Outdoor Living
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Outdoor kitchens · Sumner County & Greater NashvilleOutdoor Kitchen Builders grill stations made for real cooking
Grill stations, counters and full outdoor kitchens on decks, patios and covered porches, planned with power, gas, shade and weather in mind and built by a licensed general contractor.
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- Locally Owned Cottontown · Sumner County, TN
Cooking outside
Plan the kitchen and the structure at the same time
An outdoor kitchen can be as simple as a kamado grill in a cedar cart on the deck, or as involved as a run of counters with a sink, a refrigerator and a side burner under a roof. On one JACCO project, a kamado grill station sits on a composite deck beneath a louvered pergola, a few steps from lounge seating and a fire table. The cook stays part of the conversation, and the louvered roof overhead filters the afternoon sun.
Whatever the size, the decisions that matter most are made before anything is built. Where does the smoke go, and is there enough clearance from siding, railings and the roof above? Will counters and a stone top add weight the deck framing has to carry? Where do the outlets, the gas line and the water supply come from, and how will they handle a winter freeze? JACCO answers those questions in the plan, so the finished kitchen is safe, solid and easy to cook in.
Because the kitchen usually lives on a deck, patio or porch, we often build both together. That lets us add beams and blocking where heavy counters will sit, run conduit before the decking goes down and set pergola or roof posts where they will not crowd the cook. Gas, plumbing and electrical connections are made by licensed trades under the same contract, and the kitchen becomes one part of a larger outdoor living space.
Kitchen scope
Outdoor kitchen pieces we plan and build
Start with a single grill station or plan a full run of counters. Every bid lists the appliances, surfaces and utilities your kitchen includes.
- Grill and kamado stations
- Built-in counters and storage
- Weather-resistant countertop surfaces
- Outdoor sinks with supply and drain
- Gas lines for grills and burners
- Outdoor-rated outlets and lighting
- Louvered pergolas and porch roofs overhead
- Deck framing reinforced for heavy counters
- Fire tables and seating areas
From grill station to full kitchen
Outdoor kitchens grow in steps. Your bid shows exactly which utilities and structure each step adds.
Level one
Grill station
A dedicated place for a grill or kamado, with a heat-safe surface beneath it, clearance from railings and siding, an outdoor-rated outlet and a light for cooking after sunset.
Level two
Counter and prep kitchen
Built-in counters around the grill with storage below, a durable top, task lighting and room to prep. Often paired with a pergola or porch roof for shade and rain cover.
Level three
Full outdoor kitchen
Grill, side burner, sink, refrigerator and seating under a roof, with gas, water and dedicated circuits run to each appliance and a floor structure framed for the extra weight.
Why JACCO
What JACCO plans before the first board
Clearances worked out early
Grills and burners need space from siding, railings, ceilings and composite decking. We follow each appliance maker’s installation clearances and plan heat protection under the grill before the layout is final.
Framing sized for the weight
Stone tops, masonry bases and a loaded refrigerator are heavy. When a kitchen sits on a deck, we add beams, joists and footings beneath it so the floor stays flat and firm under the load.
Utilities run before surfaces close
Conduit, gas lines and water supply are routed before the decking or patio goes in, with shutoffs you can reach and supply lines you can drain for winter. Nothing gets surface-mounted as an afterthought.
“They arrived when they said they would. I was not surprised by the cost. I was given a reliable estimate.”
- Stage 1Bid
Site visit, measurements and a written bid tied to a clear scope of work.
- Stages 2 and 3Schedule · Build
Selections settled, materials lined up, a detailed schedule, and a protected, clean home while we build.
- Stages 4 and 5Punch list · Close
We walk the finished work with you and close the project when every item on the list is done.
Can an outdoor kitchen go on a composite deck?
Yes, with planning. The framing under the kitchen usually needs extra beams, joists or footings to carry counters and appliances, and the area around the grill needs heat protection and clearance, because high heat can damage composite boards and railings. Building the deck and the kitchen together is the simplest route; adding a kitchen to an existing deck starts with checking the frame beneath it.
Do you run gas lines and plumbing to an outdoor kitchen?
Yes, as part of the project. Gas and water lines, drains and electrical circuits are installed by licensed trades under JACCO’s contract, and any permits that work requires are part of the plan. Lines are routed before the decking or patio goes down, with shutoffs where you can reach them and supply lines that can be drained ahead of a hard freeze.
Should an outdoor kitchen be covered?
It does not have to be, but cover makes it usable far more often. A louvered pergola or porch roof shades the cook, keeps rain off counters and appliances, and gives you somewhere to hang lights or a fan. Any roof over a grill needs enough height and ventilation for smoke and heat, which we plan with the appliance clearances in hand.
What affects the cost of an outdoor kitchen?
The number of appliances and utilities matters most. A grill station with one outlet is a modest scope, while a kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, side burner and gas line adds plumbing, gas and electrical work. Counter length and surface, the structure underneath and any roof or pergola overhead also move the price. JACCO prices from a written scope once the layout and appliances are chosen.
Related services
Decks & Porches
Multi-level composite and wood decks, stairs and railings.
Patio Construction
Covered and open patios that extend the house outdoors.
Hardscaping
Stone, pavers, walls and fire features that frame the yard.
Start the conversation
Tell us about your project.
Jonathon will follow up personally to schedule a visit. The first consultation is complimentary.