Grills at altitude
Century City is almost entirely high-rise: office towers along the Avenue of the Stars and Century Park East, and residential towers and mid-rise condos on the edges of the district. Single-family homes are scarce. So when someone here needs grill service, it's usually a building engineer, a property manager, an HOA board, or a resident whose unit has its own terrace grill.
Working in these buildings has its own routine. Vendors check in at the loading dock, show proof of insurance, ride the freight elevator and finish within approved hours. We do this regularly, and we don't need anyone to walk us through it.
How a building visit goes
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Paperwork first
We send a certificate of insurance naming the building and management company, and confirm the date, hours and elevator reservation with the engineer or manager.
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Check in and set up
We arrive at the dock, sign in, and bring compact equipment up in carts. The deck or terrace gets drop cloths before anything is opened.
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Clean and repair
Burners, heat plates and grates come out. Everything is degreased with food-safe products, worn igniters or burners are replaced from parts on the truck, and gas connections are leak-tested.
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Report and remove
We send photos and notes on what was done and what to watch. All grease and rinse water leaves the building in sealed containers.
Typical Century City work
Amenity deck grills
Banks of built-ins shared by residents, on a recurring schedule.
Learn moreOffice terraces
Grills and fire features on tenant terraces and event spaces.
Learn morePrivate balcony grills
Electric and gas grills on residents' own terraces, within building rules.
Learn moreFire features and heaters
Linear fire tables and patio heaters that won't light or stay lit.
Learn moreWhy shared grills break down
A grill used by one household gets cleaned by the person who cares about it. A grill shared by 200 units doesn't. Grease accumulates under the burners and in the collection tray until it either overflows or catches fire. Residents push the igniter button over and over, so igniter electrodes and modules wear out. Knobs go missing. Covers get left off. By the time someone complains, the grill usually needs a full teardown rather than a wipe-down.
Regular service fixes most of that. For busy towers, we suggest monthly or every-other-month cleanings during the warmer months and fewer in winter. Our HOA grill maintenance guide explains how to build a schedule that boards can budget for.
We also service the handful of homes on the residential streets around Century City, and many nearby in Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park. If you live in one of those areas, see our Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park pages.
Century City questions
Can you provide a COI with specific additional insureds?
Yes. Send us the building's requirements and we'll have the certificate issued before the visit.
Can you work early in the morning or on weekends?
We work seven days a week and can usually fit within your building's vendor hours.
Is a grill allowed on my condo balcony?
That's set by your building and local fire rules, not by us. Check with management first. If it's allowed, we're happy to service it.
How do you price building contracts?
It depends on the number of grills, their condition, and how often you want service. Call or text, or send photos, and we'll quote it.
Set up service for your building
Engineers, managers and residents: call or text, or send a couple of photos, for a quote.