Cost guide
What outdoor kitchen and pergola building costs on Long Island
What public data can and cannot tell you
No government agency publishes a price list for outdoor kitchen and pergola building on Long Island, and vendor price ranges are not facts. What public data does show is what the labor costs, what the towns charge for permits, and what grants exist. The price for your job comes from licensed pros' written estimates after they see it.
What the trade earns on Long Island
| Occupation | Entry level | Median | Experienced | Jobs on Long Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | $54,732 | $78,841 | $97,440 | 7,110 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $66,592 | $88,831 | $108,761 | 840 |
Annual pay from the New York State Department of Labor, updated to the first quarter of 2026. Entry level is the average of the lowest third of wages; experienced is the average of the top two thirds.
What the towns charge
- Town of Southampton: Southampton charges $600 to permit a seasonal outdoor kitchen and $200 for an outdoor shower.
- Town of Southampton: Southampton's residential schedule sets a $300 fee per item for a built-in barbecue, brick oven or fire pit.
- Town of Southold: Southold's fee schedule prices accessory buildings, and additions or alterations to existing ones, at $125 with $0.50 more for every square foot of floor area.
- Town of Southold: Southold's Zoning Board of Appeals sets a $500 fee for area variance applications involving accessory structures or accessory buildings, alterations or additions containing less than 200 square feet in floor area.
What moves the price
Outdoor kitchen and pergola prices turn on the size, the materials, the utility lines, the footings and the permits.
How to compare estimates
- Give every company the same scope, in writing, so the prices compare.
- Check what each estimate includes: permits, disposal, patching, cleanup and warranties.
- Ask how changes are priced once work starts.
- Never pay most of the price up front.
Related
Questions homeowners ask
How much does an outdoor kitchen or pergola builder cost on Long Island?
No public agency publishes job prices. The price comes from written estimates after a licensed pro sees the job. For context, Long Island carpenters earn a median $78,841 a year, according to the New York State Department of Labor.
Why do estimates for the same job differ so much?
Usually because they price different scopes: different materials, permits, disposal or warranties. Give each company the same written scope and the prices compare.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the office before you file anything.
- New York State Department of Labor, Occupational Wages (Long Island region, wages updated to the first quarter of 2026) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Southampton, Building and Zoning Fee Schedule (Residential) (read 2026-11-03; page dated effective 05/26/2026)
- Town of Southold, Fee Schedule (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Southold, Zoning Board of Appeals submission process (read 2026-11-03; page dated October 4, 2023)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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