Grill Island vs. Full Outdoor Kitchen: Which Fits Your Budget and Yard?

A basic built-in grill island typically runs $3,000 to $10,000 installed and needs only a gas and electrical permit. Adding a sink and refrigeration to make it a full outdoor kitchen brings in a plumbing permit as well and pushes the typical cost to $25,000 to $60,000. The jump isn't just the appliances — it's the added utility work and inspections that come with them. We walk through both options during the free on-site estimate so the decision is based on your actual budget and yard size, not a generic package.