Cleary Company: Design Build Remodel

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  • Q & A – Project Manager Rob Lindeboom CLC

    Q & A – Project Manager Rob Lindeboom CLC

    Project Manager Rob Lindeboom Reflects on 25 years of Home Remodeling in Columbus OH

    Rob & George have been buddies since their high school days on the Bishop Watterson Football team. (Can you spot them in the photo below?!) So when George made the decision in 1994 to start his own home remodeling company, he asked his friend and teammate to help him run his first job. The Cleary Company has changed a lot since completing that first project 25 years ago and Rob’s been standing right along side George for the ride. Remember beepers and Nextel? That’s how Rob remembers communicating with clients and crews on our job sites in the 90’s. He’s most amazed at how communication has changed. “The internet, smart phones and tablets have dramatically improved how we all do our jobs. We even have our own APP! The client experience is much more collaborative. Our Design Team can create detailed 3D renderings in a fraction of the time it use to take. And our Sales Team can get real-time estimates and product updates from our vendors.”

    Over the last 10-15 years Rob’s role on our Team has evolved into a senior management position. In addition to managing his own projects, he also oversees and mentors our entire production staff. Rob says, “I try to make myself accessible and approachable to the younger guys, offering them guidance, especially when I notice them looking stressed.” George says, “Rob has one of the keenest eyes and sharpest minds in the business and when he’s part of the project, every detail is done right. Rob is our go-to guy for problem solving on every job site. Carpentry is in his DNA!”

    Rob’s very optimistic for the future of the home remodeling industry in Columbus Ohio. “Central Ohio is a great area. Geographically and economically we’re in great shape for growth with new builds but also we have some great individual communities that have their unique feel and homeowners are investing their money to improve the older homes.”

    Read more about Rob on our website!

  • Collecting Donations for Operation Backpack

    Collecting Donations for Operation Backpack

    Remodeling is Fun & so is Giving Back!

    Join Our Team & Volunteers of America Ohio-Indiana to help homeless and at-risk kids go back to school with confidence. What is Operation Backpack?

    Through Operation Backpack®, Volunteers of America collects and distributes brand new backpacks filled with school supplies to homeless and at-risk children throughout Ohio and Indiana. A filled backpack relieves struggling parents of a financial burden and provides a sense of normalcy to the otherwise chaotic lives of these children, helping them to look and feel more like their classmates.

    Many families in need can’t afford a backpack and school supplies for their children. These children, who live in poverty or are homeless, face many challenges and tremendous stigmatization – as a result, less than 25% graduate from high school. Most importantly, a filled backpack allows children to start the school year feeling prepared and confident, with the knowledge that their education is important and that someone believes in them.

    Our Team had so much fun last year stuffing 13 backpacks that we are once again collecting supplies. Our goal this year is to fill 20 backpacks (not that we’re competitive)! We welcome all our client, friends, vendors, suppliers and trade partners to join us and helping us to meet our goal. If you have supplies ready, you can drop them off at office located at 989A Old Henderson Rd, 43220.  To make sure we can get the backpacks and supplies to VoA in time for distribution to the children, please drop off by August 23rd. 

    What we Need:

    • Spiral notebooks
    • Filler paper
    • Elmer’s glue sticks
    • Pencil box or pouch
    • Large erasers
    • Rulers
    • Folders, 2-pocket
    • Binders, 3-ring
    • Scissors
    • Crayola crayons, 24-count
    • Pencils, #2
    • Pencil sharpeners
    • Crayola washable markers, 8-count

    If you would like to donate to Operation Backpack online click here http://bit.ly/1WMVvbf. You will be to be directed to Volunteers of America website.

    And a special thank you to all of the businesses and individuals supporting this important mission to bring confidence to kids all over Central Ohio!

  • Office & Design Studio Grand Opening

    Office & Design Studio Grand Opening

    We Moved!

    989 Old Henderson Rd Columbus OH 43220

    Thank you to everyone who attended our official ribbon cutting Friday June 21, 2019! Over 100 people stopped by to see the new space and enjoy the beautiful weather

    We are so excited to be celebrating our 25th year in business but even more excited to show off our new office & design studio! Our Team spent almost a year on the design and remodel of an 18,850 sf building located just east of Kenny Rd on Old Henderson Rd. This new space features a new larger design studio with more products and finishes from our most trusted partners plus 3 conference rooms, an amazing kitchen with a spacious event space and our new division bath2BATH.

    This new larger space will give us the opportunity to host more of our popular events like Wine & Design and Remodeling 101 as well as  accommodate the growth of our Team.

