Updated: Nov 20, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
3417E POIPU ROAD, SUITE 108, Koloa, HI, 96756
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Puuwai Design & Construction LLC
Based in Koloa, Puuwai Design & Construction LLC serves the South Shore of Kaua`i as a full-service design/build firm with expertise in island-style and plantation-style home design. Founded in 1996 and led by owner Justin Thain, the company operates as the preferred builder for the exclusive Kukui`ula Luxury Community. Puuwai’s capabilities encompass residential construction, commercial projects, tenant improvements, and partnerships with land developers. The firm supports clients from the property selection phase through architectural and interior design to completed construction, offering services such as permit expediting and a selection of stock building plans at production, custom, and luxury levels. Puuwai’s portfolio includes custom homes, retail spaces, and luxury structures, all informed by a deep understanding of local design traditions and construction needs.
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Puuwai Design & Construction LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (808) 742-6789
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Address: 3417E POIPU ROAD, SUITE 108, Koloa, HI 96756
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Puuwai Design & Construction LLC Koloa
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Puuwai Design & Construction LLC has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Puuwai Design & Construction LLC has worked on at least
6.0 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.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Puuwai Design & Construction LLC mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
|
$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
|
$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $55,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Puuwai Design & Construction LLC
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Ice maker
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
23-2201|000/000/PLB2/00
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
23-2201|000/000/GAS2/00
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Not applicable
Temp power
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
23-2201|000/000/ETP2/00
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
23-2201|000/000/ELE2/00
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
23-2201|000/000/BLD3/00
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
15-2614|000/000/PLB2/00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,026
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Residential 4 uni...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
15-2614|000/000/ETP2/00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,026
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Residential 4 uni...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
15-2614|000/000/ELE2/00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,026
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Residential 4 uni...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
15-2614|000/000/BLD3/00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,026
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Residential 4 uni...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,289,282
Permit #:
18-2752/000 000 GAS2 02
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,177
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Add'l fixtures
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
17-55/000 000 PLB2 02
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,176
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Misc:ice maker
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
17-55/000 000 PLB2 01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,176
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Ice maker
Valuation:
$1,289,282
Permit #:
18-2752/000 000 PLB2 01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,177
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,289,282
Permit #:
18-2752/000 000 GAS2 01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,177
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
17-55/000 000 GAS2 01
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,176
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
No Description Available
Valuation:
$1,289,282
Permit #:
18-2752/000 000 ELE2 00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,177
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Gas variance/ice maker
Valuation:
$2,246,028
Permit #:
18-887/000 000 PLB2 00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,550
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Misc: ice maker
Valuation:
$1,289,282
Permit #:
18-2752/000 000 PLB2 00
Status:
triage
Fee:
$10,177
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Misc:ice maker
Valuation:
$1,419,464
Permit #:
15-150/000 000 PLB2 00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,876
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
Temp power
Valuation:
$1,419,464
Permit #:
15-150/000 000 ETP2 00
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,876
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
Not applicable
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Puuwai Design & Construction LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | CT-31550 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Organization (Limited Liability Company) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.
Verify this license's status for Puuwai Design & Construction LLC at the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs.
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103
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Mutual Underwriters |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
67
Permits
- Building permit records show that Puuwai Design & Construction LLC has worked on 67 permitted projects.
Puuwai Design & Construction LLC Employees
TJ
Thain Justin
Responsible Managing Employee