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what’s going on everyone it’s james here with rta outdoor living and one of the first questions that likely comes to mind when doing research for an outdoor kitchen project is what is this going to cost and i’m sure you’re expecting the answer that’s about to come out of my
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mouth but the truth is it depends that’s right it depends and while that might not be the answer you are hoping for in this video we are going to go through the reasons it depends and also help you gauge what the cost of your project could be so we’re getting ready to do a deep dive
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into the cost of an outdoor kitchen and there will be a lot of information to unpack so let’s get into it and buckle up let’s start with the average the
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The Average
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average outdoor kitchen project across the us is roughly 12 000 to 13 000 a lot of outdoor kitchen companies will refer to linear foot prices when talking about pricing as this is a good metric for calculating things the average linear foot price on an
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outdoor kitchen is between 1200 and 2000 dollars per linear foot this linear foot price typically includes appliances countertops and the island structure but won’t include things like running utility lines and any other additional work that will result in adding an outdoor kitchen to
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your backyard the linear foot concept might not be the easiest for most people to calculate their projects so let me help by providing you with an example let’s say you want to do a ten foot long outdoor kitchen at twelve hundred to two thousand dollars per linear foot that means that
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ten foot layout will be anywhere from twelve thousand to twenty thousand dollars now let’s go through the factors that would affect the cost of an outdoor kitchen because there are other things outside of the outdoor kitchen that can drive the cost up or down let’s start with the
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The Scope
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scope of your project and what do we mean by the scope of your project well to start you’ll need a place to put your outdoor kitchen if you already have a patio or space where your outdoor kitchen is going to go then you likely won’t have to worry about this expense
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unless you are needing to extend your patio because it isn’t currently large enough to accommodate the design you are planning if you need to construct a patio to put your outdoor kitchen on it will help to know roughly what that expense will be the average patio that is large enough
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to fit an average sized outdoor kitchen cost anywhere between fifteen hundred to five thousand dollars just a pro tip structural footings may be required for your existing or new patio to support the weight of your outdoor kitchen depending on the outdoor
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kitchen method you decide to go with we will talk more about this later in this video utilities the second part of the scope of your project will be running utilities now you may already have utilities run into the area where your outdoor kitchen will be going and in
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this case you’re off the hook with this expense if not your outdoor kitchen design will likely require utility lines to fuel the appliances so in this scenario it would be an additional expense gas electric and water are the three common utilities that you could need for
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an outdoor kitchen let’s start with gas running a gas line can cost you anywhere between 15 to 25 dollars per linear foot as far as electrical goes most electricians charge anywhere between fifty dollars to a hundred dollars per hour to perform the work and water
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the average sink and plumbing setup will cost you anywhere from 500 to two thousand dollars if you’re looking to add something like a sink or anything else that would require water lines for your outdoor kitchen
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Location
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location refers to the location of the project in relation to your house outdoor kitchens that are further away from your house are going to be more expensive this is because it will cost more to run the utility lines as it will require additional labor and also additional
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materials to get the utility lines out to the location this doesn’t mean you have to have your outdoor kitchen closer to your house it just means that if you’re going to have it further away from your house you can expect to pay more the second part of
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location is what part of the country you live in most of us know that labor rates fluctuate pretty drastically from one part of the country to the other so if you live in an area like new york or california where the labor market is pretty expensive it’ll be more money to
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hire a contractor to build your outdoor kitchen the area you live in can also affect the cost of the materials in certain parts of the country certain materials are more readily available for example stone is more readily available in a state like texas so it’ll cost
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less money to source stone in texas than it would in other parts of the country depending on where you live your local township could require a permit for your outdoor kitchen project obviously if your project requires a permit this will be an additional cost and also
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adds to the timeline of your project a permit can cost anywhere from 400 to 2000 and up
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Appliances
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appliances a big choice on an outdoor kitchen project as your appliances are going to be what you use day in and day out the big question comes down to should i get lower end appliances to save money or fork up the extra money to get appliances that are better quality
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if this is your first outdoor kitchen you’ll want to keep in mind that your appliances should be built to last as long as your outdoor kitchen a lifetime the price can fluctuate quite significantly when talking about appliances to give you an example an
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economy-level cart model grill can be around 500 to 1500 a premium class grill that is actually designed to be built into an outdoor kitchen will be about two thousand to three thousand dollars and a luxury grill if you want a top of the line appliance can be anywhere from six
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thousand dollars and up you can see how this can vary pretty drastically our professional advice when looking at appliances for your outdoor kitchen is to make sure the appliances are constructed out of 304 stainless steel at a minimum lower grade stainless steels won’t fare
