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🌲 Helping protect homes across the Olympic Peninsula
Roof Moss Treatment • Gutter Cleaning • Pressure Washing • Exterior Maintenance
Locally owned and operated by Ricky & Wehilani DeMello
WA Contractor
📞 808-953-4480

09/22/2026

❤️🖤 TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY | NOT EVERY ROOF NEEDS A TREATMENT

Yesterday we talked about something as simple as a roof blow — removing loose leaves, needles, twigs and other debris before it sits there collecting moisture.

Today we want to talk about something that’s important to us as a service business:

NOT EVERY ROOF NEEDS THE BIGGEST SERVICE WE OFFER.

If we look at a roof and what it really needs is loose debris removed?

Then that’s what it needs.

If the roof is relatively clear and just needs to be monitored?

That’s okay too.

If there’s established moss or organic growth that actually needs treatment?

That’s a different conversation.

And if we see something that looks like damage or a roofing issue?

We’re going to tell you that too — because cleaning and roof repair are not the same thing.

🏠 THE SERVICE SHOULD MATCH THE CONDITION.

Sometimes homeowners assume calling a professional automatically means they’re going to hear:

“Yep. You need the whole thing.” 💰😂

It shouldn’t work that way.

A professional should be looking at what’s actually happening on YOUR property and recommending the appropriate level of service.

Not every roof needs treatment.

Not every roof needs moss removal.

Not every roof needs cleaning.

And sometimes the best advice really is:

“Keep an eye on it. You’re okay for now.”

We are completely comfortable saying that.

❤️ BECAUSE MAINTENANCE ISN’T ABOUT SELLING THE BIGGEST JOB.

It’s about helping people understand what their property actually needs.

And fellow service-business owners — this applies to us too.

Sometimes doing right by a customer means talking yourself out of more money today.

That can be hard when you’re running a small business. We have bills too. 😂

But if the smaller service is the appropriate service, recommend the smaller service.

If they don’t need you yet, tell them.

If the work belongs to another trade, refer it out.

Because we’re not trying to squeeze every possible dollar out of one visit.

WE’RE TRYING TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST.

And when a homeowner does need professional help someday, we want them to remember:

“They were straight with me when they didn’t have to be.”

That’s worth a hell of a lot more to us than selling somebody something they didn’t need. ❤️

So whether you’re the homeowner or the business providing the service:

Look at the condition.
Understand the problem.
Then choose the appropriate solution.

Sometimes that’s a treatment.

Sometimes that’s a simple roof blow.

And sometimes…

It’s nothing yet. Keep an eye on it. 👀

That’s maintenance too.

❤️ Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

09/15/2026

TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY | WHY DOES CATCH-UP COST MORE?

Yesterday we talked about the difference between regular maintenance and catching up after something has been neglected.

Today, let’s talk about that from the service-business side.

Because here’s something customers don’t always get to see:

WE DON’T PRICE A JOB BASED ONLY ON HOW BIG SOMETHING IS.

Two houses can be almost identical in size and still be two completely different jobs.

Why?

Because condition matters.

A regularly maintained surface may have light seasonal buildup.

Another property may have years of moss, algae, dirt, compacted debris or other organic growth.

Same square footage.

Very different amount of work.

And that difference can affect:

⏱️ Labor and time
🧴 Amount of product or materials
⚙️ Equipment and setup
🧹 Cleanup and debris removal
⚠️ Difficulty and safety considerations
🚚 Time spent on the property
🔄 Whether additional treatment or another visit may be necessary

❤️ THAT ISN’T A “NEGLECT FEE.”

Nobody should be standing there judging you because your house got behind.

Life happens.

But as a business, we also can’t pretend three hours of work is one hour of work simply because we don’t want someone to be upset about the price.

We have to price the job that’s actually in front of us.

And fellow small-business owners — this is something WE have had to learn too.

Underpricing a difficult job doesn’t make us nicer.

It doesn’t help the customer if we rush because we didn’t allow enough time.

It doesn’t help our equipment.

It doesn’t help our family.

And it sure as hell doesn’t help us build a sustainable business. 😂

BUT THERE’S ANOTHER SIDE TO TRANSPARENCY.

If a business tells you a job will cost significantly more because of its condition, they should be able to explain why.

What are they seeing?

What additional work is required?

Are there realistic limitations to the expected result?

Could another visit be necessary?

What does the service actually include?

