Hammer Design Build Remodel

Our small "water issue" job turned into a complete back of house two story renovation. Hammer did a fantastic job, and helped us get through the project as new homeowners who had no idea what we were getting in to. We had a lot of structural and framing issues that affected a lot of the trades on the job. Between managing our plumbing updates around our existing ductwork, structural updates, complete exterior update, they kept us informed of all our options and provided ways so stay on budget. Greg was always there to answer any questions, no matter the time of day. We are very appreciative of him and his team. The team went above and beyond several times to make the final product a cohesive one (ie finishing the new floor path to match the old on their dime/time). Huge thank you to him and his team.

Like many other DC homeowners, we purchased our row home “as-is” in July of this year. We knew that we would need some work done to fix what we believed to be “minor” water damage issues. Well, long story short, it turns out the entire back of our house was falling apart from a combination of water and termite damage and we needed all new plumbing. Hammer has been a silver lining in this otherwise trying time. Greg has worked with us over the past 2+ months to stick as closely to our budget as possible even in the wake of new and expensive discoveries that have popped up during the remodel. Greg’s team is professional and respectful. They took our concerns seriously, including the one about keeping our two cats safe from the construction work. Although it is unfortunate that we needed the extent of work done that we did, we are very glad we chose Hammer to help us. Greg had to coordinate numerous different trades because of our extensive list of repairs, and we felt confident in both his ability to do so and the ability in the different contractors he worked with along the way. We look forward to working with Greg and Hammer in the future, hopefully on cosmetic rather than structural work!

I cannot recommend Hammer Contractors highly enough. The company remodeled our master bedroom in October and we are thrilled with the results! From the start, our designer listened to our needs, provided insightful feedback and ultimately created a beautiful rendering that matched the final product. Following the design phase, our project manager was in constant communication with us regarding timing and costs to ensure our project stayed on track and within our budget. When an unexpected issue arose, the project manager walked us through his findings and provided a range of options, instead of trying to force us into a costly fix. The crew members assigned to our bathroom were very professional, in addition to being skillful at what they do. We plan to remodel our kitchen this Summer and definitely plan to use Hammer!

Hammer Contractors designed and built a family room/ bedroom at our home. All persons associated with Hammer from managers, staff, construction employees were professional, congenial, proficient and apt in providing an amazing experience resulting in our beautiful addition. The Todds

Sherwin Williams has been Hammer Design Build's preferred paint vendor for years. We have a long standing relationship and are proud to be apart of their success. It's a great feeling to watch them bring joy to so many people's home remodel's and know we offer the best paint options for their clients.

We started out last summer wanting to remodel our kitchen--taking out a partial wall that divided our kitchen/dining room. We initially met with Greg at our home and were very pleased with the conversation we had. He is very knowledgeable about every aspect of his business and answered all our questions without hesitation. We interviewed 2 additional contractors and settled on Hammer for a few reasons. We had seen their work at the home of friends and were impressed. They had a design team that would help us with a plan. They seemed to be well-organized, with a customer website to help keep track of progress, plans, a work calendar, payments, messaging back and forth, etc. We ended up extending our project from a kitchen remodel to installing all new wood flooring on our first floor, refinishing the stairs to the bedroom level, re-carpeting that level, painting almost every room in the house, re-modeling our powder room, and installing new recessed lighting in our upstairs hallway. Throughout the 3 + months this all took, Hammer made every effort to accommodate us with scheduling (Jorge, our project manager, was great with this as well as with troubleshooting any issues that came up along the way). They helped us with moving furniture, and throughout the project, kept the "worksite" clean and neat. We found their crews and office staff to be very hard-working, polite, and friendly, giving attention to details and quick responses and solutions to any issues that came up. We had a close relationship with their designer, Andres, who was immeasurably helpful to us. He got to know us--our likes, dislikes--and our "comfort level" with new and different ideas, and he came up with great ideas which we love. We found the office staff was very quick to respond to questions and concerns and we never felt ignored or "left hanging." Overall, it was a great experience--yes, certainly we were inconvenienced at times, missed having a working kitchen for months, and tired of moving furniture around for painting/carpeting purposes. But we are SO happy that we did this--we LOVE our new kitchen. We LOVE our new hardwood flooring. We LOVE all our new appliances. We LOVE all the new paint colors and carpet, and our updated powder room. It was worth the inconvenience! And, yes--we would use them again! Summary: Great designing. Conscientious crews and staff. Warm, friendly, personable. An eye for quality and a desire to please. Recommended!!!!

HAMMER TIME !! Our project was huge and we had a million questions and concerns. From the pre-meeting on Day 1 with Greg, to design meetings with Andres, to the final walk-through with Jorge, our whole-house remodel was more than the welcome transformation we had anticipated. Hammer contractors held our hands through the entire process, welcomed us with a smile every day, and easily incorporated our ideas and thoughts into their architectural designs - as well as allowing me to get my hands dirty to help reduce cost. We were impressed with the project management and communication throughout the entire process. Hammer had more than enough expertise to do the job right... the first time.. and fixed any and every potential problem that they uncovered during demolition (the quality and longevity of any project is mostly due to what you can't see - behind the finished walls). When our project went a bit outside their comfort zone (like shellac-ing the entire first floor due to nicotine staining) Hammer contractors engaged the experts at Sherwin-William to make sure they had the right materials and procedures to get it done right. Thank you Hammer, for helping us to enjoy the full extent of our home. - The Ingrams

Hammer contractors was very professional and respectful. They were responsive to our requests, answering many questions. The team made sure to keep the work site clean and tidy, and the final product turned out beautifully. Would recommend them.

Hammer did a wonderful job on our composite deck. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail shows through in every step of the job. Impressive work! The crew was clean and respectful and we enjoyed having them at our house.

If you are looking for a contractor for your home improvement needs, I can highly recommend Hammer Contractors. We couldn’t be more pleased with our new basement or our experience with Hammer Contractors. What we appreciated most about the team was how responsive and caring each and every person was that we encountered during the process. Everyone on the team has a genuinely positive and friendly attitude and they were excited to help us plan and bring about the basement we wanted. This is a team of knowledgeable professionals who hold themselves to a high quality both in product and in service. They utilize a website personalized to your project and it was a great way to stay connected, track progress and approve selections. A member of the Hammer team was always available and promptly responsive to all our inquiries. Every evening the workers tidied up before leaving and were always respectful of our home. The project went smoothly and was completed within the allotted timeframe. We are very happy that we chose Hammer for our home improvement needs and we would do so again. We were so happy with the service and quality provided and we love our new basement. During every step of the process from introduction to design to completion, everyone on these teams made this a great experience for us. -The Kaisers

Hammer Contractors have a wonderful team with all professionals. Talented designer Andres has presented great design ideas and provided all kind of guidance thru out the design and implementation process. Jorge and his production team have delivered excellent results and courteously followed up with all details. Last but not the least, Greg has shown their committment for customer satisfaction and vision for their business success for the long run. It has been a great pleasure working with them and I will definitely use them in future.

Hammer contractors just finished two projects at our home – a new deck and kitchen update project (new kitchen island, molding on existing cabinets). We couldn’t be more satisfied with our experience. Their professionalism, know-how, communication, and technology are second to none. They truly did go the extra mile in completing our projects, doing whatever they could to make sure we were completely satisfied. We completed a number of projects on our home improvement list this time around, but will certainly be coming back to hammer when we’re ready for our next project.