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PRESIDENT Brian Pauley, CR Remodel Me Today Inc.
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Daniel Hurst, MCR, CLC, CRPM Hurst Design Build Remodel
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Kenneth Perrin
Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC
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Robert Doherty Jr. Wolff Bros. Supply Inc.
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Dear Homeowners,
Welcome to the new PRO Remodel Ohio magazine — your go-to resource for expert advice, high-impact home improvement strategies and the latest industry trends. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home’s value, modernize your space or avoid costly renovation pitfalls, this publication is designed to empower homeowners with the knowledge they need to make smart, informed decisions.
At Professional Remodelers Ohio (PRO), we are committed to helping homeowners connect with the best remodeling professionals in the industry. As president of PRO, I know that choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when improving your home. With PRO remodelers, you can trust that you’re working with vetted experts who uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity and professionalism.
Why choose a PRO remodeler?
- Vetted and Verified: PRO members undergo a rigorous screening process to ensure they meet industry-leading best practices and ethical business standards.
- PRO Certifications: Our exclusive certification program recognizes remodelers who demonstrate exceptional knowledge, craftsmanship and professionalism.
- Award-Winning Excellence: The PRO Contractor of the Year Awards celebrate top-tier remodeling projects, giving homeowners confidence in choosing a contractor with a proven track record of success.
- Consumer-Focused Resources: Remodel Ohio magazine, featured in Cleveland Magazine, delivers expert remodeling insights, inspirational project showcases and a directory of trusted PRO remodelers.
- Exclusive Home Improvement Show: Meet reputable remodeling professionals in person, explore cutting-edge trends and gain insider tips at our annual Home Improvement Show — designed to help you make the best choices for your home.
Your home is one of your most valuable assets. PRO remodelers bring experience, credibility, and unmatched skill to every project, ensuring that your renovation is done right the first time.
BRIAN PAULEY, CR Remodel Me Today Inc.
What’s the VALUE?
Invest in these remodeling projects to maximize your returns.
BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE
Renovation return on investment (ROI) is on the rise, and for homeowners looking to capture the most value, exterior projects offer the biggest bang for your buck. “Curb appeal is still at the top of the list, whether a new front door, garage door or dressing up the home with new siding,” says Dan Hurst, chief operations officer of Hurst Design Build Remodel in Westlake and past-president of Professional Remodelers Ohio (PRO).
The latest Cost vs. Value report shows a significant surge in project values compared to last year, with the top two projects — garage door and steel door replacements — doubling in value since 2024. These returns are the highest since the Journal of Light Construction began publishing the report 37 years ago and are driven by higher mortgage interest rates and home prices.
Eight of the top 10 home improvements are exterior projects. A minor kitchen remodel costing $27,492 is No. 5, while a midrange bathroom remodel of $25,251 ranks No. 9.
However, value is not limited to dollar figures, Hurst points out.
“When it comes to enjoyment in spaces where we live and spend most of our time, it’s hard to put a number on what a new space like an updated kitchen or bathroom can do for your family and lifestyle,” he relates.
Will you move within a few years? Are you living in a forever home?
“For most projects, if you will be in the home for a longer period of time, you’ll see the ROI,” says Brian Pauley, PRO’s president and owner of Olmsted Falls-based Remodel Me Today.
CAPTURE CURB APPEAL
A new garage door can fetch a return on investment of 194%, followed by replacing a steel door (188%) and installing exterior manufactured stone veneer (153%). Factoring into the return is a lower price tag on these projects than a luxury kitchen remodel, Pauley points out.
Vinyl siding costs less than fiber-cement products like HardiePlank, but there’s a greater return for the upgrade — 88.4% versus 80.2%. “You’ll get out of it what you pay for it,” says Chris Kamis, president of Absolute Roofing, Cleveland. “Fiber-cement will outperform any other siding on the market by far, and the curb appeal is amazing.”
Enlist a contractor who can navigate product selections and help you make planning decisions that will funnel you into a place where you can accomplish your lifestyle and financial goals.”
