The Cleary Company

What The Cleary Company does

The Cleary Company is a privately held, founder-owned design-build remodeling firm headquartered at 989A Old Henderson Rd in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in April 1994 by George Cleary, the company serves Central Ohio homeowners across roughly fifteen affluent suburbs including Upper Arlington, Bexley, Dublin, Westerville, Powell, New Albany, and German Village. Service lines span kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, whole-house remodels, room additions, basement finishes, outdoor living spaces, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and a Home Services division added in 2020. The company operates two sub-brands: bath2BATH (launched 2018) focused on bathroom remodels, and Home Services for ongoing residential work.

The firm's core technology stack is the Buildertrend cloud-based project management platform, used for client communication, schedule updates, progress photos, and payment processing, supplemented by Guild Quality for third-party review management. The production team carries 300+ years of combined construction and remodeling experience, with staff holding NARI Certified Remodeler (CR), Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), and ASID credentials. The company reports 70%+ of 2017 projects came from repeat clients and referrals, has been featured in Architectural Digest (October 2017), and has won consecutive NARI Central Ohio Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven. Pricing varies by project type: kitchen remodels typically range $100K-$225K+, primary bathroom remodels $80K-$140K+, home additions $75K-$1M+, outdoor/exterior projects $40K-$250K+, and basement remodels $100K+. Customers engage through phone, website contact forms, or in-person consultations, after which a dedicated Project Developer, Designer, Project Manager, Lead Carpenter, and Craftsman manage the engagement. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer within the Columbus metro; the company does not use resellers or marketplace channels, is entirely self-funded with no institutional investment, and has not pursued geographic expansion outside Central Ohio.

Name

The Cleary Company

Legal name

The Cleary Company

Website

https://clearycompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cleary Company is a founder-owned Columbus, Ohio design-build remodeling firm serving Central Ohio homeowners with integrated design and construction services across kitchens, bathrooms, additions, whole-house remodels, and ADUs, plus bath2BATH and Home Services divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Home Remodeling Services: One-time project-based revenue from residential remodeling services including kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, whole house remodels, room additions, outdoor living spaces, and basement renovations. Pricing varies by project scope and finishes, ranging from $75,000 to over $1,000,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cleary Company is a residential design-build remodeling firm offering integrated architecture, design, budgeting, and construction services for Central Ohio homeowners. Core services include kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels (via the bath2BATH sub-brand), whole house remodels, room additions, basement remodels, outdoor living projects, and accessory dwelling units. Project pricing ranges from approximately $40,000 to over $1,000,000 depending on scope.

Product overview

The Cleary Company offers integrated design-build remodeling services for residential properties in Central Ohio. The core offering is their Design-Build Remodeling Service, which encompasses a comprehensive range of project types including Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Remodels (through the bath2BATH sub-brand launched in 2018), Room Additions, Basement Remodels, Whole House Remodels, and Outdoor Living & Exterior projects. The company also specializes in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and maintains a Home Services division established in 2020. Services range from mid-range renovations ($100k-$250k) to luxury custom projects ($250k+), serving homeowners throughout the Columbus metro area including Upper Arlington, Bexley, Dublin, Westerville, and Powell.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design-Build Remodeling Services Integrated design and construction services for residential remodeling projects, guiding Central Ohio homeowners from initial vision through final execution with a streamlined single-source process.
• Kitchen Remodels

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BuildertrendcoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based home building and remodeling project management software. Provides web-based platform for communication between the company, customers, vendors, and subcontractors. Offers mobile app for schedule updates, progress photos, and payment processing. Described as the most widely used residential construction app.
• Trade Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of vetted trade partners including plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, framers, and specialty craftspeople. Partners selected for shared values of respect, reliability, and quality. Long-term relationships enable consistent high-quality work and problem-solving collaboration.
• NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry)coreOthersProfessional association membership. Team members serve on local chapter and national committees. Company participates in CotY awards and continuing education programs. Supports industry standards and ethics.
• ASID (American Society of Interior Designers)coreOthersProfessional association membership for design team members. Provides continuing education and professional development resources.
• NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association)minorOthersProfessional association membership for design and production team professional development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Case Design/Remodeling: Mid-Atlantic design-build remodeling firm offering integrated architecture, design, and construction for kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-house remodels. Closely mirrors Cleary's design-build model, premium pricing, and project team structure serving affluent homeowners.
• Alair Homes: North American design-build remodeling franchise serving affluent homeowners with custom renovations, additions, and custom homes. Directly comparable in integrated design-build delivery, premium positioning, and project-based pricing.
• Mosby Building Arts: St. Louis-based design-build remodeler providing kitchen, bath, basement, and addition projects with a similar integrated team model and craftsman-led culture. Comparable in size, project scope, and emphasis on design-build process.
• Foster Remodeling Solutions: Northern Virginia design-build remodeler specializing in kitchens, baths, additions, and whole-house renovations. Closely comparable in market segment (affluent homeowners), integrated design-build process, and project ticket size.
• Lamont Bros. Design Build: Portland, Oregon design-build remodeler offering premium kitchen, bath, addition, and ADU projects with an integrated in-house design and construction team. Directly comparable in service mix, design-build delivery, and luxury positioning, though serving the Pacific Northwest rather than the Midwest.
• DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen: National design-build remodeling franchise focused on kitchens and baths with full-service design and construction. Comparable in design-build model and kitchen/bath specialization, but operates via franchise units rather than Cleary's independent founder-led structure.

Broad incumbents

• Re-Bath: Largest U.S. bathroom remodeling franchise with national scale and standardized processes. Overlaps with Cleary's bath2BATH sub-brand but competes as a much larger, franchise-driven incumbent rather than an integrated regional design-builder.
• Bath Fitter: National bath refinishing and remodeling franchise with proprietary acrylic liner systems. Adjacent competitor for bathroom remodeling demand, but operates a much narrower product set than Cleary's full design-build offering.
• Kitchen Tune-Up: National kitchen remodeling franchise offering multiple service tiers from updates to full remodels. Overlaps with Cleary's kitchen remodel services but competes primarily through a franchise/distributor model at lower average ticket sizes.

Others

• Houzz: Home design marketplace and inspiration platform that connects homeowners with remodelers, including Cleary (which maintains a Houzz profile). Functionally an ecosystem participant and indirect channel rather than a direct remodeler competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cleary_company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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