Kitsap County's largest city deserves a contractor that understands its housing stock inside and out. We do.
Bremerton grew up around Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and the housing tells that story. Blocks of compact bungalows and ramblers went up fast in the 1940s and 50s to house shipyard workers and their families. Those homes are tough — built with good bones — but after seven or eight decades of Pacific Northwest rain, they need work. Foundation settling, wood rot in crawl spaces, outdated kitchens with linoleum floors and single-pane windows. We see it every week.
Over in Manette, across the bridge from downtown, you'll find mid-century homes with more character — hardwood floors under carpet, plaster walls, original built-ins worth saving. East Bremerton has evolved differently, with newer subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s pushing toward Silverdale. The work there is different too: deck additions, garage conversions for home offices, siding replacement on homes where the original builder cut corners.
Bell & Hammer is licensed, bonded & insured and works throughout Bremerton and greater Kitsap County. We pull permits through the City of Bremerton Community Development department and handle all inspections. Whether you're restoring a Charleston-district craftsman or adding square footage to a Rocky Point rambler, we bring the same standard: clear communication, clean job sites, and work that lasts.
A lot of Bremerton homeowners are military families — here for a few years, maybe planning to rent the place out later. We understand that calculus. Sometimes the smartest move is a targeted kitchen and bath update that increases rental value without over-improving for the neighborhood. Other times, it's a full gut-and-rebuild that transforms a neglected property into something worth holding onto. Either way, we'll give you an honest assessment of what makes sense for your situation and your budget.
Kitsap County is growing, and Bremerton is leading that growth. The ferry brings Seattle commuters, the shipyard keeps the economy anchored, and the housing market rewards homeowners who invest in their properties wisely. We're proud to be part of that investment for families across the city.
Yes. We pull all necessary permits through the City of Bremerton Community Development department and coordinate every inspection. You don't have to deal with any of it.
Kitchen and bath updates in the older shipyard-era homes. Many of these 1940s-60s houses still have original layouts. We open up walls, install new cabinetry and countertops, update flooring, and bring the space into this decade while keeping the home's character.
Many do. The soil conditions and decades of moisture in Kitsap County take a toll on post-and-pier and older concrete foundations. We assess structural concerns as part of any remodel and address rot, settling, and drainage issues before building on top of them.
In most cases, yes. Bremerton has adopted ADU-friendly zoning in recent years. We'll evaluate your lot for setback requirements, access, and utility connections, then handle the full build from permit to final inspection.
Tell us about your project. We'll follow up within one business day with next steps and a free estimate.