Professional Associations and Certifications, (click on any of the links for more information)

The Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council was chartered on July 12, 1961, as the Home Improvement Council of Greater Milwaukee, a chapter of the National Home Improvement Council. The NHIC, founded in 1956 as an outgrowth of the Eisenhower administration's "Operation Home Improvement," was an organization designed to promote home remodeling in order to stimulate the economy.

The Council's goals of encouraging ethical conduct, sound business practices, and professionalism in the remodeling industry have led to the growth of the remodeling industry nationwide and made NARI a recognized authority in that industry.

NARI’s Core Purpose is to advance and promote the remodeling industry’s professionalism, product and vital public purpose.

NARI - Certified Professional on Staff

Certified Remodeler (CR)

NARI Certified Remodeler's (CR's) are professional remodeler's 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.

CAPS - Certified Aging In Place Specialist on Staff

What is Aging-in-Place?

In plain English, aging-in-place means remaining in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. It means the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one's maturing years, and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich all our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a "home" for a lifetime.

Better Business Bureau Rating

Pekel Construction & Remodeling has earned and holds an A+ ranking with the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau.

Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. Lead Safe Company

In April 2010, the EPA's LRRP Rule came into effect, (40 CFR 745), requiring that renovations conducted for compensation, must be performed by Certified Firms using Certified Renovators. Renovation firms that wish to work in pre-1978 homes and child occupied facilities must apply to the EPA and pay a fee to become certified. Renovators seeking to become Certified Renovators must successfully complete an EPA accredited course or a course accredited by an EPA authorized State. There is no opt out provision for residential property owners seeking renovations that affect lead based paint building materials.

Pekel Construction & Remodeling is a Certified Lead Safe Company and our field staff are Certified Lead Safe Renovators. In Wisconsin, The EPA has assigned the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services as the administering and governing authority for the EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.