Owned and operated by Lera Ja & Mike McDermott.
We know that our service is important for improving your morale, reducing stress, and giving you valuable extra time. That's why we promise to offer our clients the best and most complete home cleaning service: to use only the finest equipment and highest quality supplies, to earn your respect and trust, to customize cleaning to satisfy your needs and exceed your expectations and to give you the quality of service you expect every visit we make to your happy home.
Without these promises, neither of us receive satisfaction of service, and our commitment to your satisfaction is the corner stone of our success!
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Business highlights
39 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Housekeeping Specialists offers a premium service that can prepare your home for important family landmark events, such as a family reunion, graduation, or wedding. Sinks, counter tops, ceiling fans, baseboards, guttering, window cleaning, vacuum upholstered, bathroom, toilets, tubs and showers clean & vacuum floors.
Description of Work: Last time was general cleaning. Have also used for major cleaning and to prepare for large events. For the party prep, really excelled in preparations beyond maid services. General cleaning seems well done. Very energetic staff. Owners very pleasant and helpful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Jane E.
10/2014
3.0
countertops, window cleaning, house cleaning
 + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: House cleaning service. They were excellent at first, I think because the owners were present. But then I would notice things that had not been cleaned as originally requested and agreed to. If I called them on it they would take care of request or discount the next visit. I retired and no longer needed them, but would probably have dropped them anyway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$95
John P.
10/2014
3.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
went ok at first but did not end well. Service was great sometimes not so good others. Communications in consistant
Description of Work: dust, vacuum and general cleaning
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$89
Betty W.
06/2014
5.0
house cleaning
 + -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
Jamie O.
01/2014
3.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
They did our initial home move-in cleaning; and they did a very good job with that as home had been vacant prior to our moving in. We later used them to clean our home twice a month for about 2 years. I thought the price was reasonable. Initially I thought the quality of the work was very good (I've used other services in the past); but over time they started having more turn-over in the employees and the quality of work went down. I would say it went from being good to just being average. My main concern with this company was the professionalism. Some things in the home were broken (which I understand happens); and I was told we would be reimbursed for the repair costs, but never was reimbursed despite submitting receipts/etc. This happened on 3 different occasions. They also on a couple of occasions quoted me one price for a special service (like windows); but then later tried to charge me a significantly higher ammount. I also was very disturbed by the fact that they left the key to my home on our entry table one day after cleaning, but never contacted me via phone or email to confirm that the key was in fact left behind. This incident made me very concerned about how they were managing the security of my house key, and I was very upset they did not contact me to let me know they were no longer in possession of my key. Ultimately, that was the final straw that caused me to change services
Description of Work: I used this company for about 2 years.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$180
Christie G.
11/2013
3.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
Initially the service was good, but the quality went downhill. They were just cleaning enough to get by. On one occasion they came into my house while we were out of town and completed an unscheduled cleaning without our permission and sent us a bill! After a rather curt discussion with the owner, he apologized. When my husband called to let him know we no longer needed their service, the owner responded "good luck with that" and hung up on my husband. It appears they are about spending as little time as possible to collect payment and not concerned with quality service.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$99
Michaelyn C.
05/2013
1.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
I wish it didn't end that way but he didn't want to listen to what the costumer wanted therefore he lost a big job and respect from me. I would not refer this company to any one, it is pricey for the kind of work performed.
Description of Work: Mike Mcdermitt, the owner of the company initially came to my home for the deep cleaning two years previously. I had made a contract of everything to be done every week. He agreed that everything in the contract could be met on a weekly basis. The company continued to do a satisfactory job through out the years of 2009-2011. I started noticing a decline in their work when the cleaning team was not the same from week to week. And the manager's were being turned over monthly. I ultimately had to terminate the service due to the cleaning team breaking items and not informing me, and coming to the home with a team of only three with no manager for only 45 minutes in a 7,000 sq. ft home. After I discussed the matters at hand with Mike Mcdermitt, he stated that "he would have a team come back to my home and redo the cleaning". I held him accountable on his word, but he chose not to follow through. The team never showed up. And when I terminated him he was very unprofessional and a sore looser. He hung up on me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$275
edna O.
12/2012
5.0
house cleaning, ceiling fans, countertops, floor cleaning, window cleaning, fireplaces
 + 4 more
The service was excellent. They arrive on time and work steadily, stopping only for lunch. All employees seem well trained by the McDermotts, and they oversee all their work. Due to their cleaning experience, they provided many helpful tips on day-to-day cleaning and suggested products I could try. They say they like to have the owners around when they do a deep clean such as this, so they can check in with us to see that everything is done to expectations.
