Distinctive Estate Management, a stand alone division of the six time award winning Hammers For Hire Design/Build Remodeling was developed to respond to the growing need for professional, trustworthy home maintenance and property management services for clients that appreciate quality, detailed work and great customer service. For the past ten years Danny Mellen and Russ Harding have operated a professional construction company in the Colorado Springs area, specializing in large scale structural remodeling and whole home renovations. Starting business in 1998 the goal was to create a business that thrived on great customer service and continuous referrals from past clients. Over the years many of past clients have brought to our attention that they are worried about hiring someone from the phone book or from a local coupon book, not sure of whom was going to be doing the work, what their concept of quality was and they will respect their family, home and privacy.

STATISTICS - 

• 15,600 clothes dryer fires occur each year resulting in damages exceeding $75 million dollars in personal property damage, the leading cause was found to be clogged vents and poor maintenance.*
• 20,000 people are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to overhead garage door. *
• 15,260 injuries and 2,660 deaths occur annually due to failure or problems with smoke alarms, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.*
• 38,300 residential home fires including 120 deaths and 390 injuries are reported annually, the leading causes are found to be electrical wiring, circuit breakers, fuses and faulty meters. * and **
• An estimated 49,200 residential home fires each year are related to heating systems. **
• 14,000 deaths occur from radon each year, as estimated by the EPA.

* - Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission;
** - Source: National Fire Protection Association


REASONS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HOME -

• Pride in ownership and to have a beautiful, well maintained home.
• Protect the value of one of your largest, most important, lifetime investments/assets.
• Reduce family safety and health risks.
• Improve your home’s appearance and appeal.
• Peace of mind knowing all systems, equipment, and components are in good working order.
• Maximize your home’s sales potential; avoid being surprised by Home Inspection problems when you go to sell your home.
• Everything works as designed.
• Recommended by appliance, equipment, and system manufacturers; warranty protection.

From a Jones Lang LaSalle study Determining the Economic Value of Preventive Maintenance: “The results of the analysis were overwhelmingly positive for performing preventive maintenance (PM). The analysis shows that an investment in preventive maintenance produces a huge return on the investment.” One sample analysis in the study resulted in a Return On Investment of 545%. This greater than $5 return for every $1 spent on Preventive Maintenance is not unusual. “Maintaining all the equipment produces the significant returns identified by the analysis and offers a powerful argument for the value of preventive maintenance and the dramatic impact preventive maintenance can have on real estate.”


From C. Idhammar, President of IDCON, a reliability and maintenance management consulting firm, commenting on preventive maintenance programs: “In the last year we have verified the Return on Investment to be between 5 to 10 times the initial investment, and after that, 10 to 30 times the cost to run the program.”




TIME - As Husbands, Fathers, Business Owners and Homeowners themselves, Danny and Russ realize that there are many aspects of home maintenance that can take away from a person's free time that could be better spent with their family and friends. Distinctive Estate Management was created to allow a homeowner to enjoy their free time while knowing that their most valuable investment is well taken care of and always a pleasure to come home to.





PRIVACY – Our client’s privacy is the first and foremost of our company's concerns. All the services that we provide are scheduled and supervised by Distinctive Estate Management. Our privacy policy is as follows:

• Information is given on a need to know basis
• Unless required, the private details of our clients are never discussed
• Casual comments or conversation about our clients are not permitted

MAINTENANCE PACKAGES – Maintenance packages are customized and specifically tailored to meet each client’s requirements based upon their needs, expectations and lifestyle.

Our Goal is to Meet all Your Needs and Expectations; This is by no Means an Exhaustive List

SERVICES THAT WE CAN PROVIDE –

General Home Cleaning Clean and Install Storm Windows          Chimney Sweeping Carpet Cleaning / Stretching / Replacement Natural Stone Sealing / Polishing Window Cleaning / Maintenance Air Duct Cleaning / Sterilizing Wood polishing / Oiling Electrical Component Care / Cleaning Wire Management / Organizing Custom Woodworking / Finish Trim Carpentry Storage Shelving / Organization General Garage Cleaning / Organization Property Grounds Maintenance and Decorative Landscaping Locksmith Services Alarm Consulting and Installation Product Assembly and Placement Warranty Tracking Light Bulb Replacement / Scheduled Cleaning Energy Star Evaluation Roof Certifications / Inspections Window Well Cleaning Sump Pump Testing / Maintenance / Replacement Space Management / Planning Interior Design Consulting / Services Install Dust Covers on Personal Items During Extended Time Away Appliance Service / Maintenance Grout Cleaning / Replacement / Sealing Exterior Deck Maintenance / Power Washing / Staining / Construction Electrostatic Air Cleaner Filter Replacement / Maintenance Pest Control Dog Run and Kennel Construction / Maintenance Pet Ramps / Doors Handicap Renovations Garage Floor Re-Surfacing Holiday Decoration Installation / Removal / Maintenance / Organization Garage Storage Cabinets / Space Management Work Bench / Work Shop Construction

Overhead Garage Door Service / Maintenance P- Trap Cleaning Drywall Repairs / Replacement General Painting / Stain and Lacquer Faux Painting Mural and Specialty Painting Dryer Vent Cleaning Central Vacuum Service / Maintenance / Filter Replacement Interior Caulking Carbon Monoxide (CO) Testing Drinking Water Filtration System Maintenance Floor Polishing and Sealing Prepare the Home For the Arrival From Extended Time Away Unique Repair Services (Furniture, Glass, Fiberglass, Etc.) Design/Build Construction Services / Project Management Certified Home Inspection (We are a Certified Home Inspector) Gas Leak Detection / Repair Pool, Spa, Fountain and Pond Installation / Cleaning / Maintenance Asphalt  and Concrete Repairs / Replacement Stucco and Siding Repairs / Replacement Hanging Chandelier Dusting / Maintenance Power Washing General Plumbing Repairs / Maintenance General Electrical Repairs / Maintenance HVAC Services Home Theatre Consulting / Installation Fencing Installation / Repairs / Replacement Dog House Construction Kid’s Playground Construction / Maintenance Tree House Construction Window Blinds, Curtain and Shutter Installation Furniture Staging Moving Scheduling / Packing / Coordination Home Office Construction / Organization Smart Home Consulting / Installation Snow Removal House Sitting Rental Property Management Closet Systems / Organization

Let us help you regain the time to enjoy the most important things in life!