Built-In Grill Installation in Los Angeles

Installing a built-in grill looks simple: slide it into the hole and connect the gas. The problems show up later. A grill set into a combustible island without an insulated jacket. A flex line kinked behind the grill, starving the burners. No ventilation panels, so gas that leaks has nowhere to go. A propane grill hooked to a natural gas line without the orifices changed. A grill that isn't level, so grease runs to the wrong corner and pools.

We see the results of these on repair calls all the time. Installing it right the first time is less work for everyone.

For a new outdoor kitchen, we work alongside your contractor or island builder. The best time to talk to us is before the island is built, so the cutout, gas stub location and vent placement match the grill you've chosen. If you haven't picked a grill yet, our guide on choosing a built-in grill is a good place to start, and we sell several premium brands through our grill sales service.

Replacing an existing grill in the same island is a slightly different job, mostly about fitting a new grill to an old opening. That process is covered on our replacement page and in this guide.

We don't build islands, cut stone or run gas lines from the meter or tank to the island. A plumber brings gas to a stub in the island; we take it from there to the appliance. The same goes for electrical: we plug into an outlet that's already in place, and an electrician handles new circuits. We also don't install vent hoods for covered patios, though we'll tell you if your setup needs one per the grill manufacturer.