— Dan Hurst, Hurst
Design Build Remodel
VALUE’S ON THE MENU
Extensive kitchen projects that involve a completely reconfigured layout, gutting walls and starting with a blank canvas, can carry a hefty price tag. Pauley cites greater ROI on kitchen renovations that are in the $50,000 to $80,000 range.
“When you get over six figures, the return changes,” he says.
The Cost vs. Value report allotted $27,492 for a minor kitchen renovation with a 96.1% ROI. Comparatively, the ROI is 38% for a major kitchen upgrade with a $150,000-plus budget.
Regardless of the project’s scope, there are good, better and best ways to go about any remodel.
“Enlist a contractor who can navigate product selections and help you make planning decisions that will funnel you into a place where you can accomplish your lifestyle and financial goals,” Hurst advises.
A BETTER BATHROOM
Wring more value from updating a tired primary en suite by putting dollars toward a spa shower, updated vanity and hardware — but maintaining the existing footprint. A midrange bathroom reno is a lifestyle and ROI win.
“We’re seeing tubs less and less in the primary en suite, and in many cases, we’re sacrificing tub space to get a larger spa shower,” Hurst says.
When kept in the $25,000 range, a bathroom remodel can earn a 73.7% return, according to the report.
Overall, Hurst notes, “Northeast Ohio is a terrific place to purchase or renovate a home, with a variety of housing stock with charm and character that are worth protecting and investing in.”
Ask the
CONTRACTOR
Ask these five questions to level set expectations for any remodeling project.
BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE
Licensed, insured and bonded? Check. You vetted professional remodelers and raked through reviews. But who do you trust to remodel your home and make good on a promise? Here are five questions to ask.
1. WHAT IS YOUR PROCESS?
Understand the type of service you will get when hiring a remodeler, advises Dan Hurst, chief operations officer of Hurst Design Build Remodel in Westlake and past-president of Professional Remodelers Ohio (PRO).
Some contractors are design-build firms and guide clients through the process from vision to final walk-through. “Will the company provide 3D renderings to help you visualize a space — will the contractor pull all the permits?” he asks. “Is there a designer on staff who will help you select products?”
Ask the contractor to guide you through the process, adds PRO President Brian Pauley, owner of Olmsted Falls-based Remodel Me Today.
“What will the renovation look like from day one to completion?” Hit on important milestones like an expected timeframe for reviewing the first set of designs to when crews will start on your project. What time will the team arrive in the morning, and will the crew juggle other projects while yours is underway?
The bottom line: Gain a clear picture of what you’re heading into with your project. A professional contractor will reserve time to educate you and answer all your questions.
2. CAN I VISIT A COMPLETED PROJECT AND A WORK IN PROGRESS?
An attractive website that pictures stunning projects is a surface view of what the contractor is capable of accomplishing. Dig deeper, advises Pauley. “If someone works out of the back of their truck, they can throw up a website and reviews and look like a great company,” he says.
“Ask about past projects and request a list of clients you can call to learn about their experiences with the company,” Pauley adds. “We offer to take clients to a current job site and walk a finished job where they can talk to the client.”
3. HOW WILL YOU COMMUNICATE DURING THE PROJECT?
Top Tip: UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’RE HEADING INTO WITH YOUR PROJECT BEFORE YOU START.
Will the contractor assign a point person to manage your project? Find out how the remodeler will communicate with you — and how often.
Equally important: Are you at ease with inviting the contractor into your home for months at a time? “Think about the people who are going to be working in your house,” Pauley says. “You need to feel comfortable with the people, the process and how you’ll communicate.”
If the contractor will use subcontractors such as plumbers, HVAC professionals and electricians, who are the company’s partners, and do their credentials meet your standards?
4. WHEN WILL THE PROJECT BE DONE?
Most homeowners head into a project with an ideal completion date, whether before an important event or holiday or because there’s a functional need or a want. If you interview several reputable contractors of competing quality, this one question might be the decision-maker. Depending on the backlog and how many projects a contractor manages at one time, you may get a variety of timelines — including start date and expected final walk-through.
