Removing built in barbecue/counter outdoor patio area

[Nazzy_17]

We live in Carmel Valley where many of the homes have this humungous curved built in BBQ/counter area-which in my opinion is a waste of space! We have a beautiful outdoor space with a pool overlooking a canyon-and I think the space would be better off, if we removed the built in bar area (kept the gas line for a store bought mobile BBQ)-and did a comfy outdoor seating/lounge area. Anyone ever done this? If so, any recommendations on who to hire? I’m sure some have paid money to do what we are thinking of removing-but I just don’t get wasting all that space. Thanks in advanve for your opinions/thoughts:)

[gzz]

Sounds bad for resale value. Living there forever?

I suggest turning off the gas line to be safe, then using a sledge hammer. When finished, have a plumber come and redo the gas line to the new BBQ.

Slowly dispose of the debris in your garbage can every week, or else bury it.

[spdrun]

Is the bar made of poured concrete, or something easier to remove?

Cap the gas line, reroute it as needed after demo is complete, then install something like a gas outlet box to connect the BBQ.

[moneymaker]

Put it on craigslist or post pics and see if any one wants it. Mt wife wants something like that and even though we have the space I’m not sure, I like the nice barbecue we have that is portable (although not really portable).

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