We requested to have our 5 split AC units cleaned. They were super easy to schedule and texted and…read moreemailed reminders. The emails even included quotes and links to submit for rebates and discounts. The crew arrived right on time and were open to all our questions. They offered ideas and said they would take a good look at all our concerns. They were informative the entire servicing and often invited me to come see or show me items. They even took photos for me during the work and texted me to have for future reference. They also did not try to upsell or just tell me to buy more or get more service, but gave me real options. They were upfront and honest, but still friendly and considerate. Very respectful of spaces, quality work, and left me happy to leave this review.

Palani & Owen did an outstanding job replacing the outside cable covering(s) for our split ac…read moreunits. They were old, worn and birds were constantly pecking and creating gaps for nests etc. They were both so nice, hard working, and respectful of our property. I so appreciate that they cleaned up after the job was completed. Mahalo Standard Air & staff (Ashley, Chris) for providing excellent service, information regarding work involved and the cost. Mahalo Palani & Owen for a job well done. I am so happy.

My apartment had recently suffered multiple unidentified leaks this past year that has been a…read morenightmare to navigate. I first messaged Mike and other candidates in 2025 when I was gathering quotes for an insurance claim that ultimately got denied. It was very clear that Mike and the team have great workmanship from the photos - this is coming from someone who's seen great drywall work and extremely poor work that I could do better myself. I could tell right off the bat that these were the guys I wanted to work with. The proof was in the "mudding" as I changed scope to account for materials, budget, level 4-5 finish, and paint finish quality. Having to pay out of pocket for an expense I anticipated someone else to cover was a bit of a concern for my wallet. Mike was patient with me and we worked out a price we could agree on by removing items from the scope that might still been in good condition and limiting the amount of work that needed to be done on a bump-out wall next to my shower. John texted me soon after we agreed to move forward and scheduled the work for the following week. He also suggested a change in material (DensShield) from what I had originally requested (blueboard) and I am so grateful to have skilled/experienced teammates to work with that really know what they're doing. Day 1 was demolition, hanging, and mudding. John was finished and out before lunch and I could already tell that the quality of work was spectacular. You couldn't even tell the ceiling was repaired because it was blended in perfectly with the surrounding area. The bump-out wall was looking way better than it was even prior to the water damage. We left the fan on throughout the day and overnight to let the hot mud dry out. Day 2 was sanding, priming, and painting. Fortunately, I purchased and stored paint that was specific to my bathroom from a previous repair and had it at the ready this time around as well. Honestly, when I first discovered the leak, I originally planned to fix it myself so I also had a brand new container of primer. I'm pretty satisfied with the work, especially with the DensShield suggestion and installation in both affected areas to account for future leaks. I didn't know such product existed and the workmanship mudding a material such as DensShield and it essentially coming out nearly flawless is pretty impressive. Overall, I would give Mike's team a solid 9/10. Prompt responses, flexibility in materials/scope, and great quality of work. The quote, as some have mentioned is on the higher side compared to other candidates I'd spoken with, but I learned the last time that you get what you pay for. Could I have gotten it cheaper? 100%. Would it have come out as good? Not sure. The last guy I hired at maybe half the price got the job done, but clearly not done well and that's what got me in this predicament, SO... don't cheap out if you can help it - especially for a bathroom or high-moisture/high-risk area. I'm certain I'll be working with Mike and the team in the future and there are no regrets here as compared to my last drywall adventure. Thank you Mike & John for your patience and hard work.

Mike did an outstanding job of patching the walls in 5 different areas after the plumber had to cut…read moreinto the walls to do several pipe repairs. I received one quote for the job which appeared high to me so I called Mike for an estimate. He answered my call immediately and asked to send photos. With the photos he was able to quote me a price which saved me close to $1,000.00. He did the job quickly, within 2 business days to the satisfaction of apartment that was affected. Highly recommended!

We had damage during the March Kona low, and needed skilled drywall repair services. Most folks we…read moretried to reach didn't bother to return our calls or emails. Jay responded right away, came over to look at the damaged areas the very next day, and was the first to deliver a quote. It turns out that she did the best job in properly scoping the required work, and the quote reflected that. After we got the source of the leak repaired (which took months to get someone to just so that), we circled back with Jay and scheduled. She and her crew were efficient, communicative, did clean and expert work, and finished the job in the time promised at a very fair price that was well within scope. When you go thru an event that creates sudden home damage, it's easy to get desperate and choose a professional service in haste. While we were ultimately able to get a few quotes, there was a lot of "sales talk" and "more than the necessary scope" along the way. Aside from price, take time to think about the character and professionalism of who you may hire. I can say with 100% confidence that if you hire Jay of JB Elite Drywall, the job will be done perfectly. But most importantly, you will be supporting a small business owner who is ethical, professional, and very skilled. We could not be happier with the outcome!

