When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in Hawaii?

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 a licensed contractor in Hawaii

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

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Hawaii

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 a contractor in Hawaii?

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

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

Before hiring a contractor in Hawaii, be sure to get at least 3 detailed bids. Quality contractors will take the time to explain their budget proposal, and help guide you through the estimate process. Be wary of an abnormally low bid, they are not worth the risk. These underpriced projects often do not end well for the homeowner, choose a contractor you trust and can clearly communicate with. BuildZoom has made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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Diversified Energy Services Inc & Lyman Electric Inc JV

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Innovative Electrical Solutions Inc

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Western Industrial Contractors Inc

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Kyle Ae Shimabukuro

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American Technologies Inc

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Notable project: (New building plumbing work other work electrical work sidewalk curb driveway. 2522 Date St, Honolulu, HI, 96826). Iolani regent - nb, el, pl, ot, sw, cb, dr

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Kapolei Electrical Services

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Notable project: (New building electrical work solar plumbing work fence. 50 Lauone Lp, Wahiawa, HI, 96786). (bp #714966) [tmk: 73018031] kristen kanemaru - new single family dwelling & 6ft max hgt cmu fence w electric sliding gate @ front of property...10/10/13 - added hawiian isle electric & lewis watson (plumbing contr) for solar water system per ltr from gen contr

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Total Power Solutions Inc

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Accurate Electric Inc

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Notable project: (Electrical work electrical meter only. 1655 Walea St, Wahiawa, HI, 96786). (bp #776166) on-line permit [tmk: 75001003] diane t. ward willis b. ward jr esther l. ward - electrical meter upgrade from 125 amps to 200 amps relocate new meter to most likely. heco will determine location. new meter will not be located in the setback area

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Peterson Bros Construction, Inc

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3.0 Electrical projects

47.0 Other projects

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Energy Concepts LLC

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Notable project: (Electrical work electrical meter only. 2393 Auhuhu St, Pearl City, HI, 96782). (bp #765810) on-line permit [tmk: 97060102] nakashima chiyo - electrical meter upgrade from 100 amps to 125 amps relocate new meter to front corner of house. new meter will not be located in the setback area. electrical rewiring. no additional circuits or relocation of wiring

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Mashima Electric LLC

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Notable project: (Electrical work solar photovoltaic installation. 3138 George St, Honolulu, HI, 96815). (bp #775350) on-line permit [tmk: 31018094] evelyn j. costa trust - new solar photovoltaic installation photovoltaic manufactured & model no.: solarworld 280; count: 8 inverter manufactured & model no.: enphase m250-60 2ll-s22/s23/s24; count: 8 # of photovoltaic circuits: 1

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Leo Torda

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Notable project: (New building plumbing work electrical work. 1773 Akahi St, Honolulu, HI, 96819). Miller - nb, el, pl

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