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Piche Custom Builders

68-1852 Kehela Place
5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Piche Custom Builders

68-1852 Kehela Place
5.00(
3
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 years of experience

Piche Custom Builders has been servicing the local area for over 30 years. Lee Piche, the owner of the company, has a background in carpentry that is widely varied and spans over 30 years. His work reflects a fine quality of craftsmanship from having trained in New England. Lee Piche has also designed and constructed a large straw bale education center for World Hunger Relief (a non-profit training farm). Call Piche Custom Builders today for your dream home!

"Lee is a true professional in every way. He is very conscientious about communication, very knowledgeable, able to quickly adapt to necessary modifications on the job, does meticulous work, did a fine job in very short time, and cleaned up after completely finishing the project. I will seek him out for any future projects. He is outstanding, in all aspects and a pleasure to work with."

Sandra D on September 2017

Piche Custom Builders has been servicing the local area for over 30 years. Lee Piche, the owner of the company, has a background in carpentry that is widely varied and spans over 30 years. His work reflects a fine quality of craftsmanship from having trained in New England. Lee Piche has also designed and constructed a large straw bale education center for World Hunger Relief (a non-profit training farm). Call Piche Custom Builders today for your dream home!

"Lee is a true professional in every way. He is very conscientious about communication, very knowledgeable, able to quickly adapt to necessary modifications on the job, does meticulous work, did a fine job in very short time, and cleaned up after completely finishing the project. I will seek him out for any future projects. He is outstanding, in all aspects and a pleasure to work with."

Sandra D on September 2017

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Reliable Repairs Hawaii

PO Box 6106
5.00(
11
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Reliable Repairs Hawaii

PO Box 6106
5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience

Reliable Repairs Hawaii is a 24/7 service dedicated to helping people in the big island of Hawaii with anything from emergency repairs to new construction work. I have been working as a handyman for 8 years and have gained knowledge from each job I have worked on.

"They were able to restore power to a very complex lighting system at AT&T in Kona. I would highly recommend their services. Definitely a commercial lighting expert."

Jesse S on July 2025

Reliable Repairs Hawaii is a 24/7 service dedicated to helping people in the big island of Hawaii with anything from emergency repairs to new construction work. I have been working as a handyman for 8 years and have gained knowledge from each job I have worked on.

"They were able to restore power to a very complex lighting system at AT&T in Kona. I would highly recommend their services. Definitely a commercial lighting expert."

Jesse S on July 2025

Big Island Cabinetry

Makoa Rd
5.00(
1
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Big Island Cabinetry

Makoa Rd
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My team and I make quality custom cabinetry to fit your needs while using sustainable practices. From Doors to Drawers to Cabinets we make, finish and install everything you need as well as interior trim!

"Great and professional, really recommend Big Island Cabinetry."

Karin S on July 2023

My team and I make quality custom cabinetry to fit your needs while using sustainable practices. From Doors to Drawers to Cabinets we make, finish and install everything you need as well as interior trim!

"Great and professional, really recommend Big Island Cabinetry."

Karin S on July 2023

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Hawaii Home MD

1205 Komohana St
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Hawaii Home MD

1205 Komohana St
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We are East Hawaii's go-to home repair and maintenance services. With over 20 years experience, our handyman can help you with any repairs, installation, assembly, maintenance, renovation and demolition needs you may have. We are versed in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, roofing and painting just to name a few. We provide an easy hassle-free professional experience for our clients and treat your property with respect and care. With fair pricing and a work guarantee, you can count on the job getting done right all the time. Let us take the burden and stress off your hands so we can get your home and property up and running smoothly and in it's best condition. We look forward to serving you!. Mahalo!

We are East Hawaii's go-to home repair and maintenance services. With over 20 years experience, our handyman can help you with any repairs, installation, assembly, maintenance, renovation and demolition needs you may have. We are versed in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, flooring, roofing and painting just to name a few. We provide an easy hassle-free professional experience for our clients and treat your property with respect and care. With fair pricing and a work guarantee, you can count on the job getting done right all the time. Let us take the burden and stress off your hands so we can get your home and property up and running smoothly and in it's best condition. We look forward to serving you!. Mahalo!

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Hana Pa'a Construction INC.

73-4398 KALAOA ST
4.40(
5
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Hana Pa'a Construction INC.

73-4398 KALAOA ST
4.40(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Hana Pa'a Construction INC. is your go-to choice for all your general remodeling needs in Hilo. With our expert team and attention to detail, we'll transform your home into the space you've always dreamed of. Contact us today to bring your remodeling vision to life!

"Superb craftsmanship, professional and just all around great experience."

Milton S on June 2023

Hana Pa'a Construction INC. is your go-to choice for all your general remodeling needs in Hilo. With our expert team and attention to detail, we'll transform your home into the space you've always dreamed of. Contact us today to bring your remodeling vision to life!

"Superb craftsmanship, professional and just all around great experience."

Milton S on June 2023

Kaloli Point Handy Man

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Kaloli Point Handy Man

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5 years of experience

Living Aloha! Dependable, professional, and friendly looking to help people solve everyday problems as it relates to carpentry, computers, electrical , security cameras, etc. Mac and PC.

Living Aloha! Dependable, professional, and friendly looking to help people solve everyday problems as it relates to carpentry, computers, electrical , security cameras, etc. Mac and PC.

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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
5.00(
1
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Strafford Window Manufacturing, Inc.

168 Roller Coaster Road
5.00(
1
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

We do not manufacture windows or doors for homes nor do we use Insulated glass. Strafford Window Mfg. manufacturers custom wood windows for barns, sheds, stables, pool houses, cabin, porches and interior applications in the home. Our windows are made of all wood and single strength glass. Call for pricing on Tempered glass. Strafford Window MFG. manufactures Sashes, Transoms, Single Hung Window Units, Hopper Window Units, Fixed Window Units and Screens.

"These windows are solid, well built and look great. I will be ordering more for my house."

Don P on September 2020

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Tekton Masonry

P.o. Box 1512
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Tekton Masonry

P.o. Box 1512
No reviews yet
32 years of experience

We take pride in our construction craftmanship. Servicing The Big Island of Hawaii since since 1993, our lifetime clients have been fully satisfied with our quality, turn-around time, and professional service. Let us manage and complete your home or business project. Call or request a free estimate today.

We take pride in our construction craftmanship. Servicing The Big Island of Hawaii since since 1993, our lifetime clients have been fully satisfied with our quality, turn-around time, and professional service. Let us manage and complete your home or business project. Call or request a free estimate today.

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Regular sealing, repainting, and checking for wood rot or pest infestations help maintain longevity.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

There are a few options if you miss a stud. You can simply patch the hole with spackle, sand it down, repaint it, and then find the stud—essentially starting over. If you don’t want to do that, you can insert one of the more robust drywall anchor options and hang your item on that, but that will only work if the drywall is in excellent condition and the anchor is rated for the weight of the item you’re hanging on it. You may be able to cover the hole with the object itself once it’s mounted, but it’s still recommended to at least fill the hole to protect insulation and prevent vermin from entering.  

The best way to know if your beams still provide adequate support is to consult a structural engineer. Structural beams can crack and even sag over time but may still be structurally sound. Keep an eye out for signs of issues in your home, such as sagging floors or ceilings, major cracks in your ceiling and walls, or signs of water damage around a weight-bearing wall.

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