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Cleary Company

Remodeling Company in Columbus, Ohio.

Cleary Company is a remodeling contractor based in Columbus, OH. Its listed services include kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling and home additions. Its NARI certified professional (George Cleary) is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with NARI before work starts.

4.6on Google · 52 reviews32 years in business
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Quick Overview

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The Cleary Company is a design-build remodeler founded in 1994 by owner George Cleary, with its headquarters on Old Henderson Road in northwest Columbus. It handles kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, whole-house remodels and outdoor living, and its team includes an AIA architect and several certified remodelers. Homeowners rate it 4.6 from 52 Google reviews, read October 31, 2026, and name designer Clayanne and project manager Justin. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The website lists no licence number or warranty terms.

  • Best for whole-house design-build with an architect and certified remodelers
  • Founded in 1994 by owner George Cleary, a NARI-certified professional
  • The 4.6 rating is the lowest on this list

Company Facts

Cleary Company at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.6out of 5
Customer reviews
52on Google
In business
32years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 31, 2026. Years counted from 1994.

The work

Best for
Whole-house design-build with an architect and certified remodelers
Primary service
Remodeling

Where

Headquarters
Columbus, OH
Service area
Columbus
Emergency service
Not advertised

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Not advertised
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

NARI certified professional (George Cleary)
NARI certified professional (George Cleary) (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Cleary Company

A long-established design-build firm with an architect and certified remodelers on staff. Its 4.6 rating is the lowest on this list, and licence and warranty terms are not published.

Best forWhole-house design-build with an architect and certified remodelers

What We Like

  • Founded in 1994 by owner George Cleary, a NARI-certified professional
  • Staff includes an AIA architect and several CR, CLC and CRPM credentialed remodelers
  • Handles kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and outdoor living
  • Reviews describe schedule-friendly planning and quick problem handling on large jobs
  • Team page names more than 30 staff, from designers to lead carpenters

Things to Consider

  • The 4.6 rating is the lowest on this list
  • No contractor licence number, insurance details or warranty terms on the website
  • Google lists 989 Old Henderson Road while the website shows 989A

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Cleary Company

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Google rating

4.6

Based on 52 Google reviews

Review data updated October 31, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars88%
  • 3 stars4%
  • 1 star8%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 52 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 31, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Cindy Chehade5.0

    High praise for The Cleary Company! We underwent a renovation that took down a few walls and repurposed some spaces. We COULD NOT BE HAPPIER! The new space looks like it was always meant to be there and flows seamlessly from the original into the renovated space. The company was an absolute pleasure to work with. Every person,every trade showed up on time, were respectful of our home and cleaned up after themselves every day. We would use them again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Cleary Company, for making our house a home!

    October 2026Google
  • Michael Blum5.0

    We are in the process of having a bedroom, office and large rec room added to our home. The process of working with Cleary Company has been unbelievable. Our onsite daily guys of Don and Jamie are incredible and their craftmanship is beyond belief. I have never been more pleased with the quality and integrity of anyone than what we experience every day with Don and his team. If it was possible to give 10 stars that would not even be enough!

    September 2026Google
  • Amy5.0

    We did a master bed and bath remodel with Cleary last fall. Remodeling is a nightmare in general but they did their best to make sure it went about as well as it could have. We are so pleased with the results. They stayed on schedule, communication was very good. We were updated throughout the project and Cleary managed all of the contractors. Every time a contractor came so did a member of our Cleary team. Ben was our project manager and Don was our lead carpenter (here the most of anyone). They were great. All issues were handled as they came up and they both wanted to make sure we were happy with everything. Don is personable, accommodating, easy to work with and he was incredibly patient with our dogs, more appreciated than he knows! We would definitely recommend Cleary to those looking into a remodel.

    July 2026Google
  • Carianne Potts5.0

    Our new second floor deck is amazing. It turned out even better than we imagined. We enjoyed the partnership with Cleary Co and the skills of their team.

