Outdoor Kitchens
Custom Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in cooking and entertaining spaces that transform your backyard into a true outdoor living room — designed for Durham's climate and your entertaining style.
Service Area
Durham & the Triangle, NC
Experience
3 Generations
Why Choose Us
Why Outdoor Kitchens by L.D. Williams
Expand Your Usable Living Space
NC's mild climate means you can cook and entertain outdoors 8–9 months of the year. An outdoor kitchen makes that possible with real convenience — not just a portable grill.
Significant Property Value Increase
Outdoor kitchens are one of the highest-ROI outdoor improvements. A well-designed outdoor kitchen can return 50–100% of its cost in increased home value.
Built to Weather the Triangle
We use weather-resistant materials — concrete countertops, stainless steel, natural stone, and sealed masonry — specifically selected for Durham's humidity and temperature swings.
Fully Custom to Your Layout
No two backyards are the same. We design every outdoor kitchen around your space, your entertaining style, and your utility rough-ins — not a box-store kit.
Concrete Countertops Built On-Site
Concrete countertops are a specialty of L.D. Williams — poured in place for perfect fit, then finished and sealed to handle heat, food prep, and outdoor exposure.
Integrates with Existing Hardscape
We build outdoor kitchens to match or complement existing patios, pool decks, retaining walls, and landscape — so it looks like it was always part of the design.
WHAT WE BUILD
Outdoor kitchens range from a simple grill station with storage to a full luxury cooking and entertaining complex. We can build to any scope and budget.
- Grill stations with built-in gas or charcoal grills
- Concrete and granite countertop prep areas
- Built-in refrigerators and ice makers
- Sinks with hot/cold water
- Storage cabinets and drawers
- Bar seating and dining areas
- Pizza ovens and smokers
- Outdoor TVs and audio systems
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Every material we specify for outdoor kitchens is selected for durability in outdoor conditions — UV, moisture, heat, and freeze-thaw cycles.
- Concrete block or CMU structural walls
- Natural stone and brick veneer finishes
- Decorative and stamped concrete countertops
- Granite and porcelain countertop options
- Stainless steel appliances and hardware
- Stucco and decorative plaster finishes
- Pavers and concrete base/floor integration
UTILITY PLANNING & PERMITS
A functional outdoor kitchen requires coordination with utility contractors for gas, plumbing, and electrical. We handle the concrete and masonry and coordinate the rest.
- Gas line rough-in coordination with licensed plumber
- Electrical conduit and outlet placement
- Water supply and drain rough-in planning
- Building permit requirements vary by county — we advise
- Fire pit and gas appliance clearance requirements
- Shade structure integration (pergola, sail shade)
POPULAR CONFIGURATIONS IN DURHAM
These are the most popular outdoor kitchen builds we complete for Durham-area homeowners each year.
- L-shaped grill station with countertop and storage
- Island layout with bar seating on one side
- Full outdoor kitchen with sink, fridge, and pizza oven
- Grill station + adjacent fire pit lounge
- Pool-adjacent kitchen and bar setup
- Covered patio kitchen with pergola integration
Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh & beyond
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Serving Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill & the Triangle since 1964.