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An award-winning exterior home renovation of an outdoor living area in Central Ohio.An award-winning exterior home renovation of an outdoor living area in Central Ohio.

We design and build custom decks, sunrooms, porches, and patios.

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Why Homeowners Choose ELC

"We are very satisfied with ELC. We love our new deck. We're proud to show it off to family and friends, and wonder why it took us so long to get it done."

Felicia D.
Galena, Ohio

Your Outdoor Living Destination

The Exterior Living Company designs and builds custom decks, sunrooms, porches, and patios. With 40+ years of experience at its foundation, our family-owned business harnesses the heart of your existing space to craft lasting exterior value and a backdrop for cherished memories.

Whether you're looking for a customized feature for your outdoor living space or an exterior home renovation on a deck or patio, give ELC a call. Our exterior specialists will work with you every step of the way to transform your yard into a luxurious, outdoor living oasis.

Our Services

Deck and Sunroom Solutions
A composite deck with safety gate and outdoor sofas on a sunny afternoon.

Composite Decks

The most popular choice for new deck builds today, the latest generation of composites represents an excellent, low-maintenance way to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of a home.
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A pressure treated deck in a residential backyard.

 Pressure Treated Decks

As charming as they are cost-effective, pressure-treated decks present a distinctly natural, earthy appearance.
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The interior of a four-season sunroom.

 Four-Season Sunrooms

Level up any residential exterior with a professionally designed and built four-season room to boost home value and enjoy year-round indoor/outdoor living.
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Project Inspiration

We don’t just build — we design the backdrops for your stories
A TimberTech deck.
An old deck with a brand new, power-washed surface.
The pressure-treated wooded steps and foundation of a deck stripped down prior to resurfacing.
A freshly built residential deck in Central Ohio.
A backyard deck that ELC recently resurfaced and power washed.
A burgundy red screened porch with a resurfaced deck.
A burgundy red screened patio addition.
A brand new composite back deck from The Exterior Living Company.
The pressure-treated wooded steps and foundation of a deck stripped down prior to resurfacing.
A pressure-treated elevated deck build in Central Ohio.
An ELC patio renovation construction site.
An old deck with a brand new, power-washed surface.
A condo backyard with a resurfaced deck.
A brand new composite back deck from The Exterior Living Company.
An old deck with a brand new, power-washed surface.
A backyard deck that ELC recently resurfaced and power washed.
A matte black privacy screen on a residential deck.
A condo backyard with a resurfaced deck.
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A little boy using a toy drill to work on an ELC deck build.

Family Owned and Operated

It's in our DNA

Founder Mike Chekanoff built his first deck alongside his father in 1980, setting the stage for The Exterior Living Company. As a proud second and third-generation family business, the ELC team of expert exterior contractors continues to innovate outdoor living spaces to this day with unmatched craftsmanship and design.

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An indoor/outdoor living space.