Double D Contractors, Inc., Named NARI 2011 Contractor of the Year

MELVILLE, NY, April 15, 2011

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Double D Contractors, Inc., in Hicksville, NY, 2011 National Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the Residential Kitchen $80,001 - $120,000.00 category of its annual awards competition.

Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. All projects
submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, "Residential Exterior Specialty." Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible.

This winning project was a Platinum CotY winner for NYC/LI NARI, and a Region One winner for the category "Residential Kitchen $80,001 - $120,000.00." This project was in East Hills, NY and was designed as a Kosher kitchen with two distinct work areas. This design was intended so that both husband and wife could cook together. A beverage and snack area for the children helps keep uninvited traffic from the main work areas and even the family dog Bernie got his own area complete with a faucet so the children don't spill water all over the floor carrying the bowl from the sink.

Candlelight Cabinets were selected for their beauty and many available features, like double layered utensil drawers, roll out spice racks and seven step finishing process. NARI member Appliance World located in Huntington, NY assisted the client with the selection of the appliances and even with lessons on the special features. Another NARI member, Davis & Warshow assisted in the selection of the sinks and faucets.

In addition, competing projects were completed between July 1 of 2009 and November 30 of 2010 and were not submitted in prior NARI National contests. An impartial panel of judges who are experts within the industry and associated fields, selected winners based on each entrant's binders, which include "before and after" photography and project descriptions. Judging focused on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty and entry presentation.

Double D Contractors, Inc. is a fully licensed Design/Build Remodeling Company. Doug Dervin, CR, CLC, founded the company in 1983. The company focuses on what makes it "The Best" - Great Service, Quality and Award Winning Workmanship. The company strives for careful quality control during all stages of design and construction using the best materials available to create the finest renovation possible.
Doug Dervin, CR, CLC was presented the award at NARI's Evening of ExcellenceSM on April 2, 2011 at the Westin Jersey City Newport, in Jersey City, N.J.

The Evening of ExcellenceSM is widely considered to be the premier event of the year in the remodeling industry, and was attended this year by more than 300 of the industry's elite. NARI members represent a highly professional group of approximately 800,000 companies and individuals in the U.S. identifying themselves as remodelers.

EDITOR'S NOTE: For high-res before & after photos of winning remodeling projects, contact Teresa Hansen at 631-673-6274 or e-mail marketing@nari-ny.org.

Homeowners are estimated to spend a total of $133 billion on home improvements in the U.S. through end of second quarter of 2011 up from $118 billion in second quarter 2010.

NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics. Consumers may wish to search http://www.nari-ny.org to find a qualified professional who is a member of NARI.

Consumers can also call the NYC/LI NARI Office 631-673-NARI and request a free copy of NARI's brochure, "Remodeling Today," or visit http://www.nari-ny.org and click on the Find A Remodeling Pro tab. For tips on remodeling using green techniques and materials, visit NARI's green Web site, http://www.greenremodeling.org.

About Individual's Company: Double D Contractors, Inc. is located on 45 Woodbury Road, Hicksville, NY. For more information on Double D Contractors, Inc. please call 516-942-0210 or visit http://www.doubledcontractors.com.

The NYC/LI NARI Chapter was established in 1954. The NYC/LI NARI Chapter is dedicated to connecting homeowners with quality licensed and insured remodeling professionals. NARI has been the leader in the remodeling industry for over 55 years. The NYC/LI NARI Chapter has over 330 members.
The NYC/LI NARI Chapters goals of encouraging ethical conduct, professionalism, and sound business practices in the remodeling industry have led to the remodeling industry's growth and made NARI a recognized authority in that industry.