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Poulsbo, Washington / Residential & Commercial

Full-service general contracting, remodeling & construction in Kitsap County and beyond.

Island Hammer helps homeowners and businesses with remodeling, renovations, additions, decks, repairs and construction, managed from the first conversation through the final walkthrough.

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Kitchen with white upper cabinets, dark lower cabinets, a stone-look island and a herringbone tile backsplash

Kitchen remodel · White cabinets, stone-look island & herringbone backsplash

Managing Member
Jim Calahan

Island Hammer LLC

Don't Move. Improve.

A full-service general contractor specializing in remodeling, repairs and renovations, for residential and commercial projects. The personal attention given to each project shows up as reliable scheduling and budget control.

Island Hammer keeps current on material and labor costs, maintains a network of licensed, bonded and insured subcontractors across the construction trades, and works from kitchens and bathrooms to additions, decks, tile, windows and doors.

About the company

Services

From one repaired wall to a whole new room.

All services
Home addition framed in lumber during construction
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General Contracting

One accountable contractor for residential and commercial projects, from scope and scheduling to subcontractor coordination and closeout.

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Kitchen sink wall under a window with open wood shelves, herringbone backsplash and dark lower cabinets
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Kitchen Remodeling

Layout changes, cabinets and counters, lighting, appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring and tile, minor updates through full remodels.

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Walk-in shower with large-format grey stone-look tile and a frameless glass door
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Bathroom Remodeling

Tub-to-shower conversions, custom tiled showers, vanities, lighting, plumbing fixtures and floor replacement down to the subfloor.

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Finished basement with a bar and open living space
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Renovations & Additions

Bedrooms, guest rooms, bathrooms and offices added; stairways, fireplaces and tired rooms renovated for homes and businesses.

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New stairs and landing with cedar railings leading down to the water
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Decks & Outdoor Structures

Decks, stairs and railings, porticos, porches, pergolas, gazebos, sheds and gates, custom-designed for the site.

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Shower with white marble-look wall tile and a recessed niche
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Custom Tile & Stone

Showers, floors, backsplashes and stone fireplace surrounds, installed indoors and out in a wide range of styles.

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Featured work / Portico

Before, during, after.

Follow this timber portico project from the bare entry through framing to the finished structure.

Gabled house entry before a portico was added

Before01

Portico posts and beams being framed at a house entry

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Finished timber-framed portico at the entry of a gabled house

After03

Ground-level deck and steps during construction, with loose boards stacked beside the house

Ground-level deck and steps during construction.

New stairs and landing with cedar railings leading down to the water

Stairs and landing with cedar railings, down to the water.

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Why Island Hammer

A construction partner, not just a pair of hands.

  1. 01

    Experienced construction management

    Personal attention on every project, with efficient and responsible project management that produces consistent results.

  2. 02

    Scheduling and coordination

    Reliable scheduling is treated as part of the service. Trades are sequenced so work moves forward without guesswork.

  3. 03

    Budget management

    Several resources keep current material and labor costs in view, supporting realistic pricing and budget control.

  4. 04

    Skilled craftsmen

    Carpentry crews handle framing, finish work, decks and repairs.

  5. 05

    Vetted subcontractors

    Licensed, bonded and insured subcontractors file licensing and insurance certificates with the office before being added to the list.

  6. 06

    Residential and commercial

    Remodels, renovations, windows, doors and repairs for homes and for businesses.

How a project runs

Five stages, one point of contact.

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    A conversation about goals, the existing structure and constraints, by phone, email or estimate request.

  2. 2

    Planning and scope

    Defining what is included, materials, and what opening walls might reveal, priced against current costs.

  3. 3

    Scheduling and coordination

    Sequencing crews, subcontractors and deliveries, with long-lead items ordered early.

  4. 4

    Construction and management

    One accountable contractor running the job, with attention to quality and budget.

  5. 5

    Final walkthrough

    Reviewing the finished work together and closing out the project.

Service areas

Named communities across Kitsap, Jefferson and beyond.

Island Hammer serves a specific, approved list of communities rather than an arbitrary radius. Each has its own page with ZIP code notes and local planning considerations.

All service areas

Kitsap

Jefferson & Olympic Peninsula

Pierce & beyond

Jim and his team are just phenomenal! I would not hesitate to hire them again! … These dudes were in and out in mayyyyybe 2.5 days total, were incredibly professional, and did a bang up job of fixing this dang wall. … I would absolutely hire them again for any job big or small.

Richard BarleyRot repair below a sliding door.Read the full testimonial
Red house wall below a sliding door with new siding and trim

PL.02Wall below a sliding door with new siding and trim.

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Notes on planning a project.

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Tell us what you want to build, fix or change.

Call, email, or send an estimate request with the details. The more we know about the scope, the more useful the first conversation will be.

Request an Estimate (360) 697-9434Jim@islandhammer.com