“Scheduling is sometimes overlooked, including how long it takes to figure out the scope of work and design, along with a typical construction schedule,” Hurst says. “Timing can vary depending on the remodeler and how their companies are structured, so make sure it aligns with your goals and expectations.”
5. CAN I GET IT IN WRITING?
Nail down the project scope and carefully review line items. Is everything involved in the project that you discussed with the contractor included in the contract? “Even the littlest missing items can turn into a lot of money,” Pauley points out.
A solid contract should include everything from expected project timeline to communication preferences, payment terms, warranties and change-order procedures.
Pauley has consulted with homeowners whose contractors abandoned their projects midstream. A sure way to blow the budget is rushing through early planning and contractual stages. “Get the budget written down so you have a firm contract in place,” he says.
Base cabinet doors have gone by the wayside. Instead, lowers contain custom drawers that are easy to pull out and bear the weight of heavy cookware.
TRENDING AT HOME, Inside & Out
Warmer colors, personalized features and a willingness to invest in a more appealing lifestyle at home are driving factors for remodeling projects.
BY KRISTEN HAMPSHIRE
Rather than dealing with an outdated kitchen that functions like a choppy 1980s model or overstuffing coats onto hooks by a side entrance, homeowners are prioritizing lifestyle-centered renovations.
Spending on home renovations is expected to reach $509 billion in 2025, exceeding the 2023 record of $487 billion, according to a Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies report. The data points to a nesting trend of staying put and remodeling, including taking on larger projects.
“There’s no price you can put on enjoying your life at home,” says Ken Perrin, owner of Artistic Renovations, based in North Royalton.
From all-out kitchen tear-outs to updating a primary en suite to feel more like a spa, and myriad exterior and outdoor living projects, design-build contractors like Perrin recommend thinking big picture and planning in phases. “If you take on projects over time, maintenance issues won’t creep up on you,” he adds of necessities including windows, roofing and mechanicals.
The question is, where to start? Here’s a punch list.
KITCHEN WARMUPS
Perrin points to a KraftMaid cabinet color called Moonshine. “It changes colors in the light, sometimes looking white and other times greenish or taupe — it’s a comfort color,” he says. Using Mooonshine on the lower cabinets and having ivory uppers is a fresh take on the white kitchen, he notes.
While many clients dive into a full kitchen remodel after realizing the layout doesn’t accommodate their needs, Perrin has remodeled just the focal points of kitchens to stay on budget. For example, adding a deep cherry island adds pop to a mostly all-white kitchen.
There’s a warming trend in color palette picks with a move toward comfort tones throughout the home. In the kitchen, a return to woodgrain and deep accent cabinets — stormy blue, earthy green, deep charcoal — is balanced by calm creams.
Using mixed metals in hardware and fixtures adds interest. “It makes a kitchen stand out rather than everything matching, which can look boring,” Perrin says.
Updating older appliances is a worthwhile investment to capture energy savings and leverage smarter technology, he adds.
Usually, there’s a need for more kitchen storage. Dated pantry closets are converted into sculleries to hide everyday appliances in a mini-kitchen setup. “We’ve completed some of these projects that are works of art with beautiful cabinetry and a barn door,” Perrin relates.
Above all, clients want niceties that speak to the way they live and entertain, whether that’s a high-end coffee station, bonus ice makers for parties or auxiliary beverage coolers.
A SPA SWITCH-OUT
Large-format shower tiles that resemble stone are easy to clean and add character to a spa shower. Porcelain tiles are available in a wide range of prints and applied as a focal point, Perrin says.
Many forgo the tub in a primary en suite to make room for an expanded walk-in curbless shower, some with dual heads and most with recessed niches. Those who want to soak opt for stylized freestanding tubs.
Creature comforts like heated floors and towel racks complement utilitarian upgrades like a tankless hot water heater, Perrin says.
