Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Home Building & Remodeling Experts in Rockford, IL
Three Hammer Construction has been a trusted name in residential construction since 1973, specializing in custom home building and remodeling services in Rockford, Illinois. Our team brings decades of experience to every project, focusing on energy-efficient designs, personalized customization, and superior craftsmanship. We offer a wide range of house plans that can be tailored to individual preferences, including open-concept layouts and modern amenities. Our commitment to quality extends to using advanced building materials that reduce maintenance costs and enhance home value.With subdivisions across Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties, we also accommodate custom builds on client-owned land. Our 1-year warranty and manufacturer-backed guarantees ensure long-term satisfaction. Whether constructing new homes or renovating existing spaces, we prioritize client needs through transparent communication and dedicated support. Our expertise in creating functional, stylish living environments has solidified our reputation as a regional leader in residential construction.
Services
Custom Home Building
Remodeling Services
Basement Finishing
House Plans
Energy-Efficient Homes
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in residential construction
- Our homes feature energy-efficient components that lower utility bills
- We offer full customization of floorplans and interior finishes
- Our team understands local market needs in Rockford and surrounding counties
- We provide a 1-year warranty on all new home constructions
Services
Custom Home Building
We specialize in creating custom-designed homes tailored to individual preferences. Our process includes floorplan customization, material selection, and modern design elements like open kitchens and volume ceilings. With energy-efficient components and advanced building materials, we deliver homes that combine comfort, sustainability, and long-term value for Rockford area residents.
Remodeling Services
Our remodeling expertise covers basement finishing and home additions across northern Illinois. We handle projects of varying complexity, from updating existing spaces to major structural modifications. Our team works closely with homeowners to enhance functionality while maintaining structural integrity, ensuring each renovation meets both practical needs and aesthetic preferences within established timelines.
House Plans
We offer a comprehensive library of customizable house plans featuring contemporary layouts. Our in-house designers modify existing plans or develop new ones to match client specifications, including open-concept living areas, walk-in closets, and modern kitchen designs. This flexibility allows homeowners to achieve personalized spaces that reflect their lifestyle while maintaining architectural coherence and construction feasibility.
Energy-Efficient Homes
Our energy-efficient homes incorporate advanced insulation, high-performance windows, and modern HVAC systems. These components reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to older homes, lowering utility costs and environmental impact. We integrate eco-friendly practices throughout construction while maintaining structural quality and design aesthetics, ensuring homeowners benefit from both immediate savings and long-term sustainability.
Custom Design
We provide complete interior customization options including cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and wall configurations. Clients select finishes and layouts that match personal preferences, with opportunities to modify structural elements for unique spatial arrangements. This approach ensures each home reflects the owner's style while maintaining functional flow and construction standards, creating truly personalized living environments.
Questions
What areas do you serve for home construction?
We build in Winnebago County, Boone County, and Ogle County, Illinois, plus Beloit, Wisconsin. We also work with clients who have their own land in these areas.
Can I customize my home's design?
Yes, we offer full customization of our existing house plans or can develop new designs based on your specific requirements, including layout modifications and material selections.
What energy-efficient features do your homes include?
Our homes feature high-performance windows, advanced insulation systems, and modern HVAC equipment that reduce energy consumption by up to 50% compared to older homes.
Do you offer remodeling services?
Yes, we provide basement finishing and home addition services in the Rockford area, handling projects from minor updates to major structural modifications.
What warranty coverage do you provide?
We offer a 1-year warranty on new home constructions, with additional manufacturer warranties covering specific components like appliances and building materials.
Reviews (7)
Robert Davidson
Oct 30, 2019
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Nevered called back after sending in information to try and get some work done. A phone call or email would have been ok. But to get nothing, simply not ok.
Dayy Well
Jan 05, 2018
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Three Hammer was hired to build our first starter home in a newly developed subdivision. They pulled out of the project midway through and the neighborhood has yet to be completed. There are many empty lots due to the fact that Three Hammer was extremely deceptive in their intentions and operating principles. The materials on these home are very cheap and the foundation wasn't sturdy. I know it was a starter home, but my gosh... It was made with paper thin walls, no insulation, worthless fixtures, etc. There are much better options for a great price. Fair warning!
Blaine Oxenreider
Oct 18, 2017
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I currently live in a 3hammer house. From what Ive been told the custom homes are great. However the subdivision houses are terrible. cheap material. very little insulation. The worst thing Ive seen yet is running ductwork 25feet across basement up through a wall into the attic and 30 feet back the same direction. The 30 feet of pipe in the attic has NO INSULATION. If the previous owners fixed all the common issues their buildings have it should be okay. GET AN INSPECTION DONE. A good one.
Duane & Maryann Lashock
Dec 03, 2016
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Reading these negative reviews really boggles our mind. We have been building with Three Hammer since 1990. We just built our 5th home ( Oct 2015) with them and have always been 100% satisfied! We built this home as we say our condo size home with quality construction we don't believe any builder in town can come close to! We have built their models all over the price range from two stories, tri level, and ranches. We make many many changes to the floor plans as well as who we want to use for flooring, appliances, lighting etc with no problems to our contract or their quality of work. We have sold
Todd Shiparski
Aug 15, 2016
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Being the first time building a home, I wasn't sure what to expect and had plenty of questions. From the first email to Mic Steede asking about floor plans and prices, to meeting with Merle Hammack at our empty lot to discuss our plans, to meeting with Dave Schusler to discuss modifications to the home plan we choose, to picking out colors and styles with Barb Brandon, to receiving help from Deen Cooper with closing and at the end having Dave Schulser and Brent Hammack make a few minor touch-ups and adjustments........Everything went great throughout the entire building process. The entire Three
Lawrence Hammack
Jun 30, 2016
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BEWARE!
Mic Steede works for Three Hammer Construction so his review is not legit. Three Hammer must do a better job of building houses for their employees than they do for the paying customer. Lousy quality and poor customer service. They are not to be trusted. Merle wines and dines you and then takes short cuts with hiring mediocre subcontractors to do the work. They refuse to "make things right" even though he'll tell you he will make things right. More interested in collecting your money then doing things right and correcting mistakes.
Mic Steede works for Three Hammer Construction so his review is not legit. Three Hammer must do a better job of building houses for their employees than they do for the paying customer. Lousy quality and poor customer service. They are not to be trusted. Merle wines and dines you and then takes short cuts with hiring mediocre subcontractors to do the work. They refuse to "make things right" even though he'll tell you he will make things right. More interested in collecting your money then doing things right and correcting mistakes.
Mic Steede
Dec 05, 2015
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I have built 2 home with Three Hammer. Both of them turned out as I expected. Our first home was a starter home and this was a very simple home to build. Our second home was a custom 2-story, that was a little more challenging. During the building process thing arise but nothing that wasn't handled on a timely like manner. We are very happy with choosing Three Hammer as our builder. If you are looking for a starter home or a complete custom home in northern Illinois, I would recommend Three Hammer.