JB is prompt, honest, professional, and very good at what she does. Her prices are within the…read moreindustry standard and her pricing is fully transparent i.e., no surprises at the end of the project. We have already started planning her next project with us.

They make an appointment to come to the house and provide an estimate. They don't show up. I call…read morean hour later and the woman says : Oh, he'll be by." Doesn't show up. I call again and she says: "can he come by tomorrow?" So OK, I say. Owner comes by looks at the work to be done, says he'll send me a quote. After a couple of days, no quote. I call again, woman says: it'll come." I never receive. And now I get emails from them to vote them as BEST ELECTRICIAN ON OAHU !!! You be the judge !!

Fabulous company. Prompt, efficient, great skills, left home very tidy. Would not consider any…read moreother electric service.

Casey and his team did an amazing job painting our building and parking lot! They were extremely…read morewell organized, communicated clearly and consistently, and delivered exactly what they promised. Their proposal was fair, deadlines were met, and they kept the work area clean and orderly throughout the project. The entire crew was professional from start to finish. If there were a 6-star rating, they would absolutely earn it. Mahalo, Emerald Painting!

It's now been a couple weeks since our home painting job was completed. I wanted to wait a bit…read morebefore I wrote a review so if anything of interest developed it could be included. In answer to that nothing did, we are very satisfied with the job Emerald Painting (EP) performed for us. Finding a painting company you can trust and feel confident the end product will be as good as you hope can be difficult. Our initial contact with EP was through Jonathan where he explained the process, answered all our questions, and then developed a quote. I was very comfortable with him and once we decided to go with EP, over a couple other companies, his responsiveness was outstanding. Once the painting started their focus on quality workmanship was excellent. We had a crew of basically 4 man (Guy, LJohn, Neal, & Derrick). I won't discuss their specific roles but each was professional, dedicated, and friendly. Over the three weeks it took (preparation & painting) it was easy to see their skills and desire to deliver a quality end result. As with any business nothing of quality is done without a topnotch office manager and Ellen is just that, in her own way she made our job happen. If you're looking to get your home painted I can confidently recommend Emerald Painting - Hawaii. Our job was exterior but I'm sure they're just as skilled and focused on the interior of a home as well. Thank You!

The tape on our garage drywall ceiling started to peel in some spots and bubble in other spots a…read morefew months ago. After looking at and watching it get worse we decided we needed to get it fixed. It's a 1000 square foot garage sitting under a 2 bedroom 1 bath addition to our house we built about 20 years ago, so we knew it would be a pretty big job. So, of course, we went to Yelp. Of the many drywall companies listed, one caught my attention, Always Local Drywall and Plaster. They actually only had one review, it was 5 star, but I liked the photographs of their work, So I gave them a call. The owner, Pohai Williams, agreed to come over the next day and take a look at our garage. As promised, Pohai came over and explained what needed to be done, and I decided to give his company a chance. The next day he emailed me an estimate, detailing everything that they would be doing and how long it would take. I accepted the estimate and two days later Pohai and a helper started the job. They were meticulous. They covered the garage floor and anything else we couldn't move to protect against the inevitable drywall dust and uncovered everything at the end of each day so we could continue to use our garage. A picture is worth a thousand words, so here are photos of our ceiling before and after Pohai and his helper finished.

I was in need of drywall repair after heavy rains and a roof leak allowed water to accumulate and…read moreeventually pour out of the bedroom ceiling, leading to a large section (about 7'x7') of the ceiling collapsing. After getting the leak fixed, I went on Yelp. Pohai was the first to respond and provided a detailed estimate. After reviewing other quotes, I decided to hire him. Pohai arrived a few days later and prepped the site well. He taped off the carpeted floor and several wall sections before working, and he completed the job in two days by himself. My son said it looks like nothing ever happened. Pohai told me that he's been doing this for 23 years, starting right out of high school, and it shows. I found him personable and easy to work with, and would not hesitate to hire him again. Btw he did not request a Yelp review.