EVERYDAY CONVENIENCE — THE ULTIMATE DROP SPOT
Mudrooms equipped with locker spaces and extra storage — a convenient catch-all entry — often are part of kitchen renovations, says Dan Hurst, chief operations officer of Hurst Design Build Remodel in Westlake and
TOP TREND
Mudrooms have gone to the dogs (and cats) with recent designs incorporating pet showers that double as a spot to rinse off muddy boots, along with a designated “dining” zone for pet food and water.
past-president of Professional Remodelers Ohio (PRO).
“We try to incorporate an intelligent mudroom drop-in station with most projects and find creative ways to make space for that first entry point into the home where there’s a space for coats, shoes and bags,” Hurst says.
This can mean carving space from an attached garage or reconfiguring a first-floor laundry space.
In older homes with detached garages in close proximity to the main house, Perrin is connecting the spaces with a breezeway outfitted with mudroom essentials. For some, this means carving out a space for rinsing off muddy paws.
Perrin also completed a “cat spa” for a client who wanted to close off a kitty litter area. The cat can push open a sliding door.
FAÇADES THAT GO FAR
Exterior updates and upgrades yield the greatest return on investment by far, and splurging for higher-end finishes extends longevity and elevates a home’s aesthetic.
Chris Kamis, president of Absolute Roofing, Cleveland, points to “fake slate” synthetic
roofing that offers high-end appeal without the cost (and weight) of natural slate. “Hail will literally bounce off the product versus real tile or slate,” he adds.
Fiber-cement siding costs more than vinyl but is more durable and offers an opportunity to change your home’s color down the road. “It is factory painted, and there are so many in-vogue colors manufacturers offer,” Kamis says. “Big selling points are the durability, high-end look, ROI and complete lack of repaint, but fiber-cement accepts paint, and you don’t have to scrape it first if you want to move to a different color.”
Last year’s exterior colors are going strong — deep blue, dark gray and green with crispwhite trim. Plus, there’s a resurgence of stone veneer accents on gables, under porch columns surrounding mailboxes or flanking garage doors.
A GREATER OUTDOORS
What’s in is “out,” with backyard projects that expand living space into the outdoors and cater to a demand for leisure time at home.
“Even though outdoor living may have a shorter-term window in the Midwest,
spending time outside is a bigger deal for people, and they’re spending money on deck projects, stamped concrete patios, outdoor kitchens, beautiful patio sets, fireplaces and hot tubs,” says Leisuretime Warehouse founder and CEO Ted Dellas, who has worked in the industry for 37 years.
There’s a move toward right-sized pools that can be used during cooler seasons, including swim spa exercise pools. “They are well insulated and encapsulated, so you do the site work, add the (removable) concrete pad or deck and put the swim spa in, and you can use it year-round,” Dellas says.
Customers now place therapeutic value on a hot tub investment, Dellas adds of another four-season feature. “More people use their hot tubs in the fall and winter when it is colder,” he points out.
Two-step infrared sauna-cold plunge sets are a growing category, Dellas notes.
Perrin says there’s a demand for automated screen walls for covered patios and a continuation of all things custom.
From inside to outdoors, personalization is driving renovations. Perrin encourages, “Get projects done so you can enjoy them.”
A refreshed kitchen is in reach with minor upgrades that make a big impact. Here are some limitedbudget renos to update one of the most-used rooms in your home.
SWAP OUT HARDWARE
Trade basic brushed nickel for brushed bronze and muted golds, matte black and stainless steel. Mix it up, but first decide on a dominant finish. For instance, go black on white for upper cabinets and bring gold into lower pulls on dark-colored cabinetry. Mix and match throughout the kitchen, Perrin suggests.
SPRUCE UP CABINETRY
If the cabinets are solid and in good condition, paint them for a lower-cost update than replacement.
ADDRESS SURFACE ISSUES
If the kitchen layout functions well, consider updating the backsplash, countertops and flooring. Hurst suggests, adding new cabinet hardware to the mix.
