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JOHN Hammer Construction Inc - Salem, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #205721 - JOHN Hammer Construction Inc - Salem, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through March 09, 2027.

Salem, Marion County  ·  RMI: John Clement Hammer Jr  ·  CCB since 2015  ·  11 yrs  ·  Website

#205721
CCB License
$25K
Bond
$1M
Insurance
Oregon HARP Approved Contractor - Approved for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program (wildfire disaster recovery). Listed on the official HARP contractor list →

Trust Score for JOHN Hammer Construction Inc - 93/100 Excellent

93
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score

JOHN Hammer Construction Inc holds an active CCB license, current bond and insurance, and has a verified public presence in Oregon.

✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 10+ years active (11 yrs) +12 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Bond above legal minimum +4 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Insurance above legal minimum +5 pts
  • Responsible Managing Individual identified +3 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
  • Google Business Profile verified +5 pts
  • Business operational on Google +3 pts
  • 5★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
Risk factors
  • Fewer than 3 Google reviews -2 pts
    Very few reviews make it difficult to assess the contractor's reputation.
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Custom Home Builder & Remodeling Contractor in Salem Since 2015

John Hammer Construction Inc is a custom home builder based in Salem, Marion County, Oregon. The firm specializes in residential construction and remodeling, with over 30 years of experience. The company builds fewer than 10 homes annually to maintain quality control and attention to detail.

Services:

  • Custom home construction ($500,000–$2,000,000+)
  • Home remodeling and renovation
  • Design and build services
  • Construction management
  • Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction
  • Lot and land consultation

John Hammer Construction serves the Salem area and commits to completing projects on time and on budget. Learn more at johnhammerconstruction.com.

CCB #205721 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #205721 - JOHN Hammer Construction Inc

Oregon CCB license #205721 is currently Active - registered since March 2015 and valid through March 9, 2027.

CCB License Number
#205721
License Status
Active
License Type
RGC Residential General Contractors
First Registered
March 9, 2015
License Expires
March 9, 2027
County
Responsible Managing Individual
John Clement Hammer Jr

Contact & Address

Address
8008 Mosier St Se
Salem, OR 97317
Fax
(507) 349-3048
Business Hours Verified open
MON
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUE
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WED
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THU
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRI
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
Closed
Workers' Comp Exempt. This contractor is not required to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance. If you or someone working on your behalf is injured on the job, you may not be covered. Verify arrangements before hiring.

Bond & Insurance

The bond and insurance protect you in different situations - learn what each one covers →

Surety Bond

$25K
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Expires: March 9, 2027
One of 100+ surety companies active in Oregon's CCB database - bond market study →

Liability Insurance

$1M
CBIC
Expires: October 1, 2026
CBIC covers 12.6% of Oregon CCB contractors - insurer profile →
Before hiring JOHN Hammer Construction Inc: Request a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the general liability insurance is active, lists JOHN Hammer Construction Inc as the named insured, and that coverage dates extend through your planned project dates. Verify the surety bond is also current — both protect you against different risks. For complaint history and disciplinary records, visit search.ccb.state.or.us →

Before You Hire

  • Confirm the license is Active and hasn't expired.
  • Check that bond and insurance are current - dates are listed above. Bond and insurance cover different risks →
  • Confirm the RMI (Responsible Managing Individual) will be on-site.
  • Always get a written contract referencing CCB license #205721.
  • Cross-verify with the official CCB database - data here may have a delay.
  • CCB Lookup does not include complaint or disciplinary history. For complaint records, check the official CCB search →
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Protect your home improvement project

Surety bond protection

Oregon's surety bond covers incomplete or defective work up to the bond limit. File a claim with the Oregon CCB within 2 years of project completion. How to file a bond claim →

General liability insurance

General liability covers property damage and bodily injury during the project. Ask for a COI (Certificate of Insurance) listing your address as an additional insured location.

Written contract required

Oregon law requires a written contract for residential projects over $2,000. It must include the CCB number, scope of work, and payment schedule. Contract requirements →

Workers' compensation coverage

Contractors with employees in Oregon are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If a worker is injured on your property without coverage, you may bear liability. Verify coverage status before work begins.

Homeowners typically compare multiple licensed contractors before starting a project.

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Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #205721
  • Type RGC
  • County Marion
  • RMI John Clement Hammer Jr
  • Bond $25K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires March 9, 2027
  • Bond expires March 9, 2027
  • Ins. expires October 1, 2026
  • Last updated May 13, 2026
  • Synced May 12, 2026

Last updated = last detected change in CCB records. Synced = last fetch from the Oregon CCB Open Data Portal. Data may lag up to 24h.

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Record first imported: February 22, 2026  ·  Last data change detected: May 13, 2026  ·  Synced with CCB Open Data: May 12, 2026. Always verify at CCB.oregon.gov before hiring.