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NARI Certification is the recognition of a remodeling professional who has undergone extensive screening by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), demonstrated commitment to professional conduct, participated in intensive studies on a broad range of critical industry issues and successfully completed a comprehensive written exam.  Individuals who are NARI Certified have met the following requirements:

• A minimum of five years continuous full-time employment in the remodeling industry.
• Acceptable review by the NARI Certification Board based on the individual’s hands-on experience, industry training, continuing education, technical skills, business management practices, and association and community service.
• Adherence to NARI’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.   
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform the remodeling functions directly related to a particular certification designation.
• Satisfactory completion of a written examination covering the fundamentals of remodeling.
• Compliance with annual continuing education requirements.

NARI Certification recognizes the skills and achievements of eight distinct groups of remodeling professionals through a certified designation.  The designations of interest to individuals seeking remodeling services include the following:

MCR (Master Certified Remodeler)
CR (Certified Remodeler)
CRA (Certified Remodeler Associate)
CLC (Certified Lead Carpenter)
CRS (Certified Remodeler Specialist)
CKBR (Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler)
GCP (Green Certified Professional)
UDCR (Universal Design Certified Remodeler).

All NARI Certifications require high standards of performance, professionalism and high ethical standards.  Working with a NARI Certified Professional is a guarantee of excellence.  Only experienced and dedicated industry professionals are able to earn the distinction of calling themselves a NARI Certified Professional.  Milwaukee/NARI is proud to say that the best and brightest individuals in the remodeling industry of Southeastern Wisconsin are members of this chapter.

CKBR (Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler)
CLC (Certified Lead Carpenter)
CRA (Cerified Remodeler Associate)
CR (Certified Remodeler)
CRS (Certified Remodeler Specialist)

All NARI Certifications require the same high standards of performance and go through the same testing procedure. Working with NARI Certified Remodelers is a guarantee of excellence. Only truly experienced and dedicated professionals are able to earn the distinction of calling themselves Certified Remodelers. Milwaukee's chapter of NARI is proud to have the best and brightest individuals in the remodeling industry.