Outdoor Kitchens · DFW Metroplex

Your Backyard,
Fully Equipped.

Custom outdoor kitchen design and build across DFW. Grills, counters, bars, and fire features built for the way you actually live outside.

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Projects Annually

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Outdoor Kitchens in DFW

Outdoor Kitchens Built for DFW Living

DFW homeowners spend more time outside than almost anywhere else in the country. An outdoor kitchen built right extends your living space, adds real property value, and makes your backyard the place everyone wants to be. True Star designs and builds custom outdoor kitchens from the ground up. Masonry, gas lines, appliances, countertops, and covered structures are all handled by one team.

Outdoor-kitchen projects requiring formal design begin with an approved plan covering layout, utilities, appliances, materials and construction requirements. True Star can review a suitable client-provided design or develop the required plan through our paid design process.

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Design-Build, One Team

Permit Coordination

Dedicated Point of Contact

2-Year Warranty

Why True Star

What Sets Our Outdoor Kitchens Apart

Built for DFW Weather

We select materials rated for Texas heat and humidity: stainless appliances, sealed stone, and powder-coated frames that hold up through summer and winter without cracking, rusting, or fading.

Gas and Electrical Included

We coordinate gas line extensions and electrical rough-in through vetted trade partners we have worked with for years. You don't need to hire a separate contractor. We manage the whole scope.

Appliance Selection Support

We help you choose appliances that match your cooking style and budget. Built-in grills, smokers, refrigerators, ice makers, pizza ovens: we've installed them all and know what performs in the field.

Our Work

Outdoor Kitchen Projects in DFW

Expertise

What Separates a Great Outdoor Kitchen from an Expensive Mistake

The most common outdoor kitchen problems we see in DFW come from two places: undersized gas lines and countertops that weren't sealed for outdoor use. A BTU-starved grill that won't reach temperature is a frustrating and expensive fix after the fact. We size gas lines correctly from the start and spec countertop materials (granite, concrete, porcelain) that are rated for outdoor exposure in Texas.

Permit requirements vary by municipality and project scope. Gas, electrical and covered-structure work commonly require permits. True Star confirms the applicable requirements and coordinates applications, licensed specialty trades and inspections before the related work begins.

The 3D design phase is where real money is saved. Seeing your kitchen layout, appliance placement, and countertop material before construction starts catches problems that would cost thousands to fix in the field. A $1,000 design retainer applied toward your project total is the best investment you can make before a single block is laid.

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How It Works

How Our Outdoor Kitchen Process Works

Project Fit Consultation

We visit your property, walk the space, and talk through your vision, appliance wishlist, and budget. No pressure, just a real conversation about what's possible in your backyard.

Design & Planning

Projects requiring formal design begin with an approved plan covering layout, utilities, appliances, materials and construction requirements. True Star coordinates required permits and documents the expected construction schedule.

Build & Deliver

Our crew handles masonry, gas, electrical coordination, appliance installation, and finishing. You get updates at key milestones, and proactive communication if schedule or scope changes. Final walkthrough ensures everything is right.

Buyer's Guide

Common Outdoor Kitchen Mistakes to Avoid in DFW

Skipping required permits on utility work

Gas and electrical requirements vary by city and scope, but required permits and inspections should never be bypassed. Confirm who is coordinating the municipality, licensed specialty trades and inspections before utility work begins.

Choosing indoor-rated materials for outdoor use

Standard granite and tile grout absorb moisture and crack in Texas freeze-thaw cycles. Outdoor kitchens need materials specifically rated for exterior use. We spec the right products from the start so you are not calling us back to fix a countertop two years later.

Undersizing the gas line

A grill, side burner, and outdoor heater running simultaneously require significantly more BTUs than a single appliance. Undersized gas lines are one of the most common outdoor kitchen complaints we hear from homeowners who hired the lowest bid. We size lines for your full appliance load from day one.

Full Service

Everything Coordinated. Start to Finish.

True Star coordinates the agreed scope through one accountable project team.

Complimentary Project Fit Consultation. No obligation. No pressure.

Formal design is developed when the project scope requires it.

2D and 3D renderings on qualifying projects so you see it before we build it.

Permit requirements, applications and inspections coordinated by True Star when required.

Fully insured, with licensed specialty trade partners where required.

Every crew member on your property is held to True Star's quality standard.

Your True Star project lead stays involved from consultation through final walkthrough.

Clear communication and progress updates throughout the build.

Job site cleaned up daily.

Final walkthrough and punch list before we consider it done.

Two-year workmanship warranty on constructed work.

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Client Reviews

What DFW Homeowners Say About True Star

"From the initial meeting with Eric, we knew we had found the perfect company to transform our outdoor space! Eric & Cameron intently listened to how we envisioned using the space and turned our dreams into reality! We loved that Eric provided a 3D picture of our design showing us options we had not even thought of that truly complemented our space so well! They communicated daily with updates, always left a clean workspace, and we felt comfortable with every single worker that entered our property. They are very transparent with pricing and always stay within a budget you established. Their attention to detail especially with appliance finishes and quality of work sets them apart from their competition. Highly recommend working with them!"

Jillian Bowser

Frisco, TX

Outdoor Kitchen & Backyard Renovation

"I am extremely pleased with the travertine patio extension, complete with brick wall exterior, tongue & grooved stained pine interior with TV, fireplace, mantle and roof extension too! They also provided chop stone borders for three flower beds. The crews arrived daily on time, cleaned up at the end of each day and were easy to work with. Cameron and Eric stayed on top of day-to-day details and were excellent about communicating approvals and updates. I would use TrueStar again in the future!"

Carolyn Bachmann

Frisco, TX

Patio Extension & Outdoor Living

"These guys are the best! They came out quickly to provide an estimate and were so helpful making great suggestions. They knew exactly what I needed to improve my front landscaping. Their work far exceeded my expectations and pricing was very reasonable. They really back up their work and were extremely knowledgeable about what will survive in Texas and in my particular flowerbed lighting. It's been a year now since they planted, and everything is thriving just like they said it would. They even hooked up my sprinkler system to water a large pot in the front so I don't have to hand water. I highly recommend their work!"

Lesa Swimelar

Frisco, TX

Landscaping

Common Questions

Outdoor Kitchen FAQs for DFW Homeowners

Answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners in Frisco, Plano, Allen, McKinney, and the surrounding DFW area.

Outdoor kitchen costs in DFW typically range from $15,000 to $60,000 depending on size, materials, and appliances. A basic built-in grill station with stone countertops starts around $15,000 to $25,000. Full outdoor kitchens with refrigeration, sink, bar seating, and a covered pergola run $35,000 to $60,000 or more. True Star provides a detailed, itemized estimate after your complimentary Project Fit Consultation.

Outdoor kitchens involving gas, electrical or covered structures commonly require permits, depending on the municipality and scope. True Star confirms the applicable requirements and coordinates applications and inspections when required. Related costs are documented in the project estimate.

Most outdoor kitchen projects take 2 to 4 weeks from permit approval to final walkthrough. Projects that include a new covered structure or extensive hardscaping may run 4 to 6 weeks. Before construction, we provide the expected schedule and communicate proactively when conditions affect timing.

We build around any combination of built-in grills, smokers, side burners, refrigerators, ice makers, sinks, pizza ovens, and bar stations. We work with leading brands and help you select appliances that match your cooking style, budget, and the DFW climate.

True Star serves North DFW including The Colony, Frisco, Prosper, Plano, Dallas, Carrollton, Lewisville, Allen, McKinney, Celina, and surrounding communities.

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