Outdoor Barbeques
JI Masonry Solutions LLC designs and installs custom outdoor barbeques for homeowners across Tampa Bay, from Westchase and Tampa to Lutz, Odessa, and Palm Harbor. Whether it is part of a full outdoor kitchen or added to an existing patio, we plan the details around your layout and the way you cook.
Built-In Grill or Freestanding? Choosing What Fits Your Patio
A freestanding grill is flexible and can be moved, while a built-in unit is set into a countertop and becomes part of the patio. Built-in systems also allow extras such as rotisseries, warming racks, and pizza attachments, and they give you counter space on either side of the grill, which is the thing most people end up wishing they had.Many homeowners install a barbeque first and expand into a full outdoor kitchen over time. If you think that might be you, tell us at the start, and we will lay it out so the extra counters and appliances can be added later without tearing anything out.
Planning the Island: Prep Space, Seating, and Room to Move
The grill has to fit the layout, and so does everything around it. We plan enough room for prep surfaces, seating, and for people to walk past the cook without bumping into a plate of burgers. A bar-height counter on one side gives guests somewhere to sit and talk, and a small prep area beside the grill saves countless trips to the indoor kitchen.Gas Lines, Propane, and Ventilation
Fuel affects both the design and the placement. A natural gas grill needs a gas line run to the island, while a propane unit needs a designated place for the tank. We work through these decisions with you before installation begins.Ventilation and wind direction matter just as much, especially if the grill is near a lanai or a screen enclosure. We look at where the smoke will go, how the wind usually blows across your lot, and how much shade the cooking area gets, so the grill is comfortable to use and not a nuisance to your guests or your neighbors.
Cooking Outdoors in Tampa Bay Weather
Summer afternoons here come with thunderstorms, and humid air and salt spray are hard on metal. A grill station near the Gulf in Clearwater or St. Petersburg needs more corrosion-resistant components than one in an inland yard in Land O Lakes, and a cooking area under a roof or a shaded section of patio lets you keep grilling when a storm pops up.We use quality components, reinforced bases, and weather-ready finishes so the station holds up through the heat, rain, and humidity. If you want to see how a barbeque fits into a larger setup, our outdoor living page shows the other features we build around one.