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Clinton D.
04/2014
doors, house painters, handyman service
+ 1 moreThese guys specialize in insurance claim repair but I used them for a non insurance claim project. I used them based on recommendations. I had power washing, trim replacement, painting and I wanted the front door adjusted and weatherstripped. This 2 to 3 week job turned into over 2 months and was never finished. The weather turned too cold to finish. They make a lot of promises and don't keep them. It was hard to pin them down as to when they were to begin. The answer I kept getting was "soon" and not much happened unless I called. The staff is friendly and does pretty good work, They show up on time but always seem to have an excuse to leave early. The new paint job is peeling in spots and they did adjust the bill when I told them not to bother coming back. I finished myself and the did apologize. They were going to return the paint that I paid for but that never happened. I purchased more paint myself. There has to be better choices for home repair work than these guys. If they are too busy for you or the job is too small they should tell you so.
Description of Work: painting, power washing, wood trim repair and front door adjustments including weather stripping
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$6,500
Mary Susan W.
03/2014
handyman service
+ -1 moreWe then went with another contractor.
Description of Work: Clarke did the water mitigation after a broken pipe saturated our master bath walls. They tore out the saturated walls, but didn't take enough care in the process to keep from spreading a cloud of concrete dust over the entire house. They gave us an estimate for the restoration we felt was high, including $600 for cleaning up the house. We requested that they clean because of the dust that wasn't contained when they did the tear-out. Then, during conversations regarding the difference between their bid and the insurance adjuster's report, communication broke down.
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$2,300
F W.
03/2014
fencing, gutter repair, siding
+ 1 moreThey were recommended by friends. First of all, they did an emergency patch on the roof because it was leaking in September. Then we had it replaced next July together with the gutters and sidings. We chose to let them do it a little later but the immediate repair that they did on the roof maintained everything, like we did not have a drop of water and we had no issues. They gave us options and ideas for the house and sidings. We looked around and picked out colors. They told us what to look out for like brands. So they offered the guidance that we asked for and we agreed on things that we wanted. They did detailed billing because we wanted to make that clear with the insurance. The roof was done in three days. They have different teams that did specific jobs. The sidings took two days and the gutters took half day. It was all done within three weeks. We were informed when everyone is coming and the roof was done on weekend which is a good because my husband was around. They were exceedingly polite and only one person spoke English. They cleaned up after and there was truck to pick up the trash. There was a machine with a magnet to pick up small metal objects.
Description of Work: Clarke Contractors replaced our roof, sidings and gutters when were hit by a hurricane in 2008. They did the major stuff in July 2009.
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$30,000
Lisa S.
02/2014
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 moreJerry came out as scheduled. He was professional and listened to what we were looking for. He spent a long time talking with us and taking measurements, as well as determining what would need to be done. Within a week he emailed a detailed proposal outlining all we discussed. The bid was competitive and comprehensive. We are reviewing the plans and deciding how to proceed.
Description of Work: Jerry came out to give us an estimate for a complete kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, pantry, and living room update.
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$28,000
Fiona T.
01/2014
basement remodeling, replacement windows
+ 0 moreI think the owner himself came around. They were very professional and everything was fine, I didn't have any problems with them. I think my husband was a little concerned that it seemed a little expensive, but we didn't pursue it any further so I don't really know. We didn't get any other comparisons either, so I don't know. They were very professional and the girl followed up to see if we were going to use their company.
Description of Work: Clarke Contractors gave me an estimate for finishing our basement and fixing our window in the basement.
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Ann R.
12/2013
drywall, gutter repair, interior painters, woodworking
+ 2 moreRain water had leaked from a door, on an upper floor, to a bedroom below. Exteriorly, Clarke replaced painted cedar siding; rebuilt and painted a wooden door frame; replaced gutters and downspouts on the back side of the house with larger ones; and added flashing between the house and the deck (second story). Interiorly in the bedroom, they ripped out and rebuilt the damaged drywall, insulation, molding, and painted the entire room. (Carpet was replaced by another company.) I had received a glowing report about Clarke from a neighbor who had used them after having significant water damage in her basement. I found everyone with whom I dealt to be friendly, polite, and professional. Since it was not an emergency, it took about 2 weeks before they started the job and took about 10 days to complete.The work was delayed waiting for their subcontracted gutter guy to do the work. I really liked that I could communicate with the estimator and project manager via email or text. It made it much easier on me.
Description of Work: Repaired interior and exterior damage resulting from a rain water leak.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,148
Matt D.
12/2013
They took care of the details at a tough time. Called after hours, came out to house late, had servicemen out the next morning on the job. No problems.
Description of Work: Flood remediation in our basement. Drying of carpet, drywall.
