Benjamin T. Torigoe, AIA, Architects/planners, Ltd

To perform all construction work in Hawaii, general contractors, specialty contractors, and engineers must be licensed.

Contractors must pass a written trade exam as well as a business and law exam before becoming licensed.

Contractors in Hawaii must carry both general liability and workers compensation insurance in order to work on construction related projects.

Homeowners who have received an official legal judgement against a contractor are eligible for up to $12500 from the Hawaii contractors recovery fund

Contractors must list their place of business as the address on their license. PO boxes are not permitted.

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When it comes to major construction work or even minor alterations to your home, hiring the wrong contractor could result in incomplete or defective work. You may even find yourself dealing with huge liability claims. BuildZoom does the homework for you and helps you hire the right contractor.

Before hiring a contractor in Hawaii, be sure to get at least 3 detailed bids. Quality contractors will take the time to explain their budget proposal, and help guide you through the estimate process. Be wary of an abnormally low bid, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced projects often do not end well for the homeowner, choose a contractor you trust and can clearly communicate with. BuildZoom has made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.