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Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Jacksonville: Pricing the Space Around It

We build the deck, patio and cover an outdoor kitchen sits on and under. Here is what moves the cost of that part.

Outdoor Kitchen Cost in Jacksonville: Pricing the Space Around It
Quick answer

Jacksonville Deck Builders doesn't build outdoor kitchens, so we don't price islands, counters, appliances or gas lines; your kitchen company does. We build and price the space around the kitchen.

  • The deck or paver patio it sits on, framed or based for the weight.
  • Grill and pizza-oven pads, pergolas, pavilions and lean-to covers, and bar tops on a deck.
  • Priced after a free site visit, with a written estimate. Call (904) 944-9253.

Jacksonville Deck Builders does not build outdoor kitchens. We don’t build islands or counters, install appliances, or run gas, water or power lines. Your kitchen company or a pre-made kit covers that, and they price it.

We build the space around the kitchen: the deck or paver patio it sits on, a pad for the grill or pizza oven, a pergola or pavilion over it, and bar tops on a deck. This page covers what moves the cost of that part.

What moves the cost of the space around a kitchen

1. Size of the deck or patio

More square feet means more material and labor. Leave room for the kitchen, a walkway around it, and a table.

2. The weight of the kitchen

An island with stone counters, a grill and a fridge is heavy. On a deck we add framing, posts and footings where it will sit. On pavers it needs a solid, compacted base. Tell us the kitchen size before we build so the support goes in the right place.

3. A cover over the cooking area

A pergola adds shade. A pavilion or lean-to with a roof keeps rain off. A roof costs more than an open pergola, and covered structures are engineered to Florida’s wind code and permitted.

4. Gas, water and power

These lines are run by your kitchen company and its licensed trades, and they price them. Tell us where they go before we build so the deck or patio doesn’t have to be cut later.

5. The deck material

If the kitchen goes on a deck, the decking you pick changes the price. Installed, per square foot:

  • Pressure-treated pine: about $20 to $30.
  • Composite (Trex, MoistureShield): about $28 to $42.
  • AZEK PVC and Ipe hardwood: about $20 to $30.

Pavers are priced by project.

Want a price for the deck, patio or cover? Call (904) 944-9253. We’ll walk your yard and give you a written estimate.

Where to go next

See decks built for outdoor kitchens, paver patios in Jacksonville and pergolas.

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We price the deck, patio, grill pad or cover after a free site visit. Call Jacksonville Deck Builders at (904) 944-9253.

Written by Jacksonville Deck Builders — a Coastal Outdoor Construction brand. 500+ decks built across Duval, St. Johns & Nassau since 2013. Florida-licensed general contractor, fully insured, 4.9★ on Google. Authorized Trex & MoistureShield contractor.

Frequently asked

How much does an outdoor kitchen cost in Jacksonville, FL?
We don't build or price the kitchen itself (island, counters, appliances, or gas, water and power lines). Your kitchen company does. We price the deck, patio, grill pad or cover around it after a free site visit, and you get a written estimate.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in NE Florida?
Gas, plumbing and electrical work and covered structures usually need permits in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay counties. The trades who run the gas, water and power pull those permits. We pull the permit for a deck, pergola or roof we build.
What surface should an outdoor kitchen sit on?
A solid, level base: a paver patio, a concrete slab, or a deck framed for the weight. We build the deck or patio; your kitchen company builds the kitchen on it.
Can you build a pergola or pavilion over an outdoor kitchen?
Yes. We build pergolas, pavilions and lean-to covers over grill and kitchen areas, engineered to Florida's wind code and permitted with the county.
What adds the most to the cost of the space around a kitchen?
The size of the deck or patio, the extra framing and footings a heavy island needs on a deck, and whether you add a roof. The kitchen, appliances and utility lines are priced by your kitchen company.
Can an outdoor kitchen go on a composite deck?
Yes, if the deck is framed for the weight. We add framing, posts and footings under where the island will sit. Composite like Trex and MoistureShield runs about $28-42/sq ft installed.
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