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$1,500
MIKE L.
11/2013
remodeling
+ -1 moreI talked to them on the phone and they pawned me off on someone that was to far away. so I got no one
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Anna H.
09/2013
My experience was great. They were excellent, they were prompt, they were professional, they did what I asked and we got done.
Description of Work: Clarke Contractors did mold testing and mold mitigation.
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$3,000
Van O.
09/2013
home builders
+ -1 moreThe interaction went just fine. It turned out that their services were not quite a match for what we needed but we had a good conversation with them. We decided to go elsewhere not because we were unhappy with them but because we were asking for something that they didn't really do. We were able to determine from the phone call that we weren't going to be working together. It was a first line response from the sales representative. Everybody was very polite and very professional. It worked out well. It was a same day callback. I left a message and they called me on the same day. They make a good professional impression when I see them out in the community. That was why we were contacting them in the first place.
Description of Work: I had a phone consultation from Clarke Contractors Inc. It was more on the design and execution that we wanted them to help us determine what we should do with the space available.
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Marianne K.
09/2013
siding, replacement windows
+ 0 moreEveryone we interacted with at Clarke Contractors was personable and professional. The estimator was extremely knowledgeable, prompt and courteous. All procedures were explained fully. The contractor who did the repairs was on time both days, extremely neat, and we are very pleased with the work that's been performed.
Description of Work: Repaired water damage around window; siding replacement, window caulking entire house
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$1,600
Raymond M.
08/2013
carpet installation, ceramic tile, drywall, flooring contractor, remodeling, hardwood floor, home remodeling
+ 5 moreBack in 2006 my wife and I returned home from a trip to find out that a water line had burst in our house and flooded the entire first floor. I found this contractor through my State Farm Insurance Company who handled the claim. Clarke Contractors Inc basically redid an entire first floor for us. They were neat, courteous and on time. The process involved drying the house and getting rid of the moisture. They had to rip up all the flooring and replaced it with tile and hardwood. They also had to replace portions of the ceiling and interior doors and windows too. They also redid an entire bathroom for us too. Their price quoting was right on the dot and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: See Below.
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Roshelle R.
07/2013
It was not good. Overall it was not too good. The quality and punctuality were OK but everything else was not too good.
Description of Work: I used Clarke Contractors Inc. to come to our house in response to a water leak in our kitchen. It was an insurance claim and we ended up needing to do a lot of work. So they did an emergency water damage repair. We ended up getting a whole kitchen remodel. They were recommended through our insurance company.
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$15,000
Nancy K.
07/2013
remodeling
+ -1 moreGreat. Professional. I felt like they were honest and as a woman, I did not feel like they took advantage in anyway. Work was done well and everything was quoted ahead of time. Price was as quoted. I like them so much, I had them do some remodeling work that was not covered by insurance. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: Water damage cleanup & restoration. Extra remodeling after that.
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$8,000
Deanna A.
07/2013
roofing
+ -1 moreClarke Con hires top quality and friendly professionals to do the work. I certainly rate the actual work done and those doing the work as A++++ in all categories. My poor rating kicks in at bill time. I do not feel comfortable listing all the details here. But there were multiple things that left me with a very sketchy impression of the billing department. Some of the details I do feel comfortable listing: The size of our house was originally over-estimated which lead to an increase in the final bill. This had to be mentioned multiple times before it was corrected. For example, the final bill did not properly list the house-size correction (listed it as a charge instead of a credit). Also, the final bill did not show our initial 50% deposit and thus was way over priced. In the end, the insurance covered everything and I only need to pay my insurance deductible, but I was not satisfied with the non-work aspect of this business. I feel that because they specialize in emergency situations, they were banking on the customer being under too much stress to check their bill properly and they were making money on that. Again, the work was awesome and done right... but the billing part needs improvement.
Description of Work: While we were putting up a new roof, it collapsed. Then, it started to rain and it was a disaster. Clarke Con was at our location in 30min fixing the problem - preventing water damage to the first floor and then putting up a new roof.
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$10,000
David H.
06/2013
doors
+ -1 moreEverything went really well but we think they possibly might have scratched our floors. The deck door looks great other than this scratch.
Description of Work: I used Clarke Contractors Inc for some repairs from water damage on our deck door.
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$1,600
Bernadine H.
04/2013
chimney repair, remodeling, interior painters, plastering, roofing
+ 3 moreThe employees of Clarke Contractors Company were professional in their work. The care they took to do a good job was evident in how they responded to our problem. We will use them again when there is a need.
Description of Work: There was water seeping through a cracked ring around the plumbing air vent located on the roof above the kitchen. As the result of that leak, water came through the attic and then through the kitchen ceiling. Clarke Contractors repaired all areas involved with the water leak. They then painted the entire kitchen ceiling as well as checked on another plumbing air vent for possible leaks. It was a great job.
