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Why Should You Buy Fixtures from Your Contractor?
Have you ever wondered why prices for a plumbing fixture can vary so much? What may seem like a terrific opportunity to save money on your remodeling project is often not the case. Although there are some materials our clients can purchase and supply for their projects, plumbing is not one of them. Occasionally, we will get asked “Can I purchase my own plumbing fixtures? I found a great deal online!” Our answer is always, “Sorry, no you cannot.” Sound harsh or inflexible? Maybe, but consider these scenarios:
- What if items arrive defective or damaged?
- What if the specifications don’t work with the beautiful countertop and vanity you selected?
- How will you deal with items which cannot be exchanged or returned?
- How will this affect your project’s completion date?
- What will happen if the product is discontinued before the warranty is up?
Our Team and the professional plumbing trade partners we work with are equipped to handle all of these scenarios and more. When we purchase and supply plumbing fixtures for our clients, we own all of the management of those materials. More importantly, our professional plumbing trades, nor The Cleary Company CANNOT warranty any installation of plumbing products or materials purchased from superstores, discount warehouses and/or online retailers.

Where You Purchase Plumbing for Your Remodel Matters!

So why are retail and sale prices at plumbing supply distributors higher than the superstores (Home Depot, Lowe’s etc.) and online retailers (Amazon, Wayfair, Overstock, etc.)? Read on to learn the top 3 reasons, provided as a courtesy, so that you can make the best decision for your home improvement project.
1. Volume. Superstores and online retailers derive a portion of their profits from manufacturers’ rebates based on sales volume and can recover a portion of their discounted consumer prices. They however assume no liability and pass on the manufacturer’s warranty. What this means to the homeowner is if you experience a problem with your purchase you will deal directly with the manufacturer via email or phone to resolve any issues.
2. Customer service! Our relationships with local reps can get most issues resolved quickly and efficiently and in some cases, get product replaced at no additional cost to our clients. Note, when purchasing products on Amazon remember you’re not necessarily buying it FROM Amazon. Who do you contact for help then?
3. Quality. There is a difference! Products and materials purchased from plumbing supply distributors are made with original ceramic disc valves, all brass construction, threaded connections, metal drain assemblies, etc. Those same fixtures at a big box retailer are going to be DIY friendly with quick connections, which could include plastic parts.
What Can You Purchase and Supply for Your Remodeling Project?

Good news, there may be some materials and products that you can purchase for your project. Some more common examples are ~
- Lighting fixtures – pendants, chandeliers, etc.
- Bathroom accessories – mirrors, towel bars and robe hooks
- Kitchen appliances – ranges, cooktops, microwaves, etc.
But, before you run out to the store, make sure you have all the specifications and measurements in hand for your space. While that large chandelier may look beautiful in the store, it may not work in your home. Doors will still need to open and it will need to provide clearance for those walking underneath it. These are just a few of the many things you will need to consider when you are making your purchases and providing your own materials. When our experienced Design Team specifies and orders products for your home remodel, we can ensure all your selections meet the requirements for the entire project.

Our professional relationships with our suppliers and manufacturers’ representatives give our Team access to the most current information on trends, new or discontinued models, finishes, and more. Contact our Team to Get Started on your next home remodeling project!
July 7, 2021
Reflections on 2 Years at 989 Old Henderson Rd

June 21, 2021 marks the 2 year anniversary of the ribbon cutting at The Cleary Company’s new location at 989 Old Henderson Rd in Columbus Ohio. Over 200 people attended the open house event! The guest list included clients, colleagues, family and friends. The celebration of 12 months of work completed on the design and construction of a commercial remodel for their new office and design studio.

To say that there has been significant change with TCC in this short 2-year span is an understatement. The move more than tripled the size of their previous location on Kenny Road. Not only did they gain more space to spread out as team members, but they were also able to add a fully dedicated Design Studio and Community Room-Event Space (Animal House). Furthermore, the new digs provide the company more opportunities to engage with their clients but also the community in a whole new and exciting way!

