Updated: Jun 06, 2025
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386 KEALAHOU ST, Honolulu, HI, 96825
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Sterling Builders Construction
Based in Honolulu, Sterling Builders LLC specializes in custom home building and remodeling projects across Oahu. The company is led by Dean E. Nelson, who has worked as a builder since 1995 and serves as President. Sterling Builders’ project scope includes new custom homes, kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and decks. Their portfolio features work on both single-family homes and various residential properties. Clients benefit from a streamlined process that covers all phases of construction, including budgeting, staffing, and on-site organization. Sterling Builders’ experience spans more than 17 years, with a focus on serving Honolulu and surrounding neighborhoods. All work is fully licensed, bonded, and insured under the oversight of Dean E. Nelson.
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Sterling Builders LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (808) 227-7113
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Address: 386 KEALAHOU ST, Honolulu, HI 96825
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Sterling Builders LLC Honolulu
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sterling Builders LLC has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past 2 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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Building Permits by Sterling Builders LLC
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(bp #904792) on-line permit [tmk: 39054067] justin s.n. mew/bobbi w.y. lum-mew - single family dwelling repair permit - setbacks: front: 10 ft. - rear: 5 ft. - side: 5 ft
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
904792
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #846361) on-line permit [tmk: 24011060] nelson t. kanemoto & theresa m. shelby - new fence installation - fence height: 72 inches - fence material: chain link - estmated value of work: $500.00
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
846361
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #769871) [tmk: 22017051] hori residence- addition alteration to single family dwelling with a wet bar. demolish detached workshop (2014/ibp12816) **6/28/16 - approved revised plans to correct windows & doors and master bathroom layout w bp #769871a
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
769871
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #852012) [tmk: 39089047] weaver residence - new deck addition to existing single family dwelling. (to address 2019/nov-12-064)
Valuation:
$34,000
Permit #:
852012
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Electrical work plumbing work alteration accessory dwelling unit (adu)
2020-02-03
(bp #844941) [tmk: 43027032] 225 n kalaheo ave unit 1 humphrey residence - convert existing accessory building to new detached adu
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
844941
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #818672) [tmk: 25002033] (otr) sullivan residence - addition alteration to single family dwelling
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
818672
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #774939) [tmk: 22017051] arthur hori gst -- alteration repair to an existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
774939
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #716495) on-line permit [tmk: 39049075] dyball peter & jennifer - new fence installation - fence height: 60 inches - fence material: wood - estmated value of work: $3, 500.00
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
716495
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #865118) [tmk: 39089047] weaver residence - addition to existing deck. (to address 2021/nov-01-192)
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
865118
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #635464) [tmk: 99072039] 3/34 paradise pages - interior renovation of existing warehouse space (2006/ibp0201) 12/11/08 addition ekahi fire protection to do p4a per contractor
Valuation:
$623,000
Permit #:
635464
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing warehouse
Interior [minor] alterations to existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
746432
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
01 - single family
Replacing all windows in existing unit and sliding door fronting lanai
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
749486
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
03 - apartment
(bp #800165) [tmk: 92046016] stowell residence-addition alteration to ex. single family dwelling
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
800165
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Alteration to ex. single family dwelling. new roof eaves
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
804401
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
01 - single family
Alteration to an existing single family dwelling (2014/ibp02475)
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
746436
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
01 - single family
(bp #737450) [tmk: 35060044] hamasaki residence -- new storage addition
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
737450
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #672056) [tmk: 39104001] m/m edwin arcalas - alteration to existing two story single family dwelling. (2011/ibp01737)
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
672056
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
(bp #652444) [tmk: 45079041] hollie-ann lum -- new detached 1-story workshop w bathroom and outdoor patio. new fence and gate (2009/ibp11175)
Valuation:
$48,000
Permit #:
652444
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory
(bp #665471) [tmk: 36001108] mei chih kuo yang - alter existing shower at bathroom at existing accessory cottage
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
665471
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(bp #713071) [tmk: 39088015] mccarthy - alteration to ex two-story single family dwelling -- enclose ex lanai
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
713071
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
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License # CT-35326
Honolulu, HI
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BZ Score
$20K
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BZ Score
$26K
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Sterling Builders LLC License info
License Not Verified
| License # | CT-27834 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Organization (Limited Liability Company) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2018. Check the current license status of Sterling Builders LLC with the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
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Verified License
| License # | CT-27834 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Organization (Limited Liability Company) |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since June, 2025.
Verify this license's status for Sterling Builders LLC at the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs.
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104
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | First Ins Co Of Hi Ltd |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Allegheny Casualty Company |
| Bond Value | $18,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance Company, Inc. |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Sterling Builders LLC has worked on 17 permitted projects.
Sterling Builders LLC Employees
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Nelson Dean E
Responsible Managing Employee