    Cheers! George

    More photos from our ribbon cutting open house ~


           

  • Home Remodeling Clients for 25 Years | Columbus OH

    Home Remodeling Clients for 25 Years | Columbus OH

    In the spring of 1994 George Cleary established The Cleary Company at the urging of his wife, Cathy. He began by promoting himself and his new business to not only his family and friends but to the families of his friends. It wasn’t long before he secured his first clients, Luke & Gail, the parents of a classmate from Bishop Watterson High School. The project? Build an addition on the back of their home in Upper Arlington! A 15′ x 19′ screened porch with 2 skylights and a ceiling fan. Plus a 28′ paver patio, a concrete pad, cedar steps and landscaping for their new hot tub. 

    An Interview with Luke & Gail – George’s First Clients

    Why did you first choose to hire George to build your remodel? And why did you continue to choose The Cleary Company for all your future renovations?

    George and Rob were classmates of our daughter and her husband so we knew them and liked them. We had a problem and they were able to solve it. After the project was completed we could not have been more pleased. Everything came out just the way we wanted and more importantly just as he said it would. Later when we purchased another home we had George and his crew back to remodel that home as well. When we eventually sold that home the new owners were so impressed with the craftsmanship they hired The Cleary Company for several remodel projects.

    Who is your favorite Team member and how did they exceed your expectations? 

    Rob has unique skills of craftsmanship. He fabricated a beautiful mantel for us and every time we had a fire in that fireplace we remarked at his artistry.

    What advice would you offer to someone who is looking to remodel their home?

    Hire George and his team. They can build dreams into reality!

    If you could use one word to describe why you choose to do business with The Cleary Company, what would that be?

    There isn’t one word! Dependable, caring, careful, creative, problem solvers. They are a great company to do business with.

    Luke & Gail’s Westerville OH Home exterior project 2008:

     

    George & Luke at our 2012 open house for our newly remodeled Kenny Rd location:

    George with Gail & Luke at our 25th Anniversary party 10-10-19:

    “It’s been a great ride George, Congratulations! We have always been proud that we were your very first client. We will always hold dear the wonderful memories of you and your crew working on our two beloved homes.” – Gail & Luke, Clients 25 years, Upper Arlington OH & Westerville OH

  • Kitchen & Family Room Remodel | Upper Arlington OH

    Kitchen & Family Room Remodel | Upper Arlington OH

    Project Spotlight: A New Expanded Kitchen Footprint = More Function & A Big Island

    Designer – Laura Watston ASID, UDCP

    Project Manager – Rob Lindeboom CLC

    Click link to read the full feature article in TriVillage Magazine!

    Removing the wall between the kitchen & dining room allowed for the footprint of the kitchen to expand and make room for a large island with storage and seating. The large windows in the dining room bring in the southern natural light and brightens up the once dark kitchen.The new kitchen layout created allowed for more cabinets giving the busy family of four better function and more storage. Larger more modern appliances add convenience to family meal prep.

    The custom range hood and mosaic tile backsplash give personality and warmth to the new kitchen.
    Instead of removing part of the brick wall, designer Laura Watson, used the space to create a dedicated breakfast station for busy teens on the go.The ceilings in the family room were vaulted using existing space from attic. The rustic beams add warmth and charm to the narrow space.

    BEFORE PHOTOS:

  • Owner George Cleary, 25 years of Remodeling

    Owner George Cleary, 25 years of Remodeling

     Then & Now with George Cleary CR, Owner

    April is not only the month George celebrates his birthday but it’s also the month back in 1994 when he established The Cleary Company. With his 10+ years of experience working in construction, George set up an office in the basement of his home in Upper Arlington. He purchased a computer, a truck and hired his first crew of buddies to complete jobs generated from his connections and respect in the community.

    Fast forward to 2019 and the company has grown into a Remodel Design Build firm with 25 employees, over $5 million in revenue and is set to move into their newly remodeled 11,000sf office! So Happy Birthday & Congratulations to George and The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH.

    When asked what’s changed the most with the business in the last 25 years, George doesn’t hesitate and says, bathrooms. “Bathrooms have evolved into home spas. Places where homeowners want to start and end their day in a relaxing luxury. Showers have gotten bigger and bathtubs are smaller.” According to the 3 designers on staff, the most requested luxury items for master bathroom remodels are heated floors and zero threshold showers with multiple shower heads and body sprays. They even get requests for steam showers!

    George continues, “When I started my business back in 1994, we were mostly building decks, screened porches and privacy fences for friends and family members and now we’re building whole houses! I am so excited to begin our next 25 years and moving into our new location at 989 Old Henderson Rd. Our new space features a design studio with a larger space for our new sample library with products and finishes from our most trusted partners. Our new kitchen is fully functional. Perfect for showing off appliances and hosting cooking demonstrations along with our popular Wine & Design events.”

    Read more about George and his family in our Meet the Team profiles!

  • Your Dream Bathroom Starts Here: Choosing the Right Team for a Remodel You Can Trust

    Your Dream Bathroom Starts Here: Choosing the Right Team for a Remodel You Can Trust

    Q & A with Lori | Clintonville, OH

    When you’re thinking of remodeling your bathroom, you have many choices to make. Which company, what design, the kind of experience you’ll have, the trust you need and want, and the professionalism of those involved in the remodel all feed into your decision.

