Our Process

The Journey

Six Steps to Your New Home

Initial Consultation

We meet at your home, your lot, or our office to discuss your vision, needs, and goals. This is a free, no-obligation conversation to determine whether Green Hammer is the right fit for your project.

Free & No Obligation

What We Cover

Your vision, lifestyle, and design preferences
Budget range and financing considerations
Timeline expectations and move-in goals
Lot assessment or existing home evaluation

Deliverables

Architectural floor plans and elevations
Complete material and finish selections
Detailed line-item budget breakdown
Preliminary construction schedule

Design & Planning

Our design team creates architectural plans tailored to your lifestyle and lot. We guide you through material selection, develop a detailed budget, and establish the construction timeline. Every decision is made collaboratively.

Typical Duration: 4-8 Weeks

Permitting & Approvals

We handle the entire permitting process: city or county building permits, HOA submissions if applicable, environmental reviews, and utility coordination. You never have to stand in line at a government office.

Typical Duration: 2-6 Weeks

What We Handle

City and county building permit applications
HOA architectural review submissions
Environmental and stormwater reviews
Utility and infrastructure coordination

Your Experience

Weekly written progress reports with photos
Milestone tracking against schedule
Dedicated project manager as single point of contact
Open site access during working hours

Construction

This is where your project comes to life. Our experienced crews handle every phase of construction from foundation through finishes. You receive weekly progress updates with photos and can visit the site during working hours.

Weekly Updates Guaranteed

Quality Inspections

Throughout construction, we conduct rigorous quality inspections at every phase. Third-party inspections verify code compliance and structural integrity. Nothing moves forward until it meets our standards.

Third-Party Verified

Inspection Points

Foundation and structural framing
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in
Insulation and vapor barrier
Final code compliance and certificate of occupancy

What You Receive

Complete punch list walkthrough and resolution
Written warranty documentation
Maintenance guides and product manuals
Keys and garage remotes to your new home

Final Walkthrough & Handover

We walk through every room together. Any punch list items are documented and resolved. You receive warranty documentation, maintenance guides, product manuals, and the keys to your new home. Our relationship does not end here.

Warranty Protected

Our Commitment

Communication You Can Count On

The number one complaint about contractors is poor communication. We have built our entire process around transparency and proactive updates so you never have to wonder what is happening with your project.

Weekly written updates with progress photos and next-week preview
Single point of contact — your project manager is always reachable
Proactive issue reporting — we tell you about problems before they become surprises
Open site access during working hours with safety orientation

Timeline Expectations

We set realistic timelines based on project scope, permit processing, and seasonal factors. Spokane weather can impact schedules, and we plan for it.

8-14

Months for Custom Homes

4-12

Weeks for Remodels

Budget Transparency

Every project begins with a detailed line-item budget. You see exactly where every dollar goes before we break ground. Change orders are documented in writing with associated cost and timeline adjustments approved before execution. No hidden fees, no ambiguous allowances.