Q: How does the whole building
process work?
A: At Hammer Builders, we enjoy working with Clients to create their dream
home. Building a custom home is a detailed process with many decisions along the
way. We work with the Client every step
of the way facilitating this process and making it enjoyable.
We educate our Client’s on the benefits
of using energy efficient materials Green Building Practices.
We make sure that the Client’s individual tastes are realized in each
phase, while we closely monitor budget versus actual costs.
1. Site Acquisition
Hammer Builders will assist you in finding the right building site.
If you have already acquired a building site or have one picked out that
you would like to purchase, we can help determine how placement and specific
floor plans will work best on that lot (see Steps 2 and 3).
2. Site Planning
After a lot is selected, a site plan is developed and the building parameters of
your lot are determined with input from you, the Builder, and Engineer.
Hammer Builders will then help you
design the layout of your house. Things we consider: the traverse of the sun,
natural topography of the land, existing trees, garage placement, and privacy.
We will discuss each decision with you and the ideal orientation of your home
dependent on the priority you put on each of these criteria. In addition, there
are municipal ordinances that must be complied with and thrown into the list of
factors to consider.
3. Home Design
Once site location and orientation have been established we work more on the
design of your home. We help you choose
a floor plan, features, and upgrades based on your personal tastes, the nature
of the building site, and the amount of energy efficiency and green building
practices you would like to use.
Once we have a concept plan, we work with an architect to create a complete set
of conceptual drawings.
4. Pricing Proposal
We work with a “Fixed Bid with Allowances” pricing program.
The Client knows exactly where their allowance budgets stand during each
phase of the project. If the actual
cost of an item with a specified allowance is under the contract value, the
Client gets credit back.
5. Enter Into a Contract to Build
Once the final plans and the price proposal are agreed upon, a contract is
executed for building your custom home. Next,
all building permits are issued and we begin construction.
6. Selection Process
At Hammer Builders, you will find the selection process thoroughly organized and
carefully documented. We will work with you and our well-chosen suppliers and
subcontractors to make material selections along the way.
7. Home Construction
Hammer Builders will build your home using the highest quality materials your
budget will permit. We will finish
your home in the most timely and efficient manner possible. During the building
process, we realize you may want to make some changes along the way and we will
accommodate these changes as they arise. We assure you that our proactive
management style and prompt communications will make your home building
experience the best it can be.
8. Schedule Walk-Through
After your home is completed, a time and day is scheduled for a final
walk-through. During this
walk-through the Client has the opportunity to inspect everything and we will
note any punch-list items that need to be taken care of before you move in.
At this time, we also give the Client helpful information on maintaining
your new home. You can expect quality
customer care before, during, and after the construction of your home with
Hammer Builders.