From first call to final walkthrough.
A remodel shouldn’t feel like a mystery. Here’s exactly how a J Hammer project runs, step by step — so you always know where things stand and what happens next.
Eight steps, no surprises
Timeframes vary with the size of the project — a repaint runs days, a full remodel runs weeks — but the sequence is always the same.
Free estimate & consultation
We come to you, walk the property, listen to your vision and take measurements. You get honest advice on scope, options and rough budget — at no cost and with no obligation.
Day 1Written proposal & scope
You receive a clear, itemized proposal: what we’ll build, the materials, the timeline and the price, line by line. No vague one-number quotes and no hidden fees.
1–3 daysContract, permits & design
We finalize the contract, handle drawings and pull any permits the work requires, and lock in your material and color selections. The legal down payment is small and capped by California law.
1–3 weeksScheduling & materials
We order materials, schedule the crew and trades, and give you a start date and a realistic day-by-day plan so you know exactly what to expect.
1–2 weeksDemolition & site prep
The messy, important first phase: safe utility disconnects, demolition, haul-off and the ground or structure prepped for the build. Open walls get inspected and any surprises are flagged.
DaysConstruction
The build. Our own licensed crew runs an organized, safe work site with daily cleanup, keeping you updated at every milestone and available for questions before, during and after.
1–8 weeksInspections & quality checks
Permitted work is inspected at the required stages, and we run our own quality checks before anything is closed up or finished — the details you’ll never see, done right.
As requiredFinal walkthrough & warranty
We walk the finished project with you, handle any punch-list items, hand over your documentation and warranty, and make sure you love the result before we call it done.
Final day