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Outdoor Kitchens in Auburn, Washington

Plan a backyard cooking space with Auburn Outdoor Kitchen. We've been building outdoor kitchens for over a decade, from built-in grills and prep counters to outdoor cabinets, and we always leave room for people to gather.

We start with how you cook. Quick family dinners, weekend grilling or bigger parties? For some yards a compact BBQ island is enough. A kitchen with a sink, a fridge and bar seats needs more room and more pipe and wire. We make those choices with you before the patio is opened or a counter is cut. Our prices are affordable and our results are guaranteed.

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Open-air outdoor kitchen with a stone-faced grill island, pale countertop and timber bar stools
Built-in grills and BBQ islandsOutdoor countertops and storage cabinetsOutdoor sinks and refrigerator spacesKitchen islands with bar seatingOutdoor kitchens on new or existing patiosCovered patio and cooking-area planning

Residential outdoor kitchen design and construction

Built-in grill beside a pale preparation counter and stainless storage drawers

Built-in grills and BBQ islands

A built-in BBQ island keeps the grill, a spot to set things down and your everyday tools within reach. We size the island around the grill you pick, because its cutout, lid clearance, venting and access set the build. A straight run makes a simple cooking station. An L-shape keeps hot cooking apart from food prep without taking over the patio.

Outdoor countertops and storage cabinets

You need counter space on both sides of the grill, with room below for utensils and serving dishes. The base can be masonry or purpose-built outdoor cabinets, and we top it with a counter made for outdoor use. We lay out doors, drawers and appliance access in one go, so a handle, a pipe or the counter overhang doesn't make a good cabinet awkward to use.

Outdoor sink and undercounter refrigerator beside a bar seating ledge

Outdoor sinks and refrigerator spaces

A sink saves trips indoors, but it needs a water line, a drain and a way to shut it down for winter. A fridge needs an outdoor-rated model, the right power and the air space its maker asks for. Decide on a sink or fridge before we build. Adding them later can mean opening finished surfaces or giving up storage the layout counted on.

Kitchen islands with bar seating

A seating ledge gives guests a place to sit without standing where the cook works. We keep stools away from the grill, leave room behind seated guests and make sure fridge doors and drawers still open. The island shape and the supported overhang follow where people will sit, and the cook keeps a clear path back to the house.

Covered dining patio with a separate grill island in the open air

Outdoor kitchens on new or existing patios

A heavy island needs solid ground under it. Before we set one on an existing patio, we look at the surface, what holds it up, where the water drains and how pipes and wires will reach it. On a new patio, the kitchen goes on the plan first so the paving and utility work fit around it. A raised deck needs a separate load check; a patio layout can't just be moved onto it.

Covered patio and cooking-area planning

A roof over the prep or dining area keeps the kitchen useful when rain interrupts a meal. The grill still decides where it can safely sit, because a roof, pergola or nearby wall changes the clearance and venting it needs. We design the roof and the kitchen as one job and read the grill maker's instructions before putting a grill under any roof.

Outdoor kitchen costs

These ranges cover hired labor and materials for typical jobs in Auburn and nearby towns, on an existing patio with gas, water and power a short way off. The low end is a simple job with plain finishes. The open top end is where premium appliances, natural stone, longer utility runs or a new patio come in.

Built-in BBQ islands

  • Small grill island, about 6 to 8 ft$4,500 – $11,500+
  • Larger grill island, about 10 to 14 ft, with extra burner and prep space$11,500 – $23,000+
What is included

A block base with a stone, stucco or tile face, the built-in grill set in, a countertop, and doors or drawers below. The grill is connected to a gas line or outlet already near the patio. A new patio is extra.

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Outdoor countertops and storage

  • Countertop for one island, about 20 sq ft$1,200 – $3,500+
  • Doors and drawers for one grill island, about 6 to 8 ft$2,300 – $5,800+
  • Full cabinet run, about 12 to 16 ft$5,800 – $9,200+
What is included

A countertop made for outdoor use, cut and set on the island, or outdoor doors, drawers and cabinets fitted to the base. Each line can be done on its own or together with a new island.

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Outdoor sinks and refrigeration

  • Compact outdoor fridge, about 15 inches wide, in an existing island, with a new outlet$1,000 – $2,200+
  • Full-size outdoor fridge, about 24 inches wide, in an existing island, with a new outlet$2,000 – $3,300+
  • Sink with cold water and drain, short run from the house$1,200 – $3,100+
  • Sink and fridge together, with water, drain and power$2,200 – $6,400+
What is included

An outdoor-rated sink or fridge set into the island, with the cold water line, drain and outdoor outlet it needs, and a way to drain the water line before freezing weather. The fridge itself is part of the cost.

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Outdoor kitchen bar seating

  • Bar ledge for 3 to 4 seats, about 8 ft$2,900 – $7,900+
  • Bar counter for 6 to 8 seats, about 14 ft$5,000 – $13,900+
What is included

A raised bar ledge or counter on its own block wall beside the cooking area, faced to match the island, with the bar top set. Stools are extra.

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Covered outdoor kitchens

  • Roof over a kitchen or the dining area beside it, about 150 to 250 sq ft$11,500 – $26,000+
  • New mid-size kitchen with a roof over it$23,000 – $49,000+
What is included

A solid roof on posts and footings, tied to the house or standing on its own, over the kitchen or the dining area beside it. A grill under a roof needs the clearance and venting its maker asks for. The second line includes a mid-size kitchen built at the same time.

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Our process

01

Define the layout

You share photos, rough sizes, the appliances you want and your budget. Then we decide with you what goes into the first build.

02

Site check and quote

We look over the site, the base, the utility routes and any permits. Our quote lists materials, appliances, trade work and what is not included.

03

Build and check the finished kitchen

We agree the build order and inspections with you. At the end we show you the appliances, the shutoffs, counter care and winter shutdown.

What changes the outdoor kitchen quote?

Island size is only part of it. The appliances, the countertop, a new base under the island and the distance to gas, water and power all change the price. Our quote says whether trenching, putting the patio back, permits and a patio cover are included. Keeping the first phase to the features you will use most keeps the quote simple.

Outdoor kitchen projects in Auburn and nearby communities

We mostly build for homeowners in Auburn, Washington. If you are in Kent, Federal Way, Algona or Pacific, call first so we can confirm we cover you and which office issues the permits.

Frequently asked questions

Do outdoor kitchens need permits in Auburn?

It depends on the work. In Auburn, gas appliances, plumbing and construction may need a city permit, and electrical permits and inspections come from Washington L&I. We confirm what your property and your project need before we start.

Can I use my existing grill in a built-in kitchen?

Only if its maker allows it to be built in. A freestanding grill isn't automatically suitable for an enclosure. Give us the model number before we design the island, and we'll go through its installation instructions.

Should I choose a custom kitchen or a modular layout?

A modular layout uses a set range of cabinet sizes and suits a simple space. A custom build gives more freedom for an odd-shaped spot or a masonry finish. We can price both with the same appliances, utility work and counter space.

Can the kitchen be built in stages?

Yes, if we plan the later additions early. Mention any future appliances and utility needs before the base or patio is finished, and we'll say what we can rough in now and what would still mean opening finished work later.

Request a free outdoor kitchen quote

A few patio photos, rough measurements and the appliances you have in mind give us a head start, along with your address. Let us know if you want a sink, a fridge, seating or a cover. Then fill in the form below, or give us a call.

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