Home Remodeling Company Celebrates 10 Years in St. Louis

STL Design & Build and STL Windows Direct mark a decade of growth, community impact, and national recognition.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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What began as a college friendship has grown into one of the top remodeling companies in the St. Louis region. STL Design & Build and STL Windows Direct is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a decade of steady growth, community impact, and national recognition as a Top 500 Remodeler in the country.

Why it matters

The company's success highlights the ability of a local, family-owned business to thrive in the competitive home remodeling industry by focusing on quality craftsmanship, customer service, and building lasting relationships with the community.

The details

Founded in 2016 after a conversation between longtime friends, the full-service remodeling company now specializes in decks, windows, doors, siding, kitchens, and bathrooms. The company's straightforward philosophy of treating customers and employees like family has fueled its steady growth, earning it numerous local awards and strong online reviews. As part of its 10-year milestone, the company recently opened a showroom to showcase its exterior remodeling products from partners like ProVia and Pella.

  • STL Design & Build and STL Windows Direct was founded in 2016.
  • The company is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.

The players

STL Design & Build and STL Windows Direct

A full-service home remodeling company specializing in decks, windows, doors, siding, kitchens, and bathrooms, serving homeowners across the St. Louis area.

Cheryl Dennison

A co-founder of the company who emphasizes the importance of the company's local, family-owned business approach and commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service.

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What they’re saying

“We're a local, family-owned business, and we treat people the way we want to be treated. We take care of our staff and we take care of our customers.”

— Cheryl Dennison, Co-founder

“For us to deliver great service, we have to work with companies that treat us the way we treat our customers.”

— Cheryl Dennison, Co-founder

The takeaway

STL Design & Build and STL Windows Direct's success over the past 10 years demonstrates how a local, family-owned business can thrive in the home remodeling industry by prioritizing quality craftsmanship, customer service, and community relationships, even in the face of larger national competitors.