Turn a backyard into a place you actually want to spend time. We design and build outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces, pool surrounds, and built-in seating that bring people together.
Everything is coordinated with your hardscape, planting, and lighting so the whole space feels like one project, not a collection of add-ons.
Why NLS Grounds
- 30+ years serving the Las Vegas Valley
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Accountable, in-house crews, design through maintenance
- NV LIC #2001063-512
- Landscape C-10 #77356
- Masonry C-18 #88109
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Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Features & Pools for Las Vegas Living
Las Vegas Valley living happens outside, just not always at noon. With daytime summer temperatures pushing past 110, the outdoor living rooms, kitchens, and pool decks that matter most here get used at dusk and after dark, when the desert cools off fast. We design outdoor spaces around that daily rhythm: shade structures for the afternoon, lighting and fire features for the evening, and materials that won't warp or fade under year-round UV exposure.
Mild winters mean a fire feature isn't a seasonal luxury here, it gets used nearly year-round on cool desert nights. Outdoor kitchens need materials rated for extreme heat and UV, not standard cabinetry that swells and cracks after one summer. We build these spaces as one integrated system, kitchen, fire feature, pool deck, and lighting together, so the whole backyard functions as an extension of the home instead of disconnected features.
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How It Works
From first call to final walkthrough
Design Consultation & Layout
We talk through how you'll use the space and lay out kitchen, fire feature, and pool deck zones for flow and function.
Utility & Gas Line Planning
Gas, electrical, and drainage lines are planned and coordinated before any structural work begins.
Structural & Masonry Build
Our licensed masonry crew builds the structural base, counters, seat walls, and fire feature to code.
Fixtures, Appliances & Finish
Appliances, finishes, and final detailing are installed and tested so the space is ready to use.
Outdoor living, done right
Outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, counters, and stone islands designed for how you entertain.
Fire features
Fire pits and fireplaces that make the yard usable on cool desert evenings.
Pool surrounds
Decking, coping, and planting that finish the pool and tie the space together.
Questions
Outdoor Spaces FAQs
What materials hold up best in a Las Vegas outdoor kitchen?
Stainless steel, stone, and UV-rated masonry hold up far better than standard wood cabinetry or lower-grade materials under constant desert sun and heat. We spec materials built for year-round outdoor exposure, not indoor-rated products.
Can I use a fire feature in an HOA community?
Most Las Vegas Valley HOAs allow fire features but may have rules on placement, size, or fuel type. We can help design within typical HOA guidelines and flag anything that may need board approval.
How do you keep an outdoor kitchen from overheating in summer?
Shade structures, proper appliance ventilation, and heat-tolerant materials all reduce how much the space bakes in direct summer sun. Placement and orientation on your lot also make a real difference.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor kitchen or fire feature in Las Vegas?
Depending on scope, gas lines, electrical work, and structural elements often require permits through the applicable local jurisdiction (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, or Clark County). We handle the permitting process as part of the build.
Areas We Serve
Outdoor Spaces across the Las Vegas Valley
Explore the map or the list to find your corner of the valley.
Ready to talk about your outdoor spaces?
Free estimates, honest pricing, and our licensed crews from first sketch to final walkthrough.