Conspicuous Cleaning Co. provides hardwood floor and tree maintenance services, as well as assistance with special wood projects. Owned and operated by craftsman Joe Fugere for over 30 years, Conspicuous Cleaning Co. is the go-to resource in the Washington, D.C. area for wood inside and outside your home.
Business highlights
41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Joe specializes in the loving and careful restoration and refinishing of hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are a natural product which can be stripped, sanded, stained, sealed, and polished. Joe’s love for wood extends to the outdoors offering a number of services to enhance and improve your property.
We contacted Joe and he went by the property to take a look. He inspected the floors and to and said there is a top coat on the floors that is in good condition. Any of the few darker spots in high-traffic areas were coated over the last time the floors were done, so it would take a full sanding and refinishing to even them out. He said he couldn’t in good conscience recommend doing that because the majority of the floor is in great condition right now. He also shared some tips for keeping the floors in top shape in the meantime, as well as some tips for maintaining our porch. We appreciate the honest advice he gave us, even though we were prepared to pay him for refinishing.
Description of Work: We are moving into a house and were thinking of getting the original hardwood floors touched up before we moved in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ann F.
07/2014
3.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: sanded and finished most floors in the house. |owner tried to talk us out of our choices, was demeaning, blackmailed us (and subsequent customers) into giving good references (before work was done). that being said, the floors--done our way-- look good. |
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,000
Response from Conspicuous Cleaning Co
All Conspicuous Cleaning Co. clients are treated with respect and courtesy. Joe will have conversations with the homeowners to determine what is best aesthetically and financially in regards to contracting choices to be mindful of homeowner's design preferences,their budget, and Joe's almost 30 years of experience. Joe always does the highest quality work treating customers kindly and respectfully. In this digital age, reviews on Angie's List or Community List-servs are respectfully requested as optional upon completion of work.
MARSHA M.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Lorin K.
06/2014
5.0
tree service, flooring contractor, hardwood floor
+ 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Joe Fugere/Conspicuous Cleaning Co has done a lot of work for me, and it's all been done well and punctually and at a reasonable price. The largest job he did was to refinish my upstairs floors (for $1600). They weren't in great shape, and were put in during the depression, so not all of the wood was intended for flooring--but he made it look fantastic! | |He's also done work on my trees very expertly and at a good price; he removed some enormous trees that fell down during a storm promptly (and was very helpful with the insurance paperwork); he has a giant weed-whacker that he uses to keep my yard in order in the summer; and he built a decorative wooden wall next to my driveway. Finally (and most recently), he came up with a low-cost solution to make my driveway look better. | |He has good ideas, he does great work, and he's extremely reliable. Highly recommended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Shannon W.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We had a very small section of hardwood floor that needed to be refinished. Most companies don't want to deal with something that's just 20 square feet, and we didn't want to do it ourselves. Joe Fugere comes very highly rated by dozens of folks on a local listserv for this wood-related work, and now we know why! Not only did he not balk at the small area, but he refinished the floors beautifully. What was once covered with old tar and glue residue is now a beautiful light brown. Joe's price was incredibly reasonable, especially for a couple days worth of work, and i think he enjoyed our dogs more than we do. Plus, he is incredibly personable; my life partner and i really enjoyed working with him. If you need any wood inside or outside your home worked on, please contact Joe! You won't regret it!
Description of Work: Joe refinished a small section of hardwood floor for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$320
Robert R.
03/2013
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
We had a fabulous experience with Joe and his crew. Joe met with us twice before starting work on the project to go over scheduling, pricing, and scope of work. He and his crew showed up on time the first morning and went over last-minute details before launchind into the work. They did all the repair work, sanding,and initial finishing on the first day and there was not a speck of dust in the house after they were done! The next two days saw application of polyurethane first thing in the morning such that we could go back in the house each day by the later afternoon. On the last day, Joe and his crew installed the shoe around the perimeter of the floor--all the pieces/joints fit snugly. Our floor is gorgeous, and we've gotten a ton of complements on it. Working with Joe is a joy--his price was wonderful, the workmanship superior, and the attention to cleanliness and detail was top-notch. We've recommened him to others already, and look forward to seeing him around the neighborhood! Thanks, Joe!
Description of Work: We had the following done: (1) sand and refinish hardwood floor in 3 rooms downstairs, (2) replace hardwood shoe throughout each of those rooms, and (3) repair/replace sections of the hardwood floor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,100
Lorin K.
02/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I had a very large pile of branches sitting in my yard (from a tree that we had cut down), and wanted to have them removed, along with a spindly tree that was growing on the foundation of the house. I was referred to Joe Fugere through a neighborhood listserv and emailed him. He responded very quickly, went to look at my pile, and said the cost would be between $75 and $100. We agreed that he would be at my house at 10:30 the next Saturday morning. He was there promptly, and disposed of the whole giant pile (which included moving it out of the yard and to the wood chipper: I helped with this, to use less of his time) in well under an hour. And he's an extremely nice guy to boot. I'll be using him for all of my future tree work!
Description of Work: Remove very large pile of branches Cut down and remove small tree
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$85
Jennifer C B.
10/2010
5.0
hardwood floor
+ -1 more
Joe Fugere's work was absolutely outstanding. He was incredibly responsive, and he and his crew were 100% professional. The quality was excellent, he stuck to the predicted time and budget, and we couldn't be happier.
Description of Work: Joe Fugere refinished the hardwood floors throughout our entire house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lynn D.
12/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They are absolutely excellent! They are punctual and reliable. We are always pleased! When I got home, you couldn't even tell anyone had been there! The tree service was a huge job, and there wasn't saw dust or debre anywhere!
Description of Work: They refinished our floors about 8 years ago. Recently they did tree trimming and removal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
JOE W.
10/2009
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
He is punctual and he is reasonably priced. He listens to his customers and he is responsive.
Description of Work: Conspicuous Cleaning Company specializes in wood floor, sanding, refinishing, installation, tree cutting, tree trimming, removal, stump grinding, gentle land clearing, etc. They have done several different jobs for us. Last time, they removed a large tree, took away the wood, ground the stump and ground the brush.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Floor Cleaning and Waxing,
Greenhouses/Nurseries,
Deck Maintenance,
Rototilling,
Leaf Removal,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Landscaping
FAQ
Conspicuous Cleaning Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Conspicuous Cleaning Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Conspicuous Cleaning Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Conspicuous Cleaning Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Conspicuous Cleaning Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Conspicuous Cleaning Co offers emergency services.
No, Conspicuous Cleaning Co does not offer warranties.
Conspicuous Cleaning Co offers the following services: Joe specializes in the loving and careful restoration and refinishing of hardwood floors. Hardwood floors are a natural product which can be stripped, sanded, stained, sealed, and polished. Joe’s love for wood extends to the outdoors offering a number of services to enhance and improve your property.