Hammer and Hand's business is the remodeling of existing structures and the building of new homes and additions.

In our remodeling work, we focus on high-quality restoration and enhancement of historic properties. In new building, we emphasize architecturally significant custom homes and additions where the style of the existing structure must be carefully matched.

We routinely work with some of the Northwest's finest and most demanding residential architects,and have realized some of their most complex and compelling visions. Our craftsmen thrive on executing difficult and exacting designs in any room of the house.

When choosing Hammer and Hand as your contractor, you can look forward to working with Portland's acknowledged leader in fine residential construction.

Full gut, stem-to-stern remodels are a Hammer and Hand specialty. Nothing gives us more pleasure than working on an older home that may have seen better days and helping it to realize its full potential.

Some of our clients come to us after having developed detailed plans with an architect. Others come to us with only the beginnings of an idea and allow us to help them select an architect that meets their needs. We're comfortable coming into the process at either stage.

Whether your plans involve restoring the house to its condition as originally built, adding contemporary amenities to a more traditional design, or giving the home a more modern feel throughout, we can help you realize your goals.

Building a new home literally from the ground up presents a great opportunity for all concerned. For the homeowner, it's a unique chance for a home that truly reflects the tastes and lifestyle of it's occupants.

For us, new home construction means the chance to make a lasting contribution to the city's architectural tradition, one to which we can point with pride for years to come.

It also allows us to build an entire structure the way we believe it should be done, with care, precision, and quality materials. You will not find sloppy work or cheap, flimsy materials on Hammer and Hand job site. We build to last a lifetime.

As you climb the ladder of success, a home that once seemed spacious can begin to feel limiting. Whether it's a whole new wing or just more space in existing rooms, Hammer and Hand can give you the extra room you need.

Many clients with growing families opt for the addition of one or more new rooms to the existing structure. As always, we're sensitive to feel of the original building, and you can be sure that the addition will fit the style of the original, and match or exceed the original in quality of workmanship.

"Bumpouts", expanding the square footage of existing rooms, are another popular choice. These can provide that little bit of extra space needed to bring a kitchen, bath, or master bedroom up to modern standards of spaciousness and efficiency.

The charm of an older home is undeniable. But more often than not, the original kitchens and baths of these homes are smaller and less efficiently laid out than one would would like.

A Hammer and Hand kitchen or bath remodel can give you the best of both worlds-- traditional style and warmth, but with the modern amenities that make life easier and more pleasant.

Our expertise in these critical areas goes well beyond cabinetry and flooring-- our craftspeople are expert in a wide variety of luxury installations, from professional-quality ranges in the kitchen to spas and saunas in the bath-- and everything in between.

Select Hammer and Hand-- and turn your kitchen or bath into a showpiece of style and efficiency that will bring joy for years to come.

Though Hammer and Hand tends to be associated with larger remodeling projects, our artisans also enjoy the challenge of historic restoration on a less grand scale.

Though we do not do repairs per se, we will take on smaller restoration projects in homes of historic significance-- jobs for which an ordinary home repair company won't do.

We welcome the opportunity to work on jewel-box baths and other small, elegant projects.

Our experience with and respect for historic building techniques and finishes make us a natural choice when attempting to resore a room to its fin de siecle glory.