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Outdoor Bar
Custom Outdoor Bars in New Orleans
At Big Easy Lawn Care, we install custom outdoor bars for homes and businesses across New Orleans. Every bar is planned around the local climate and soil, from where it sits to how rain runs off it.
What You Get
What Do You Get With Outdoor Bar Installation in New Orleans?
With our outdoor bar installation in New Orleans, you get a free on-site consultation, a plan for where the bar sits and how guests will use it, and an install handled by a fully insured professional. We close every project with a walkthrough of the finished bar, and you manage billing online.
Placed With Shade in Mind
We check where the afternoon sun falls before choosing the spot.
Set Up for Heavy Rain
We plan where storm water goes, so it does not pool at the base.
Fully Insured Work
A fully insured professional handles the install from start to finish.
A Final Check Together
We go over the finished bar with you, so everything is checked together.
Managed From Your Phone
Pay online and book other services from your phone or web browser.
Types of Service
What Kinds of Outdoor Bars Do We Install in New Orleans?
We install outdoor bars in New Orleans in four common settings: a backyard bar for a home, a bar under a pergola for shade, a bar built onto or beside a deck, and a bar for a business or commercial property. Every option begins with a free, no-obligation estimate at your property.
Backyard Bars for Homes
A bar sized for family evenings or a full yard of guests.
Bars Under a Pergola
Set the bar beneath a pergola, so guests get shade on bright afternoons.
Bars on or Beside a Deck
Pair the bar with a new or existing deck to give drinks and seating one level surface.
Bars for Businesses
Outdoor bars for commercial properties where customers or tenants gather.
Local Conditions
How Do Heat and Rain Affect an Outdoor Bar in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, an outdoor bar faces intense heat, humidity, and heavy Gulf rains all year. Any part of the bar that stays wet invites decay and termites, so shade, drainage, and keeping wood off damp soil shape the plan from the very first visit.
- Rot needs wet wood.LSU AgCenter says decay fungi grow on wood above 20 percent moisture, the point where it feels wet to the touch.
- Moisture draws termites.LSU AgCenter notes termites are attracted to and sustained by wet materials, so moisture control comes first.
- Treated wood resists both.Copper-based pressure-treated wood can be used outdoors and in ground contact, according to LSU AgCenter.
Bar Setups
Which Outdoor Bar Setups Suit the New Orleans Climate?
The outdoor bar setups that suit New Orleans keep guests out of the strongest sun and keep rain from sitting on the bar. A covered bar, an open-air bar in natural shade, a bar beside an outdoor kitchen, and a bar paired with misting all suit the local climate when planned well.
Covered Bar
Shade overhead
A pergola or cover above the bar shades the counter and gives guests some shelter from passing showers.
Open-Air Bar
Natural shade
Set near large trees or on the shady side of the house for evening gatherings.
Bar and Kitchen
Cook and serve
Placed beside an outdoor kitchen, the bar becomes the serving counter while food comes off the grill.
Bar With Cooling
Pair with mist
Add cooling and misting under a cover, so the bar stays comfortable in July and August.
Every setup is a starting point. We match the bar to your yard, your shade, and how you host during the free consultation.
How It Works
How Is an Outdoor Bar Installed in New Orleans?
We install an outdoor bar in New Orleans in three steps. We start with a free, no-obligation visit and quote, a fully insured professional installs the bar to the plan we agree on, and we finish with a walkthrough. Payments and any added services are handled from your phone or web browser.
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Free Consultation
We check shade, drainage, and access, and ask how you plan to use the bar before quoting.
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The Install
Your bar goes in where we planned it, on a spot chosen to stay clear of standing water and damp soil.
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Final Walkthrough
We review the finished bar with you on site, then you pay and book anything else online.
Care and Cost
How Do You Look After an Outdoor Bar in New Orleans Each Season?
Looking after an outdoor bar in New Orleans comes down to keeping it dry and clean through every season. Give it a full check in spring, clear water and spills quickly through the summer storms, brush off fallen leaves in the fall, and use the cooler winter months for repairs and upgrades.
SpringMarch to May
Check it over
Check the counter, base, and seating.
SummerJune to August
Dry it off
Wipe the bar after storms and bring cushions in.
FallSeptember to November
Brush off leaves
Leaves left on the counter or around the base trap moisture against it.
WinterDecember to February
Fix and add
A slower season for repairs or adding shade.
