You've been picturing it for years: friends around the island, steaks on the grill, no more running back and forth to the indoor kitchen with plates and drinks. If you're ready to stop imagining and start cooking outside, Apex Landscape & Construction builds custom outdoor kitchens in Katy, TX and across the Greater Houston area. We're a family-owned, licensed landscape contractor, insured and bonded, and we build outdoor kitchens the way homeowners in Katy actually use them — for weeknight dinners, weekend crowds, and every Texas holiday in between.
What custom outdoor kitchen installation involves
A real outdoor kitchen is more than a grill on a slab. It's a weather-tolerant cooking and entertaining space engineered to handle Houston humidity, summer heat, and the occasional freeze. Every Apex build starts with a site evaluation: drainage, sun exposure, prevailing wind (you don't want smoke blowing into the house), gas and electrical routing, and the sightlines from your patio doors.
From there we pour a reinforced concrete pad or tie into an existing paver patio, frame the cabinetry in steel studs or masonry block, and finish with stone veneer, stucco, or brick to match your home. Countertops are typically granite, quartzite, or sealed concrete. Then we drop in the appliances you want: built-in gas grill, side burner, pizza oven, smoker, kegerator, refrigerator, ice maker, sink with hot and cold water, and vent hood if you're going under cover. Gas lines are run from your existing meter, GFCI outlets are installed for appliances and task lighting, and every connection is pressure-tested before we close up the walls. A typical Katy build runs three to six weeks from demo to first cookout.
Why Apex Landscape & Construction for outdoor kitchen installation
- Licensed landscape contractor, insured and bonded — the paperwork side is handled before the first shovel hits the ground.
- Family-owned and locally operated, with 5-star reviews from Greater Houston homeowners.
- Same-day response on quote requests and 24/7 availability for build-in-progress issues.
- Complete in-house crews: hardscape, masonry, gas, electrical, and finish work — no subcontractor handoffs to slow the project down.
- We integrate the kitchen with the rest of your yard: paver patios, retention walls, landscape lighting, and drainage all coordinated in one plan.
- 10% off for new clientele and 10% off for military and first responders, plus seasonal quarterly discounts of 15% rotating through Houston (West side Oct–Dec, North side Jan–Mar, East side Apr–Jun, South side Jul–Sep).
Our outdoor kitchen installation process
- Free on-site consultation. We walk your yard, listen to how you cook and entertain, measure the space, and check utilities.
- Design and material selection. You'll see a layout with appliance placement, stone and countertop samples, and a fixed written estimate.
- Permits and utility locates. We pull the permits required in Katy and Harris/Fort Bend county and mark all buried lines before excavation.
- Site prep and foundation. Demo of any existing slab, grading for drainage, and pour of a reinforced pad sized to your kitchen footprint.
- Framing, gas, and electrical rough-in. Structure goes up, lines are run, and inspections happen before we skin the cabinetry.
- Finish work. Stone veneer, countertops, appliance installation, backsplash, lighting, and any surrounding paver walkways or patio tie-ins.
- Walkthrough and first fire. We fire up every burner with you, hand over appliance manuals, and clean the site before we leave.
What custom outdoor kitchen installation typically costs
Outdoor kitchens are one of the more variable projects in landscaping, so honest pricing starts with an honest conversation. Estimates range based on footprint, appliance package, countertop material, whether you need a covered structure or pergola over the kitchen, how far gas and electrical have to run from the house, and how much site prep the yard needs (drainage correction, retaining walls, or removing an old slab).
A compact grill island with granite counters and a single built-in grill sits at the lower end of the range. A full L-shaped kitchen with pizza oven, refrigeration, sink, vent hood, and stone veneer runs considerably higher. Every Apex estimate is itemized so you can see exactly what each appliance and finish adds. Ask about our current 10% new-client discount and the 15% seasonal discount for your side of town when you request your free quote.
Service areas we cover
- Katy
- Cinco Ranch
- Cypress
- Fulshear
- Richmond
- Sugar Land
- Memorial
- Spring
- The Woodlands
- Houston (all Greater Houston within 35 miles)
FAQ
How long does a custom outdoor kitchen take to build in Katy?
Most Katy builds take three to six weeks from demo to walkthrough, depending on appliance lead times, weather, and permit turnaround.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen in Katy, TX?
In most cases yes — gas lines, electrical, and any structural cover require permits. We handle the applications and inspections for you.
Can you build an outdoor kitchen on my existing patio?
Often, yes, if the slab is thick enough and in good condition. We evaluate it during the consultation. If it won't support the load or drain properly, we'll recommend rebuilding that section.
What appliances do you install?
Built-in gas grills, side burners, pizza ovens, smokers, kamado inserts, refrigerators, kegerators, ice makers, sinks, and vent hoods. We'll work with the brand you prefer or recommend options.
Will the stone and finishes hold up to Houston weather?
Yes, when the right materials are used. We stick to natural stone, sealed masonry, stainless steel, and countertops rated for outdoor exposure. Sealants are refreshed as part of normal maintenance.
Can you add lighting, drainage, and landscaping around the kitchen?
Absolutely. We coordinate landscape lighting, drainage solutions, and planting beds into the same build so everything ties together.
Ready to cook outside this season? Call Apex Landscape & Construction at +17134876037 for a free on-site consultation and written estimate on your custom outdoor kitchen in Katy, TX. Same-day quotes are available, and new clients get 10% off — ask about the current seasonal discount for your side of Houston when you call.