Awards & Recognitions

John Snapat, General Manager of Spencer Home Remodeling


John Snapat has been the “General Manager” of Spencer Home Remodeling since its inception in 1987. Beyond managing the company, John has made a large impact in the remodeling community by achieving several recognitions which includes the following:

Certified Graduate Remodeler (est. 1999)

The CGR designation indicates that a remodeler has completed the requirements of the CGR professional designation program, including educational credits, prescribed business standards and remodeling experience.


Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (est. 2004)

The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, NAHB Research Center, and NAHB Seniors Housing Council, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for aging-in-place.


Remodeler Council Chair (est.1999)

Participation in the NAHB Remodelers Council of Greater Southwest Illinois demonstrates a remodeler's commitment to professionalism and the remodeling industry. Members agree to a Code of Ethics. They must remain in good standing with the association.


John Snapat, Project Consultant of Spencer Home Remodeling


Trent Ketchum is a “Project Consultant” for Spencer Home Remodeling and has been with the company since 2002. Trent has made a large impact in the remodeling community by achieving several memberships & recognitions which includes the following:

Certified Graduate Remodeler (est. 2010)

The CGR designation indicates that a remodeler has completed the requirements of the CGR professional designation program, including educational credits, prescribed business standards and remodeling experience.


HBR Member

The Home Builders & Remodelers Metro East Association (HBR) is a professional organization of more than 250 builders, developers, remodeling contractors, specialty trade contractors, and associate members. The builders, remodelers, and developers in the HBR agree to abide by our Code of Ethics, to use accepted professional and business practices, and to meet or exceed local, state and federal standards and regulations.


Certified Green Professional (est. 2009)

The Certified Green Professional™ designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach consumers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.


Remodeling 550 List 2019

Fulford Home Remodeling was ranked #264 on the 2019 Remodeling 550 List: a collection of the nation’s biggest full-service remodeling firms, replacement contract businesses, insurance restoration companies, and franchisors.


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The Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Illinois

Fulford Home Remodeling was raked # 4 out of 15 top-performing kitchen specialists and general contractors in Illinois.  These builders were assessed based on several criteria, including their years of experience, mastery of the trade, and industry accreditations and certifications.  The strength of their portfolios, as well as awards and press recognition, were also considered in the evaluations.  Read the full article HERE


Best of Houzz 2019 - Client Satisfaction

Fulford Home Remodeling was rated at the highest level for client satisfaction by the Houzz community.


Remodelers of Distinction Awards 2018

Fulford Home Remodeling received three RODA awards in recognition of professional remodeling expertise: the Ponsler sunroom addition for Judges Choice, the Burkhardt bathroom for Outstanding Value, and the Brunworth kitchen for Workmanship.


Remodeling 550 List 2018

Fulford Home Remodeling was ranked #226 on the 2018 550 remodeler collection of the nation's biggest full-service remodeling firms, replacement contract businesses, insurance restoration companies, and franchisors.


Remodelers of Distinction Awards 2017

Fulford Home Remodeling received two RODA awards in recognition of professional remodeling expertise.  The Sauerbry bathroom received a RODA award for the bathroom category and the Meier kitchen won President’s Choice overall.


Best of Houzz 2017 - Design

Fulford Home Remodeling's portfolio was voted most popular by the Houzz community.


Remodeling 550 List 2017

The collection of the nation's biggest full-service remodeling firms, replacement contract businesses, insurance restoration companies, and franchisors.


Angie's List Super Service Award 2016

Every year, Angie’s List gives the SSA to the top A-rated companies in their category, within their market. Angie’s List determines the winners based on customer reviews.


remodeling big 50 (2011)

Each year since 1986, the Remodeling Big50 inducts 50 owners of remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the industry at large. Big50 remodelers run successful, often growing, companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards.  This award is unique in that you can only win the award once; kind of like getting inducted into the Remodeling “Hall of Fame”.


Qualified Remodeler Top 500

In 2011, Fulford Home Remodeling was recognized by the national publication "Qualified Remodeler" as a top 500 remodeler.

We are very proud of the national recognition Fulford has received from this industry standard in home remodeling.


Swansea Chamber Member

The Swansea Chamber of Commerce provides its members with the services, information, marketing, and resources to sustain and support their businesses, as well as to create opportunities for a healthy economic and tax base in support of the Village of Swansea and City of Fairview Heights.


O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber Member

Chamber of Commerce members enjoy many opportunities each month to get to know each other . . . to promote their business or organization, to be "in the know" about what's happening in communities and to get new ideas that generate success.


Member: Better Business Bureau

FHR is proud to be a Better Business Bureau accredited business and to have carried an A+ rating since becoming accredited in 05/29/2001.


Member: National Association of Home Builders

NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.