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Leo O’Connor 4855 W. 130th St., Suite 1, Cleveland, OH 44135 216-362-1400, abcsupply.com
Active Plumbing Supply
Debbie Armstrong 216 Richmond St., Painesville, OH 44077 440-352-4411, activeplumbing.com
Apollo Siding Supply Inc.
Dennis Reber 38396 Apollo Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-4647, apollosupply.com
The Measure of a Great Remodeler
REMODELING A HOME IS A BIG DECISION.
Outside of buying a home, it may be the singlebiggest investment a homeowner makes. One needs to know that the remodeling contractor chosen is a full-time, dedicated remodeling professional. PRO’s certification programs offer this assurance through an extensive screening and testing process.
Only full-time remodeling professionals are eligible for PRO certification. A PRO Certified Remodeler is an individual who has made a strong commitment to his/her business. Remodelers are not eligible for certification until they have been actively involved in the remodeling industry for a minimum of five years, so you are assured that the PRO Certified Remodeler has had time to develop the experience and skills that can only be gained through extensive hands-on practice.
PRO certification is a challenging process, requiring extensive knowledge of the industry and a commitment to professional conduct. Even highly experienced and skilled remodelers find the screening and testing process formidable.
Nicholas Atkins, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Andrew Demian, CLC AD Remodel & Design
Doug Dilley, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Chris Eccher, CLC Odell Construction Inc.
Joshua Gillies, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Brian Hurst, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Daniel Hurst, MCR, CLC, CRPM
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Patrick G. Hurst, MCR, GCP
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Andy Ieropoli, CR Advance Home Improvement
Chris G. Kamis, CR Absolute Roofing and Construction Inc.
Richard P. Kasunic Jr., CR Paradise Renovation & Repair
Frank Kinczel Jr., CFS Gunton Corp. dba Pella Window & Door Co.
TO BECOME PRO CERTIFIED, ONE MUST…
Receive a satisfactory review by the PRO Certification Board, by providing an outline detailing his or her hands-on experience, industry training and continuing education. In addition, he or she must prove his or her technical skills, practices in business management, association involvement and community service hours served.
Commit to intensive study on a broad range of critical industry issues. Most certification candidates participate in a formal study group and spend eight to 12 weeks studying in preparation for a difficult written exam.
Successfully complete a comprehensive and challenging written exam covering critical subject areas such as sound business management practices, knowledge of building codes and construction law, plans and specification, proper and safe use of tools and equipment, safety, standards of practice, math and several special skill areas.
ONCE AWARDED THEIR CERTIFICATION, PRO Certified Remodelers must meet annual recertification requirements, involving continuing education credits and participation in industry-related programs.
HOMEOWNERS WHO HIRE A PRO CERTIFIED REMODELER can be assured they have chosen a professional with specific experience, dedication to training and a commitment to ethical conduct.
PROFESSIONAL REMODELERS OHIO IS PROUD TO PRESENT its Certified Professionals…the best of the best in the remodeling industry!
Dennis Keller, CR Hurst Design Build Remodel
Mark Maltry Jr., CR JEMM Construction LLC
Kevin McDonald, CR, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Betty Nairn, CR Cabinet-S-Top Inc.
James C. Orr Jr., MCR, CLC Dover Home Remodelers Inc.
Frank J. Pajcic III, CRPM Frank’s Custom Remodeling Ltd.
Brian Pauley, CR Remodel Me Today Inc.
Mark A. Schwarz, CLC R.B. Schwarz Inc.
Robert B. Schwarz, MCR, CRPM, UDCP and CKBR R.B. Schwarz Inc.
Kristopher Toth, CRS Toth Painting Solutions Inc.
Michael Voloschuk, CR, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Tyler Wilhelm, CLC, CRPM Hurst Design Build Remodel
Bradley Stone Industries Ltd.
Sarah Binder
30801 Carter St., Solon, OH 44139 440-519-3277, bradley-stone.com
DAP Products Inc.