One of George Cleary’s, owner of The Cleary Company, favorite parts of the new building is the Animal House. Posthumously named in memory of late Dave “Animal” Edmonds. A fitting honor for a Lead Carpenter and giant, of The Cleary Company’s history, whose larger-than-life personality and ability to connect with clients is legendary! “We’ve been able to host many events which supports one of our key Core Values – ‘Relationship’. The Animal House has entertained many people in these short 2 years, and we look forward to the opportunity to engage with many more of our clients and friends in the years to come,” says Chief Operations Officer, Aaron Enfinger, CR.

More Room for Continued Growth

The Cleary Company’s bath2BATH Team, created in 2018, has seen exciting changes and growth too! In January of 2021 they finished a remodel of their showroom before it hit it’s two-year anniversary! The space showcases the latest bathroom fixtures and finishes from Kohler and Cambria. The addition of several new Team members has meant a significant increase in the number of projects completed in the last 12 months. bath2BATH is creating a new way for clients to shop for bathroom remodeling. This new space and process is really resonating with The Cleary Company’s clients, both new and past!

In April of 2020 a new Team was created, Home Services by The Cleary Company. The launch was in response to the increasing demand for smaller projects while folks were spending more time at home last year. It is an expansion of the company’s offering to past clients of a pay by the hour time and material service. Projects that are smaller in scope and do not need significant design work are a perfect fit for Home Services by The Cleary Company. The flexibility of their new location at 989 Old Henderson Rd has allowed them to add staff and production capacity to assist their clients’ evolving needs!

June 21, 2021
Join Team Cleary Cyclers Peloton 2.0
George is so excited that Pelotonia is back live with an in person race weekend in 2021! He invites you to join The Ride with hundreds of riders and volunteers August 6th thru August 8th.

Team Cleary Cyclers Peloton was established in 2020 by George to honor his brother-in-law, Chip Greenlee, who is the reason he started riding 12 years ago. Click here to read George’s “Why I Ride” Pelotonia journey. Last August, Team Cleary Cyclers held a Ride-Run-Walk family friendly fundraising event. In addition to other members’ fundraising efforts, their peloton raised over $24,000 in 2020! Since 2008 George has personally raised almost $37,000 for cancer research through Pelotonia.

Founded in 2008, Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund innovative cancer research. Pelotonia is a three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism. Through its first twelve rides, Pelotonia raised more than $217 million for cancer research. Thanks to its generous funding partners, Pelotonia is able to direct 100 percent of every participant-raised dollar to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

4 Ways You can Contribute to Cancer Research
- Ride – Register for Pelotonia’s signature Ride Weekend, an annual 3-day event focused around cycling, volunteerism, and entertainment. Routes range from 20 to 200 miles so there’s a ride to fit participants of all levels. Register to ride with Team Cleary Cyclers!
- Donate – Give to a Participant or Peloton, create a fundraising campaign in honor of a loved one or just because you believe in the mission. 100% of participant funds raised go to cancer research. Give Today!
- Participate Virtually – Join the Greatest Team Ever anytime, anywhere by registering as a Pelotonia Challenger. Create your own activities and fundraising goals to raise money for cancer research. Pursue your own challenge. Get Started!
- Volunteer – Opportunities for both individual and group volunteering all year long. Check out FAQ page!
Join our Peloton today!

George Cleary – Why I Ride

Pelotonia was never just about the ride. It’s always been about setting and achieving goals to fight a disease that impacts all of us. Cancer has affected everyone’s life. I can’t think of a single person I know that has not either lost someone or has been touched by this disease. That’s why I ride!

Pelotonia is truly the most enthusiastic, positive experience that I have ever been part of. My brother-in-law, Chip Greenlee, encouraged me to get involved. We rode together for many years on Stephanie Spielman’s Team of Hope Peloton. Over the last 11 years, I have had many of my friends (Tim, Adam, Sheila, Rick, Henry, just to name a few), as well as my mom, die from cancer. When my mom, Betty, lost her battle with Leukemia in 2013 I kicked up my commitment to ride on the 2-day 180-200 mile route. I wanted to show her that I could do more by grinding through a second day even though I’m tired and don’t want to get back on that little bike seat.

