Awards and Certifications
The best employees providing the best workmanship – guaranteed.
Kelmann Restoration is a nationally-recognized local property damage restoration company. Our employees are highly-skilled and certified, and our work is award-winning.
Awards
National Recognition:
- Patriotic Employer
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Awarded for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.
2017 - Phoenix Award for Excellence in Restoration and Reconstruction
Restoration Industry Association
Kelmann is the only company to win the national Phoenix Award seven times.
2024, 2015, 2013, 2008, 2004, 2003, 1997 - Chrysalis Award for Best Commercial Insurance Restoration and Remodeling
Editors and writers of consumer publications
2013, 2010, 2004
State Recognition:
- Torch Award for Business Ethics and Integrity
Wisconsin Better Business Bureau
2019 and 2004 (runner up in 2006)
- Best Place To Work
Milwaukee Business Journal
2019, 2021, 2022, 2023,2024
- Top Workplaces
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
2020, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Future 50
Milwaukee BizTimes
2023
Certifications
- Dwelling Contractor Certification
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Certified Firm
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification - ICRA (Infectious Control Risk Assessment)
- NIMS (National Incident Management System) Certified
- Individual Employee Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration
- Fire and Smoke Restoration
- Applied Structure Drying
- Health and Safety
- Carpet Cleaning
- Odor Control
- Contents Processing and Pack Out
- Mold Remediation
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Lead Safe Renovator
- Licensed Asbestos Tester
Memberships
- AOMA/BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association of Wisconsin)
- IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management, Milwaukee Chapter)
- GMHLA (Greater Milwaukee Hotel and Lodging Association)
- NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association, Wisconsin Chapter)
- WSSCA (Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association)
- WASBO (Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials)
- WALA (Wisconsin Assisted Living Association)
- Chamber of Commerce, Wauwatosa/West Allis
- Chamber of Commerce, Mequon/Thiensville
- Chamber of Commerce, Sheboygan
- Mariners Club of Wisconsin
Our Story
Kelmann Restoration is Wisconsin’s award-winning full-service disaster cleanup and property restoration company. Founded in 1973 by high school friends Jerry Kelly and Dick Niggemann, Kelmann is run today by Jerry’s son, Tom, and a leadership team of lifelong friends and trusted experts – some of our employees have been with Kelmann for nearly 40 years. Kelmann has been a family business from the beginning; often spotted around the office are Tom’s wife, Erin, and children, Clare, Anne, Rose, and John (not to mention their dog, Mollie).
Our Process
When disaster strikes, you can count on Kelmann. Learn more about how we work together.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Team Kelmann
Join our priority program; we’ll create an emergency response plan for your property.
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Insurance
We’ll walk with you through the insurance process, acting as your advocate and partner.
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