Cleary Company: Design Build Remodel

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  • Why Lead-Based Paint Safety is Important

    Why Lead-Based Paint Safety is Important

    Lead-based paint is poisonous! It was commonly used on the interiors as well as the exteriors surfaces and many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint in them. Lead has also been used for many years in products found in and around our homes. What makes Lead-based paint so dangerous?

    The smallest lead dust particles cannot be seen but they can get into the body. The dust and chips from lead-based paint are dangerous when swallowed or inhaled, especially to small children and pregnant women. Lead can affect children’s developing nervous systems, causing reduced IQ and learning disabilities. In adults, high lead levels can cause high blood pressure, headaches, digestive problems, memory and concentration problems, kidney damage,
    mood changes, nerve disorders, sleep disturbances, and muscle or joint pain. A single, very high exposure to
    lead can cause lead poisoning. Lead can also affect the ability of both women and men to have healthy children.

    Beware, all home repairs can create even a small amount of lead dust which is enough to poison your child and put your family at risk. For more information, read EPA’s guide that describes why you should hire a lead-safe renovator.

    Common renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint (like sanding, cutting, replacing windows, etc.) can create hazardous lead dust and chips which can be harmful to you and your family. As contractors renovating residential homes, The Cleary Company Remodel-Design-Build in Columbus Ohio plays a critical role in helping to prevent lead exposure. Our Team of experienced professionals can test for the presence of lead and if found will prep a jobsite and follow all lead-safe work practices. These steps can prevent lead hazards in our clients’ homes.

    Our Team is committed to education and certification for this important safety requirement in our industry. The Lead-Safe Renovation certification is required for contractors remodeling structures built before 1978 by the US EPA and Ohio Revised Code.

    Team members who have completed training and hold US EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm credentials:

    • Jonathan Neely, CLC
    • Pete Mossman, CLC
    • Thomas King
    • Ian Dyer
    • Joseph Hamlett
    • John Hamlett 
    • Luis Martinez

    Check out all of the industry certifications and affiliations for The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH by clicking here.

  • Home Remodeling Know-How

    Home Remodeling Know-How

    Make the Most of Your Next Call to a Remodeling Contractor

    You’ve made the decision to remodel your home, so you just call a contractor and get started…right? Not the best approach to find the right remodeler for you and your home. It is important for you to determine your goals and to do at least 3 things before making any phone calls to increase your remodeling know-now.

    1. Research– Know what companies are working in your area. Drive around your neighborhood. Whose signs do you see in your neighbors’ yards? Check out their websites and other social media profiles.
    2. Budget– Know what you can spend. You can easily find average project costs for Central Ohio by reviewing Remodeling magazine’s Cost vs Value Report. If you’re financing your home remodel discuss your options with your banker or check out these key local resources.
    3. Timeline– Know when you want construction to start and/or be completed. Think about your family’s schedule, vacations or other lifestyle changes that could affect your project’s schedule.

    Gaining the remodeling know-how to get the job done right

    The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH has extensive experience and the best team to help you with your home remodeling, but it’s important that you do your homework so that you have your questions and answers ready for our Team when we talk. Check out Redfin’s blog post Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor for more information.

    So, before you contact a contractor and invite them into your home, do your own research and increase your remodeling know-how first. Ask around (find out who your family and friends have used), read reviews and testimonials, and check out each company’s certifications, licenses and affiliations. It’s important to get a feel for each company’s values, reputation and connection to the community before you call so that you find someone that you will be able to work with successfully.

    Be Prepared to Answer Questions Too

    Having your answers ready for the following questions before you call will also help our team in getting to know you and your home’s needs. The more we know upfront, the better we can streamline the process and start your renovation project! We don’t want to waste your time, so this information helps us all determine whether there is a good fit before diving too far in.

    • How long do you see yourself living in the home?
    • Have you ever worked with a remodeling company before?
    • When do you ideally want the project to start? OR Is there a target date for completion?
    • What type of project do you need or want? (one room, multiple rooms, addition, exterior work or handyman type work)
    • What is your vision for the project? Give us all of your thoughts and ideas.
    • How long have you been planning this project?
    • What is your projected budget?
    • What are you looking for in a contractor?

    Working with The Cleary Company Remodel Design Build Columbus OH means you’re working with a TEAM and reputable remodeling professionals. Our experience will make your next remodeling project seamless, organized, and exactly what you wanted, if not more! Do your homework, make inquiries, and know the answers to as many of these questions as you can. Find out more about The Cleary Company Difference!

    Once we’ve both decided there is a good fit and you have chosen to work with our Team, we’ll work together to design a remodeling plan to meet your family’s needs. Together, we can make your remodeling dream a reality!

    Watch this video to hear our clients Melanie & Jon describe their relationship with The Cleary Company.

