Grill surrounds
Plan the built surround to suit the selected equipment and the surface around it.
Crafted around your property
Outdoor kitchen installation in Schuylkill County, PA
Make cooking outside part of the gathering, with a layout that keeps preparation and serving within easy reach.
Project planning with KDI HardscapesFamily owned · Based in Ashland, PA
Your project
Build around the way you cook
An outdoor kitchen begins with the equipment you plan to use. KDI Hardscapes helps organize the cooking area, counter space, and connection to dining so the finished layout suits your routine.
Appliance sizes influence the structure around them. Share the models you already own or are considering before dimensions are finalized. We also discuss space for opening lids and doors, serving food, and moving past the cooking area.
If your plan involves gas, water, or electricity, identify those needs early so the appropriate trade work and any required approvals can be included in planning. Finish choices can then connect the kitchen surround with the home and adjacent paving.
Choices to consider
Organize cooking, serving, and storage
Preparation and serving
Leave usable counter space where you need it, with a practical relationship to dining and seating.
Coordinated finishes
Compare stone textures and counter colors with the adjacent paving and the exterior of the home.
A closer look
Leave access for the connections
The space inside a kitchen surround must do more than hold the appliances. Utility connections may need service access, and the selected equipment has ventilation and installation requirements.
Plan those provisions before the structure is closed in. Outdoor exposure and the route between cooking and serving also matter when deciding what belongs in the kitchen.
Further reading: Belgard’s outdoor kitchen planning considerations
Before your quote
Bring equipment details to the conversation
- Appliance models or approximate sizes
- Cooking, preparation, and storage priorities
- Any utility connections you want to include
- The distance to indoor food preparation and outdoor dining
A little clarity
Outdoor kitchen questions
Have something else in mind?
Let’s talk about your project.
Can the kitchen be built beside an existing patio?
Yes, subject to a review of the site, available space, surface support, and equipment requirements.
Should appliances be selected first?
Choose them early enough to confirm the manufacturer dimensions and installation requirements before the surround is finalized.
Are utility connections included automatically?
No. The scope depends on the proposed equipment and location. Required trade work should be identified in the project proposal.
Related work
Planning a connected project?
Outdoor living spaces
Bring the places you relax, cook, and gather together in one considered outdoor layout.
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Hardscape design
Turn ideas into a practical direction for the space, materials, and work your property needs.
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Your next step
Ready to discuss outdoor kitchen installation?
Tell us what you would like to change. We will help you work through the next steps.