Time is our most precious commodity, as there is always so much to do and so little time. At CLS, we help our clients make the most of their time to promote a healthy balance between work and life. We not only provide exceptional time management solutions, but a lifestyle that grants more time for the moments that matter. We help achieve this by allowing our clients to control their time more efficiently through offering Personal Service solutions such as Premium Green Cleaning, Pet Services, Organizational Assistance, Property Staging, and a lot more. Think of CLS as your own personal assistant that focuses solely on ways to help make your home and work life easier At CLS, a strong partnership is our commitment to you and is why we are owner operated. We put forth every effort to insure a trusting relationship for years to come, as we strive to make life easier. Our mission is to provide the highest level of service in the industry, while freeing your time to enjoy the finer things in life. Award winning.
Business highlights
16 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Home & Office Management. Staging for Home Sales and Lifestyles. Real Estate Photography. Personal Shopping. Errands. Animal Training. Interior Design & Decorating. Landscaping. Lawn & Yard Work. Apartment Inspector. Administrative & Clerical. Leisure.
Services we don't offer
At this time we are not currently accepting regularly scheduled residential cleaning clients though we are accepting commercial cleans, one time cleans, and other CLS services
Description of Work: Neal's cleaning crew is very thorough! And Neal is highly skilled and can offer services in regards to organization and staging, as well as cleaning. This group works hard and truly cares about both the details and the overall appearance of the houses they clean.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you for your kind words and your review. We do care about the clients and the properties that we serve, as their homes feel like our homes in a way. I personally love what I do, and not only work hard for our clients, but I work hard for myself as well. I love the satisfaction of knowing that I put in a good day’s work and did something to the best of my ability. As we are all human and we all make mistakes, it is about always learning to be better personally and as a company. I try to get a project as close to perfect as humanly possible, because that is what I enjoy trying to achieve for our clients. I thank you for your business and giving us the opportunity. Sincerely, Neal Franklin
Carolyn B.
04/2013
5.0
dog trainers, house cleaning
+ 0 more
See above
Description of Work: We have used them for pet sitting and they were really exceptional with our pets. We ended up not being able to use them for pet training.
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
Response from Contemporary Living Services
We have worked on many projects together over the years, and we really appreciate the opportunities that you continue to find for us. Your support is very much appreciated!
JACK G.
04/2013
2.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
I was intrigued by the services offered and spent time at their web site. I sent an email asking for someone to come over and price a thorough cleaning and bi-weekly cleanings. Received a prompt email response but evidently Shaker Heights is too far to come for cleaning.
Description of Work: Listing claims they service Cuyahoga County but apparently they do not. If they don't want to service an area they should say so and not waste people's time.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you very much for offering your comment to us. In an effort to provide continual improvement, we always like to gain feedback on what we are doing great, and what could use some improving. We always strive for 100% satisfaction and value, so we greatly appreciate your input. In reviewing our response to your email, which was our only correspondence, there must have been a miscommunication for which we apologize. We currently service Cuyahoga County. In fact we have rotational cleaning clients in Shaker Heights, Parma, Bratenahl, Solon, Pepper Pike, Brecksville, and Chagrin Falls. As we mentioned in the email, everyone’s home, style, and furnishings are very different. We like to make appointments to visit our potential clients and their homes so that we can see the property. It also gives us a great opportunity to meet you, for you to meet us, and make sure there is a good fit between us. Since we did not hear back from you, we expected that you moved forward elsewhere. Because we are a very small owner operated company, we do not visit every city, every day, and we have very limited openings. If we are in a given area, and we have time for a property we definitely try to make this happen for our clients if that day suits their needs. Assessing whether this is possible is one of the most important reasons why we visit the properties. If there is not enough time to complete the property on the day that we are in the area we may be able to schedule a different day. However since this may require extra time commitments, and we have an extremely busy schedule, sometimes we cannot be competitive or find a mutually agreeable time. That is why we will always be up front and honest with potential clients to avoid wasting their time. Having said that we always prefer to meet with you personally before making any decisions. We did not hear back from you about scheduling a meeting so we thought you found another solution for your needs. We again apologize for any miscommunications and we wish you the very best.
Jennifer G.