To honor Chip, who sadly lost his fight against Glioblastoma brain cancer last August, I made the decision to start my own Peloton, Team Cleary Cyclers. We’re Riding for Chipper!

Watch this video for more on Pelotonia & it’s amazing impact!
June 8, 2021
Home Renovation Financing
Q & A with Natalie Moore, Loan Officer NMLS ID:728210

Natalie Moore, has been in residential mortgage lending for over 15 years. Although she is diverse in all aspects of residential lending, she specializes in new construction and renovation lending. Natalie is very involved in the building community. She is a past Board member of the BIA of Central Ohio, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association as well as Past President of the Columbus Mortgage Bankers Association.

When should I start looking to finance my remodel in Columbus OH?

The sooner, the better. Even though you may not have finalized plans for the your project, it’s good to start the conversation and get an idea on what the financing options are. The best way to do this is to become pre-approved. Pre-approval will help lay out the financing options you have to consider to complete your project.

What types of financing are available? What is the best option and can they be combined?

The two most common means of financing a renovation project are:
1. Home Equity Line/Loan – utilized the current equity you have in your home, based on how the property currently looks.
2. Renovation Loan – utilized the “as-completed” value based on what the home will be worth once all the work has been completed.
Although these are two different options, they can generally not be combined. However, a HELOC can be utilized in multiple steps.

What information and documentation do I need to obtain financing?

In addition to a completed mortgage application you will need to provide income and asset documentation, as well as, the competed/executed contract, project specs & final plans for your project. These documents aren’t needed to gain an initial pre-approval, however will be needed once you’re ready to proceed with the finalization of your financing if you choose a Renovation Loan.

How do I know what ROI to expect from my home remodel, once completed?

This depends on several factors. If you plan to be in your home for 5+ years after the remodel, you may be more likely to see your home increase in value and your return to be better on what you’ve invested in your property.

The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build in Columbus, Ohio refers their clients to Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs Value report. For more than 34 years, this annual report compares the average costs for 22 remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. ROI estimates in this report can help a homeowner decide if a project is worth their investment.

What to learn more?

Contact Natalie Moore for her Financing a Remodel information sheet 614-264-4154. You can also follow her on Facebook for the latest financing information in the remodeling and building industries.
June 6, 2021
Kitchen & Home Remodel Client Profile

Heather and Colin relocated to Upper Arlington, Ohio from Alexandria, Virginia in October 2019. They actually purchased their home remotely sight unseen! Technology, such as FaceTime helped facilitate many walkthroughs with their realtor. They knew this was the home for their family, but weren’t sure anyone would be able to complete any of the renovations before they wanted to move in. Read on to see how the collaborative Team at The Cleary Company got the family’s renovations completed by using all three of the company’s remodeling services – Design-Build, bath2BATH and Home Services.

The Projects – Interior Carpentry, Floors, Bathrooms, Kitchen & Mudroom

What spaces did you have redesigned?

The kitchen was a full redesign of the footprint. The new layout includes a new island, relocated appliances, new floors, and widening the entryways into the kitchen. The new arched entryways match others in our home. We had both full bathrooms renovated as well. The rest of the house involved refinishing floors, removing wallpaper, painting and freshening up the rest of the house after 40 years of nothing being touched. We had new railings made for the stairs, complete with a custom Cleary-built wooden banister.

What is your favorite aspect of your remodeled spaces?

Overall it’s the original wood floors we had refinished. We love the way the whole home feels now with the gorgeous floors. We are thrilled with the renewed look and feel of the original 1938 style of our home. Removing the wallpaper throughout the home and painting the dark brown trim white lightened everything up. The way the home functions now is as if it is an open concept, without it truly being a fully open floorplan.

In the kitchen, it’s the dark-stained butcher block element of the island. It fits with the traditional style we really wanted to be emulated. The island top’s stain color was also used for the built-in bench, with storage, in the eating nook. We love the backsplash and the pendant lights that their Designer, Katie Florjancic, found to match it.

