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Kelmann Corp
Remodelers of Wauwatosa, WI

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Industry Associations: NAHB, NARI, ASCR, NIDR, AGCA
Professional Designation: CR

Heather Anthony
12001 W. Dearbourn Ave.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Phone: 414-774-3799
Fax: 414-774-2144
Website: www.kelmann.com

2004 Best Commercial Insurance Restoration

For over 100 years, Friedens Evangelical Church has been a part of Port Washington, Wisconsin. When it was struck by lightning it suffered substantial fire damage and subsequent water damage as the fire was extinguished. The Pastor and congregation knew that they wanted to restore as much of this historic church as possible. They also wanted to continue worship services during the reconstruction. To do this, the sanctuary (which had the most damage) was put under negative pressure and the adjoining memorial hall placed under positive pressure so that services could be held there without the smell of smoke. Saving the old stained glass windows was not only a historical priority, but a financial one as well. By saving the windows instead of replacing them, the church saved $45,000. Time spent by church members on the cleanup was credited back to the church because of the savings on the project, and unemployed church members were hired to help with a portion of the repair.

Insurance restoration always requires top notch communication and the patience of a saint, but imagine what it was like to work with an insurance company, 200 clients and five committees…all of whom had different ideas about how to rebuild the church. That’s why this is such a challenging discipline.