General FAQs:
How long has Hammer Construction been in business?
Hammer Construction has been serving Southwest Florida since 1980, providing residential and commercial construction services for more than 35 years.
Where does Hammer Construction provide services?
Hammer Construction serves Southwest Florida, including Lee County (Cape Coral and Fort Myers), Charlotte County, and surrounding areas.
Is Hammer Construction licensed and insured?
Yes. Hammer Construction states that it holds all required licenses for the State of Florida and carries builder’s risk insurance during the construction process.
What types of construction services do you offer?
Hammer Construction provides:
- Custom home building
- New home construction
- Home renovations and remodeling
- Commercial construction
- Commercial renovations
- Flood barrier solutions
What makes Hammer Construction different from other builders?
Hammer Construction emphasizes hands-on project management, customer involvement, quality craftsmanship, energy-efficient construction, and responsive communication throughout the building process.
Residential Construction FAQs:
Do you build fully custom homes?
Yes. Hammer Construction offers fully custom home construction tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and budget.
Can I choose from existing home models instead of building a custom home?
Yes. Hammer offers several pre-designed model homes, including the Key West, Barcelona, Islamorada, Marathon, St. Kitts, Aruba, St. Thomas, and Capri floor plans.
Can I customize one of your model homes?
Yes. Homeowners can personalize layouts, finishes, features, and design elements to better fit their needs and preferences.
What is included in your standard home construction packages?
Hammer homes may include features such as:
- Spray foam insulation
- Impact-resistant windows and doors
- Open floor plans
- Energy-efficient construction
- CBS construction
- Brick paver driveways
- Covered lanais and outdoor living spaces
Are your homes hurricane resistant?
Hammer homes are designed to meet Florida wind code requirements, including construction standards designed for 160 mph wind codes and impact glass on exterior openings. We also offer aluminum flood barrier panels for doorways and windows to protect your home from a flood.
Are your homes energy-efficient?
Yes. Hammer Construction emphasizes energy-efficient home design with features such as low-E impact windows, spray foam insulation, and modern building materials.
Can I build on my own lot?
Yes. Hammer Construction offers custom home construction on client-owned property.
Do you help with floor plan design?
Yes. The team works with homeowners throughout the design and planning process, whether starting from an existing plan or creating a fully customlayout.
How involved can I be during the building process?
Hammer encourages homeowner involvement throughout planning, design, material selection, and construction.
Do you handle permits and surveys?
Yes. Hammer states that impact fees, permitting, surveying, and engineered prints are included when moving forward with one of their floor plans.
How long does it take to build a custom home?
Construction timelines vary depending on home size, customization, permitting, weather, and material availability. Hammer Construction works to keep projects on schedule and maintain clear communication throughout the process.
Do you offer renovation and remodeling services?
Yes. Hammer provides home renovations, remodeling, kitchen upgrades, bathroom remodels, and home additions.
What areas of the home can you remodel?
Hammer Construction can assist with:
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Living spaces
- Whole-home renovations
- Expansions and additions
Commercial Construction FAQs:
What types of commercial projects do you handle?
Hammer Construction works on office buildings, retail spaces, and other commercial construction projects throughout Southwest Florida.
Do you provide commercial renovations?
Yes. Hammer offers commercial renovation and remodeling services in addition to new commercial construction.
Can you work with our architect or design firm?
Yes. Hammer Construction regularly collaborates with architects, engineers, and design firms to complete commercial projects.
How do you keep commercial projects on schedule?
Hammer uses hands-on project management, strategic planning, and ongoing communication to maintain schedules and budgets.
Do you build energy-efficient commercial spaces?
Yes. Hammer incorporates modern building systems, insulation, windows, HVAC systems, and energy-efficient materials into commercial projects.
Flood Protection FAQs:
Do you offer flood protection systems?
Yes. Hammer Construction offers flood barrier systems through Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Planks to help protect entryways from flooding.
What are flood barriers used for?
Flood barriers are designed to help reduce water intrusion during flooding events and protect entryways and structures.