Description of Work: This was our second annual spring cleaning by Lera Jo and Michael McDermontt and their crew at Housekeeping Specialists. Last year they came out prior to the cleaning to look at our house and assess the extent of cleaning needed. The assessment was not needed this year as we requested the same services as last year. We especially like their services to help with cleaning our 2-story rooms with a very high chandalier, ceiling fans and a stone fire place that gathers dust that is otherwise hard to reach. They also change light bulbs while one of their tall employees is up the ladder. Additionally, they go through each room of our large 5-bedroom home and do a thorough cleaning of each room: dusting, vacuuming, woodwork cleaning, dusting blinds, and cleaning our hardwood floors. They also do a thorough bathroom cleaning--paying attention to light fixtures, shower, and bathtub that might not be cleaned as well on routine cleaning. They bring all of their own equipment, vacuums, rags, etc. unless you have a special product that you would like, for instance, used on your floors. They did clean some windows on the front door, and doors from our bedroom and kitchen onto the deck, but we did not request a full window cleaning service.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Christie G.
11/2012
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
Overall, we are very pleased with their service, and will continue to utilize them for our weekly cleaning.
Description of Work: We hired Housekeeping Spcialist for weekly cleaning. We have had them clean our house twice, and they have been very thorough. They are punctual and have responded positively to any additional requests we made. They arrive with a crew of 4 t5 employees and are able to have my house (approx. 4200 sf of living space), cleaned top to bottom in a little over two hours, so I don't have to be concerned with someone there all day.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Phebe T.
05/2012
2.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
The initial interview went fine. I thought they were more than capable of cleaning our home based on their experience. Here's where they disappoint:1. Phone calls. I was charged for each person per the time-frame that each person worked. I did not expect to pay for time that people did not work. I noticed at least 2 workers (1 being one of the owners of the company) taking phone calls while they should have been solely focused on cleaning my home - and if they didn't want to be focussed on cleaning my home so that they could take phone calls, that is fine... but don't charge me for that time. Also, I didn't appreciate that if someone left my home after having worked 5 minutes of the 15 minute time segment, I was charged as though they worked the entire time. This may seem like I'm being picky, but not when they charge as much as they charge. I don't mind paying more IF, and only IF, it is STELLAR work, focused on the job I'm paying them to do, and charging ONLY for what time they devote to my home, no rounding up. 2. Communication. I tried a few different times to get something on the schedule with them (the first cleaning went ok, not perfect, but I was willing to give them another try). When I would call, I would be asked to call back (evidently I was catching him at a bad time... perhaps while he should have been cleaning someone else's home?). I don't call companies back. If I'm paying them money, the burden of gaining my business is on them, not me. Not impressed that I was even asked to call back. I will say that the wife/owner (Lara) was VERY kind and a very hard worker. She also sided with me when I questioned why the amount I was paying was being rounded up - so at least once, they did rectify the payment amount. Overall, I felt like I was paying far too much for what they offer - if they were professional enough to turn their cell phones OFF while working, charged according to who actually worked for a specific amount of time, and then would call back on their own, then I would have been able to provide a more favorable review. It's not that they were bad house keepers, it's these other things that turned me off.
Description of Work: Complete House Cleaning - floors, bathrooms, cabinets, dusting, vacuuming, kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$300
Diana F.
01/2012
1.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
The came when they said they would and did a great job on the first visit. The second and final visit was when I noticed my home was NOT deep cleaned as we discussed. I tried to call the contractor to rectify, but never received a return phone call. Even after I stopped payment on the second payment, they didn't call to try and resolve my issues, which tells me that they knew they had done me wrong but were not willing to rectify it. Very poor customer service.
Description of Work: Hired this company to "deep" clean my home. They charged me over $600.00. After their second visit, I did my own inspection. None of the appliances had been pulled out and cleaned behind, the kitchen cabinets had not been cleaned on the open tops, etc. All expectations were discussed with the owners during our initial consultation at my home. For a whopping cost of $650.00, I expected so much more. When interviewing other companies after this one failed me, prices between $175.00 & $250.00 were quoted to get everything done I requested from this company. Put a stop payment on the second installment. Called the contractor and received no returned call. Wrote a letter and received no response. Glad I put a stop payment on the second installment because they tried to cash the check within 3 days after I called and left a message of my complaints. I would never do business with this company ever again.
The company actually came in under their estimate. They were on time and did a great job. It took about 6 hours for the job.
Description of Work: They cleaned a house to get it ready to sell. The house was empty except for dirt and grime.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
edna O.
09/2011
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
We had an absolutely outstanding experience with them. They were very professional and thorough. We have a lot of high fans and lights. They brought in ladders and cleaned all of the hard to reach areas. We were very happy with them. They gave us various tips on maintenance.
