Updated: Aug 13, 2025
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411 Kaiolu St Ph-a, Honolulu, HI, 96815
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Vanguard Builders Construction
We are full service General Contracting Firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii
Vanguard Builders Inc. specializes in the construction and renovation of Fine Restaurants, Retail Stores, Commercial Space build outs and Custom Residential projects.
Vanguard Builders Inc. offers a full range of commercial and residential services, including renovations, additions to your home, or creating a new kitchen or bathroom for you
We offer the highest quality product at resonable rates.
Vanguard Builders CEO moved to Hawaii from NYC as a Jouneyman carpenter/ contractor in 1991 and has always been and will continue to be personally involved in each and every project
We now have almost 30 yrs of construction experience in the islands and have developed some great business relationships here in Honolulu, Hawaii,
The Corporation was founded in 2006, based on old fashioned values and principles by highly experienced and dedicated personnel. We are a company with the ability to take on virtually any project.
From BuildZoom:
Vanguard Builders Inc at 411 Kaiolu St Ph-a, Honolulu, HI 96815, held a General Contractor license (#CT-30309) with the Hawaii contractors license board with an expiration date of 09-30-2024. We last verified the license was Expired on 08-13-2025.
Their BuildZoom score is 0 because we haven’t been able to verify an active license. As a result, they’re not ranked in the top 50% of 3,768 Hawaii contractors.
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Vanguard Builders Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Boiler/Water Heater
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Gas and Piping
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Siding
Stucco and Exterior Plastering
Other Exteriors
HVAC
Painting
Decks and Porches
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Vanguard Builders Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (808) 386-7658
Address: 411 Kaiolu St Ph-a, Honolulu, HI 96815
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Activity
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vanguard Builders Inc has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past 3 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 Vanguard Builders Inc
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(bp #895104) [tmk: 11004035] 2836 ualena st. island princess store - new roll-up door
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
895104
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Wholesale/retail
(bp #833264) [tmk: 51005009] 51-666 kam hwy. bakery & table - crouching lion - repair and replace 2'ft existing cmu fence/wall w/new 2'ft cmu fence/wall at left right front of property
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
833264
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Fence/wall
(bp #828661) [tmk: 51005009 & 010] (1/5) 51-666 kamehameha hwy bakery & table @ crouching lion exterior alterations - new retaining walls and guardrails
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
828661
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
(bp #829387) [tmk: 51005009 51005010] 51-666 kamehameha hwy bakery & table - new lighting and electrical work
Valuation:
$46,022
Permit #:
829387
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
(bp #814911) [tmk: 23011055] 938 piikoi st bakery and table - alteration installation of a new retractable awning to an existing restaurant. [third party review]
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
814911
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
(bp #841653) [tmk: 51005009] crouching lion - new 5'-0 max ht cmu retaining wall @ rear of property
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
841653
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retaining wall
(bp #801186) [tmk: 26021099] tr fire grill waikiki - new tiki torches (gas powered) [third party review]
Valuation:
$6,300
Permit #:
801186
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
New building electrical work plumbing work retaining wall
2022-12-19
(bp #887462) [tmk: 14001095] ***temp address*** 2729 nihi st. gansit residence - new single family dwelling w wetbar retaining wall
Valuation:
$519,200
Permit #:
887462
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Electrical work fire alarm addition plumbing work alteration air conditioning
2014-09-12
Convert to restaurant; new 18'-0 driveway [third party review] ****do not issue bp until a2013-10-0309 has been issued*****
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
753892
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
18 - store
(bp #780110) [tmk: 51005009] (4/64) crouching lion bar & grill - addition/alteration to an existing restaurant - removal of gazebo & outdoor restroom 2015/ibp04029
Valuation:
$437,631
Permit #:
780110
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
Electrical work, plumbing work, alteration, fire sprinkler, air conditioning
2012-02-02
Doraku & blue tree cafe -- interior alteration to an existing space (fmr tmk 2-3-3:105) (2011/ibp12071) [third party review]---[06/25/12 per letter from gen. contractor bc-30309 remove iron horse plumbing c-31292 and add koga's plumbing c-12859 ]. fire sprinkler shop drawings w/bp #685700/a
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
685700
Status:
Permit application closed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
18 - Store
(bp #775450) [tmk: 23011055] (5/32) bakery & table hawaii -- alteration to an existing restaurant (2015/ibp04823) ***5/4/16 approved revised plans to show fire and building code changes w/bp#775450/a *******7/19/16 approved revised plans to update floor area w/bp#775450/b ****
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
775450
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
New building electrical work solar plumbing work retaining wall
2017-06-27
New 2 story single family dwelling w wetbar 9 max height retaining wall @ rear and left of dwelling
Valuation:
$495,000
Permit #:
804489
Status:
Inspection(s) in Progress
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
01 - single family
Electrical work fire alarm plumbing work alteration fire sprinkler air conditioning
2017-01-13
(bp #781295) [tmk: 26002018] 2301 kalakaua ave space b1b kulu kulu - alteration for new tenant [third party review]
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
781295
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Food court
(bp #855066) [tmk: 26017053] 411 kaiolu st. unit #302 - alterations to existing apartment unit to remove & replace exterior door and window to lanai area
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
855066
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Apartment
(bp #855065) [tmk: 26017053] 411 kaiolu st. unit #603 - alterations to existing apartment unit to remove & replace exterior door and window to lanai area
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
855065
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Apartment
(bp #809350) tmk: 51005009 51005010] (1/35) 51-666 kam hwy 2nd floor bakery & table hawaii at crouching lion - change of use from a-2 dinning room to b cafe (occupant load <50ppl)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
809350
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
Electrical work plumbing work alteration air conditioning
2017-08-31
(bp #805530) [tmk: *559831] [frm tmk 2-3-038:011, 012, 014] 1450 ala moana nirav modi boutique- alteration to existing space #2074 (deconstruction) [third party review]
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
805530
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Retail
(bp #738022) [tmk: 11004021] (8/73) island princess -- alteration to existg office building change of occupancy ***8/29/14 approved new dwgs to revise floor plan and parking calculations***
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
738022
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Office/manufacturing
Electrical work plumbing work alteration fire sprinkler air conditioning
2017-04-27
(bp #798331) [tmk: 26001012] 2365 kalakaua avenue moana surfrider lawson station - alteration to ex. space [third party review]
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
798331
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Restaurant
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Vanguard Builders Inc License info
Inactive License
| License # | CT-30309 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Hawaii |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CT-30309 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Hawaii |
| Type | Cabinet Millwork & Carpentry Remodeling & Repairs, General Building |
| Class | BC |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | CT-30309 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Hawaii |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Insured
| Insurer | Colony Specialty Insurance Com |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Indemnity Co Of Ca |
| Bond Value | $16,000 |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Vanguard Builders Inc has worked on 24 permitted projects.
Vanguard Builders Inc Employees
HB
Hemingway Jeffrey B
Responsible Managing Employee