Pre-loaded layout presets
Starting from a blank spreadsheet makes outdoor kitchen planning slow and error-prone. The planner opens with realistic layouts and itemized material costs already filled in. Select the preset closest to your yard, adjust the measurements, and produce a working estimate in minutes.
Local privacy and permanent ownership
The planner runs as a self-contained HTML file in your web browser. Your project costs, contractor quotes, and notes stay on your computer and never leave it.
There are no accounts or recurring subscription fees. You purchase the planner once and keep it for any future backyard project. You can export project data to a small backup file at any time to archive a completed build or compare alternative layouts.
Built-in construction advisories
The costliest mistakes in an outdoor kitchen occur early in the build. Missing grill clearances and undersized footings are inexpensive to adjust in your plan, but costly to fix after contractors finish building.
The planner includes guidance chips that flag practical construction risks as you enter items. The notes highlight ventilation requirements for built-in grills, weight limits for stone counters, drainage needs, and utility runs before you hire contractors or order materials.
Quote tracking and variance alerts
Contractor estimates and material purchases can be entered directly next to your planned budget. A live variance indicator highlights whether each item sits under or over budget, while an adjustable contingency buffer absorbs unforeseen site expenses.
Itemized contractor spec sheets
Contractors provide more accurate bids when given exact specifications. With one click, the planner creates a formatted spec sheet itemizing materials, equipment dimensions, and utility connections. You can print the document or save it as a PDF to give contractors an identical scope of work.
Included features
- Layout presets with default material and appliance costs
- Pro builder guidance notes for structural and weatherproofing rules
- Bid tracking with receipt logging and live budget variance
- One-click printable contractor spec sheet for PDF or print distribution
- Dedicated project notebook for site measurements and item notes
- Offline export and import for project archives and layout comparisons
- Support for imperial and metric units alongside multiple currencies