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Outdoor Kitchens.
Custom built-in grills, bars, countertops, and full cooking stations that turn your backyard into the best restaurant in town.
Custom built-in grills, bars, countertops, and full cooking stations that turn your backyard into the best restaurant in town.
Picture this: it's a warm Saturday evening in Shelby Township. Your friends are gathered around the bar, cold drinks in hand, while you're flipping steaks on the built-in grill -- not 50 feet away in a hot kitchen, missing the conversation. The countertop is right there for plating. The mini-fridge means nobody has to go inside. The evening flows effortlessly.
Now picture reality: you're hauling trays back and forth through the sliding door, balancing plates while the dog tries to escape, missing every good joke because you're stuck inside at the stove. Your portable grill is rusting on a cracked concrete slab, and the "outdoor dining" is a wobbly folding table from the garage.
An outdoor kitchen isn't a luxury -- it's a lifestyle upgrade. It's the reason your house becomes the house everyone wants to be at. And in Southeast Michigan, where we spend all winter dreaming of warm weather, you owe it to yourself to make every outdoor moment count.
Every Nelligan's outdoor kitchen is custom designed for your space, your cooking style, and your entertaining needs. We don't sell cookie-cutter island kits -- we build permanent, stone-clad cooking stations that look like they belong on HGTV.
Our structures are built with weather-resistant steel framing, natural stone or premium block veneer, and granite or quartz countertops that handle Michigan winters without flinching. Gas lines are professionally run, appliance cutouts are precision-fit, and drainage is designed so you're not standing in puddles while you cook.
From simple grill islands to full L-shaped kitchens with sinks, refrigerators, and pizza ovens -- we've built them all. And with 25+ years of outdoor construction experience, we know how to build it to last.
Professional-grade built-in gas grills with stone or block surrounds and countertop space.
Bar-height counters with seating, perfect for entertaining. Stone or block construction with premium tops.
Weather-resistant countertop surfaces that handle heat, rain, and heavy use season after season.
Outdoor-rated sinks, mini-fridges, and ice makers plumbed right into your kitchen island.
Wood-fired pizza ovens, smoker inserts, and specialty cooking stations for the serious chef.
Task lighting, ambient lighting, and GFCI outlets so you can cook and entertain after dark.
Tell us your vision -- what you cook, how you entertain, and what features matter most.
We design your custom kitchen layout, select materials, and provide a detailed written estimate.
Foundation, framing, stonework, countertops, appliance install, gas hookup, and electrical.
Fire up the grill, invite the neighbors, and never eat inside again.
It's not just about the weekends -- it's an investment. Spring schedule filling up fast. Get your free design consultation today.
GET FREE CONSULTATION →Absolutely. We build with weather-resistant steel frames, natural stone veneer, and outdoor-rated countertops. With simple winterization (disconnecting water lines, covering appliances), your kitchen will look and function perfectly for decades.
Most outdoor kitchen projects require a gas line extension. We coordinate with licensed plumbers to handle this as part of the project. Some homeowners also opt for propane-compatible setups as an alternative.
Depending on complexity, most outdoor kitchens take 2-4 weeks from groundbreaking to your first cookout. A simple grill island can be done in under a week. We'll give you a clear timeline during the design phase.
Yes -- outdoor kitchens consistently rank among the highest ROI outdoor improvements. Real estate experts estimate 100-200% return on investment, and homes with outdoor kitchens sell faster in competitive markets like Rochester, Troy, and Washington Township.
We design with future expansion in mind. Want to start with a grill island and add a bar later? No problem. We can plan utility rough-ins and layout considerations to make future additions seamless.
Join 500+ homeowners who trust Nelligan's. Free design consultation, detailed estimate, zero pressure. Spring schedule is filling up -- book now to be grilling by summer.