03/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Neil will come out and go over what you would like him to do in your home. He will then give you a proposal as to how much his service would cost. He got back to me very quickly and within 2 weeks of having him out, we were on his schedule. In addition to my bi-monthly cleaning, I will definitely have Neil do some other one time projects such as windows, ect.
Description of Work: I have Neil clean my home every two weeks and he does a better than great job. His attention to detail is amazing, better than mine in my own home! Neil's congenial personality is so pleasant and professional as well. It is evident that he owns his own business as he takes personal pride in making sure the job is done right!
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
$150
Lewis M.
03/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Did not use (at this time).
Description of Work: I wanted to surprise my wife with a good house Spring Cleaning. When I told her that I contacted Contemporary based on their Angie's List reviews, she told me that she wanted to use the same person as a neighbor. The person from Contemporary had called me back quickly regarding my inquiry for service. I emailed him about my wife's preference and he sent an email back acknowledging the importance of good referrals in this business. If the neighbor's person does not work out, my first call will be to Contemporary!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you for your interest in our company. We will be here when you need us!
Casey P.
02/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Service was EXCELLENT (they scrubbed the baseboards, for heaven's sake!) and the people were lovely, prompt, courteous, and kind. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. We will be using Contemporary Living Services often in the future.
Description of Work: Top to bottom cleaning of a one bedroom apartment that was in desperate need of of some serious TLC.
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
$150
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you! I think one of the big differences is that we all really enjoy cleaning, and I hope that shows in our work. Also, since everyone who works with us has an actual stake in our company, it is our job to make you happy! We look forward to our next visit where we intend to exceed your expectations even more!
Lisa W.
02/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Neil and his crew are always prompt and efficient in their cleaning service. They find things to clean that I didn't even know was dirty! Very impressed with their services.
Description of Work: General house cleaning.
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
$95
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you for your review! I think it makes a big difference when you love what you do. If you love your job, you will never work another day in your life, and we all enjoy cleaning! Thank you again for the opportunity!
jamie C.
02/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
absolutely impressed with their professionalism and services
Description of Work: Neil and Catherine are phenomenal. I moved to the area about a year and a half ago. They have helped make my house feel like a home. They are professional, always right on time, extremely good with the animals in our house and do an excellent job cleaning our home. They use wonderful products that do the job very well but also smell great. I would HIGHLY recommend Contemporary Living Services!! They are the best in Northeast Ohio! Vacuuming Moping Dusting Animal dander removal Organization
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
$115
Response from Contemporary Living Services
We are very lucky that we meet a lot of remarkable people that become our clients. We are even more lucky that a lot of our clients become our friends. I thank you as it is an absolute pleasure working with you and your family.
Tami B.
02/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
We had previously utilized multiple residential cleaning businesses in order to keep our home fresh and in order. Not being fully satisfied with any of them, I turned to Angie's List for referrals. Based on prior reviews, I contacted Neal at Contemporary Living Services for a meeting and estimate. Immediately, I was impressed with their professionalism. They asked thorough questions and really wanted to know how they could help me. My husband and I were very excited for our first appointment - and for good reason. We were thrilled with the results! A definite difference exists in their standards versus the standards of other businesses. When I walk in my door after an appointment - it smells clean, looks clean and feels clean. I mentioned at our initial consultation that I wanted my house to "shine" and they promised that they could do this for me. They keep this promise every time, as we have been using CLS's services for many months now. The attention to detail is top notch (another point I mentioned up-front.) And our house really does stay cleaner longer. We are some super happy customers and would like to use this business for other future needs.
Description of Work: Bi-weekly cleaning services - whole 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
$95
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you so much for your review, as I greatly appreciate the compliments. I am glad that you see us as different from our competition, and we offer a variety of services for our clients that set us apart from a regular cleaning company. As you know, in an effort to provide continual improvement, we always like to gain feedback on what we are doing great, and what could use some improving so we can help exceed expectations. Communication is key, and since we know you like the shine, CLS will continue to work hard and shine for you! Thank you.
Walter B.
01/2013
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
I chose this company because of the great reviews on Angie's List. They were accurate. The owner/operator got back to me quickly, came out to my house and listened to exactly what I wanted. I didn't want a whole house cleaning, just certain things. He came out and spent 5 hours cleaning!!!! He was awesome and thorough. He appologized for spending so much time and explained that it wouldn't take nearly as long next time. I personally didn't mind that it took so long especially since we had a set price. Very pleased.