When we started work on our bathrooms, the bath2BATH Team had pre-selected bath collections we could choose from. This was great for expediting the process, however, in our main bath we wanted a walk-in shower with a zero-threshold entry, not a pan with a threshold. The bath2BATH Team made that happen and now they offer that option as part of their curated design styles. We feel like we were a small part in helping them refine their shower design styles.

What advice would you offer to someone who is thinking of remodeling their home?

It is going to take longer than you think and it’s going to cost more than you think. At the end of the day, you need to find people that you trust. When you can turn over the project to your remodeler and let them do their job, it makes everything work much smoother. You can have high expectations, but if you have the trust in your team – you let them do their job and you never worry. We never worried at any time about what was happening. Even when we ran into challenges, they problem solved and created the best scenario for us.

Why did you choose The Cleary Company to complete your remodeling projects?

Initially, it was our realtor who recommended The Cleary Company to us. We had only seen our house online and knew from the photos and a Facetime what we wanted to change. Our realtor and their Project Developer, John Coleman, CRPM, walked us through the house room by room to find out our questions and ideas. He quickly let us know what could be done before we moved in and what the timeline would be for any additional projects. It was clear that The Cleary Company was going to make our vision happen. John got all 3 Teams together and made sure every division knew what needed to occur and how they could all get it completed in the planned time frame.

What was your favorite part of working with The Cleary Company and why?

Trust! Everyone that worked on our home was so knowledgeable, kind, sincere and helpful. We fell in love with every single person that we had working in our home. They are all amazing! We can’t say enough good things about The Cleary Company. Our Project Manager, Mike, was someone we could count on for everything. We weren’t living in the area while the projects were being done and our project manager took care of everything for us.

Upper Arlington OH – Kitchen & Mudroom Remodel by The Cleary Company Design-Build

Check out additional project photos on our Houzz Pro Profile!

June 2, 2021
Do All Remodeling Projects Need Building Permits?

Recent activity in the central Ohio real estate market tells us that more and more families are planning to remain in their homes. Most of those homeowners are planning a remodel. Perhaps you are planning for a new bathroom, kitchen update, addition or creating a new footprint for your home? As you begin your collaboration with The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build, inevitably the discussion veers to building permits. Why are they important to you and how might they impact the time and cost of your remodel?

From a recent National Association of the Remodeling Industry article: “What are Building Permits? Building codes are established by cities and other municipalities to govern the safety and construction standards of all structures, including residences. Every municipality’s codes are different, but they may cover a variety of different facets of a home, including electrical, plumbing and mechanical components, as well as windows, doors, roofing, siding and decks.

Building permits, then, are intended to ensure work on a structure meets those standards. In residential construction, they usually apply to structural changes. For example, home additions or significant changes to the living areas of a home that officially adds to the home’s livable square footage. As the homeowner, building permits offer a way to hold your remodeler accountable for the work they performed.

Why are building permits important?

A well-executed project starts with a complete set of plans. Normally, these plans need to be submitted to ensure they comply with all existing codes. During the construction phase, inspections are conducted to verify the completed work aligns with the approved plans. Ohio has adopted the 2018 IRC (International Residential Code) as our guide. Each municipality will focus on their interpretation of the code, so working with a remodeler that has a relationship with your city’s building department’s staff and understands their expectations is very helpful in expediting inspections.

Impact on time and cost

Projects will need a permit if certain items are added, moved, significantly altered or if the new design will change the structure of the space. Once we have submitted for a permit, the waiting game begins on the approval process. We are usually able to build this time into the project mobilization timeline, however that may not always be the case. There are situations where the project cannot start because we are waiting on the permit to be issued. The complexity of designs and the size of projects can have an impact on the amount of time a permit submission spends with the plans examiner. Once the project plans have been approved and the permit issued, the dust can start to fly! Of course, when no permits are needed, the time from signed Construction Contract to Project Launch is streamlined and faster.

All building permits carry a fee, which may be based on the estimated value of your remodeling project or on the home’s square footage. At The Cleary Company, we always include these costs in your project’s budget.