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Jud Phay L.
04/2013
It took some time and follow-up (on my part) to get a final estimate. While they were prepared to send people over immediately for emergency work (which was not our situation) getting them to provide estimates and co-ordinate with subcontractors proved to be a bit of a challenge. The gentleman I was interfacing with was knowledgeable and honest about the kind of work that would need to be done and helpful with suggestions on ways to reduce cost.
Description of Work: We simply had Clarke's over for an estimate
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Bridget P.
01/2013
drywall, house painters, interior painters, woodworking
+ 2 moreWe have used Clark Contracators twice. Once was for water damage to a bedroom and bathroom in 2011. That was done via our insurance company and we found Clarke did a very nice job. They dried out the carpets and wood, replaced ceiling and wall drywall, painted and fixed carpets. All was done very professionally, were very responsive, and quality was top notch. We made sure to tell our insurance company that we really liked their work. Based on our experience, we used them again in 2012 as we had a problem with our outside wooden staircaise leading to the house. It had to be taken down and reinforced and then put back up properly. This time we did not feel we got the same level of professionalism (had to call multiple times to find out when people were coming, especially if they didnt show when supposed to, had to go over bill and challenge items that were not done and have it removed from bill. Finished product did not look great, I had to go back out and recaulk the work they did.) We felt that they treated us better and did a better job when it was an insuraunce job vs. an individual homeowner job. But overall we are happy with both jobs done by Clarke Contractors.
Description of Work: water damage carpet dry out remove and replace ceiling and wall dry wall interior painting exterior painting removed and reinforced outdoor wooden stairs leading to house
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$1,000
richard C.
10/2012
doors, flooring contractor, basement remodeling
+ 1 moreWorkers did a great job, very professional and friendly. Answered questions and explained what they were doing. Cleaned up after work finished.
Description of Work: Replaced slide door to deck. Replaced under layment floor boards which had water damage.
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$1,000
Paula W.
09/2012
remodeling
+ -1 moreI was told this company can not provide estimates unless you own the house keep in mind we were scheduled to close on October 31st and was scheduling a Contractor Day to gather measurements and quotes for many services through various providers (flooring, tile, painting, landscaping, design, etc) but this company refused to even do a courtesy estimate so we could begin planning and get items on order for a bathroom remodel. As other vendors indicated that some of the materials could take 4-6 weeks to get in we did not want to be without a bathroom after we move in for this period of time and were getting things scheduled promptly to avoid this as I would not have asked them to perform any work of course until close but clearly this business has no need to work with customers and if this is a sign of how they do business then I would think twice before hiring them as they are to lazy for a quote I imagine the work would be representative of this too. I interesting thing is had I not been honest they would not have known that I didn't own the house but it was clearly stated this is the owners policy so he must check all county records to verify ownership before visiting any house who ask for an estimate. I would not think so but clearly this is the policy.
Description of Work: We wanted to have a full bath converted to a half bath which would include the moving of a plumbing for the toilet as well as sealing off the tub or removing it. We would also want to move some of the sink plumbing to center and make more functional than current design and may have need electrical work to move wiring from vanity etc.
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$5,000
MARY M.
05/2012
roofing
+ -1 moreThey were prompt, the work that they did at the time was effectual, it solved the situation.
Description of Work: It was an emergency situation with the roof leaking into the house, and they came out and did a temporary repair at the time.
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Joe K.
04/2012
drywall, insulation, interior painters
+ 1 moreThese guys were remarkable: * exceptionally attentive (a foreman contacted me several times to explain what had happened, what was next, and to ask if I was satisfied so far) * extremely professional (communicated constantly, worked hard without endless or random"breaks", respectful of my schedule and my property) * outstanding quality of work (I don't believe the claims of "like it never even happened" that others use, but that's exactly what it looks like in my basement!) * rare level of attention to detail (they used drop cloths while painting and with equipment, and swept and vacuumed the work area daily. A visitor to the home would never know there was work being done unless they went down to that part of the house.) I'm extremely particular about who I'll allow into my home to do work, and about the quality of the work they do. I can't say enough good things about Clarke Contractors, beyond saying that I'd gladly have them back in my home. In fact, I'm going to have them quote on a bathroom remodeling.
