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Avatar for Elevate Builders LLC
Elevate Builders LLC
5.0(
32
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Yaniv from Elevate Builders was the first contractor to respond, the first to perform and onsite visit, and one of the lowest cost estimates. There was never any pressure, and he responded to all of our questions quickly and honestly. We (mainlanders) were unprepared for the schedule challenges of ordering fixtures from the mainland, but Yaniv worked around the various delivery dates, and finished on time and under budget. We frequently deferred to him, and his taste in colors, fixtures, and finishes was superb. We are very happy with the result, and recommend Yaniv and Elevate Builders."
Master Bathroom
Master Shower
Island Waterfall
Kitchen Design
Breakfast Bar

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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YM Building
5.0(
20
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leon was very friendly and accommodating to us and we felt that he was eager to provide us great service. We have already gave his name to friends looking for construction contractors."
living room
master bathroom
new kitchen
new balcony
new driveway and parking

+107

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hawaii Design & Development, LLC
4.7(
30
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So happy with our experience dealing with Windward Custom Builders! Matt & his team were professional, kind, caring & courteous. The process was easy & trouble free! The pricing was beyond fair & the completed job is beautiful! Matt came to our home, understood what we wanted-made a proposal & there were no surprises. Our home is old & currently has a lot of termite damage-we expected there maybe some additional costs outside of what was quoted-but he & his team found a way to stay in the budget! We had our entire kitchen renovated, we added a bathroom in unused space & 18 brand new windows that all needed to be reframed due to all the termite damage. Everything has been completed within 7 WEEKS! If youâ re looking for good, kind hearted, hardworking, honest contractors, we strongly recommend using Windward Custom Builders!"
New Commanding Entry
Original Home
Open kitchen finish
BYE BYE OLD HOUSE
Bathroom with custom cab

+59

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xin Yuan Construction, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Xin Yuan Construction, Inc. Service not only delivered a fence that is beautiful but also highly functional. They took into account my specific needs and preferences, resulting in a design that exceeded my expectations. I'm thrilled with the outcome and would definitely hire them again."
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JRP Construction
5.0(
4
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Ryan and his crew are total professionals. Skilled in every aspect of what was needed to complete a full renovation of our home. From the beginning to the end, Ryan was great at listening to my vision and any concerns along the way and responded in a timely and efficient fashion. He stayed within budget and kept me informed of progress every step of the way. He completed the full renovation (demolition down to the load bearing walls, new plumbing, electrical, framing, drywall, insulation, ceiling, roof, gutters, redone original wood floors, basically everything) in exactly the time he said it would take - 2 1/2 months to the day. Ryan knows his craft like an expert and not only oversees and organizes the work but also gets his hands dirty actually doing the work. He recently built us a deck in the back yard which we love. I would highly recommend Ryan and crew for any small or large house project. He also is just such a nice person which makes him so easy to work with."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project

+15

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MTL Max Builder Hawaii Contractor
3.9(
19
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"MTL did a great job and in a timely manner. Sia worked with us and went the extra mile in making sure we fully satisfied with the project. Communication was excellent. He had good suggestions and we have a beautiful house now."
Response time2 days
Response rate88%
55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JG BUILDERS LLC
5.0(
2
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We did an extensive remodeling of our condo in Waikoloa. JG builders did an outstanding job. Jonathan made several helpful suggestions that helped us turn our nice condo into a real show place and made it more functional as well. We have seen several other projects that JG builders have done and they have all turned out beautifully. JG builders work is high quality and they are great to work with."
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+14

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C W P Construction, LLC
5.0(
1
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

CWP Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time4 days
Response rate86%
Avatar for Toa and Kyle's Home Solutions
Toa and Kyle's Home Solutions
4.6(
78
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Kailua, HI and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle has done truly fantastic work for us in a very reasonable amount of time. Our church decided to renovate our church cottage and convert it from a Sunday school house into a parsonage for our pastor to live. Our cottage had no bathrooms or bedrooms and was a large open space. With Kyle's help and input we were able to draw up blueprints to convert the space into a 3 bedroom 2 bath with a new kitchen, utility room, and living room. We had several ideas and he helped us refine them and told us when we were on the right path or when it was unrealistic. Within a month we were able to have a viable plan to begin construction and our pastor was able to move in after three months of work. This included reorganizing walls, running electric/water, floors, installing closets, new kitchen cabinets/appliances, a water heater, washer/dryer hookups, new windows, doors, and termite damage repair. He was flexible when we needed to bring in separate crews to do fumigation, A/C units, and roof repairs. He worked with the other contractors to make sure they had what they needed (delaying drywall for a week and finding other projects to do so the A/C crew could run cords inside the wall; running exhausts a week earlier than planned so the roofers could single around them...etc). He has always been very professional and his work is beautiful. He takes such pride in his work and will make sure your projects look their best. Kyle is easy to get ahold of and communication has been open throughout the entire project. I would definitely work with Kyle again."
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

There are a variety of second-story deck privacy ideas depending on your budget and aesthetic. For starters, you might consider fencing or tall privacy railing that masks a good portion of the open deck. A pergola or an awning can provide additional cover and shade. Outdoor curtains are an easy way to add or remove privacy at your convenience, plus they’re a wallet-friendly way to decorate your deck.

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