Outdoor Living Services in Columbus, Ohio

Custom Pool Houses

Cabanas, changing suites, covered bars, and full entertainment pavilions, engineered to match your home's architecture. Pool houses are our signature service: structures with real plumbing, power, and finishes that read like part of the house, not a shed by the pool.

• Pool cabanas and changing suites
• Covered outdoor bars
• Entertainment pavilions
• Bathrooms, kitchens, and storage built in

Full pool house guide · Pool house gallery · What a pool house costs in Central Ohio · Pool house permits, explained

Decks & Pergolas

Cedar, composite, and hardwood structures built for Ohio seasons, including Trex, TimberTech, and Deckorators systems, with structural detail that passes inspection the first time. We build both wood and composite, so you get an honest recommendation instead of a default product.

• Composite and cedar decks
• Custom and louvered pergolas
• Covered structures and privacy walls
• Railings, lighting, and built-in seating

Full deck and pergola guide · Deck and pergola gallery · Composite vs. cedar, honestly compared · What a custom pergola costs

Patios & Hardscaping

Natural stone and paver patios, fire pits, retaining walls, and walkways, laid by craftsmen who sweat the drainage details. Almost every failed patio we are called to fix died from water, so base prep and drainage are where we start, not where we cut corners.

• Paver and natural stone patios
• Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces
• Retaining walls and steps
• Walkways and drainage work

Full patio and hardscape guide · Patio and hardscape gallery · The drainage detail that makes or breaks a patio · Fire pit or fireplace?

Outdoor Kitchens

Masonry-built kitchens with grills, counters, bars, and storage that turn the backyard into the center of every summer. Everything is specified for Central Ohio freeze-thaw cycles, so the kitchen still looks right in ten years.

• Built-in grills and bar seating
• Stone counters and storage
• Covered cooking spaces
• Materials chosen for Ohio winters

Full outdoor kitchen guide · Outdoor kitchen gallery · Materials that survive Ohio winters · Is an outdoor kitchen worth it in Ohio?

Backyard Master Plans

You do not have to build everything at once, but it pays to plan everything at once. We design the full backyard, then phase the build around your budget so every stage lands in the right place the first time.

• Full backyard design with 3D visuals
• Phased construction planning
• Budget staging without rework

Full design-build guide · How smart phasing saves money · When to book a summer build

Do I need a permit for my project?

Usually yes for structures like pool houses, decks, and pavilions, and the rules vary by municipality around Columbus. We identify what your project requires and build the approvals into the timeline.

How far ahead should I book?

The backyards people enjoy in July are usually designed in winter or early spring. The earlier design starts, the better your build slot. It is rarely too early to talk.

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. We meet you at your home, walk the space, and talk through vision, budget, and timeline. You get a callback within 24 hours of reaching out, and there is no pressure and no obligation.

Composite or cedar?

We build both, so we have no horse in that race. The right answer depends on budget, maintenance appetite, and how the deck gets used. We will show you the honest tradeoffs.

Where do you work?

Everything within about 50 minutes of our west Columbus base, roughly a 40 mile range: Columbus and its suburbs, north through Delaware, Galena, and Sunbury, west to Plain City, Marysville, and London, east to Pickerington, Pataskala, Granville, and Newark, and south to Grove City, Canal Winchester, Lancaster, and Circleville. If you are close but not listed, call.

Do you handle design too?

Yes. Every project starts with a custom 3D design and a detailed material proposal, so you see exactly what you are getting before we build.