Bill Longo
3735 Green Road, Beachwood, OH 44122 440-520-6522, dap.com
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery
Steven Caldwell
24441 Miles Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 216-825-2200, ferguson.com
Firenza Stone
Ray Cellura
33205 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095 440-953-8883, firenzastone.com
Granite Stone Works Design
Tony Nasrallah 875 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH 44145 440-892-8761, graniteworksstonedesign.com
Hamilton Parker
Gabriel Cantrell 1100 Resource Drive, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131 216-351-2030, hamiltonparker.com
Kohler Co.
Amanda Karhoff 769 Norton Drive, Tallmadge, OH 44278 330-208-6990, kohler.com
MIS Surfaces
Christine Carroll 9501 Allen Drive, Valley View, OH 44125 216-617-2200, msisurfaces.com
THINK YOUR RENOVATION PROJECT THROUGH FROM START TO FINISH. Careful planning of your home improvement projects will enable you to update your home, increase the value of your investment and customize your living space, all for a lot less than the cost of a new home.
LOOK OVER YOUR PROPERTY CAREFULLY. What repairs are needed? What improvements would you like to make? Think ahead and determine your future needs. Professional remodeling contractors can help outline options and discuss the improvements you can make within your budget.
BE SURE TO REVIEW YOUR HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE POLICY and make adjustments for the added value of the work being done.
Mont Surfaces by Mont Granite Inc.
Carol Payto 6130 Cochran Road, Solon, OH 44139 440-287-0101, montgranite.com
National Design Mart
Jennifer Gonzalez
2255 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256 330-721-1914, nationaldesignmart.co
Pella Window & Door Co.Gunton
Brian Rutherford 26150 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 216-831-2420, ext. 1010 FAX 216-591-1561
Gunton Corp. — Your local distributor of Pella Windows and Doors. “Viewed to be the Best.”
ProSource of Cleveland
Kevin Marett 29300 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145 724-730-2503, prosourcecleveland.com
Schluter Systems
David Juhnke
194 Pleasant Ridge Road, Plattsburg, NY 12901 800-472-4588, schluter.com
Sims-Lohman
Doug Page
34601 Ridge Road, Unit 9B, Willoughby, OH 44094 440-373-1195, sims-lohman.com
Somrak Kitchens
Linda Hilbig
26201 Richmond Road, Bedford Heights, OH 44146 216-464-6500, somrakkitchens.com
Trevarrow Inc., Sub-Zero and Wolf Distributor
RoseMary Eager
12610 Corporate Drive, Cleveland, OH 44130 216-362-9200, trevarrowinc.com
Gunton Corporation
Virginia Tile Co.
Andrew Dibling 4670 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 216-741-8400, virginiatile.com
Welker-McKee Supply Co., Division of Hajoca
Ron Buffa 6606 Granger Road, Cleveland, OH 44131 216-447-0050, welkermckee.com
Wellborn Cabinet
Adam Abrams 10400 Andover Drive, Twinsburg, OH 44087 440-227-9506, wellborn.com
Willoughby Supply Co.
Brad Stalder 7433 Clover Ave., Mentor, OH 44060 440-269-1600, willoughbysupply.com
Winsupply Cleveland, OH Co.
Eunice Evans 4547 Hinckley Industrial Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44109 216-741-1929, winsupplyofcleveland.com
Wolff Bros. Supply Inc. - Akron
Bob Doherty Jr. 1200 Kelly Ave., Akron, OH 44306 330-773-0200, wolffbros.com
TRADE RELATED
Better Business Bureau - Canton
Amanda Tietze 1434 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44703 330-454-9401, canton.bbb.org
Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland
Pamela Anson 200 Treeworth Blvd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147 216-241-7678 • FAX 216-861-6365 bbb.org
For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. Your BBB offers FREE business ratings, scam alerts, customer reviews, request-a-quote and more! Find a trustworthy business at bbb.org.
