Bring the convenience of your indoor kitchen to the great outdoors. For homeowners in Kirkwood, Imperial, and Barnhart, we design and build luxury outdoor kitchens and custom grill islands engineered for performance. Whether you are looking for a sleek, modern bar-height island near Richardson Road or a full masonry chef’s station to anchor a sloped backyard near Ten Brook, Excel Landscaping handles the entire build — including the structural footings, gas line trenching, and premium stone finishing.
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In Kirkwood, outdoor kitchens are a major upgrade for families who love to entertain without constant trips back and forth to the house. We build all-weather cooking spaces that stand up to Missouri’s high humidity and heavy clay soil. Many Kirkwood properties have significant elevation changes — we can integrate your kitchen into a tiered retaining wall or a multi-level patio to maximize every square inch of your yard. From high-output stainless steel grills to built-in refrigerators, every design is custom-mapped so the prep, cooking, and serving areas flow logically together.
Every kitchen is designed to blend seamlessly with your patio, fire feature, or retaining wall setup. Popular options include:
You get a beautiful outdoor cooking experience with high performance function.
A stone kitchen can weigh several tons. We pour a dedicated, steel-reinforced concrete pad beneath every island — not just set it on top of an existing patio. This is critical in Kirkwood, where the soil shifts and expands during wet seasons and would crack a standard slab under that kind of weight.
We handle the gas line trenching, outdoor electrical runs, and drainage grading as part of every build. One contractor, one quote, no subcontractor runaround.
For neighborhoods where houses sit close together, we design kitchens with integrated stone pillars and raised structures that support privacy screens or pergolas, creating a secluded outdoor room feel even on a compact Kirkwood lot.
We follow a proven approach that keeps your project organized and stress free from planning to completion.
We start by understanding how you love to entertain. During our on-site visit, we discuss your vision, seating needs, and cooking style to design a layout that perfectly complements your backyard.
You choose from premium natural stone, brick, or high-end block veneers, perfectly paired with durable, weather-proof outdoor countertops
Our expert masonry crews handle the entire build from the ground up. We meticulously install your stonework, countertops, and appliances, ensuring everything is perfectly finished and ready for your first cookout
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Not with our engineering. Most kitchens fail because they are built on top of a standard patio slab. Because a stone kitchen can weigh several tons, we pour a dedicated, steel-reinforced concrete pad. This is critical in Kirkwood, where the soil shifts and expands during wet seasons.
Absolutely. We can build your outdoor kitchen directly into a structural retaining wall or use a tiered patio design to create a flat, level cooking area on even the steepest Kirkwood hillside.
Because we build with solid masonry and engineered block, the structure itself is virtually maintenance-free. You simply need to winterize any plumbing lines and keep your stainless steel grills and appliances clean and covered when not in use.
Yes, most permanent outdoor kitchens with gas or electrical require a permit through the City of Kirkwood. We handle the entire application and inspection process so you don’t deal with the paperwork.
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Excel Landscaping provides premium outdoor kitchen design and construction for homeowners in Kirkwood, Imperial, Barnhart, and the surrounding Jefferson County area. We build high-performance outdoor retreats designed for the specific terrain and weather challenges of the Kirkwood community.
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