Caesar Romano wrote:
On Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:26:44 -0400, paulaner wrote Re Why does a
built-in gas grill cost so much?:

I'm thinking about a small "outdoor kitchen" when I add a screened
porch on the house. I'd like to have a nice gas grill built into a
concrete countertop, ideally with a burner on the side as well. The
plan will also include a ventilation hood.

It appears the built-in models are about 2 times the cost as a
freestanding grill. Can I just buy a nice webber grill and retrofit
it into the space I need?

Yes, that can be done.

I have a natural gas line nearby, so I plan to hire an experienced
plumber to connect the system up for me. Yes - I will buy the right
burner elements.

Thoughts?

Good ideas.
I beleive some grills are marketed as dual use. Propane and natural
gas. AFAIK its not the burner that changes, it is the input regulator.