  • Home Remodeling in Central OH with George Cleary

    Home Remodeling in Central OH with George Cleary

    Celebrating 25 years in business, George Cleary shares what his experience as a design-build-remodeler has taught him.

    “I have been working in this industry for over 35 years, initially working for other contractors. But 25 years ago, with about $10,000 in my pocket, a computer, a truck, some tools and a few of my good buddies, I decided to start my own business.”

    “After all these years, the thing I still enjoy everyday is the relationships. Also, translating a customer’s vision into a design and then building their dream is the best part of what we do!”

    Read the full article from HouseTrends Magazine.

    Best Buddies George & Russell enjoy working together!

    • George Cleary, owner of The Cleary Company, with shop dog Russell.

     

  • Treating Home Remodeling Clients Like Family

    Treating Home Remodeling Clients Like Family

    Do you subscribe to Architectural Digest? If so did you see the full page on George and The Cleary Company in the October issue? We share the reason we treat our clients as if they are a part of our family. George talks about how The Cleary Company, your Columbus, OH remodeling company, got its first clients in 1994 and how this ended up laying the groundwork for a philosophy that our Team still embraces today.

    Notable Quotes from George:

    “Once clients hire us, they become part of our family”

    “Because we treat every client’s home like our own, we understand today’s decisions will impact tomorrow’s dreams”

    Through our Remodel Design Build process takes the time to get to know our clients’ lifestyles, needs and goals for their home and incorporates them into their project. We understand that remodeling can be stressful, and there are many emotional ups and downs. To help our clients navigate these phases of remodeling, our app keeps them updated on schedule changes, allows them to view progress photos and logs as well as make payments even when they are on vacation. This ability to stay connected, coupled with our incredible team of skilled professionals helps ensure client satisfaction and in most cases clients for life. In fact, over 70% of the projects we’re building in 2017 are from repeat clients and referrals from past or current clients!

    The truth about home remodeling, is that it can be a hard and messy process, but treating clients like family helps ensure the final product and client experience are exceptional. Contact our Team and you’ll be treated like family too!

    Like us on Facebook to follow the progress of our Upper Arlington OH new build home and keep updated on our Team.

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  • We Won! Home Addition | Upper Arlington OH

    We Won! Home Addition | Upper Arlington OH

    Central Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Remodeling Industry’s Contractor of the Year award for Residential Addition $100-$250k

    Design-Build Luxury Home Addition | Indoor-Outdoor Lounge
    The existing den was an unused room and the homeowners needed more space for entertaining and hosting fundraising events for various charities. The general scope included building an addition of outdoor seating space with a wood-burning fireplace including a gas starter and gas lanterns, installing heavy outdoor curtains, and remodeling the existing library into a bar. The two spaces are connected by a moveable wall of windows. The design of the two spaces created the atmosphere of a contemporary casual lounge. The result of the addition & remodel is an entertainment space our clients can use year-round even though half of the space is outdoors.

    Design by Laura Watson ASID, UDCP
    Project Manager Rob Lindeboom CLC
    Architectural Plans by Andy Melaragno of Melaragno Design Company

    Addition home Upper Arlington Ohio bar seating and sink

    Project Year: 2014 | Project Cost: $200,001 – $500,000

    Project Overview 

    This home addition and remodel project focuses on enhancing the functionality, flow, and aesthetic appeal of a 4,800-square-foot residence built in 2006. The project includes a new 291-square-foot addition and updates to 520 square feet of existing space. To accommodate the changes, two existing A/C units will be relocated.

    A key feature of the project is the creation of a new 14’8” x 15’3” lanai with 10-foot ceilings. This outdoor space will include a 42-inch masonry fireplace with an impressive 11’4” high chimney, complemented by a stone/masonry wall with built-in bench seating. Gas lines will be installed to support the fireplace, as well as two elegant gas lanterns for a warm, inviting ambiance.

    Inside, the existing library will undergo significant transformation. The current bookcases and two windows will be removed: the side window will be framed in, drywalled over on the interior, and redesigned with a decorative architectural feature on the exterior, while the rear window will be replaced with an expansive 11’9” x 8’ Nana Wall system to seamlessly connect the interior to the outdoors. The wall separating the library and living room will be opened up, and the exterior wall will be widened to accommodate the new Nana Wall, further enhancing natural light and the flow of space.

    A new bar area will also be created, featuring all-new plumbing, reworked HVAC supply ducts to suit the new layout, and a custom-built wall of Amish-crafted cabinetry. Together, these updates modernize the home, blending indoor and outdoor living while introducing thoughtful architectural details and high-quality craftsmanship throughout.

    Are you ready to get started planning a home addition or remodel? Contact our Client Relations Coordinator by scheduling a phone call here or visit the Contact page on our website today!