BOCONEO (Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio)
Michael Gero P.O. Box 505, Novelty, OH 44072 440-537-4548, boconeo.org
Photo courtesy of Hurst Design Build Remodel
Chuck-It Containers LLC
Chuck Whitfield
2919 E. 37th St., Cleveland, OH 44115 216-441-3333, chuckitcontainers.com
City of Cleveland Dept. of Community Development
Tania Menesse 601 Lakeside Ave., Suite 302, Cleveland, OH 44114 216-664-4000
City of Cleveland
Landmarks Commission
Fred Collier 601 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 216-664-2531, planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark
Crooked River Building Supply
Floyd Maxwell 19106 Miles Road, Cleveland, OH 44128 216-478-9700, crookedriversupply.com
Cuyahoga County Dept. of Development
Theodore Carter 2079 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44115 216-443-7275
Great Lakes Publishing
Paul Klein 1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730, Cleveland, OH 44115 216-377-3693, clevelandmagazine.com
Home Applicance
Beth Greyson 1180 Jaycox Road, Avon, OH 44011 440-517-1888, homeapplsvc.com
ISI Solutions LLC
Tim Smelcer 3505 Perkins Ave., Huron, OH 44839 419-871-4549, isisolutions.org
Katzbach Insurance Agency Inc.
John Katzbach Jr. 902 Westpoint Parkway, Suite 300, Westlake, OH 44145 440-835-1770, katzbachinsurance.com
Lorain County Habitat for Humanity
Kelly LaRosa 300 Rice Industrial Parkway, Amherst, OH 44001 440-322-2355, loraincountyhabitat.org
Medina Auto Mall
Roger Ollom 3205 Medina Road, Medina, OH 44256 330-723-3291, medinaautomall.net
Minute Men Ohio Comp
John Oliverio 2900 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 216-426-0646, 1-888-OHIOCOMP.com
NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)
Bonnie Felice P.O. Box 31911, Cleveland, OH 44131 nawiccleveland.org
CODE OF ETHICS
Member Standards
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE OF PRO
Professional Remodelers Ohio (PRO) is dedicated to being the best resource for knowledge and training in the remodeling industry. Our organization exists for two reasons: to help professionalize members of the home improvement industry and to serve as an ally to Ohio’s homeowners.
CODE OF ETHICS
Members shall observe the highest standards of integrity, frankness and responsibility in dealing with the public, while adhering to the following principles:
1. Only those home improvement projects, which are structurally and economically sound, shall be fostered and encouraged.
2. All advertising statements shall be accurate and free of the capacity to mislead or deceive the consumer.
3. Accuracy shall be required of all salespersons in their descriptions of products and services.
4. All contracts employed shall be unambiguous and fair to all parties concerned.
5. All contractual obligations shall be promptly fulfilled.
6. All work shall be performed in a manner compatible with recognized standard of public health and safety and applicable laws.
LOOKING
THE ETHICS COMMITTEE
The mission of the Ethics Committee is to uphold the ethical standards of the Association by enforcing the Code of Ethics and to promptly deal with consumer and member complaints. The Ethics Committee is assigned the duty of receiving and considering violations of the PRO Code of Ethics, brought by the general public against a member or by another member of the organization.
To submit a written complaint, a consumer needs to contact the PRO office at 216-631-7764 and request to speak to the Ethics Committee liaison, who will mail or email out a complaint packet.
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PACKET
and delivered your complaint to the Ethics Committee liaison, you will receive a letter confirming receipt and requesting any additional information. Next, the member company at issue will be contacted and asked to respond. Once the response is received, the Committee will attempt to resolve the complaint. If an amicable resolution cannot be reached, the Committee will make a determination as to whether PRO’s Code of Ethics was violated and recommend or take action as deemed appropriate.
AGAIN, PRO’S GOAL
is to help the parties involved come to an amicable agreement by opening the lines of communication. PRO accepts complaints reported within two years of the discovery of the issue in question. PRO will accept complaints on behalf of consumers who have engaged legal counsel and will review the conduct of the member in relation to the PRO Code of Ethics but will not be able to act as third-party mediator.
