Hire a Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)

CGR Stands for Professionalism, Experience, and Commitment to Quality

• Choose A Certified Graduate Remodeler
• NAHB and the NAHB Remodelers
• Code of Ethics

A home is the largest investment that most Americans will ever make. It is also one of the most important.

This is why the NAHB Remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders created the Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Program. The CGR designation helps you, the consumer, determine which remodeling contractor you can count on to do a professional job.

The CGR designation indicates that a remodeler has completed the requirements of the CGR professional designation program, including educational credits, prescribed business standards and experience. If your remodeler has earned the CGR designation, you can be assured that he or she also understands the value of continuing education and is ready to do his or her best for you.

To maintain the CGR designation, all CGRs must complete a continuing education requirement every three years. Continuing education requirements include attending remodeling or business-related seminars, trade shows and educational programs. Obtaining other professional designations also counts towards meeting the continuing education requirement.

Find an active CGR in your state.

Choose A Certified Graduate Remodeler

The Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) designation assures that your remodeler:

• Has met NAHB prescribes standards of business practice.
• Has a proven track record of successfully completing projects.
• Has completed relevant educational requirements.
• Pledges to uphold the CGR Code of Ethics.

NAHB and the NAHB Remodelers

As the largest and most influential trade organization in the building industry, NAHB has worked for nearly 50 years to strengthen the professionalism of its members. NAHB is recognized in the building industry as the leading advocate of quality construction, responsible business practices, and reliable customer service.

The NAHB Remodelers, a division of NAHB, was founded in 1982 to serve the residential and commercial remodeling industry. The Council provides information and education to improve the management and technical expertise of its members, supports their business interests at all levels of government and promotes professionalism in the remodeling industry.

Code of Ethics

All Certified Graduate Remodelers subscribe to a Code of Ethics based on professional workmanship and customer satisfaction.

They pledge to:

• CONDUCT business affairs with professionalism and skill.
• PROVIDE the best remodeling value possible.
• PROTECT the consumer through the use of high quality materials and remodeling.
• MEET all of their financial obligations in a responsible manner.
• COMPLY with the spirit and letter of their business contracts, and manage all employees, subcontractors, and suppliers with fairness and honor.
• KEEP informed regarding public policies and other essential information which affect their business interests and those of the building industry as a whole.
• COMPLY with the rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
• PROVIDE timely response to items covered under warranty.
• SEEK to resolve any controversy in which they may become involved through non-litigation dispute resolution mechanism.
• REFRAIN from harming, either directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, practice, or employment of another remodeler.

Learn more about CGR and how to earn the CGR designation.

*CGRs are not agents, representatives, employees of the National Association of Home Builders or the NAHB Remodelers. The NAHB Remodelers in no way guarantee the workmanship, materials, or equipment of any individual CGR.