Restaurant build-outs from kitchen to dining room
New restaurants and remodels with the hard parts handled: kitchen hoods, grease interceptors, plumbing, gas, fire suppression and the health and fire inspections you need to open.
Restaurants are the most complex build-outs
A restaurant packs more systems into less space than almost any other project: heavy electrical and gas loads, floor sinks and grease interceptors, hood exhaust and make-up air, fire suppression and walk-in coolers, all inspected by multiple agencies.
We coordinate the kitchen equipment layout with plumbing, gas and electrical early, schedule health and fire inspections in the right order and keep your opening date in focus.
What’s included
- Budgeting from your architect’s plans and equipment schedule
- Permitting and health, fire and building inspections
- Grease interceptors, floor sinks and kitchen plumbing
- Gas piping, electrical service upgrades and kitchen circuits
- Hood, exhaust and make-up air coordination
- Walk-in cooler and equipment installation coordination
- Dining room, bar and restroom finishes
- Punch list, close-out and manufacturer warranty documents
Restaurant projects
- Full-service restaurants: kitchens, bars and dining rooms
- Quick-service and fast casual: efficient layouts and fast schedules
- Second-generation restaurants: reusing and adapting existing kitchens
- Bars and breweries: bar build-outs and taprooms
- Coffee shops and bakeries: compact spaces with specialty equipment
Second-gen space can save a lot
Taking over an existing restaurant can save significant cost if the hood, grease interceptor and utilities are reusable. We’ll evaluate what can stay before you sign a lease.
How much does a restaurant build-out cost?
Restaurant build-outs in Greater Houston commonly range from about $150 to $400+ per square foot depending on kitchen complexity, existing infrastructure and finishes, not including kitchen equipment. See our pricing page for how we build estimates.
Restaurant Construction FAQs
Can you look at a space before I sign the lease?
Yes, and we recommend it. We can identify costly issues like undersized electrical, missing grease interceptors or no hood path.
Do you coordinate kitchen equipment?
Yes. We coordinate with your equipment supplier so utilities are in the right place before equipment arrives.
How long does a restaurant build-out take?
Construction commonly takes three to six months depending on size and complexity, plus permitting time.
Planning a remodel or a commercial project? Let’s talk it through.
Book a free consultation. A project manager will walk the site, explain your options in plain English and give you a fixed-price written proposal. No pressure, no obligation.