Specialty Home Improvement Recognized For Remodeling Excellence With Two Awards

Specialty Home Improvement Earns CotY Awards For Residential And Bathroom Remodels

2012-01-10

ESCONDIDO, CA, January 10, 2012 (Press-News.org) Specialty Home Improvement, a family-owned design and remodel firm recently earned two Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). The CotYs were awarded for "Best Interior Residential Specialty Remodel" and for "Best Bathroom Remodel between $30,000 - $60,000".

According to the NARI website, "The Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards are given each year by NARI Headquarters to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through their remodeling projects." The awards help to further distinguish Specialty Home Improvement (SHI) as a remodeling agency capable of organizing, designing and building projects that industry leaders in the design community feel are worthy of recognition.

The award-winning interior remodel project consisted of recreating the old world feel of a traditional wine "grotto" beneath the stairwell of a custom estate in Rancho Santa Fe. The SHI team was up to the task, adding a beautiful split faced travertine stone finish to each opening of the grotto for the ultimate reminiscent feel of old world charm.

SHI's second CotY award was earned for a master bath remodel in San Marcos that incorporated many elegant features the client had experienced in luxury hotels throughout his global travels. Among the extensive renovations, SHI installed a special-order tub, created an open-space shower, accented the center wall with a massive black mosaic, and added an HD television and acoustic speakers that the client can enjoy while in the tub or shower.

"I feel fortunate to be able to do the thing that I love in designing, building and creating beautiful spaces for my clients," said Sheen Fischer, president of Specialty Home Improvement. "Being recognized by my peers for excellence in my chosen profession is icing on the cake."

Specialty Home Improvement has been providing remodeling and renovation services to homeowners in San Diego and San Diego County for over 18 years. The company is a member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and has received multiple awards throughout its history. For more information about SHI, visit www.SpecialtyHomeImprovement.com

NARI is a national trade group of design and remodeling contractors, companies and vendors that adhere to strict standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility in the conduct of business. Sheen Fischer was recently elected to be president of the San Diego chapter of NARI for the year 2012. He has previously served as the chapter's vice president.

Specialty Home Improvement is a family-owned, award-winning design and remodel firm located in Escondido, CA. It provides home remodeling services throughout San Diego and San Diego County. The company's mission is to provide value, comfort and convenience for clients through personal, caring service and an award-winning remodel process. Specialty Home Improvement is a member of NARI and has received numerous remodeling awards throughout its 18-year history.

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