Superb Cabinetry Shop on Kauai. I work in luxury residential…read moreproject management in Los Angeles and this cabinetry shop in Kauai that helped me at my personal rental property are EXCELLENT! Beautiful engineered doors installed at record speed. Soft closers added to my kitchen doors . David and team are real pro's that supply a beautiful quality product. I did not post the before photo only after.

The selection was ok considering our vacation home is on a remote island, but the project went way…read moreover the guaranteed price and the quality of the materials were not as good as promised. Installation was not good at all. I gave a big deposit but he kept asking for more money before finishing the job. Update: Our cabinet doors and drawer fronts are all warped.

Shaun was fantastic, great & considerate service Reasonably…read morepriced & could not recommend him more highly

From the owner: Elite Home Solutions is a distinguished home renovation service provider in Kauai. Our commitment…read moreto excellence in craftsmanship and quality sets us apart. We specialize in custom solutions, from unique carpentry work to advanced security installations, ensuring a tailored approach to every project. Our team's comprehensive electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and remodeling skills, along with a focus on eco-friendly and energy-efficient practices, have earned us a trusted reputation in the community. Elite Home Solutions is more than a service provider; we are partners in enhancing and maintaining your home, dedicated to reliability and precision in every endeavor. Choose us for an exceptional home improvement experience that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.

I seriously received the best service!!…read more Our water line from the floor to the toilet tank was bollaxed up by my "handyman" father 19 years ago. I needed to add a device to the toilet. Dad had "fixed" the connection and it was frozen in place to the point I wasn't strong enough to get the nut off. I had a water leak at the floor level I couldn't stop. I had to turn the water off at the curb. It was late Friday and I was at my wits end! I sent my request to him and he got back to me within 10-15 minutes! Wow, on the mainland I was used to waiting DAYS! He asked if I could take a picture of the problem so he could pick up the right replacement parts. Within 30 minutes I had an appointment for Saturday morning! My hometown has a description for that kind of thing, "Boy Howdy!" Ken met me early the next day, a Saturday mind you, and before noon he had replaced the water line, the parts inside the toilet, and even connected my device for me! I highly recommend Dakine Handyman for any repairs you need!! Boy Howdy!!!!

There was a really great person who came to give me a quote. I followed up, they are in a lot of…read moreprojects, said they would get back to me. It's about 2 months later. I have no idea if they are good at what they do.

While the products may be satisfactory, the vibe is less than "Aloha"!…read moreThe majority of the employees do not seem happy to see customers. I have been to their Nāwiliwili location multiple times and I got the feeling that Everyone would be happier if I left, except for a person who had just been hired and apparently wasn't yet initiated to the Negative culture. *This review does not include nor pertain to the Kilauea location.

Honsador lumber routinely delivered the wrong building material to my construction site. Honsador…read moredelivered the wrong glue lams and did not have any additional stock on island so we were forced to purchase glue lams from HPM (thank goodness for HPM). Then Honsador delivered the wrong number of Simpson straps, again we went to HPM. Then Honsador delivered the wrong siding material (at least this time Honsador made the exchange). Finally, Honsador delivered the wrong truss package. We had ordered trusses for a completely vaulted ceiling but the trusses that were delivered only had vaulted ceiling for the living room and kitchen (NOT the bedroom and bathroom). Not only did the deliver the wrong truss package, they delivered it 7 weeks late. Unfortunately my builder installed the trusses without fully inspecting them (relying on Honsador to deliver the right material). What a mistake. The builder sheeted the roof before realizing that the trusses were wrong. Instead of making him take the entire roof off, I negotiated a reasonable compensation packagel (extra work if i paid for the materials). We went back to Honsador to seek restitution but they refused to accept any responsibility for the problem. The entire truss package was $12000 and we were asking for a 50% store credit which they refused. They refused to compensate us in any way. I would never recommend Honsador to any of my friends or colleagues. Subsequently I've learned that Honsador has a long history of problems with delivering trusses on time and in spec. I wouldnt trust them. If you do use them then I recommend you check every delivery, inventory the material, and learn to deal with delays.

Awful person to deal with. Exorbitant prices and poor subcontractors are the hallmark of this…read morebusiness. Had a difficult time getting my money back from him

I am pleased to share my experience with Soltren Construction. I worked with Luis Soltren (Junior)…read morefor installation of rolling hurricane shutters. The very first thing that stood out about Luis was his timely response. So many contractors never even contact you back, or if they do, they take days or weeks. Luis is not like the others. He responded quickly to my initial contact, and quickly with a quote once he came and did his survey. Luis also has excellent communication skills. Throughout the process Luis always communicated well. If traffic was heavy, he let me know he was running late BEFORE his expected arrival time. He kept me in the loop on the shipment of the shutters, the installation schedule, and all other aspects of the job. He never left me wondering what was happening or when. Every day before he left, he did a quick summary of what would happen next. It was totally different than most other contractors I've had here. I never felt forgotten. Beyond being professional in his communication, Luis is very polite, courteous, and personable. Luis was punctual and timely. He never missed a day because he was off surfing or just didn't feel like working. He showed up every day he said he would, and worked with me on days I couldn't be home, or where he had some other commitment. For anyone who's been here a while, you know how hard it can be to even get someone to show up. It was refreshing and appreciated not to have that experience with Soltren Construction. Once on site, Luis set up his equipment and got to work. Having spent years in the construction trade and two decades in the military, I can tell you the Luis knows his business. His work was meticulously thought out and performed. Most tradesmen I feel the need to watch closely so they don't cut corners and/or do shoddy work. After watching Luis do the first two windows, I felt perfectly comfortable moving on and doing my own projects while he worked. He did the work with the care and attention I imagine he uses on his own house, particularly with little details that are often overlooked. I really appreciated that. Perhaps one of the best things for me was that Luis was very neat and clean in his work and work space. He cleaned up his work area every single day, never leaving a mess or piles of sawdust. He hauled away his own garbage every day. When he needed to work in the house he always carefully covered surrounding areas with plastic, and always left things as neat and clean as he found them. (Sometimes more so!) Again, he treated our house like it was his own with the level of care he showed. In short, I couldn't be happier with the experience, with the shutters, or Soltren Construction. Luis Soltren is a consummate professional and I'd happily hire him again.

From the owner: Luis and Eddie Soltren construction has been building quality homes on Kauai for over 40 years…read more Whether it's a custom home or a remodel of an existing home, we work with you to ensure you get exactly what you want. Over the years, we have witnessed the dangers of hurricanes and storms. We are proud to also provide Storm Shutter sale and installation. You can rest easy knowing your home is prepared for nature's challenges. Anyone can build a house but, allow us to build you your home!

Wayne Daniel constructed a cement driveway at the Ele'Ele Baptist Church. He was always on time,…read moreand materials were always on location when needed. The cement pour came right on schedule. He came back a week later to remove forms and back fill. He also did a few other minor jobs while he had the equipment. Price was fixed and no over charges. He was also the low bid and showed a real desire to do the job.

DO NOT BUY A HOUSE FROM THIS CONTRACTOR!!! We did, and have had to spend hundreds of thousands of…read moredollars repairing all of the construction defects that he left us with. He refused to take responsibility for any of it, and we are having to pursue him in court. His houses look superficially appealing, but look beneath the surface, and the construction techniques are abysmal. Apparently, this is well know to the other contractors and subcontractors on the island, but we were naive. Don't make the same mistake!!!!!