Join THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is dedicated exclusively to the remodeling profession-preparing members for success through education; credentialing; networking; exposure to innovative building trends and techniques; and driving consumers to choose NARI members for their next remodeling project.
Standard New Members: click one of the application links below to go to the online application
CLICK HERE FOR REGULAR/PRIMARY MEMBER APPLICATION:
Annual Dues are $585 + one time administration fee of $50 for a total of $635 (starting Aug 1 2026 new member dues + administrative fee increase to $665)
CLICK HERE FOR chapter & event partnerships for more member visibility
CLICK HERE FOR SECONDARY/REGIONAL MEMBER APPLICATION:
Your company is a regular member of another Northern California chapter? This opportunity allows you to join us or 4 other Northern California chapters as a secondary regional member for $175 each year (as of July 1, 2024). If you are also interested in becoming a regional member with more than one chapter, we also offer additional chapter discount of $175 per chapter for your choice or all of NARI's Northern California chapters of Silicon Valley, Diablo Valley, and Greater Sacramento.
CLICK HERE FOR PROVISIONAL MEMBER APPLICATION:
For companies in business for under a year. Annual Dues are $585 + one time administration fee of $50 for a total of $635 (starting Aug 1 2026 new member dues + administrative fee increase to $665)
- *A Provisional Member is a firm, corporation, or association whose business or interest in the industry is local or regional in scope and has been in business less than one year.
- *A Provisional Member will follow all the same guidelines of the application and approval process just like a member who is in business for a year. Provisional Members have no voting privileges, are not allowed to use any NARI marketing materials (including the logo), will not have a membership directory listing, nor be allowed participation in Award programs until they become a full member.
- *A Provisional Member will turn into a full member upon their one year in business date. At that time, they will be put on chapter website and www.NARI.org as a searchable company and will have full member privileges.
CLICK HERE FOR SECONDARY/REGIONAL MEMBER APPLICATION:
CLICK HERE FOR chapter & event partnerships for more member visibility
No special discount during the membership drive because you already get a fabulous rate. Your company is a regular member of another Northern California chapter? This opportunity allows you to join us or 3 other Northern California chapters as a secondary regional member for $175 each year (as of July 1, 2024). If you are also interested in becoming a regional member with more than one chapter, we also offer additional chapter discount of $175 per chapter for your choice or all of NARI's Northern California chapters of Silicon Valley, Diablo Valley, and Greater Sacramento.
ELIGIBILITY: to be eligible to join and complete your application successfully you must:
1) have been in your remodeling-related business for at least 1 year (if your business is less than a year old, we offer provisional membership*)
2) if applicable, carry General or Professional Liability Insurance
3) if applicable, carry Workers Compensation Insurance (if you have employees)
4) if applicable, have a valid Calif. State Contractor’s License
5) will follow NARI's Code of Ethics
For prospective new membership companies in business for under a year.
- *A Provisional Member is a firm, corporation, or association whose business or interest in the industry is local or regional in scope and has been in business less than one year.
- *A Provisional Member will follow all the same guidelines of the application and approval process just like a member who is in business for a year. Provisional Members have no voting privileges, are not allowed to use any NARI marketing materials (including the logo), will not have a membership directory listing, nor be allowed participation in Award programs until they become a full member.
- *A Provisional Member will turn into a full member upon their one year in business date. At that time, they will be put on chapter website and www.NARI.org as a searchable company and will have full member privileges.
MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAM
BENEFITS OF NARI
REASONS TO BELONG TO SFBA NARI!
Professional guidance –Your fellow SFBA NARI members are the best mentors around. Where else can you find folks who’ve experienced the highs and lows of the remodeling industry?
Education – From our Chapter’s monthly meetings to NARI National’s certification programs and teleseminars, NARI offers the most complete growth and development opportunities for remodeling professionals.
Competitive edge – The NARI logo ensures homeowners that they are working with ethical, honest and professional remodelers. Your agreement with the NARI Code of Ethics puts you head and shoulders above most other remodelers.
Marketing opportunities – Our Chapter’s annual Bay Area Remodeling Awards (BARAs) competition is the premier Bay Area remodeling project competition. In addition, the NARI National CotY awards can bring your projects into the national spotlight and a good chance for publication. Both events are great opportunities to show your prospective clients your award winning professional work. Our website links you directly with your own website, plus you have the opportunity to have your company come up in specific searches by alpha, city and category specialty when consumers look for a remodeling professional.
NATIONAL BENEFITS:
Legislative Activity & Reporting: NARI National is in Wheeling, Illinois and works daily on monitoring federal and regulatory activities for all its members to preserve the security of their livelihood.
Consumer Awareness: NARI continually works to educate the consumer about the benefits of hiring a NARI professional through literature, its Web site and press releases. Articles can also be found in Qualified Remodeler Magazine and Remodeling.
Certification and Education: Certification and education of qualified remodeling contractors is a way to recognize the professional standards of the trade and to continually improve the level of business practices within that industry. The Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Remodeler Associate or Specialist (CRA/CRS), Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC), and Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR) designations show which contractors have sought ongoing education, established high professional and ethical standards, have the ability to perform and be knowledgeable in all aspects of remodeling functions and demonstrate proven competence.
Member Only Benefits: Member only benefits which also include rebates from Home Depot and discounts at other national vendors. The National website contains many webinars and educational material to stay on top of your CEU’s.
RENEWALS DEADLINES: Annual Dues are due from your last renewal date. You can renew simply by paying online with your credit card or debit card, or mailing your renewal fee to: San Francisco Bay Area NARI, P.O. Box 2301, Union City, CA 94587. Dues will increase 5% annually during the chapter's fiscal year. Starting Aug 1, 2026, membership renewal fees will be $615.00.