    July 2026Google
  • cory fleming5.0

    My family has worked with The Cleary Company on a home remodel project. They are a first class organization that employs designers and craftsmen who you can trust and depend on from start to finish.<br><br>Yes, they produce excellent quality of work, but their real difference is the genuineness and care they have for their clients. With Cleary, you will always feel valued and heard. I highly recommend their services for any sort of home improvement project.

    May 2026Google
  • Katie LaPlace5.0

    I cannot recommend the Cleary Company enough. We had a closed off small kitchen and sunken great room. The Cleary Company seamlessly transformed our house into our dream house. Between Clayanne and Justin, our dreams became reality! We plan to use them soon to remodel our primary bathroom.

    February 2026Google

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Ranked#5of 5 general contractors in Columbus, OHre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Cleary Company Made Our Top 5

It holds position 5 in 5 Best General Contractors in Columbus, OH (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in Columbus, OH.

iAbout service coverage

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Company Background

About Cleary Company

The Cleary Company is a design-build remodeling firm that George Cleary founded in 1994. Its headquarters is at 989 Old Henderson Road in northwest Columbus, and the website describes Mr. Cleary as a NARI-certified professional with 40 years of experience. The company lists design-build, kitchen and bath remodeling, basement remodeling, home additions, outdoor living and whole-house remodeling, and its site says it was voted number one for home remodeling in Columbus.

The Google rating is 4.6 from 52 reviews, read October 31, 2026, the lowest rating among the companies on this list. Reviewers describe a small closed-off kitchen and a sunken great room opened into one space, a master bedroom and bath remodel finished on schedule with steady updates, a kitchen renovation planned around the family's work schedule, and a mudroom, first-floor bathroom and office renovation with a thorough design process. Clayanne, a design consultant, and Justin, a project manager, are named by one couple as the people who turned a plan into a house. Reviewers on the whole describe good communication and quick handling of problems that surface on large jobs.

The team page is one of the longest on the list, with more than 30 people. It names an architect with AIA credentials, the chief operations officer and a field supervisor who each hold the CR designation, a senior project manager with the CLC credential and a project manager with the CRPM credential. The website prints no contractor licence number, warranty terms, insurance details or founding story beyond the year.

Cleary suits owners planning a whole-first-floor renovation, an addition or a kitchen with structural changes who want an architect and certified remodelers working together. It suits less well anyone who wants a single quick repair or a long list of published terms. Before booking, ask for the written scope and design agreement, ask for the warranty in writing and ask for the contractor registration number. Ohio has no state licence for residential remodeling, so check City of Columbus building and zoning services and the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for trade licences.

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Credentials

  • NARI certified professional (George Cleary)NARIReported
iWhat verified means here

Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

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  • Google

    4.6/ 5

    52 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #5 in Columbus general contractors, October 2026

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Cleary Company FAQs

  • Is the Cleary Company licensed in Columbus?

    The Cleary Company website does not list a contractor licence number, so ask for one in writing. Owner George Cleary is listed as NARI certified, which is a professional credential rather than a licence. Ohio has no state general contractor licence for residential remodeling, so check City of Columbus building and zoning services and the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board.

  • What are the Cleary Company's hours?

    The Cleary Company is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on weekends, according to Google. Its headquarters is at 989 Old Henderson Road in Columbus and the phone number is (614) 459-4000. The company does not advertise emergency service.

  • What does the Cleary Company remodel, and is there a warranty?

    The company lists design-build remodeling, kitchens and baths, basements, home additions, outdoor living and whole-house remodeling across the Columbus metro area. Its website does not state warranty terms, financing or whether estimates are free, so ask for each in writing before you sign a design agreement.

  • Is Cleary Company licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Cleary Company serve?

    Columbus. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Cleary Company offer emergency service?

    Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 31, 2026
Reviewed by
Priya Nathan, Staff writer, remodeling and moving
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
NARI certified professional (George Cleary) (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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