The many variables of building permits

While the residential building permitting process will add time and money to your remodel, it is important to not overlook this step in the process. The permits that are required in one city, may not be needed in another one. Permits protect both the homeowner and the remodeler. Be sure to always ask questions to understand why your project might not need a permit. Bottom line is – ask questions, do your research, and make an informed decision before choosing a remodeler.

As your Columbus, Ohio remodeling company, you can place your trust in The Cleary Company when beginning a remodeling project. Safety and our obligation to provide you the best remodel for your money are the hallmarks of our success. We do not cut corners and nothing in our process will jeopardize the integrity of our work.

Are you ready to get started? What can we remodel for you? Contact our Team today!

May 25, 2021
Lifestyle Trends Influencing Your Homelife
We’ve all experienced so many changes this past year. Learning to adapt and be flexible. Rapidly changing technology, new working conditions and unimaginable stresses have taught us all a lot! Many of us have changed the way we live and think about our homes. Our experienced design team at The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build in Columbus Ohio has put together a list of the top remodeling requests. They’re also mindful of the following lifestyle trends influencing our clients’ wants and needs for their homes.

On Demand Culture

It seems like everyone wants everything to be easy and quick. Amazon’s “Same-Day Delivery”, UberEATS, the internet in your pocket, etc. The remodeling industry is feeling this pressure as well—clients want a quick turnaround project that involves as little stress as possible while providing quality results. Although The Cleary Company does not offer “Same-Day Delivery” of home additions and remodels, we do aim to provide a fun, efficient, collaborative, and enjoyable remodeling experience for our clients.

Technology & Gadgets

Incorporating technology into your home design can be as simple as adding USB outlets to a kitchen or home office or as detailed as wiring for a “smart home”. The home tech market is seeing a huge surge of products available that can be monitored and controlled via app on your smartphone. A go-to product for our clients is the Adorne Collection by Legrand. Their undercabinet lighting and tech system eliminates outlets and cords from your kitchen backsplash.

Smaller Spaces

Many families are looking to downsize their homes to lessen maintenance and increase opportunities for life experiences. No matter the size of the home, most clients are looking for not only more storage, but hidden and accessible storage. Our design team will work collaboratively with you to create a plan that maximizes the useful space in your home. Incorporating unique storage opportunities, such as toe-kick drawers and fully accessible blind corner cabinet storage accessories. Upper cabinets that extend to the ceiling also help to offer additional storage while benefitting the overall design by making the space feel larger.

Top Requests for Home Remodeling Projects in 2021

Home. Your sanctuary. Your foundation. We desire comfort, warmth and safety in our homes more than ever these days. Historically kitchen and bathroom remodels are typically the first two areas most home owners consider for big changes. Whether their goals are for more storage space, better function, upgrades to fixtures and finishes or all of the above a kitchen or bathroom remodel can give you more enjoyment in your home.

However, the pandemic has also given rise to 3 new popular areas to remodel!
- Home Gyms – When everything shut down last spring the weather was improving and a lot of folks chose to change their workout routines to outdoors. However, once colder weather began to stay late last fall most of us wanted a more weather friendly option. Carving out space in your home for a workout is important for your physical and mental well being. To make a home gym area blend in with your decor, storing your equipment is key. Cube style bookcases with slide-out bins are available in many shades of painted and stained woods from companies like Wayfair, Ikea and even Target.
- Home Offices – Commuting to work was a breeze for many however carving out proper space for completing tasks and meeting was a whole different issue. With advances in technology we’ve found that large corporate offices are unnecessary in many ways and home offices are now considered a “must-have” for new homeowners. Find a space in a bedroom, alcove or basement. Creating a new work zone in your home can be as easy as taking off the sliding doors of a closet and purchasing a desk to fit inside! Another option is to install new doors to close off a previously open room.
- Elevated Outdoor Spaces – Firepits and patio heater sales have hit all time highs the last twelve months. Some of you may have been sitting on your patios or front porches for the first time! Socializing and social distancing in backyards have also given homeowners new ideas for creating fun entertaining outdoor “rooms”. Indoor spaces have inspired the decor and designs of our porches and patios with the use of rugs, end tables, dining sets and art.
Aging in Place – Living in Place

Of course, we cannot discuss lifestyle trends and their impact on design without considering the aging population. With the age of our average population increasing and with an unpredictable housing market, the desire to age and live in place becomes increasingly appealing. Many universal design-related features have become standard in many of our design-build remodeling projects. Giving all elements of a project careful consideration to ensure it is functional for all ages is critical. Details like style of cabinet hardware, heights of outlets, task lighting and appropriate flooring choices are all evaluated for their ease of use and maintenance.

