What We Build Outdoors
Every project below can stand alone or combine into one complete outdoor-living build. Each page has its own scope detail and pricing.
Fences
Privacy, security, and property-line fencing across the Midlands: wood, vinyl, aluminum, and chain-link.
Decks
Custom and composite decks, including multi-level and covered decks built to pair with a porch or patio.
Patios & Hardscaping
Paver patios, walkways, and stone hardscaping that tie the yard together.
Screened Porches
Custom screened porches and screen rooms, three-season living space that keeps the bugs out.
Sunrooms
Three- and four-season glass sunrooms that bring the outdoors in year-round.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grill islands and full outdoor kitchens designed into the patio or deck.
Retaining Walls
Engineered segmental-block, stone, and terraced walls that hold a grade and control erosion.
Landscape Design
Full backyard design taken from concept through the build, by the same licensed builder.
How we work
One Coordinated Outdoor Build
We plan the whole backyard as one project: deck, patio, porch, and fence designed to work together, not added one at a time.
One licensed builder coordinates the entire build, with a written scope, schedule, and price before any ground is broken.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an outdoor living contractor do?add
An outdoor living contractor designs and builds the spaces around a home: decks, patios, fences, screened porches, sunrooms, retaining walls, and landscaping. Chonko Construction is a licensed home builder that takes on these projects in Columbia and the Midlands under one written contract.
Does Chonko Construction build complete outdoor projects or single elements?add
Both, but we specialize in complete outdoor-living builds: for example a deck, screened porch, and fence planned and built together. One licensed home builder coordinates the full project, rather than hiring separate crews for each piece.
What outdoor projects does Chonko Construction build in Columbia, SC?add
Decks, fences (wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link), paver patios and hardscaping, screened porches, sunrooms, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, and landscape design across Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, Irmo, Lake Murray, and the wider Midlands.
How much does an outdoor living project cost in the Midlands?add
Cost depends on size, materials, and how many elements combine into the build. Every Chonko Construction project starts with a written scope, schedule, and price before work begins, so the number is clear up front. See our Midlands cost guides for real price ranges on every outdoor-living project.
What areas does Chonko Construction serve?add
Columbia, Lexington, Chapin, Irmo, Lake Murray, Forest Acres, Shandon, Arcadia Lakes, and Newberry, covering Richland County, Lexington County, and Newberry County across the Midlands of South Carolina.
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Outdoor Living Guides
Wood Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A wood fence in Columbia starts at about $37 a linear foot installed, so a typical 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $5,550. What the posts, the style and the upkeep actually cost.
Vinyl Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A vinyl fence in Columbia starts at about $48 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $7,200. The styles, the finishes, and what separates good vinyl from the cheap stuff.
Mixed-Material & Custom Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
What a custom fence costs in Columbia and why it is quoted per project: the eight things that make a fence custom, the four kinds of mixed-material build, and the manufactured hybrid panels we install.
Composite Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
A composite fence in Columbia starts at about $75 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $11,250. Who actually makes it, what drives the price, and who it is worth it for.
Chain-Link Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
Chain-link starts at about $24 a linear foot installed in Columbia, so a typical 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $3,600. Height, coating and gauge are what move it, and what a cheap bid leaves out.
Aluminum Fence Cost in Columbia, SC (2026)
An ornamental aluminum fence in Columbia starts at about $57 a linear foot installed, so a 150 to 300 foot yard starts around $8,550. Grades, gate costs, pool code, and what the price actually buys you.
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Talk through your outdoor project
A quick, no-pressure call to scope the work and answer your questions. Pick a time below and we will call you then.
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