Customers deserve those answers.

🏠 AND THIS IS WHY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CAN MATTER FINANCIALLY.

Instead of waiting until the roof, gutters, siding, walkways and everything else need attention at the SAME DAMN TIME… 😭😂

Regular spring and fall walkarounds can help you identify smaller maintenance needs and plan for them.

Maybe nothing needs professional service.

Maybe one thing does.

Maybe something can wait.

The point is knowing BEFORE everything becomes urgent at once.

Maintenance isn’t about spending money constantly.

It’s about being able to plan instead of react.

And from one small business to another:

CHARGE FOR THE WORK THE JOB ACTUALLY REQUIRES.

Explain it.

Document it.

Set realistic expectations.

Do good work.

And don’t apologize for running a business that needs to still be here next year. ❤️

Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

09/09/2026

TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY | THE SEASON CHANGES OUR BUSINESS TOO

Yesterday we talked about how it doesn’t have to be pouring rain for moisture to start showing back up around our homes.

Today, we’re flipping that conversation over to our fellow small-business owners.

Because when the seasons change for our customers…

THEY CHANGE FOR OUR BUSINESSES TOO.

Running an exterior maintenance business in the PNW means Mother Nature gets a seat at the scheduling table whether we invited her or not. 😂🌧️

As moisture starts returning, we’re thinking about things customers may never see.

Is the surface too wet?

Will it have enough time to dry?

What does the forecast look like later today?

Are temperatures changing how we approach the work?

Do we need to adjust the order of our jobs?

Is this still the appropriate service for the condition we’re looking at?

Can we safely perform the work today?

And sometimes the answer is simply:

“Not today.”

That can be frustrating when you’re trying to run a business and keep work moving.

But we’re learning that being professional isn’t about forcing every job to happen because it’s on the calendar.

Sometimes professionalism means knowing when conditions aren’t right.

And THAT applies to more than exterior maintenance.

Every business has limitations.

Maybe yours are weather.

Maybe they’re staffing.

Equipment.

Inventory.

Licensing.

Experience.

Time.

Or simply recognizing that a customer’s request has moved outside your scope.

One thing we’re continuing to learn while building OMI is that knowing your limitations doesn’t make your business less capable.

It can actually make your business stronger.

Because there’s a big difference between:

“Can we technically do this?”

and

“Should we do this, under these conditions, right now?”

Those are not always the same answer.

We’re still learning when to push through, when to adjust, when to reschedule, when to refer something out, and when to simply say no.

And sometimes that little decision protects your customer, your equipment, your employees, your reputation—and the business you’re working so damn hard to build. ❤️

👇 FELLOW BUSINESS OWNERS:

What’s something outside of your control that affects YOUR business?

And what have you learned to do differently because of it?

Drop it below. Someone else’s experience might help another small-business owner prepare for something they haven’t dealt with yet.

❤️ Community over competition.

Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

09/01/2026

TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY | THE LITTLE THINGS ADD UP IN BUSINESS TOO

As business owners, it’s easy to focus on the big things.

More customers.
More jobs.
More revenue.
More growth.

But sometimes the things that protect a business aren’t big at all.

They’re the little things we consistently take care of before they turn into bigger problems.

Following up with the customer you haven’t heard back from.

Cleaning and checking equipment instead of waiting until something breaks on a job.

Keeping receipts and paperwork organized instead of trying to piece everything together months later.

Checking inventory before realizing you’re out of something the morning you need it.

Taking before-and-after photos.

Keeping licenses, insurance and business documents current.

Looking at what a job actually cost you instead of only looking at what the customer paid.

And sometimes it’s simply admitting:

“I don’t know enough about this. I need to call someone who does.”

That last one matters.

KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS — EVEN IN BUSINESS.

Owning a business doesn’t mean we suddenly become an accountant, attorney, insurance agent, mechanic, marketing expert, electrician, IT department and every other profession. 😂

There are things we can learn to handle ourselves.

There are things we can learn with guidance.

And there are things where the smartest business decision is bringing in the appropriate professional.

That’s not weakness.

That’s protecting what you’re building.

We’re learning that maintaining a business isn’t that different from maintaining a home:

Take care of the little things.
Pay attention when something changes.
Don’t ignore small problems.
And know when something is beyond your abilities.

We’re still learning this ourselves—and probably always will be.

That’s part of running a small business. ❤️

What’s one little thing you’ve started doing consistently that has made running your business easier?

