The Swedish Hammer provides handyman and residential construction services for Boulder County homeowners who want the job handled correctly, communicated clearly and managed personally from start to finish.

I'm Carl "Calle" Ekstrom — licensed general contractor, owner and the only person you'll ever talk to.

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Carl "Calle" Ekstrom
Owner & Operator
THE SWEDISH HAMMER


Licensed in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie and Longmont.

Know the Price Before You Call

Many common services have published pricing on my Residential page. You can review options and costs before reaching out — no waiting on a quote just to get a ballpark. I put pricing on the site because it respects your time.

Licensed Where It Counts

I hold general contractor licenses in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Erie and Longmont. That means permits pulled correctly, inspections passed and work that holds up to code. Fully licensed, bonded and insured.

One Contractor. Every Step.

Swedish Hammer stays intentionally small. When you call, I'm the one who answers. I look at the job myself, explain what I see and tell you exactly what I'd do and what it costs. If something changes mid-project, you hear it from me before anything happens.

You'll never deal with an office, a scheduler or a subcontracted sales rep. Just direct communication from the first call to the final walkthrough.

Backed by a 1-Year Workmanship Guarantee

Everything I touch is guaranteed. If something isn't right, I come back and make it right.

The Work I Focus On

I specialize in the projects many larger contractors avoid or overcomplicate:

  • Drywall repair and patching

  • Doors, locks and hardware

  • Finish carpentry and trim

  • Fixture installation

  • Deck and exterior repair

  • Punch lists and home updates

  • Aging-in-place improvements

  • Practical upgrades that make a home function better and feel right

Know the Price Before You Call

Many common services have published pricing on my Residential page. You can review options and costs before reaching out — no waiting on a quote just to get a ballpark. I put pricing on the site because it respects your time.

What It's Like to Work With Me

  1. First Call — I'll tell you quickly if the project is in my lane and what the path forward looks like.

  2. On-Site Walkthrough — I evaluate the work personally and give you a straight read on options and cost.

  3. Clear Pricing — Many services have published ranges. For quoted work, you get a detailed written estimate before anything starts.

  4. The Work — Done carefully, cleanly and with respect for your home. I bring 15+ years of construction and property improvement experience to every job — including managing repairs across a 72-unit apartment property and working with contractor training and specialty building products.

  5. Final Walkthrough — I walk through the completed work with you before I consider the job closed.

    The Swedish Hammer — If it's not right, my name doesn't go on it.

    Still have questions? Call or text 720-580-3827. I'll tell you quickly if it's in my lane.

For Real Estate Professionals

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Licensed GC serving Boulder County. I work with realtors on pre-listing repairs, punch lists and post-closing work.

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