PrimeBuildDesigns

Licensed, Bonded & Insured · Columbus, Ohio

Meet the team behind PrimeBuild Designs.

PrimeBuild Designs is led by co-founders Alex Stupnitski and Alan Santos. Patio covers are our signature service. Our own crew builds the structures and hardscaping across Central Ohio, from concrete and pavers to decks, gazebos, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and pools.

Business details

Owners
Alex StupnitskiCo-Founder & CEOAlan SantosCo-Founder & COO
Business
PrimeBuild Designs LLC
Based in
Columbus, OH
Service area
Central Ohio

A note from Alex

The craft started long before the company.

Craftsmanship has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father and Alan's father each ran their own companies repairing and flipping homes. Alan and I both grew up seeing the problem-solving, care, and pride it takes to improve a property and build something that lasts.

Before starting PrimeBuild Designs, I worked as an engineer while buying and repairing properties in my free time. I walked away from a secure six-figure engineering career to build PrimeBuild Designs full time.

I do not believe in building to the bare minimum. I would rather invest more in the work than compromise the result, even when it costs us more. Alan and I build every project with the intention to last, because our reputation is attached to every detail.

In my free time, I enjoy working out and cooking nutritious meals. I'm down 160 pounds, which took a lot of discipline and consistency. I try to bring that same discipline to everything I do.

Alan and I are building PrimeBuild for the long term. That means choosing craftsmanship, accountability, and quality over shortcuts, every time.

Alex Stupnitski, Co-Founder and CEO of PrimeBuild Designs
Alex StupnitskiCo-Founder & CEO

A note from Alan

I learned to build before I learned to manage.

I grew up around job sites. As a young teenager, I began working alongside my father in his home repair and property-flipping business. At first, I handled basic tasks, carried materials, cleaned job sites, and watched how he approached the work. As I gained experience, he trusted me with more responsibility. He taught me that craftsmanship is not just about how something looks when the job is finished. It is about how well it performs years later.

Years later, my father and I completed several projects for one of Columbus's largest homebuilders. Their team noticed how seriously I took the work. I stayed ahead of problems, kept projects organized, communicated with the trades, and paid attention to the details that could easily be overlooked. That work led the company to offer me a full-time project manager position.

During my three years in that role, I learned how to coordinate crews, manage schedules, solve problems under pressure, and maintain quality across every stage of a project. More importantly, I learned that homeowners remember more than the finished product. They remember whether you communicated, respected their home, kept your word, and stood behind your work.

Today, I bring that experience to PrimeBuild as Co-Founder and COO. My responsibility is to make sure the promises we make are carried through in the field. That means setting clear expectations, keeping projects moving, inspecting the details, and addressing problems before they become excuses.

Outside of work, I’m also a new dad. Fatherhood has given me an even deeper appreciation for patience, responsibility, and building something that will last.

I want every PrimeBuild project to reflect the kind of company Alex and I are working to build: organized, dependable, honest, and committed to craftsmanship. We are putting our names and our reputation behind every project, so “good enough” will never be our standard.

Working with Alan was a great experience. He built us a pergola and patio that completely transformed the space. Super clean work, great communication, and everything turned out exactly how we wanted. We were so impressed he’s actually starting work on my brother’s house next week.

Desmond Bradshaw, Google customer review
Alan Santos, Co-Founder and COO of PrimeBuild Designs
Alan SantosCo-Founder & COO

What PrimeBuild does

One backyard plan, built in the right order.

01

Project types

  • Custom pool houses and pavilions
  • Decks, pergolas, and porch covers
  • Patios and hardscaping
  • Outdoor kitchens
  • Backyard master planning and phased builds
02

Planning

The consultation starts with the property, priorities, budget, and timeline. Larger projects can be planned as one coordinated backyard and built in phases.

03

Our own team does the work.

Our construction crew builds the concrete, pavers, decks, and structures in your project. You work directly with the team doing the building, with one point of accountability through the final walkthrough.

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