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Outdoor Kitchens — outdoor living by TAB Property Enhancement
Outdoor Living · Northeast Ohio

Outdoor Kitchens

Built-in stainless grills and burners set into a Unilock, Techo-Bloc, or stone surround, plumbed for natural gas and built to cook through Ohio weather.

Overview

Built once, built right

TAB Property Enhancement is a Unilock Authorized Contractor and an eight-time Best of Houzz winner. An outdoor kitchen is where the entertaining actually happens, so it has to work like a kitchen and survive outdoors. It cooks and it lasts, or it’s just a yard ornament. The appliances, the gas, the counter, and the surround each have to be specified for weather and built to last, not assembled from a big-box cart.

We build the surround in Unilock or Techo-Bloc hardscape or natural stone, sized around the appliances you choose. Stainless built-in grills, side burners, refrigeration, and storage drop into a masonry frame rated for outdoor use. We plumb a dedicated natural gas line so there’s no propane tank to swap, run weatherproof power for lights and refrigeration, and finish the counter in a surface that handles freeze, sun, and grease. Everything that can rust or rot is specified out.

Every kitchen starts with a design conversation and a 3D rendering, so you see the layout, the appliance run, and how the kitchen relates to the seating and the house before we build. We pull permits where the gas line needs them. Our crews build the masonry and counters; licensed Ohio trades make the gas and electrical connections. One coordinated build.

A kitchen is the anchor of a larger outdoor room, and it works best designed with the rest of it. The Unilock or Techo-Bloc patio underneath, a pergola or roof for shade and rain, a fire feature for after dinner, and lighting for cooking after dark all connect when they’re planned together. We set the gas, water, and power runs while the patio is open, not after it’s finished.

What's included

The difference is in the build

  • Built-in stainless

    Grills, burners, and refrigeration in outdoor-rated stainless, set into the masonry rather than rolled up on casters.

  • Natural gas line

    A dedicated gas line we plumb in, so the grill is always ready and there's no propane tank to swap or hide.

  • Unilock, Techo-Bloc, or stone

    A masonry surround built in Unilock, Techo-Bloc, or natural stone, rated to take Ohio freeze-thaw without cracking.

  • Weatherproofed throughout

    Counters, power, and components specified for sun, rain, and freeze, so nothing warps, rusts, or fails over winter.

How it works

From first walk-through to final board

  1. 1

    Design consultation

    We talk through how you cook and entertain, what appliances you want, and where the kitchen sits relative to seating and the house.

  2. 2

    3D design & rendering

    You see the kitchen before we build: layout, appliance run, surround material, and counter, adjusted until it's right.

  3. 3

    Build

    Our crews build the surround and counters; licensed trades run the gas and power. Appliances set in, lighting wired.

  4. 4

    Final walk-through

    We walk you through the appliances and gas shutoff, review care for the surfaces, and hand off the warranty paperwork.

Common questions

Questions homeowners ask

Do you handle the permits, or is that on me?

We handle every permit: applications, fees, inspections, and final sign-off. You'll sign a form or two, and we deal with your municipality directly. We've pulled permits across dozens of Northeast Ohio communities and know what each building department wants before we submit.

Will subcontractors be doing the work on my home?

Our core construction crews are in-house TAB staff: decks, structures, hardscape, all of it. We bring in licensed specialists for electrical, gas, and plumbing, the same Ohio trades we've worked with for years. Your project lead is on-site or reachable throughout, whoever is working that day.

What happens if I want to change something during the build?

Change orders are normal on custom work. When something comes up, we quote it in writing before any work proceeds, including any effect on the timeline. You approve every change before we make it, and nothing surprises you at billing.

Can I run natural gas instead of propane?

Yes, and for a built-in kitchen it's usually the better call. We plumb a dedicated natural gas line to the grill and burners, so you're never hauling, storing, or running out of propane tanks mid-cookout. Natural gas connects to your home's supply and is always there. The line gets planned at the design stage and connected by a licensed Ohio trade, because where it runs affects the surround and the patio below. If your property isn't served by natural gas, we'll build for propane and set the tank discreetly.

Will an outdoor kitchen hold up through Ohio winters?

It will when it's built for it, which is the whole point of a custom build over a roll-up cart. We use a masonry surround rated for freeze-thaw, outdoor-rated stainless appliances, weatherproof power, and a counter surface that takes cold, sun, and grease. You can leave most of it out year-round. We'll walk you through the simple end-of-season steps at the final walk-through, like covering the grill and clearing the lines on anything that holds water. Nothing about an Ohio winter should shorten the life of a kitchen we build.

What’s covered under your warranty?

Two layers. Our workmanship warranty covers the masonry, counters, and installation, and the manufacturer warranties cover the components: the stainless appliances, the Unilock, Techo-Bloc, or stone in the surround, and any refrigeration, all registered on your behalf. Appliance warranties vary by brand, and we'll match the appliances to the warranty level you want. You get the full paperwork at the final walk-through.

In their words

What clients say

    ★★★★★
    We could not be more pleased with our bathroom remodel. Trace and his crew were awesome to work with and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with their work and that they were meeting our expectations. The work was completed in the time frame promised. I would highly recommend TAB for your renovation needs.
    Byron J.
    via houzz
    ★★★★★
    Tab built us a beautiful covered deck with gas fireplace , the team who worked on our deck workmanship is outstanding. Trace is very professional from the first meeting to selection of decking and stone , he guided us along the way and we look forward to enjoying our outdoor living space for many years to come.
    Bachie63
    via houzz
    ★★★★★
    We could not be any happier with our outdoor living space created by Tab Property Enhancements. They removed and replaced our existing patio with a gorgeous new unilock patio, fire pit, pavilion and small deck. They were excellent to work with, extremely friendly, very professional, and knowledgeable. Their skill level is top notch, down to every little detail, and we were well informed and updated on every step of the process. We would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to enhance their outdoor space. We absolutely love ours. Its like we added an extra room to our home.
    Dan & Lori M.
    via houzz

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