Concrete
Concrete foundation
A slab or reinforced strips can provide rigid support for masonry, stone worktops and heavy appliances.
Often worth considering for: Permanent built-in kitchens and heavy islands
Specialist base installation
Outdoor Kitchen Bases & Foundations
Outdoor kitchen groundwork should support concentrated appliances while coordinating paving, drainage, gas, water and electrical routes.
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Written foundation scope
Built for this application
What the foundation needs to do
A freestanding cabinet run and a masonry outdoor kitchen can look similar when finished but impose very different loads on the ground. Ovens, stone worktops and built-in grills also concentrate weight along narrow support lines.
We set out the hard base from the final kitchen plan and can coordinate agreed service ducts and drainage before cabinets and appliances arrive.
Options, assessed properly
Suitable foundation methods
The methods below are possibilities to assess—not interchangeable specifications. We match the foundation to the product, loads, support points, ground and access.
Paving slabs
Paving-slab base
Correctly prepared exterior paving gives a practical finished terrace for modular cabinet systems when local support is sufficient.
Often worth considering for: Lightweight modular kitchens and combined dining patios
Ground screws
Ground screws and support frame
Screws may support a structurally designed raised deck or framed kitchen platform, but appliance heat, loads and services must all be compatible.
Often worth considering for: Selected raised installations on sloping ground
A written price for the approved detail
Specialist foundations are quoted from the actual product, support plan and site information. No VAT is added to the guide prices shown.
Before installation
Dimensions, approvals and responsibilities
Freeze the cabinet and appliance layout before setting service penetrations. Moving an island later may leave ducts in unusable positions.
Gas, electrical, water and flue work is outside an ordinary foundation installation and must be completed by the relevant competent trades.
JustBases quotes the agreed foundation and groundwork. Product installation, specialist connections, commissioning and third-party design remain outside our scope unless the written quotation expressly includes them.
A simple route forward
From first call to ready base
- 1
Talk through the plan
Tell us about the outdoor kitchen, approximate size and site. We will identify any useful supplier information.
- 2
Agree the foundation
We assess access, levels, support requirements and ground, then provide a clear written quotation.
- 3
Install and hand over
Our team installs the agreed base and leaves it ready for the approved building or equipment installer.
Genuine customer feedback
Reviews of our foundation work
"I couldn't recommend Craig highly enough! Communication prior to the job was outstanding even considering our ever changing goal posts. Craig and his team turned up exactly at the agreed time, were well presented, friendly and professional. The cleanliness, attention to detail and quality of the job was outstanding."
"Good standard of workmanship. Friendly and efficient. Prompt response for estimate and fitted into our timescale. Will be using the firm in future and thoroughly recommend them."
"Craig and his team were very professional throughout the job. They worked tirelessly and extremely hard. The job involved digging up a thick reinforced concrete base. Then creating a whole new base with precision engineering in preparation to accept a new building on top. The result was an excellent job all round."
Easy to start, free to ask
Tell us about your outdoor kitchen
You do not need drawings or a finished specification before getting in touch. Send what you have and Craig will explain the useful next step.
Helpful details, if available
- Dimensioned kitchen plan
- Appliance and worktop weights
- Masonry wall positions
- Approved service routes
- Finished paving choice
Talk to Craig
Craig will listen to what you are planning and help establish the foundation information that matters.
Online quote requests are normally answered within 24 hours, excluding weekends.
Request your free quote
Just give us your contact details and a short description of what you want to build. We will guide you through the rest.
Your enquiry
Outdoor Kitchen Foundations installation
Straight answers
Outdoor Kitchen Foundations FAQs
Not always. A sound level paved base may suit lighter cabinets, while masonry and heavy stone installations usually need a more substantial support design.
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