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Updated: Nov 11, 2025

Wendell B Bandmann Plumber

Wendell B Bandmann, 5996 E Kapahi Rd, Kapa'a, HI holds a Excavating, Grading, And Trenching Contractor, Sewer , Sewage Disposal, Drain, And Pipe Laying Contractor license according to the Hawaii license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 3,768 Hawaii licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Wendell B Bandmann, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Wendell B Bandmann Kapa'a

Quality

107

94th percentile

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Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

Wendell B Bandmann has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 3,768 contractors in Hawaii.

Activity

8 projects	2025
13 projects	2024
6 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Wendell B Bandmann has worked on at least 27.0 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

8 projects	New Constructions
3 projects	Plumbing projects

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Wendell B Bandmann mostly works on new construction and plumbing project projects.

Pricing

1 project	$20k-$50k
1 project	$50k-$100k
3 projects	$100k-$250k
8 projects	$250k-$500k

Value Not Public: 7.0 projects

The typical size of their permits is approximately $300,000. 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 Wendell B Bandmann

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

Single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-05-27

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

25-1192

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Adu-single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-05-27

No Description Available

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

25-1193

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-10-16

Ice maker

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

25-1192|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,133

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4236 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

Ice maker

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1646|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4236 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1646|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4236 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1646|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4236 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1646|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4280 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

Ice maker

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1645|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4280 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1645|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4280 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1645|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

4280 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

24-1645|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,126

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

25-1192|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,133

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

25-1192|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,133

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-10-16

No Description Available

Valuation:

$300,000

Permit #:

25-1192|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,133

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Adu-single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-11-11

Ice maker

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

25-1193|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,831

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Adu-single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-11-11

No Description Available

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

25-1193|000/000/FFEE/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,831

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Adu-single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-11-11

No Description Available

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

25-1193|000/000/ELE2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,831

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Adu-single family residence

5281 Kawaihau Rd, Kapaa, HI, 96746

2025-11-11

No Description Available

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

25-1193|000/000/BLD3/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,831

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Residential 4 uni...

Single family residence

4288 Laekuaehu St, Kauai County, HI

2024-05-01

Temp power

Valuation:

$354,518

Permit #:

23-555|000/000/ETP2/00

Status:

final

Fee:

$2,661

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Stores and customer services

4295 Koloa Rd, Koloa, HI, 96756

2024-07-01

No Description Available

Valuation:

$350,000

Permit #:

23-2023|000/000/PLB2/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$2,512

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Not applicable

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	CT-37005
Status	Active
State	Hawaii
Type	Excavating, Grading, And Trenching Contractor, Sewer , Sewage Disposal, Drain, And Pipe Laying Contractor
Business Type	Individual

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2025.

Verify this license's status for Wendell B Bandmann at the Hawaii Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs.

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107

BuildZoom Score

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Insured

Insurer	Punua Insurance Agency
Insured up to	$1,000,000

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38

Permits

Building permit records show that Wendell B Bandmann has worked on 38 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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

Does Wendell B Bandmann 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 Wendell B Bandmann

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

Financial recourse when hiring Wendell B Bandmann

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 Wendell B Bandmann

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

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