Outdoor Kitchen Builders in Southwest Florida
HomeWorks designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens across Southwest Florida, from a simple built-in grill station to a full outdoor cook space with a bar, refrigeration, and covered seating. One licensed team handles the design, the Lee and Collier County permits, the gas and electrical, and the build, so you are not standing in the yard trying to coordinate four trades yourself. No change-order games. No vanishing crew. The price and the plan are on the table before we start.
Licensed FL Contractor · CBC 1261775 · Serving Fort Myers, Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral & SWFL
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Outdoor kitchens built for Florida living
An outdoor kitchen is one of the few remodels you get to use almost every day in Southwest Florida. The weather that makes the rest of the country pack up the grill in October is the weather that lets you cook outside in January here. That is also why an outdoor kitchen built with the wrong materials falls apart so fast. Salt air, daily humidity, driving summer rain, and UV that does not quit will pit cheap stainless, warp particle-board cabinets, and lift a countertop that was never sealed for the outdoors. Building one that still looks good in five years is a materials problem and a construction problem before it is a design problem, and that is the part most homeowners cannot see on a showroom floor.
HomeWorks builds outdoor kitchens the way we build everything else, which is start to finish with one accountable team. We are a licensed Florida building contractor, CBC 1261775, not a grill installer and not a handyman. When you hire us for an outdoor kitchen, the same people who design it pull the permits, run the gas and electrical, build the structure, set the appliances, and clean up the yard when it is done. You get one point of contact and one warranty. If you are also rethinking the indoor space, see how we approach every kitchen project so the indoor and outdoor work run on one schedule instead of fighting each other.
How much an outdoor kitchen costs in Southwest Florida
Most outdoor kitchens in Fort Myers, Naples, Estero, Cape Coral, and Bonita Springs land somewhere between $8,000 and $80,000, and the range is that wide because an outdoor kitchen is really a set of choices, not one fixed product. Here is roughly how the tiers break down, including the parts homeowners forget to budget for.
A basic grill station with a countertop and some storage usually runs $8,000 to $15,000. This is a single run of cabinetry, a built-in grill, a durable counter surface, and the gas and electrical to support it.
A mid-range outdoor kitchen with a grill, a refrigerator, a sink, and bar seating usually runs $20,000 to $40,000. At this level you are adding plumbing for the sink, a dedicated refrigeration circuit, and enough counter and seating to actually host people.
A full outdoor living space with a covered structure, lighting, a fire feature, and premium appliances usually runs $40,000 to $80,000 and up. A pergola or roof, a pizza oven, a beverage center, and a fireplace or fire table all live in this tier.
Every one of those numbers should include the gas and electrical work, the permits, and the construction, not just the appliances. When a quote looks far cheaper than this range, the usual reason is that the permit, the gas line, or the hurricane-rated structure got left out and will come back as a change order later. We put those line items on the quote up front so the number you sign is the number you pay.
What actually survives Southwest Florida weather
The single biggest difference between an outdoor kitchen that lasts and one that looks tired in two summers is what it is built from. Interior-grade materials fail fast here. This is what we specify and why.
Marine-grade 316 stainless steel for cabinets, doors, and appliance housings within about five miles of the coast. Standard 304 stainless is fine inland, but near salt air it will develop surface rust called tea staining, so closer to the water we step up to 316.
Sealed natural stone or full-body porcelain for countertops. Granite and quartzite hold up outdoors when they are sealed for it. Porcelain slabs resist UV fading and heat better than most surfaces. Indoor quartz is not made for direct sun and can discolor, so we steer clients away from it for uncovered runs.
Block or steel-framed islands, never wood-framed. A wood frame in this climate is a future termite and rot problem. We build on concrete block or welded steel so the structure outlives the appliances.
Powder-coated aluminum for pergolas and shade structures, rated for the local wind load. Aluminum does not rust and can be engineered to code, which wood and untreated steel cannot match here without constant upkeep.
Weather-rated electrical, GFCI protection, and real drainage. Every outlet is covered and GFCI protected, and the counters and cabinets are built to shed water instead of trapping it, because standing water is what kills the hardware and the finishes.
Permitting in Lee and Collier County
An outdoor kitchen is not a patio decoration to the county. Gas lines, electrical connections, plumbing, and any covered or enclosed structure all trigger permits in both Lee and Collier County, and they are often separate permits rather than one. A gas line has its own permit and its own pressure test and inspection. Plumbing for a sink is separate again. A pergola or roof over the kitchen brings in structural review and wind-load engineering.
This is where a lot of outdoor kitchen projects go sideways, because an unpermitted build can stall a future home sale, fail an insurance claim after a storm, or have to be torn out. HomeWorks holds the Florida CBC 1261775 license and the gas endorsement needed to pull these permits, and we handle the applications, the inspections, and the code compliance so you never set foot in a county building department. If your kitchen sits inside or beside a screen enclosure, we engineer the ventilation and the fire clearances that setup requires as part of the design.