❤️ Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

This feels MUCH more like the Transparency Tuesday we’ve been building: OMI sharing what we’re learning alongside other local businesses, rather than OMI teaching businesses how they should operate.

08/30/2026

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08/27/2026

TRANSPARENCY THURSDAY | BUSINESS OWNERS — FALL IS COMING FOR US TOO

We’ve spent this week helping homeowners prepare their properties for the change of seasons.

But today, we’re talking to our fellow small-business owners.

When the seasons change, our businesses need a walkthrough too. 🍂

Before fall gets busy, take a minute and ask:

Is my business ready for the next season—or am I going to be figuring things out when I’m already in the middle of it? 😅

For OMI, that means looking beyond just the jobs on our schedule.

📅 Schedule: What work needs to be finished before wetter weather arrives?

📞 Customers: Are there estimates, follow-ups or people waiting to hear back from us?

🚛 Equipment: What needs maintenance, repair or replacement before we depend on it all fall?

📦 Supplies: What do we need to restock before the season changes?

📄 Business documents: Are our licenses, insurance, bonding and important records easy to find?

💰 Money: Are we actually accounting for the costs of doing business when we’re pricing our work?

🚨 Emergency readiness: If something goes wrong tomorrow, do we know exactly who to call and what to do?

🤝 Relationships: Do we know other local businesses we can confidently refer customers to when something falls outside our scope?

And maybe the biggest one:

What did this summer teach us?

What worked?

What cost us more than expected?

What took way too much time?

What should we NEVER do that way again? 😂

And what worked so well that we need to turn it into a system?

We’re learning that preparing a business for the next season isn’t only about getting more customers.

Sometimes growth looks like getting more organized with the customers, equipment, relationships and responsibilities you already have.

We’re doing our own end-of-summer business check right alongside you. ❤️🖤

👇 BUSINESS OWNERS: What’s ONE thing you’re changing in your business going into fall?

Someone reading the comments might learn something from you too.

Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

08/25/2026

TRANSPARENCY TUESDAY | BEFORE THE WORK STARTS… LOOK AROUND.

Yesterday we asked you to stand back and look UP.

Today we’re going to share something we do at OMI that homeowners can use too:

DOCUMENT WHAT’S ALREADY THERE. 📸

Before we begin work on a property, we’re learning just how important it is to slow down and look at the whole area surrounding the work, not just the surface we’re there to clean or treat.

Why?

Because exterior maintenance doesn’t happen in a bubble.

Before work begins, there may already be:

🌿 Vegetation touching the house
🧱 Cracked or damaged concrete
🏠 Loose or damaged siding or trim
💧 Drainage or standing-water concerns
🪟 Fragile windows, screens or exterior fixtures
🍂 Clogged or damaged gutters
🌳 Low branches or vegetation affecting access
🔌 Exterior outlets, cords, hoses or equipment
🪑 Furniture, decorations or other belongings near the work area
👀 Existing stains, cracks, chips or other damage

For homeowners, this is another great part of your end-of-summer walkthrough.

Take pictures now.

Not because you’re expecting something to go wrong—but because those photos give you a snapshot of your property’s condition today.

Then when you walk it again later, you have something to compare it to.

❤️ AND FOR OUR FELLOW SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS:

We’ve learned firsthand that documentation matters.

Before you start a job, take the pictures.

Document existing conditions.
Document the surrounding area.
Communicate anything concerning with the customer before work begins.

Those few extra minutes can help protect your customer and your business if questions come up later.

We aren’t sharing this because we have business ownership completely figured out. 😂

We’re sharing it because these are systems we’re learning to strengthen ourselves—and if something we’ve learned can help another small business, we’re happy to pass it along.

☀️ TODAY’S END-OF-SUMMER CHALLENGE:

📱 Pick one side of your house.

Walk it slowly.

Take a few pictures.

Then ask yourself:

“Is anything different from what I remember?”

Tomorrow we’re following one of the most important things around your property as fall approaches…

💧 WATER. Where is it going? 🌧️👀

❤️ Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

📚 More homeowner education and preventative maintenance tips:
⁠OMI Customer Education Group

08/21/2026

ALOHA FRIDAY FROM OMI!