Are you looking to update your home? Is there a lifestyle trend that could bring more function to your family’s routine? All of these design ideas only scratch the surface for what The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH is able to do to help adapt your home to suit your personal lifestyle.

Ready to start a new project? Contact us today to get started!
May 19, 2021
Why Team Culture Matters – George Cleary, Owner

Looking back at 27 years in the remodeling business puts a huge smile on my face and brings me great joy to know it’s the culture that has built, sustained, and grown The Cleary Company. We have been so fortunate to always attract and retain great talent.

I never really set out to create the best remodeling company in Central Ohio, but I think we have earned a seat at the table if there is ever a contest. How would one judge the best anyway? I know I would judge it on the best Team first and foremost. A lot of people would say the best is based on the projects. True, but amazing projects are the results of an incredible Team.

Many may say the best is due to the clients they work for. True, but you cannot build for those clients if you don’t have great people with impressive skills.

In this journey, I have never been one to think the grass is greener on the other side. Remodeling is a challenging job of superior craftsmanship, client relationships, and a valued team culture. What we do is hard. We are an integral part of people’s lives. We are roommates, cohabitating sometimes for months at a time, while totally disrupting our client’s homes, all while life is still happening. Therefore, it is so important for us to surround ourselves with the best people and hold the bar high. When we surround ourselves with great people, the work becomes less difficult, it becomes fun, and we create relationships with those we work for and with.

We have built a team, a culture, with everyone pursuing the same goal: Projects done on time, on budget and with raving fans. We promise that to be our mission. Occasionally, but rarely, we will drop the ball, yes. Will we do the right thing when that happens? Absolutely yes. We would not be in business for over 27 years without that principal.

We are blessed with the opportunities our clients provide for us to create amazing projects that improve their lives, and we know it is the culture lived out daily by our Team that allows us to keep doing what we do.

Please check out our website to learn more. If you are a past or current client, give us a Google review and like/follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Stop by our office & design studio to meet Russell, our fantastic 4-legged mascot, he may be awake😊

Cheers, George

May 17, 2021
Interior Home Remodeling Projects

Several years ago, one of our clients moved to Dublin, Ohio, to be closer to her family. Although she loves her 4-year-old 3,200 sq. ft. home, she just felt like it wasn’t complete. She hired The Cleary Company to install and paint new crown molding throughout several rooms on the first and second floors of her home.

Not only does the Cleary Team design and build large remodeling projects, but for our past clients we can also execute smaller interior and exterior remodeling projects when our production schedule allows. Our experienced carpenters can tackle those home upgrade items on your list that need professional attention.

What is your favorite part of your remodeled spaces by our Home Services team?

The house looks completed. The new crown moldings matches the chunky trim and beefy baseboards. It just feels cozy and homey.

Why did you choose The Cleary Company for your renovation project?

I had reached out to a handyman who has helped me with several cosmetic updates since I moved in. He did was unable to undertake a project of this scope and size, so he recommended I call his friend George Cleary who owns The Cleary Company. I checked out their website and liked what I saw.

With so many tradespeople out there, it’s hard to know who you can trust or who does quality work. I really like The Cleary Company. They are reputable. I will hang on to them and use them for future projects.

What did you like most about working with The Cleary Company and Home Services?

Their staff was my favorite part, the people are great.

John came out first and talked to me about the process and explained the contract. He was very informative, answered all of my questions and was prompt.