What Does an Outdoor Bar Cost?
The price depends on the size of the bar, the materials, and whether it sits under a cover. We quote after a free, no-obligation visit to the property.
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Before You Book
How Do You Plan an Outdoor Bar in New Orleans?
To plan an outdoor bar in New Orleans, decide how you want to host, how much shade the spot needs, and whether you want power, water, or lighting near it, since that work may call for a licensed trade and a city permit. Settling those three questions first keeps the plan and the quote accurate.
How You Will Host
Count the guests you expect, choose standing room or stools, and decide if the bar sits on a deck or in the yard.
How Much Shade
Note where the afternoon sun lands, and whether a cover or the rest of our outdoor living features belong with the bar.
Utilities and Permits
Power, water, and lighting shape where a bar can sit. In New Orleans, new electrical work needs a city permit and a licensed electrician.
Reviews
What Do New Orleans Customers Say About Our Lawn Services?
Our customers mention the same things again and again: prompt, courteous crews, detailed cuts with a thorough cleanup afterward, fair pricing, and fast replies, including a callback within 24 hours on an overgrown lawn. Here is what a few of them shared with us.
The lawn care service I received from start to finish was great. The staff are always prompt and courteous, the prices can't be beat and my yard looks amazing, all thanks to Big Easy Lawn Care!
Big Easy Lawn Care is great! I called them up to take care of an overgrown lawn, and they were able to get back with me within 24 hours. Their pricing was very reasonable as well. We'll be using this company from now on for our lawn care needs.
The guys at Big Easy Lawn Care did an excellent job. They did a very detailed cut and cleaned up thoroughly after. I am so happy with the results! My lawn looks better than ever before, thanks to them!
Related Services
What Can You Add Around an Outdoor Bar in New Orleans?
An outdoor bar in New Orleans pairs with the rest of our outdoor living work: a pergola for shade, a deck to set it on, an outdoor kitchen to cook beside it, pond installation, and cooling and misting systems for the hottest days. Each service starts with a free, no-obligation estimate.
FAQ
What Do People Ask About Outdoor Bars in New Orleans?
how to build an outdoor bar?
Building an outdoor bar starts with the plan rather than the materials. Pick a spot with shade and firm ground that drains, decide how many people it should serve, and choose a counter and base that handle sun and rain. In New Orleans, keep wood off wet soil and check city permit rules first.
how to build an outdoor bar with roof?
An outdoor bar with a roof is usually set under a pergola or other cover, so guests get shade and some shelter from rain. Plan the cover and the bar together, so posts, seating, and drainage line up. In New Orleans, ask the city whether a covered structure on your lot needs a permit.
what to use for outdoor bar top?
Use a bar top that copes with direct sun, heavy rain, spills, and humidity without staying wet. Whatever the surface, it should shed water and wipe clean easily. In New Orleans, where storms soak anything left outside, a top that dries quickly lasts longer, and we go over the options at the free consultation.
how to build a stone outdoor bar?
A stone outdoor bar is heavy, so it needs firm, level ground beneath it that drains well. Plan where the counter, seating, and any shade will go before setting any stone. In New Orleans, choose a spot where rain runs off instead of pooling around the base, and check permit rules with the city.
how to build a wooden outdoor bar?
Build a wooden outdoor bar from wood rated for outdoor use. LSU AgCenter says copper-based pressure-treated wood can be used outdoors and in ground contact, and that decay fungi grow only above 20 percent wood moisture. In New Orleans, that means lifting the bar off wet soil and letting rain drain away quickly.
what outdoor bar heights work best?
The best outdoor bar height depends on how guests will use it. A bar where people stand or sit on tall stools needs a higher counter than one paired with shorter counter stools, so choose the seating first and set the counter to match it. We settle the height with you at the free consultation.
what is the best material for an outdoor bar?
The best material for an outdoor bar in New Orleans is one that holds up when it gets wet. LSU AgCenter notes that termites are attracted to and sustained by wet materials, so the frame and base should resist moisture and insects, and the bar should sit where rain drains away fast.
how much does it cost to build an outdoor bar?
The cost to build an outdoor bar depends on its size, the materials, whether it sits under a cover, and what it is paired with, such as a kitchen or seating area. The most accurate number for a New Orleans yard comes from a free on-site estimate, which we provide with no obligation.
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