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too well long term in the outdoor elements and could lead to some regret in the long run
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Materials
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materials your kitchen will have to be made to withstand the outdoor elements so you can probably guess materials will be an incredibly important consideration there are really two sides to the materials one side being the aesthetics and the
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other side being the quality and how the materials will hold up outdoors higher end finishes like marble or quartz obviously offer a very nice appeal but they can certainly drive the price tag up of your project aesthetics are certainly important as you want your outdoor kitchen to look
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nice but part of it looking nice is making sure that it will hold up to the outdoor elements and continue to look nice over time the durability of your materials you choose is so important yes you can certainly find lower priced outdoor kitchens but a lot of these
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unfortunately are engineered with materials that aren’t designed to hold up as long as other options it is important to do your due diligence on the materials you are going to use materials that offer you a lot of longevity will certainly drive up the
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cost on the front end but can certainly save you money over the long haul as you won’t have to worry about doing repairs or replacing the island when things go wrong
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Types of Outdoor Kitchens
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type of outdoor kitchens okay so we’ve gone over all the factors of what could affect the price of your outdoor kitchen project now let’s go through the types of outdoor kitchens as what type you choose is by far the most impactful thing regarding the pricing
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start with built from scratch this option refers to having a specialty builder or contractor building your island from scratch a built from scratch option gives you a ton of flexibility in the design as these options can be completely customized the construction process and
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materials used can vary from things like building a frame out of wood or metal paver block systems or even concrete block in traditional masonry these usually come associated with a higher upfront investment depending on the area of the country you are in these types of options are
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usually going to start around ten thousand dollars but a lot of these built from scratch projects are typically between twenty thousand and thirty thousand dollars and up modular kitchens refer to a lot of the stuff you will see at a big box store or online retailers
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these are typically constructed as one-piece units or pieced together in different modules most of these options are constructed out of aluminum or metal studs that are then wrapped with cement board and cladded with some form of manufactured veneer or even stucco
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the concept behind these is they are more convenient option and require a lower barrier of entry into the outdoor kitchen market with a lower upfront investment these typically start around four thousand dollars for a straight island setup and can go up to about twelve
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thousand dollars for a more elaborate layout with convenience and a lower upfront investment you will certainly compromise on the quality of the material and the longevity of your investment most of these options are designed as more of a short-term solution where you
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can generally expect to pay more over the lifetime of ownership performing some sort of maintenance or even replacing things as quickly as a few years later can typically be expected with these options lastly you
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RTA Outdoor Kitchens
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could go with an rta outdoor kitchen that is a ready-to-assemble solution that essentially gives you the convenience of a prefab or modular solution with the flexibility in the design to customize your layout without the price tag of a completely built from scratch option
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our construction process is different from just about anything you’ll see out on the market as rta is made up of structural panels that make up the base and because the panels are structural there’s no need for a frame and since the finishes are incorporated during the casting process
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there is zero chance for delamination of the cladding material [Music] we use premium grade materials for every aspect of our outdoor kitchens and our islands are made from a high performance concrete material that has a 100 year rating and is also engineered to
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withstand any climate here at rta we strongly believe in long-term solutions which is why we offer a lifetime warranty on our structures as far as the pricing goes an rta outdoor kitchen is going to fall somewhere in the middle of the market we certainly won’t be the least
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expensive of options and certainly won’t be the most expensive as we typically fall about 20 to 30 percent less than a built from scratch outdoor kitchen from a contractor or specialty builder the good thing about our kitchens at rta is that you can avoid a lot of the
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factors that drive up the cost of other outdoor kitchen projects since your outdoor kitchens are lightweight construction they don’t require structural footings also because our outdoor kitchens aren’t considered a permanent structure you likely can avoid the need for a permit
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in most municipalities which will save you the time and expense of getting permits our islands assemble as quick as a few hours and if you assemble it yourself you can avoid the hassle and the cost of hiring contractors all together to give you an idea on the pricing of
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some of our islands we have straight island options that range from five thousand dollars all the way up to about ten thousand dollars our lower end l shapes start around 12 000 and can go all the way up to about 18 000 on the higher end and our u-shaped and more elaborate layouts will
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start around 18 000 and go up from there at this point you should be an expert on the cost of outdoor kitchens and all the factors involved if you’ve enjoyed this video and got some value from it hit the like button and subscribe to our channel so you can continue to get plugged into
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the value and knowledge we share on outdoor kitchens let us know if you have any questions in the comments below we look forward to seeing you on the next video we are rta and we look forward to helping you host the moments that matter [Music] you
