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Updated: Oct 03, 2025

Design Trends Construction, Inc

Drawing on more than two decades of experience, Design Trends Construction, Inc serves residential clients throughout Honolulu, HI. The company specializes in home remodeling and interior renovation projects, including kitchen, bathroom, and living space updates. Design Trends Construction’s portfolio features work on single-family homes and condominiums, providing services tailored to the needs of Honolulu households. The team manages all aspects of the renovation process, from demolition and framing to finish carpentry, tile installation, and painting. Based in Honolulu, they are familiar with the permitting and building requirements unique to Oahu. Design Trends Construction, Inc focuses on delivering practical improvements that align with local architectural styles and homeowner needs in urban Honolulu neighborhoods.

Design Trends Construction, Inc Honolulu

Quality

108

95th percentile

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Design Trends Construction, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.

Activity

8 projects	2025
12 projects	2024
6 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Design Trends Construction, Inc has worked on at least 26.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Experience

5 projects	New Constructions
4 projects	Home Additions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Design Trends Construction, Inc mostly works on new construction and home addition projects.

Pricing

1 project	$5k-$20k
1 project	$20k-$50k
2 projects	$50k-$100k
8 projects	$100k-$250k
1 project	$250k-$500k
8 projects	$1mil+

Value Not Public: 0 projects

The typical size of their permits is approximately $322,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Design Trends Construction, Inc

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Addition solar water heater alteration electrical work fence air conditioning

Booth Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96813

2024-11-25

(bp #916145) [tmk: 22027057] [tpr] 2827-a booth rd. gordon residence - new 2story single family dwelling including rock wall/metal fence at right front of the property. [eplans multi app: a2023-12-0830 & a2024-03-0471; all approvals are on a2023-12-0830.]

Valuation:

$420,000

Permit #:

916145

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family dwe...

Addition alteration electrical work fence gate

99-673 Hoio St, Aiea, HI, 96701

2025-04-21

(bp #921680) [tmk: 99023040] 99-673 hoio st hayashi residence - addition alterations to existing single family dwelling

Valuation:

$225,000

Permit #:

921680

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family dwe...

Addition alteration wetbar electrical work

94-373 Makapipipi St, Mililani, HI, 96789

2025-02-04

(bp #918672) [tmk: 94082011] 94-373 makapipipi st mun residence - addition/alteration with wet bar to existing single-family dwelling

Valuation:

$200,000

Permit #:

918672

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single-family dwe...

Alteration bathroom/kitchen renovation electrical work retaining wall

4651 Likini St, Honolulu, HI, 96818

2025-01-24

(bp #000726) [tmk: 11050033] 4651 likini st kawate residence - alterations to existing sfd; new retaining wall

Valuation:

$220,000

Permit #:

000726

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family dwe...

Demolition

Booth Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96813

2024-11-25

(bp #916146) [tmk: 22027057] [tpr] 2827-a booth rd. gordon residence - demolish to exist single family dwelling. [eplans multi app: a2023-12-0830 & a2024-03-0471; all approvals are on a2023-12-0830.]

Valuation:

$5,000

Permit #:

916146

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Demolish

Single family residence

5278 Alihilani St, Kauai County, HI

2024-06-13

1 fire pit

Valuation:

$2,000,000

Permit #:

21-531|000/000/GAS2/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$12,726

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Addition residential

5278 Alihilani St, Kauai County, HI

2024-06-25

Temp

Valuation:

$500,000

Permit #:

21-1313|000/000/ETP2/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$3,399

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Addition residential

5278 Alihilani St, Kauai County, HI

2024-03-18

No Description Available

Valuation:

$500,000

Permit #:

21-1313|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$3,399

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Addition residential

5278 Alihilani St, Kauai County, HI

2024-06-25

No Description Available

Valuation:

$500,000

Permit #:

21-1313|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$3,399

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Addition residential

5278 Alihilani St, Kauai County, HI

2024-05-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

$500,000

Permit #:

21-1313|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$3,399

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Building Permit

4616 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2024-04-10

No Description Available

Valuation:

$1,500,000

Permit #:

24-182|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$8,581

Permit Type:

Single family res...

Building Type:

Not applicable

Building Permit

4616 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2024-04-10

No Description Available

Valuation:

$1,500,000

Permit #:

24-182|000/000/GAS2/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$8,581

Permit Type:

Single family res...

Building Type:

Not applicable

Building Permit

4616 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2024-04-10

No Description Available

Valuation:

$1,500,000

Permit #:

24-182|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$8,581

Permit Type:

Single family res...

Building Type:

Not applicable

Building Permit

4616 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2024-04-10

No Description Available

Valuation:

$1,500,000

Permit #:

24-182|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$8,581

Permit Type:

Single family res...

Building Type:

Not applicable

Electrical work solar addition plumbing work alteration

1559 Thurston Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96822

2020-07-21

(bp #851417) [tmk: 24018022] 1559-a thurston ave. wong residence - convert existing 2-story apartment building to new 2-story single family dwelling

Valuation:

$550,000

Permit #:

851417

Status:

complete

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family dwe...

Single family residence

4562 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2023-09-19

Ice maker/auto fill

Valuation:

$2,441,300

Permit #:

22-3058|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$13,324

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4562 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2023-09-19

No Description Available

Valuation:

$2,441,300

Permit #:

22-3058|000/000/GAS2/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$13,324

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4562 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2023-08-02

No Description Available

Valuation:

$2,441,300

Permit #:

22-3058|000/000/ETP2/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$13,324

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4562 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-09

No Description Available

Valuation:

$2,441,300

Permit #:

22-3058|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$13,324

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4562 Kaimalino Pl, Kauai County, HI

2023-06-27

Transfer to new contractor lic

Valuation:

$2,441,300

Permit #:

22-3058|000/000/BLD4/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$13,324

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	CT-23189
Status	Active
State	Hawaii
Type	General Building
Business Type	Corporation

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.

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License Not Verified

License #	CT-23189
Status	Active
State	Hawaii
Type	General Building
Business Type	Corporation

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2018. Check the current license status of Design Trends Construction, Inc with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs

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108

BuildZoom Score

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Insured

Insurer	Crum & Forster Indemnity Compa
Insured up to	$1,000,000

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Insured

Workers Comp Provider

Tradewind Insurance Co

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Permits

Building permit records show that Design Trends Construction, Inc has worked on 72 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Hawaii:

Does Design Trends Construction, Inc carry a valid contracting license?

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

How important is contractor licensing in Hawaii?

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

Your liability risk when hiring Design Trends Construction, Inc

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

Financial recourse when hiring Design Trends Construction, Inc

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

What else should I know before hiring Design Trends Construction, Inc

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

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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