Just a little Friday reminder that OMI is about more than showing up when your exterior needs work. ❤️🖤

We’ve created an OMI Customer Education Group where homeowners can follow along for:

🏠 Exterior maintenance education
🔎 Things to watch for around your property
🌿 Roof, moss, algae & vegetation information
💦 Pressure washing & soft washing education
🍂 Seasonal maintenance reminders
📕 Homeowner checklists & FREE resources
🤝 Local community resources

And for our fellow small-business owners, follow our main OMI Exterior Maintenance page too! We’ve started sharing some of the things we’re learning behind the scenes—from preparing for emergencies and understanding insurance to building local business relationships.

We definitely don’t have all the answers. 😂 We’re simply sharing what we’re learning along the way in hopes that it might help another homeowner or small-business owner too.

🌺 Come learn, share, ask questions, and grow with us.

📚 Join our OMI Customer Education Group:
⁠OMI Customer Education Group

And be sure to follow our OMI Exterior Maintenance page for our business-owner posts and everything happening with OMI.

❤️🖤 Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

08/20/2026

WE NEED AN EMERGENCY BINDER FOR OUR BUSINESS TOO.

Not because we expect something bad to happen.

Because being prepared makes it easier to take action when something does.

So while you’re building your HOME binder this week, we’re going to be working on the BUSINESS version of ours.

For a small business, that could include:

📄 Insurance carrier, agent & policy information
☎️ Claims phone numbers and contact information
📝 Step-by-step instructions for reporting an incident
📸 Incident report & photo documentation procedures
🧾 Estimates, receipts and claim records
🔨 Trusted emergency contractors and repair companies
🚨 Emergency contacts
📑 Licensing, bonding and insurance documents
👥 Employee/family emergency information
📋 A checklist for “WHAT DO WE DO FIRST?”

And here’s another reason we wanted to share this publicly.

When homeowners hire a legitimate business, you’re not just paying someone to perform a service.

Part of what you’re paying for is everything behind that service — insurance, licensing, bonding, equipment, safety, training and the ability to take responsibility when something unexpected happens.

Our recent experience reminded us exactly why those things matter.

We had an accident.

We had insurance. We were able to take action. And now we’re learning how to be even better prepared next time.

So whether you own a home or a business, here’s our challenge this week:

Don’t wait for an emergency to learn your emergency process.

Build the binder.
Make the contact list.
Know where the documents are.
Know who you’re calling.

Future you might be VERY thankful you did. ❤️🖤

📕 HOMEOWNERS: We created a FREE starter to help you begin:

Download the OMI Home Emergency & Resource Binder Starter⁠

And business owners — we’re thinking we might need to create one specifically for you too. 👀

Would you use a Small Business Emergency & Resource Binder Starter if OMI made one?

❤️ Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

08/18/2026

BUILD A HOME EMERGENCY & RESOURCE BINDER.

Think about your home from the roof all the way down to the systems underneath it.

Who would you call for your roof? Plumbing? Electrical? Septic? Heating? Trees? Concrete? Siding? Water damage? Structural concerns?

What about your homeowners insurance information? Where is your main water shutoff? Who is your utility provider? And if an unexpected repair is financially out of reach, do you know what local programs or organizations you could contact to see if assistance is available?

We created a FREE Home Emergency & Resource Binder Starter to help you begin organizing all of this in one place.

It includes spaces for emergency contacts, utilities and shutoffs, contractors from roof to ground, plumbing/electrical/HVAC/septic contacts, insurance information, repair-assistance resources, home system information, maintenance history, and more.

❤️ AND WE WANT OUR COMMUNITY’S HELP.

If you’ve worked with a local plumber, electrician, roofer, arborist, concrete contractor, HVAC company, septic company, restoration company, handyman, or another home professional that you would confidently recommend to another homeowner — tag them below!

Tell us who they are and what made you comfortable recommending them.

OMI is working to build relationships with local professionals too, so when we discover something outside of our scope, we can hopefully give homeowners a starting point instead of simply saying, “You’ll need to call someone.”

Throughout this week, we’re also going to look at resources homeowners in Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties may be able to turn to when unexpected home repairs become financially difficult.

Because being prepared doesn’t mean expecting something bad to happen.

It means knowing where to turn if it does. ❤️

📕 FREE DOWNLOAD:
OMI Home Emergency & Resource Binder Starter⁠

❤️ Our Mission Is Exterior Maintenance.

📚 For more homeowner education and preventative maintenance information, join our OMI Customer Education Group:
⁠Join the OMI Customer Education Group

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Clallam County, WA
98366

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18084945295

Website

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