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Updated: Nov 21, 2025

DL Downing Gen Contractor Construction

Serving the Keaau area of Hawaii, DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc has provided general contracting services for 25 years. The company specializes in residential and commercial construction, renovation, and remodeling. DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc manages a range of project types, from new home builds to tenant improvements and property upgrades. The company works with homeowners, property managers, and local businesses throughout the Puna District and surrounding communities on the Big Island. With extensive experience coordinating all phases of construction, DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc works with local suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are appropriately managed from planning through completion. The company emphasizes practical and functional construction methods suited to Hawaii’s climate and building codes.

DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc Keaau

Quality

103

90th percentile

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DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.

Activity

3 projects	2025
2 projects	2024
2 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc has worked on at least 7.0 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.

Pricing

3 projects	$100k-$250k
2 projects	$250k-$500k
1 project	$500k-$1mil

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

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 DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc

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Building permit - new/addition/alteration

123 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI, 96779

2025-04-14

Harders theodore & zelie family ltd ptnshp ms paia llc - underground storage fuel tank

Valuation:

$900,000

Permit #:

B2025-00677

Status:

filed

Fee:

$2,772

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Grading permit

905 W Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI, 96732

2025-04-03

State of hawaii vanguard car rental usa inc dba alamo - commercial add/alt

Valuation:

$355,000

Permit #:

G2025-00004

Status:

issued

Fee:

$180

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit - demolition

884 W Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI, 96732

2025-06-09

State of hawaii avis rent a car system inc - demolition (3 underground tanks)

Valuation:

$198,981

Permit #:

B2025-01006

Status:

applied

Fee:

$481

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit - new/addition/alteration

905 W Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI, 96732

2025-11-21

State of hawaii vanguard car rental usa inc dba alamo - commercial add/alt

Valuation:

$355,000

Permit #:

B2024-00164

Status:

final

Fee:

$3,286

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building permit

925 E Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI, 96732

2021-02-18

Project dollar rent a car now occupied as fuel tank to be occupied as fuel tank scope replacement new storage tank for new/used oil dimensions ***si - nr

Valuation:

$150,000

Permit #:

B 20210158

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Parks outdoor sta...

Structures other than bldgs-commercial

3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI, 96766

2023-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$282,000

Permit #:

22-534|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,136

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Structures other than bldgs-commercial

3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI, 96766

2024-01-19

No Description Available

Valuation:

$282,000

Permit #:

22-534|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,136

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Structures other than bldgs-commercial

3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI, 96766

2023-11-02

No Description Available

Valuation:

$282,000

Permit #:

22-534|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,136

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Structures other than bldgs-commercial

3285 Hoolimalima Pl, Lihue, HI, 96766

2023-10-19

No Description Available

Valuation:

$282,000

Permit #:

22-534|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,136

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Alter/repair commercial

Kuhio Hwy, Kauai County, HI

2022-02-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$189,000

Permit #:

21-1121|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,488

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

General commercia...

Alter/repair commercial

Kuhio Hwy, Kauai County, HI

2022-02-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$189,000

Permit #:

21-1121|000/000/FIRE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,488

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

General commercia...

Alter/repair commercial

Kuhio Hwy, Kauai County, HI

2022-02-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$189,000

Permit #:

21-1121|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,488

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

General commercia...

Alter/repair commercial

Kuhio Hwy, Kauai County, HI

2022-02-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$189,000

Permit #:

21-1121|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,488

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

General commercia...

Alter/repair commercial

Kuhio Hwy, Kauai County, HI

2023-01-26

No Description Available

Valuation:

$189,000

Permit #:

21-1121|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,488

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

General commercia...

Alter/repair commercial

3001 Aukele St, Lihue, HI, 96766

2021-07-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

$360,000

Permit #:

20-2404|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,691

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Limited industria...

Alter/repair commercial

3001 Aukele St, Lihue, HI, 96766

2022-05-11

No Description Available

Valuation:

$360,000

Permit #:

20-2404|000/000/FIRE/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,691

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Limited industria...

Alter/repair commercial

3001 Aukele St, Lihue, HI, 96766

2022-05-11

No Description Available

Valuation:

$360,000

Permit #:

20-2404|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,691

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Limited industria...

Alter/repair commercial

3001 Aukele St, Lihue, HI, 96766

2022-01-25

No Description Available

Valuation:

$360,000

Permit #:

20-2404|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,691

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Limited industria...

Alter/repair commercial

3001 Aukele St, Lihue, HI, 96766

2021-09-17

No Description Available

Valuation:

$360,000

Permit #:

20-2404|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,691

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Limited industria...

Fuel tank permit - new

905 W Mokuea Pl, Kahului, HI, 96732

2024-10-23

Install new aboveground fuel storage tank for vanguard care rental usa inc. installation cost: $295 000.00

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

FD-FTNK2024-00007

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$100

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	CT-10231
Status	Active
State	Hawaii
Type	General Building, Fuel Dispensing Contractor
Business Type	Corporation

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.

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License Not Verified

License #	CT-15999
Status	Active
State	Hawaii
Type	General Building, Fuel Dispensing
Business Type	Corporation

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

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103

BuildZoom Score

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Permits

Building permit records show that DL Downing Gen Contractor Inc has worked on 12 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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

Does Dl Downing Gen Contractor 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 Dl Downing Gen Contractor 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 Dl Downing Gen Contractor 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 Dl Downing Gen Contractor Inc

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

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