Description of Work: They cleaned our house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Jan A.
09/2011
3.0
house cleaning, blind cleaning
 + 0 more
My big problem was with the business owner. I would call him to let him know when there were any temporary changes in the schedule. I was asked to put it in writing which I did. When,closer to the event, I called to remind him, I was again asked to put it in writing! At Christmas, I gave each of the employees a fairly generous tip. Later, the business owner suggested I give him the cash as he would disrtibute the tips amongst all his employees. I didn't receive a thank you from anyone at any time. Having been assured the employees knew how to use security alarms, I was upset to discover that the police had responded several times to alarm calls . In September 2007, I was out of town for about a week. At the end of the first day, I had a call from my son stating that the housekeepers had been, despite several notes to the owner, and set off the alarms. The police told them to leave but the front door was left unlocked. The following day, I had another call. A neighbors cat had been locked in the garage during the events of the previous day but, since the front door was unlocked, he was able to retrieve his cat. However, my neighbor was concerned and the poice were called again. When I returned home I found the alarm had not been set. At this point, I terminated their services. No other company has cleaned or cared for my home as well as House Keeping Specialists. Unfortunately, over a period of years, the irritants outweighed the positives.
Description of Work: House cleaning specialists took great care of my home for several years. Furniture was moved for cleaning and, generally, the house was well cared for. All the cleaning products were excellent. A deep cleaning service was offered sevearl times a year or as needed but I felt that most of this, such as cleaning cabinet fronts and edging the carpets, could have been incorporated, as needed, into the regular service. The employees, all college students, were very efficient and, on several occasions, I left them in the house alone. Unfortunately, sometimes I would return home after they had been to discover small items had been broken but not reported.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
$120
Ron J.
07/2011
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
Went very well. This was a two bedroom apartment with a large living room.
Description of Work: Cleaned two bedroom apartment as part of a move-out agreement. Company cleaned range/stove, refrigerator, ceiling fans, bathroom, kithcen floor,kitchen counter tops, wiped inside and out of cabinets.
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
$110
ken M.
07/2011
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
our daughter was getting married and we were having several guest stay over at our house. we have dogs and birds, which create lots of hair and bird dander. we kept the house clean but never had a deep cleaning before. they brought a crew in and did a total cleaning of every room, kitchen, baths, bedrooms, upstairs and downstairs. professional, efficient and complete. the entire process took about half a day.
Description of Work: house cleaning from top to bottom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Tressa K.
04/2011
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
I cannot say enough good things about Housekeeping Specialists. We were in the process of putting our home on the market , and were looking for a company who could make our house look its best before showings began. Michael and Lera Jo, the owners, came out in the evening for a consultation - to discuss their general services and what they would recommend doing in our home specifically. After putting together a quote, and recommending a deep cleaning to include the outside windows and garage, we scheduled service for the following week. Michael and Lera Jo worked and cleaned with their team (the people they employ are fantastic as well). Everyone arrived promptly, and finished within the time frame estimated when we booked the appointment. They cleaned from top to bottom - floors, windows (inside and out), furniture - you name it, by the time they left, our home sparkled. Pricing worked out exactly as quoted (regular cleanings requiring less time are less than the price we paid for our deep cleaning), and was worth every penny. As a note, a unique aspect of Michael and Lera Jo's expertise was with Feng Shui. Very interesting to learn a bit about, and they had some great suggestions for our home. In short, Housekeeping Specialists is professional, prompt, and thorough. We will definitely continue to use their service.
Description of Work: Performed deep cleaning on our home to get it ready to be put on the market for sale.
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
$391
Heath B.
04/2010
5.0
house cleaning
 + -1 more
They come when they say they will, and clean the whole house every time. They're very responsive for the rare issue. Love these people, very professional. I've had many house keepers, none even come close to this group.
Description of Work: A team comes and does a thorough job of cleaning. They move furnature, clean baseboards, wash storm doors, clean fridges, everrything is spotless. Excellent value for my money!!!
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Service Categories
House Cleaning,
Window Cleaning,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Floor Cleaning and Waxing,
Ceiling Fans,
Blind Cleaning,
Fireplaces,
Home and Garage Organization,
Upholstery Cleaning,
Gutter Cleaning
FAQ
Housekeeping Specialists is currently rated 3.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Housekeeping Specialists accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Housekeeping Specialists offers the following services: Housekeeping Specialists offers a premium service that can prepare your home for important family landmark events, such as a family reunion, graduation, or wedding. Sinks, counter tops, ceiling fans, baseboards, guttering, window cleaning, vacuum upholstered, bathroom, toilets, tubs and showers clean & vacuum floors.