If you choose one of our pre-designed custom floor plans, construction can typically begin within approximately **60 days**, provided the necessary pre-construction items are completed.

These typically include:

• Site plan
• Soils report
• Percolation (perc) test for acreage properties
• Regional Building approvals and permit issuance

Because these plans are already engineered, the process moves much more quickly.

If you prefer a fully custom home designed specifically for your family’s lifestyle, you should plan on approximately **six months** for the design and engineering phase before construction begins.

This timeframe includes architectural design, floor plan development, structural engineering, required third party engineering, site planning, soils testing, and permitting.

Completing these items before construction begins helps ensure a smooth building process.

Most custom homes take approximately **12 months** to complete once construction begins.

We have completed homes in as little as **10 months**, while larger or more detailed homes may take up to **15 months**, depending on the home’s size, complexity, level of finishes, weather, and site conditions.

We build year round. While weather can occasionally affect certain phases of construction, it rarely causes significant delays. Once the home is dried in, construction continues efficiently regardless of the season.

Our goal is always to maintain steady progress while delivering the highest level of craftsmanship.

Hammer Custom Homes does not provide financing directly, but we’ve built strong relationships with several highly respected lenders over the past 35+ years.

You’re welcome to use any lender you choose. However, we typically recommend lenders we’ve personally vetted for competitive rates, reasonable fees, outstanding customer service, and extensive experience with custom home construction.

Whenever possible, we recommend a **one time close construction loan**, which offers several advantages:

• One loan application
• One closing instead of two
• One origination fee
• Construction and permanent financing locked in from the beginning
• Protection from interest rate increases during construction
• A smoother, more streamlined financing process

Our goal is simply to connect you with trusted professionals who have consistently taken great care of our clients.

Yes. Hammer Custom Homes has an in house design team that will guide you through every interior and exterior selection, making the process organized, enjoyable, and stress free.

Exterior selections include:

• Roofing material and color
• Window colors
• Stucco colors
• Garage door styles and colors
• Exterior beam stain colors
• Soffit and fascia colors
• Gutter colors
• Stone and masonry selections

Interior selections include:

• Custom cabinet design and colors
• Countertops and solid surface materials
• Appliance selections
• Interior paint and trim colors
• Interior doors and hardware
• Ceramic and porcelain tile
• Hardwood flooring
• Carpet
• Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
• Plumbing fixtures
• Lighting fixtures
• Interior stain colors where applicable
• Custom trim details and decorative wall features

Rather than sending you through a traditional design center with limited choices, we take you directly to our trusted suppliers and showrooms, many of whom we’ve worked with for decades. This gives you a wider selection of products, better quality, expert guidance, and often more competitive pricing.

We’re here to guide you through every decision from start to finish.

No.

We can help you locate and evaluate the right property before you purchase it. We also work closely with several experienced Realtors who specialize in land sales and can assist you throughout the buying process.

Hammer Custom Homes also has inventory homesites available to build on.

Absolutely.

We’re happy to build from your existing plans, provided they meet Pikes Peak Regional Building Department requirements.

If you don’t already have plans, we also work with several outstanding local architects who can design a home specifically for your family’s needs.

The first step is scheduling an initial consultation.

During this meeting, we’ll discuss your goals, lifestyle, budget, desired location, timeline, and whether you’d like to modify one of our existing plans or design a completely custom home.

Absolutely.

Building a custom home is a collaborative experience. We encourage our clients to be involved throughout the entire design and construction process to ensure every detail reflects their vision, lifestyle, and priorities.

Hammer Custom Homes builds using a **fixed price contract**, giving you confidence in your investment from the very beginning.

Our contracts include allowances for items such as:

• Cabinetry
• Countertops
• Tile
• Hardwood flooring
• Carpet
• Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
• Plumbing fixtures
• Lighting fixtures

If you choose products that exceed the allowance, you’ll simply pay the difference.

If you spend less than the allowance, the remaining balance can typically be applied toward other upgrades within your home.

The only time the contract price changes is if:

• You request changes or additions to the plans through change orders.
• There are extraordinary industry wide material price increases covered under the contract.

Our goal is complete transparency throughout the building process so there are no surprises and you always know where your investment is going.

Yes.

Hammer Custom Homes uses **CoConstruct**, a comprehensive project management and collaboration platform that keeps you connected throughout the building process.

With real time updates, you’ll be able to:

• Track construction progress
• View photos from the job site
• Access plans and documents
• Review product selections
• Monitor change orders when applicable
• Stay in communication with our team

You’ll always know what’s happening with your home and have easy access to the information you need throughout the building process.