Outdoor Living · Greater Cleveland
An outdoor space you actually use, not just maintain.
Morning coffee on the patio, a fire going into October, people over on a Saturday, built around how you actually spend time outside, not just the few warm weeks in June.
Since 1952
We've been helping Cleveland homeowners get more use out of their backyards since 1952. Whether it's a smaller patio update or a full outdoor living space, one team manages the project from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.
Built Around How You Actually Live
Every outdoor project starts with how you actually want to use the yard, not just how it looks from the kitchen window. We walk the space with you, talk through what's stopping you from using it more, whether that's no shade, no real seating area, or a patio that floods every spring, and figure out what would actually get used. From there, we guide you through layout, materials, lighting, and any built-in features until the space fits how your family spends time outside.
What We Do
- Decks and patios
- Covered porches and pergolas
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fire pits and fireplaces
- Seating walls and built-in seating
- Outdoor lighting design and installation
- Landscaping coordination around the built space
- Drainage and grading work
- Railings, steps, and finish carpentry
- Decks and patios
- Covered porches and pergolas
- Outdoor kitchens
- Fire pits and fireplaces
- Seating walls and built-in seating
- Outdoor lighting design and installation
- Landscaping coordination around the built space
- Drainage and grading work
- Railings, steps, and finish carpentry
Whatever Brought You Here
People come to us for a lot of different reasons. A deck or patio that's aged out and needs replacing. A yard that's never really been usable, even though the space is there. Wanting more room to host without everyone crammed inside. Or just wanting to get more months out of the outdoor space you already have. Whatever brought you here, here's what changes when you work with us.
Built to hold up through Cleveland winters
Outdoor work here has to survive freeze-thaw cycles all year, not just perform for one good season. We build for the months you'll actually use it, and the ones you won't.
We come to you
No showroom to schedule around. We come to you and walk the actual space before anything is decided.
No surprises without a conversation first
You get a clear, detailed estimate before any work begins. But once a project is underway, things can come up that nobody could see beforehand. When that happens, we stop and show you what we found, explain your options, and give you a price for it. Nothing extra moves forward until you give us the go-ahead.
Recent Work
A sample of recent projects.
Backyard Patio Install
Deck and Patio Update
Raised Landscape Planter
Get Started
Let's design the outdoor space you've been picturing.
No pressure, no hidden costs. We'll walk the space with you and give you a straight answer.
FAQs
What affects the scope of an outdoor living project?
Every outdoor living project is shaped by the size and slope of your property, how the space connects to the house, and how you plan to use it. Many homeowners want one space to serve several purposes, and that changes the plan more than the finishes do. We look at your property in person at the free in-home consultation so the plan fits your home.
What types of outdoor living spaces does Gerome’s build?
Outdoor living spaces take many forms, and every project is planned around your home and how you want to use the space. Common projects include decks, patios, pergolas, covered and screened porches, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and outdoor fireplaces, and outdoor seating and dining areas. If you have something else in mind, tell us at the free in-home consultation, and we’ll talk through what’s possible.
Do I need a permit for an outdoor living project?
It depends on the scope of the project. Structures, electrical, gas, and work close to the house usually involve a permit, and requirements vary by city. Gerome’s handles the permits for our projects and will explain what applies to your home.
What happens at the free in home consultation?
We come to your home, look at your outdoor space, and listen to what you want from it. That gives us what we need to talk through the next steps with you.
Does Gerome’s manage the whole outdoor living project?
Yes. Gerome’s manages the full project, from the first plan through the finished space, so you have one company to work with and not several to coordinate.
Where does Gerome’s build outdoor living spaces near Cleveland?
We build outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
On the south side, that includes Hudson, Brecksville, Twinsburg, Independence, Macedonia, Aurora, Bainbridge, and Solon.
On the west side, we work in Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake, and Parma.
To the east, we serve Bratenahl, Chesterland, Chardon, Munson, Newbury, and Kirtland.
In the north, we build in Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Mentor, Mentor-on-the-Lake, Painesville, and Concord.
If your town isn’t listed, contact us, and we’ll confirm whether we can help.
How do I start an outdoor living project in Cleveland?
Request a free in-home consultation. We’ll set up a time to visit your home and talk through your outdoor space.