Description of Work: Partial house cleaning including bathrooms and kitchen and many windows.
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
$75
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you for the great review and your kind words regarding the work performed on our first outing together. The even better news is that your home will only get better and stay cleaner the more that we are there for you. I also enjoyed a great discussion about dogs while I was there, so it was a great pleasure to work with you and your family. We look forward to continue to earn your business, and I thank you once again for the opportunity. Sincerely, Neal Franklin
Paul L.
12/2012
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Neal and his family are very courteous and friendly. They had no problems working around our dog, and even agreed to let him in and out while they were cleaning. The cleaning was very thorough -- a deep-cleaning job that I never could have managed on my own. We were amazed at the great job they did! It is so nice to not have to worry about cleaning! The place smelled great afterward, and I REALLY like the idea of using safe, green cleaners. I have done this on my own with some limited success, so I know how much harder you have to work at getting things clean and shiny when using natural products than the toxic stuff that works faster.
Description of Work: My house is approximately 3000 square feet, and CLS cleaned all rooms, including large, finished basement.
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
$130
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you for your comments. We really enjoy working with your family, and Bailey is just great. Bailey reminds us of our dog Tony, so it is even easier to give him attention. It's important for us to keep all of our family members safe, four legged and two legged alike. We really enjoy working with you, and look forward to a long relationship together! Sincerely, Neal Franklin
Victoria T.
11/2012
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
Outstanding experience in every respect.
Description of Work: This is a family owned business that is extremely professional, very thorough and reasonably priced for the excellent service they provide. I was very impressed with the formal proposal I received by e-mail detailing their housecleaning services. They arrived promptly both for the initial interview and then for the cleaning appointment. I was very satisfied with the manner in which they cleaned my house and we have engaged them permanently as our house cleaners. I would gladly recommend this company to anyone seeking a very competent cleaning company.
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
$90
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Hello Member, I just wanted to say thank you for the review. As I mentioned when we talked, a big part of doing a job right is loving what you do. If you love your job, then you will never work another day in your life! Thank you again for the wonderful opportunity. Sincerely, Neal Franklin
Carolyn B.
10/2012
5.0
dog walkers, home staging, house cleaning, interior painters, lawn service, pet sitters
+ 4 more
I have a running joke with friends about everything I would give up before I would give up these people and their services (especially the house cleaning). I would give up eating out, cable tv... just about any luxury in my life before I would give up their assistance. They are absolutely professional and incredibly capable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for any of the above mentioned services.
Description of Work: I have used this company over and over again to help with many different aspects of running my home and my families lives. They have been our dog sitters and dog walkers, interior painters, stagers, landscapers and we have an ongoing contract for them to clean the home bi-weekly for about a year now.
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
$5,000
Chris M.
10/2012
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
I've been through many cleaning services, in multiple cities, and I often have trouble finding a company that works hard and does a good job, and is also responsive and easy to reach. I've had companies that have come, cleaned for me, done a decent enough job, and then stopped answering their phone or returning calls for myself, or other people I'd recommended them to. And then even more services that would do a half-hearted job and have to be reminded to dust on the underside of cabinets, or to move the TV aside and dust underneath it. There's none of that at all with CLS. Neal is very easy to reach via phone, text message, or e-mail, and he always responds - I've never had to call or reach out to them twice. They're always right on time, do an excellent job, and are very fair with rates. It's rare to find a company that does such a good job, for such a fair price, and with genuine smiles on their faces the whole time. CLS is the first service that I've been happy enough with to have them come back on a regular schedule, which says a lot to me. Although I haven't had the opportunity to try any of their other services, I have no doubt that Neal and crew put in just as much effort and professionalism to ensure that whatever they do, their customers are completely satisfied.
Description of Work: Home cleaning - the usual stuff, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, mopping, bathroom, kitchen, etc. I've had them back on a regular schedule since first using them.
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
$70
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Thank you Customer for your kind words. We certainly enjoy working with you and appreciate the opportunity that you have given us. The pleasure is ours! Thank you, Neal Franklin
Martha C.