Description of Work: The Blue Max water main ruptured in the middle of the wall where it entered my house. The basement carpet was soaked in a 10' radius from the that point, and the drywall and insulation were extremely wet. After trying for almost a week to dry it up with fans & a residential dehumidifier, I called the insurance company. They confirmed that there was extensive water damage, and that I should file a claim. The insurance adjustor referred me to a local franchise of a national company that deals with smoke and water damage restoration, but their ratings on Angie's List were less-than-stellar. A brief search for other options turned up Clarke Contractors, who had outstanding ratings. I called them to come offer a quote, and I found out why their ratings are impeccable. 20 minutes after my call, the owner himself arrived, and confirmed, for the most part, what the insurance adjustor and the other company had told me. However, he explained where things might not be that bad, or where there might be unanticipated difficulties. He outlined a contingency plan for how they'd proceed, and how they would deal with any problems that came up. He also said he knew the insurance adjustor very well, and that he'd be glad to do the work according to her quote. I signed the contract then, and he had people and drying equipment in the house less than 2 hours later. In less than an hour after they had arrived, all the wet drywall, insulation, carpet, and padding had been removed, placed in contractor's plastic trash bags (so as not to get nastiness all over the rest of the house), and taken out to their trucks. I had expected them to leave a trail of debris through the house, footprints on the carpet, and a pile of junk at the end of the driveway to wait for the garbage service. (Such has been my experience with contractors in the past.) Instead, the house looked untouched. The owner had also contacted a carpet person, who arrived during their work to take samples of the old carpet for matching, and to explain how and when the carpet installation would happen. He was extremely professional, 4 days later (per my schedule), they returned to remove the drying equipment, and assess for mold and/or damage to the wood framing. Finding no damage, they installed new insulation and drywall, and were finished in under 2 hours. The following day, they smoothed out the drywall seams until they were invisible. I have never seen this level of craftsmanship in drywall work. The entire basement was painted the next day. The carpet took an extra day to arrive, but it was installed by yet another professional crew who'd been chosen by the carpet guy after I had explained my expectations (and after the horror stories I had recounted of carpet installations past...). The following day, the Clarke Contractors rep returned to reinstall the closet doors, shaving them so they'd work correctly with the new carpet. The entire job came to nearly $7,000, which was paid (less my deductible) by the insurance company.
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$7,000
Edward C.
03/2012
drywall, basement remodeling
+ 0 moreThe contractor showed up when he was scheduled. He performed the work in the allotted time. I was out of town when the work was performed. The drywall finish was poor! The paint quality was also very poor! I had asked for 2-16" closet doors to be installed in the already framed openings. The contractor installed 2-18" doors causing the door trim to not fit properly. LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT VERY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WITH MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER!!!!
Description of Work: The drywall was 75%complete in the basement before the contactor arrived All the framing, plumbing, insulation, and eletrical wer already completed. .Finish hanging the drywall in a 1000 sq ft area taped, finish, and sanded drywall. Contractor was to paint and instll trim as well as install 3 doors. All the framing, plumbing, insulation and eletrical were already completed.
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Regis R.
11/2011
We we having a musty smell in our home. Someone suggested that we had a mold issue. We called another company who came out and provided us with a $5000.00 estimate to clean things up, but had no idea what was causing the problem in the first place, and no guarantee the problem wouldn't return. Jim from Clarke Construction came out, was timely, professional, honest and showed his expertise. He came fully prepared and willing to go into our crawl space, which is truly a crawl space. He figured out what the problem was and informed us that our crawl space was very normal. He told me that he could provide me with and estimate for clean up but that what was going on in the crawl space was normal and would just come back. I so appreciate his honesty in a world where there isn't much integrity left in the business world. If I were to ever need restoration work done, they would be the first company that I would call.
Description of Work: Jim came out a very long way, at least an hour and 15 minutes. He actually came out the day that I called! He took out his equipement and began to look at our crawl space from the interior of our home with thermal imaging. He also tested our carpet for moisture.
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Contact information
4475 Muhlhauser Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011
https://clarkecontractors.comService hours
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Bonded
Insured
Eco-friendly Accreditations
LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories
Interior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Drywall,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Roofing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Windows,
Handyman Services,
Doors,
Insulation,
Ceramic Tile,
Exterior Painting
FAQ
Clarke Contractors Inc is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Open All Day
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Clarke Contractors Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Clarke Contractors Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Clarke Contractors Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Clarke Contractors Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Clarke Contractors Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Clarke Contractors Inc offers warranties.
Clarke Contractors Inc offers the following services: Fire, water and flood damage repair, remodeling, renovation, structural drying, mold remediation, content, electronic, document and document restoration, content inventory, storage, wind and roof damage, bio hazard and crime-scene cleanup, raw sewage, catastrophic storm response, odor control, tree & debris removal.
Contact information
4475 Muhlhauser Rd, Hamilton, OH 45011
https://clarkecontractors.comService hours
Sunday:
Open All DayMonday:
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Open All DaySaturday:
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