I loved AJ, the carpenter who did all of the work. AJ is truly a craftsman! It was clear from the very first day he knew how to hang crown molding and it was second nature to him. AJ did so much and was so kind and helpful. He is amazing and did it all himself! He treated my house like it was his own property. He kept everything neat and clean. He was so respectful and would tell me when he was going to arrive and leave. He kept me informed and in the loop with the progress. This allowed me to go on with my day-to-day planning.

Mike came and checked everything multiple times during the project. This kept everything moving forward. I especially appreciated him being here when the painters came. They were another company that works with The Cleary Company, but I really didn’t know who they were. Since I really don’t like having strangers in my house, Mike monitored their progress, checked in with me and with the painters. His presence provided a calming effect for me. And the painters did a beautiful job!

What advice would you offer to someone who is thinking of remodeling their home?

First, do your homework. The internet is filled with a lot of information and it may not all be that accurate. The Cleary Company’s website was very informative. I appreciated the bios and photographs of everyone that works there.

And second, plan what you want done in your home and really think throught the scope of work. Expectations may not be met if you have not given your project proper forethought.

If you were asked to explain in one word why you choose to do business with The Cleary Company what would it be?

Integrity. Because even after the project was finished, they reached out to make sure I was happy. Mike came and inspected the project to be sure I was satisfied. They reminded me that if anything happened in the next 2 years, they would be there to take care of it.

Before & After Photos:

Kitchen | Before

Kitchen | After

Primary Bedroom | During

Primary Bedroom | After

Entry & Formal Dining Room | After

May 13, 2021
Updating Your Home’s Curb Appeal

The front or curbside view of a home is an important first impression to your neighbors and visitors but what are some ways you can add architectural interest and value to your home’s exterior curb appeal?

Remodeling projects that upgrade the exterior look of your home have historically had the best ROI for homeowners according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value report. This yearly report consists of national averages on job costs, resale value and costs recouped percentage and is also broken down by region and by several major cities. View the full 2021 report for Columbus, OH here.

For over 27 years The Cleary Company has been remodeling homes in central Ohio. The following exterior remodeling projects have been in high demand for the past 5-10 years. Why? Read on to find out how you can get you the biggest bang for your buck remodeling your home in Columbus Ohio.

4 Upgrades to Boost the Value on Your Home’s Exterior

1 – Get a whole new look by replacing the siding. Changing the design and/or architectural details of your home’s front exterior can breath new life and energy into it’s curb appeal. Whether you decide on fiber-cement or vinyl siding you can accept an ROI of up to 68%.

Before

After

Westerville, OH – Exterior Remodel – all new siding, doors, front porch deck & column and lighting

2 – Create visual interest by adding a stone veneer to accent your home’s exterior. There are a variety of colors and styles on the market. Hamilton Parker has a great selection of veneer stone. Visit their showroom or website. This project can also net you a high return percentage in resale value with a local average return of up to 89%!

Westerville, OH – 2 story Exterior Remodel – all new siding with accent of stone veneer on porch, also new columns, garage door, shutters and lighting.

3 – Replace your garage door. What’s distinguishing about most garage doors? Not much and a lack of notable detail can create an imposing facade from the street. A garage that takes center stage for a home’s curbside view should present a welcoming face. A garage door upgrade can also increase the home’s value and net homeowners up to 95% of the dollars recouped!

Before & Proposed Rendering

After

Upper Arlington, OH – Split Level Exterior Remodel – all new doors, lighting, columns and siding.

4 – Upgrade the entry to your home with a new front door. Entry door choices are almost endless with a variety of materials, styles, finishes and colors available and a number of other additional options to consider like glass or no glass, painted or stained, hardware, etc. Our Clients like Masonite brand doors for their selection, quality and reputation. Visit their website for the full entry door product gallery. Homeowners can also recoup an average of up to 68% of their investment from a front door replacement.

Columbus, OH – The Knolls – Exterior Remodel – New front door – Craftsman style, solid wood with custom art glass panes.

Ready to make a change to your home’s curb appeal?

Visit our Exteriors portfolio for more inspiration or schedule a phone call with our Home Services Team today!

May 4, 2021