07/2012
5.0
house cleaning
+ -1 more
I was in a rut. I could not keep up with the cleaning of my house. Full of 2 dogs, 3 kids, my husband and myself, and my ailing parents that I was and still am the caregiver for. I had a bad experience with hiring people to clean before and figured that I would be disapointed no matter who cleaned my home. But once I read the ad for Contemporary Living Services on line I thought they could be just what I needed. I left a message and the very next day Catherine called me and scheduled a time for her and Neil to come out to the house and meet with me. They were prompt professional, easy to talk to and they understood exactly what I needed . They also are the ones who do all the cleaning, Mother and son. So right away they worked on an estimate which I felt was appropriate. They came out for their first cleaning the very next week and it took them about 6 hours. They were amazing! Such attention to detail. Everything shined, and they said that I would eventually see things staying clean and it would get easier to keep clean after a few cleanings and that they would be getting it completed in less time. And now that they have been cleaning my house once a week for about a 6 weeks it has come to fruition. My house stays clean and smells clean. It really is clean! They use amazing 'green cleaners" and the kitchen counters and cabinets actually shine. The time it takes them to clean my home has shortened almost in half just like they said. They are professional and they take great pride in their work each and every time they come. They are thorough and never miss a thing. I could not be more pleased and am so happy to have them in my life!!
Description of Work: They clean the common area's in my home on the main floor and the second floor once a week.Which is basically everything except the office and bedrooms.
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
$95
Jennifer S.
06/2012
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They are very prompt and very fair in the price. They were able to come out and do the job immediately. I did not have to wait a month like many of the others. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Contemporary Living Services to landscape my yard in May.
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
$1,475
Tia R.
03/2012
5.0
house cleaning, lawn service
+ 0 more
I contacted them via phone and set an apt for them to see my house and give me a quote for cleaning. They were curtious on the initial phone call. They came on time on the date set. They were very professional during their evaluation, they presented the services of their company and they emailed me a quote when they said they would. Once we agreed to the services to be performed, they set a date and time. They were punctual. They did a fantastic job. I am so pleased with this service. From beginning to end they exceeded my expectations. Due to many previous terrible encounters with cleaning services, I went 3 years without trying it again. Contemporary Living is a pleasure to work with. They do great work and are very professional. I highly recommend.
Description of Work: I had them quote for biweekly cleaning service and to cut down ornamental grasses in the yard.
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
$135
Carolyn B.
09/2011
5.0
dog walkers, home & garage organization, home staging, house cleaning, interior designers, interior painters, landscaping, lawn service, pet sitters
+ 7 more
The first time I used this service was for pet sitting in my home. Then as time went on I added more and more services and now I can't imagine functioning in my home without them. They are the people I go to first no matter what I need. Primarily home cleaning and staging, landscaping and pet sitting. Their prices are incredibly reasonable and their service is exceptional start to finish.
Description of Work: I've worked with this company several times for big projects that involved lots of different services. In several cases, they have helped me throw parties at my home by cleaning and staging the home beforehand, cleaning and maintaining the landscaping and then dog sitting during the event. In one case they helped me prepare for a home appraisal by cleaning up the landscaping, painting several rooms inside the home, cleaning and staging the home, doing computer renderings showing the final look of rooms currently under construction, and then dog sitting during the appraisal.
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
$600
Response from Contemporary Living Services
Hello Member, Thank you so much for this report, as it means a lot to us. You always have such fun projects, and we a delighted to be a part of them. It is an absolute pleasure to work with you! Sincerely, Neal Franklin
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Service Categories
House Cleaning,
Home Staging,
Interior Painting,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Dog Walking,
Home and Garage Organization,
Animal & House Sitting,
Landscaping,
Interior Design and Decorating,
Animal Training,
Billiard Table Repair,
Auto Detailing
FAQ
Contemporary Living Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contemporary Living Services accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Contemporary Living Services offers free project estimates.
Yes, Contemporary Living Services offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Contemporary Living Services does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Contemporary Living Services offers emergency services.
Yes, Contemporary Living Services offers warranties.
Contemporary Living Services offers the following services: Home & Office Management. Staging for Home Sales and Lifestyles. Real Estate Photography. Personal Shopping. Errands. Animal Training. Interior Design & Decorating. Landscaping. Lawn & Yard Work. Apartment Inspector. Administrative & Clerical. Leisure.
At this time we are not currently accepting regularly scheduled residential cleaning clients though we are accepting commercial cleans, one time cleans, and other CLS services