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Outdoor Kitchen Installation
Fence Max Texas designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens across Dallas–Fort Worth. Our designers provide a custom design and detailed quote at no cost, then build a durable cooking and entertaining space planned around Texas heat, light and appliance durability.
Thousands of people with budgets large and small are making outdoor kitchen installation one of the hottest trends in home improvement.
Outdoor kitchens bring a set of concerns an indoor kitchen does not: heat, light, and the durability of the appliances and finishes you choose. Let Fence Max Texas design and build yours, with creative solutions for a durable and beautiful result.
Our professional designers will work with you, inspire you with modern ideas, and provide a custom design and detailed quote — all for free. You benefit from the highest grade of materials and professional installation, with a project manager assuring personal attention, on-time completion and quality work within your budget.
Why it works here
Built for North Texas
Free custom design
A designer works through layout, appliances and finishes with you, and you receive a detailed quote before committing.
Built for the climate
Materials and appliance selections are chosen to survive Texas heat, humidity and sun rather than to look good on install day.
One project manager
Masonry, utilities, appliances and any surrounding structure are coordinated by one person.
Exclusive warranty
Our exclusive warranty applies to the work we install.
Materials & options
- Stone and brick veneer
- Stucco finishes
- Granite and stone countertops
- Built-in grills and side burners
- Refrigeration and ice storage
- Stainless access doors and drawers
- Bar seating overhangs
- Task and ambient lighting
- Gas, water and electrical rough-in
What affects cost
- Overall size and counter run
- Appliance package selected
- Countertop material
- Veneer or finish material
- How far gas, water and electrical have to be run
- Whether a patio cover or shade structure is included
- Site access for materials
- Any concrete or foundation work
Texas weather
Direct summer sun destroys outdoor kitchens faster than anything else — it cooks appliance electronics, fades finishes and makes the space unusable at exactly the time of year you want it. Positioning the kitchen under cover, or building a cover as part of the project, is usually the highest-value decision in the design. Freeze protection for water lines is the second.
Maintenance
Cover or clean the grill after use, seal stone countertops on the schedule the material calls for, blow out or insulate water lines before a hard freeze, and rinse salt and food acids off stainless promptly to prevent pitting.
FAQ
Common questions
- Does an outdoor kitchen need to be covered?
- It does not have to be, but in North Texas a cover dramatically extends how often the space is used and how long the appliances last. Many of our clients build the cover and kitchen together.
- What utilities are required?
- Most kitchens need electrical, and many add gas and water. The distance from existing connections is one of the larger cost variables in the project.
- Can you match the house?
- Yes. Veneer, stucco and stone are commonly matched to the home's exterior so the kitchen reads as part of the house.
- Do you supply the appliances?
- Appliance selection is part of the design conversation, and the detailed quote spells out exactly what is included.
- How do I protect it from freezing weather?
- Water lines need to be drained or protected before a hard freeze. We will walk you through the shutdown steps for your specific build at the final walkthrough.
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