Built for Southwest Florida weather
Salt air, humidity, and summer storms destroy cheap materials. We build with marine-grade stainless, sealed stone or porcelain, block or steel structure, and weather-rated electrical, so your outdoor kitchen still looks right years from now.
One team, one warranty
We handle the whole thing, which means design, permits, gas, electrical, masonry, countertops, and appliance installation. One licensed contractor and one point of contact, not four subs you have to chase.
Permitted and inspected
Outdoor kitchens need gas, electrical, and structural permits in Lee and Collier County. We pull them, we schedule the inspections, and every stage is code compliant. No shortcuts that come back to bite you at resale.
How We Build Your Outdoor Kitchen
Design & Planning
We visit your Fort Myers, Naples, or Estero home to assess your space, discuss your vision, and measure everything. You'll get 3D renderings, material options, and a detailed quote--no pressure, no obligation.
Permits & Prep
We pull all required permits through Lee or Collier County, run gas and electrical lines, and pour the foundation. Proper infrastructure is critical--we don't skip steps that matter.
Build & Install
Our crew constructs the frame, installs countertops, mounts appliances, and connects everything. Most outdoor kitchens complete in 3 to 6 weeks. We clean up daily and keep your yard accessible.
Final Walkthrough
We walk you through your new outdoor kitchen, demonstrate all appliances, and hand over warranty documentation. You'll have our direct number for any questions that come up later.
The grill station your backyard deserves
The grill is the centerpiece of most outdoor kitchens, and everything else gets designed around it. HomeWorks installs and integrates TrueFlame gas grills and Primo ceramic grills, which means we handle the gas line, the countertop cutout, the ventilation, and the built-in so the cooking station works as well as it looks. Most clients start with the grill and build out from there.
Everything we build into your outdoor kitchen
A complete outdoor kitchen is more than a grill on a patio. We design and build every component to handle Southwest Florida's weather year-round.
Built-in Grills & Cooking Stations
TrueFlame gas grills and Primo ceramic grills built into custom islands. We handle gas line installation, countertop cutouts, and ventilation. The centerpiece of every outdoor kitchen we build.
Countertops & Bar Tops
Granite, quartz, and concrete countertops sealed for outdoor use. Bar-height seating, overhangs for entertaining, and surfaces that handle rain, sun, and heavy use without staining or cracking.
Outdoor Cabinetry & Storage
Marine-grade stainless steel and polymer cabinets rated for Florida's humidity and salt air. Drawers, doors, trash pullouts, and towel storage. Everything stays dry and accessible.
Pergolas & Shade Structures
Aluminum, wood, and vinyl pergolas that provide shade and define your outdoor kitchen space. We handle structural engineering, permitting, and installation. Fan and lighting integration available.
Outdoor Lighting & Electrical
Task lighting for cooking, ambient lighting for entertaining, and GFCI outlets for appliances. All electrical work permitted and inspected through Lee or Collier County. LED and low-voltage options available.
Refrigeration & Ice Makers
Outdoor-rated refrigerators, beverage coolers, and ice makers built into your island or bar area. Electrical connections and drainage handled. Brands rated for Florida's heat and humidity.
Sinks & Plumbing
Outdoor sinks with hot and cold water for prep and cleanup. We run water supply and drain lines, handle permitting, and install stainless steel or granite composite sinks built for outdoor use.
Fire Features & Seating Areas
Gas fire pits, fire tables, and fireplace features that extend your outdoor season. Natural gas and propane options. We handle gas line installation, stone or tile surrounds, and built-in seating.
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No contractor horror stories
You have probably heard them, or lived one. The estimate that was thousands under the final bill. The crew that showed up twice a week and then disappeared. The permit that never got filed. HomeWorks was built to be the opposite of that. You get the price and the 15 percent contingency up front, one team from design to cleanup, and owners, Chad and Lyndee, who are actually accountable for the job. We are not done until you are.
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Get your outdoor kitchen quote
Tell us about your space and how you want to use it. You will get honest pricing and a real plan, with the permits and the gas and electrical work already in the number. No pressure, no change-order games.
Outdoor kitchens across Southwest Florida
We build outdoor kitchens across Southwest Florida, and the details change by area. Lee County and Collier County permit these projects differently, coastal and canal lots need different materials than inland ones, and screen enclosure rules vary by community. Choose your city for the specifics that apply to your home.
- Outdoor Kitchens in Bonita Springs for waterfront lots and Lee County permitting near the Collier line.
- Outdoor Kitchens in Cape Coral for canal and seawall lots and waterfront wind exposure.
- Outdoor Kitchens in Estero for lanai integration and community design standards.
- Outdoor Kitchens in Fort Myers for Lee County permitting, riverfront and older-neighborhood lots, and post-storm rebuilds.
- Outdoor Kitchens in Naples for Collier County permitting and gated-community architectural review.
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