Gallagher Remodeling’s Lead Carpenters have all been certified with NARI's CLC certification program, which recognizes the skills and achievements of remodeling professionals.

In addition to having a minimum of five years of experience in the remodeling industry, candidates for certification complete 16 hours of continuing education for each certification, and then must successfully complete a one-day written examination addressing required areas of knowledge.

NARI certified remodeling professionals have pledged to abide by strict Standards of Practice and NARI’s Code of Ethics (see below). Company President Roger Gallagher is also a Certified Remodeler and a Green Certified Professional with NARI.

Brief summaries appear below for certifications of particular interest to homeowners:

Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC)

NARI Certified Lead Carpenters (CLCs) are the hands-on field personnel who oversee every aspect of the project: customer satisfaction, personnel management, administration, etc. while working on the project.

Certified Remodeler (CR)

NARI Certified Remodelers (CRs) are professional remodelers who provide a full range of remodeling services. To become a CR, candidates must possess skill and knowledge in a broad range of business management and technical skill areas.

Green Certified Professional (GCP)

This certification is designed to recognize and identify remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.

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NARI Code of Ethics

NARI certified remodeling professionals have pledged to abide by a strict Standards of Practice and NARI’s Code of Ethics, which is as follows:

1. By promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.

2. By making all advertising and sales promotion factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.

3. By writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.

4. By promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.

5. By refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition.

6. By attaining and retaining insurance as required by federal, state, and local authorities.

7. By attaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.

It's no wonder homeowners feel more comfortable relying on remodeling contractors who have earned NARI certification.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only national association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. NARI's focus is on professional conduct, continuing education and training, and fair and ethical treatment within the home improvement industry. NARI certification of professional remodeling contractors serves as the association's recognition of remodeling professionals who have met stringent criteria for experience and pledged a commitment to the highest standards of practice and to NARI's Code of Ethics.

Among the factors NARI encourages homeowners to consider when selecting a remodeling contractor, in addition to NARI certification, is an assessment of and satisfaction with the remodeling contractor's workmanship, reputation and integrity, durability of materials used, and equipment. Before hiring any home improvement contractor, homeowners are urged to check references and if possible, visit and inspect similar projects that he or she has completed.