Renovating your home can be intimidating. A homeowner has to put his or her trust in a remodeler to take care of the home, and knowing who to trust can be a difficult prospect.
Fortunately, central Ohioans have the means to more easily ascertain a contractor’s reliability through the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The group aims to help consumers properly plan for renovation and assure the work is handled by professionals.
NARI connects consumers to trustworthy remodelers. Its purpose is to guarantee its members uphold standards of integrity to ensure consumers a positive experience.
Members of NARI pledge to follow the association’s code of ethics. A remodeler must follow NARI guidelines to be certified as well as be licensed, bonded and insured. NARI certification involves a written exam and an assessment of experience, training skills and business management. The program also requires continuing education and recertification every year. NARI offers specialized certification in certain areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
Twice a year, NARI hosts the Home Improvement Showcase, a tour of approximately 15 remodeled homes that allows patrons to see contractors’ work and talk to them face to face. The fall showcase will take place Sept. 24-25.
Lindsey Capritta is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
