a Free Quote
The best way to get an accurate number is a site visit. Green Side Up Landscaping builds outdoor kitchens across Richmond and Williamsburg.
Schedule a free site visit and estimate today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?
Outdoor kitchen builds at Green Side Up start at $8,000. The final number depends on the size, the appliances, the finish materials, and the utilities the space needs.
What appliances can I include?
Most homeowners start with a built-in grill and add from there: a side burner, refrigerator, sink, pizza oven, or storage drawers. Each addition affects the price and may need its own utility run.
Do I need gas, water, and electric run to it?
It depends on the features. A grill and counter may need little, while a sink, refrigerator, or lighting means running water, drainage, or electric out to the space.
Can you build it into my existing patio?
Often, yes. A kitchen can tie into a patio that is already in place. If you need paving first, that is a separate part of the project we scope during the site visit.
How well does an outdoor kitchen hold up in Virginia weather?
Built with a proper base and weather-rated materials, an outdoor kitchen lasts for years through Virginia’s seasons. Lifespan drops when the base or materials are cut to hit a lower price.
About the Author
Craig Attkisson is the Owner and General Manager of Green Side Up Landscaping, holding a B.S. in Agronomy and Horticulture from Virginia Tech. His passion for the outdoors started early — growing up on a Christmas tree farm and mowing baseball and soccer fields as a 10-year-old entrepreneur. That foundation led to hands-on experience at Hanover Country Club, followed by a unique opportunity during his time at Virginia Tech to study abroad in South Africa, researching cultural diversity, climates, agrometeorology, and large-scale irrigation. After returning to the U.S., Craig built his expertise across all three Country Club of Virginia golf courses before becoming Second Assistant Superintendent at Hermitage Country Club. In 2004, he channeled that deep-rooted knowledge into founding Green Side Up Landscaping — with a singular focus on delivering the best lawn care and landscaping service possible to every client.