    The Cleary Company’s home remodeling professionals have been helping homeowners in Columbus, OH remodel their homes since 1994. What better way to understand what we are doing for the bathroom remodeling business than to hear from one of our highly satisfied clients, Lori of Clintonville OH.

    Why did you hire The Cleary Company for your bathroom remodel?

    I selected them because their bathroom design style was exactly what I had in mind for my bathroom. All of the options are on trend!

    What did you like best about the remodeling process?

    I liked how my Project Manager texted me every day to let me know what was completed that day and what I could expect to happen the next day. The constant communication was very appreciated and nice.

    Was the remodel easier than expected?

    Yes, overall, my experience was easier than I expected it to be. Their design templates and showroom made the selection process easy and the quality of materials used was top-notch.

    5-Star Guild Quality Review & Testimonial:

    The Cleary Company was great to work with and provided constant communication on my project’s next steps and what to expect. I would 100% recommend them. My bathroom looks fantastic!

    BEFORE | EXISTING BATHROOM

    AFTER | BATHROOM REMODEL CLINTONVILLE, COLUMBUS, OH

    Ready to upgrade your bathroom with a remove-and-replace remodel? Contact our Client Relations Coordinator by calling 614-459-4000 or schedule a phone call here!

  • Modern Farmhouse New Build Home | Upper Arlington, OH

    Modern Farmhouse New Build Home | Upper Arlington, OH

    Project Spotlight: A modest ranch home in Upper Arlington, Ohio is demolished. The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build completes a new 2 story modern farmhouse style home.

    In 2015 we were hired to design, remodel and build an addition on a 1008sf single-story home built in 1952. The client requested an open concept floor plan with vaulted ceilings, new flooring, fixtures and finishes throughout. After several months of design, planning and estimating this extensive remodel, the decision was made to tear off down the entire house and rebuild the foundation.

    The new foundation allowed the home to be better positioned on the existing lot as well as create a new dry basement with taller ceilings.

    BEFORE – Exterior curb view
    AFTER – Exterior curb view
    blue painted bath giving ideas for top bathroom paint colors for 2021
    Design-Build custom home in Upper Arlington, Ohio, 2018

    Read more about this project in HouseTrends Magazine.

    Do you have a home addition or whole house remodel you’d like to discuss? Contact us today to get started!

  • Basement & Mudroom Remodel Featured in TriVillage Magazine

    Basement & Mudroom Remodel Featured in TriVillage Magazine

    Project Profile: Basement Remodel | Upper Arlington, OH

    Project Manager: Justin Juenger

    Read more about this project in TriVillage magazine

    An extensive remodel of a ~700sf semi-finished basement. The floorplan includes a family room, workout area, laundry room, powder room, dry bar, wine cellar & storage hall with built-in cabinetry.

    BEFORE PHOTOS | EXISTING BASEMENT

    Before | Family room
    Before | Laundry room
    Before | Storage hall & Wine cellar

    AFTER PHOTOS | FULL BASEMENT REMODEL

    A transitional design style with a white and gray palette highlights the newly remodeled spaces. A cozy family room provides space for watching TV or playing games with the kids. Custom cabinets for ample storage of toys & games. Utilizing every inch of space in the basement the remodel included building a wine cellar under the basement stairs. Black framed glass windows & doors, from Wine Cellar Innovations, give a more modern feel and contrast to the custom wood racks. The mirrored sliding door covers crawl space access which hides the mechanicals for the wine cellar but also gives the client’s daughters a large mirror for playing dress up. Cooling the wine cellar is a CellarPro 3200 refrigeration unit.

    The new laundry and powder rooms get several upgrades with glam and bling. LVT vinyl flooring throughout, mirrors and beveled glass wall tiles, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry with personalized storage solutions, mosaic tile backsplash, farmhouse sink & custom drying racks.

    basement remodel wine cellar
    Basement Wine Cellar
    Basement Laundry Room
    Basement Beverage Station
    Basement Powder Room
    Basement Family Room
    Basement Storage

    After Photos by Marshall Evan Photography

    BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS | MUDROOM

    Mudroom includes custom storage for this busy family of four. Shoe Storage Galore! Our clients practice a “no shoe” household but the existing mudroom did not meet their growing family needs for storage. Their favorite feature is a tall pullout cabinet which stores shoes used less often out of the way but keeps them close when needed. The design-build plan for the space included custom cabinets of cubbies, benches, hooks & more cabinets.

    Before photo | Existing mudroom
  • Educate – Connect – Give Back

    Educate – Connect – Give Back

    Announcing our new Client Partnership Program ~ Club Cleary

    Our purpose in launching this program is to unite Club members with our Team to give back to our communities, by providing opportunities to educate, connect and spread The Cleary Company mission.

    We would love you to be part of our club! Contact April Howe to join or find out more!

    Cheers,  George