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Aluminum fence
Lori U.

Very pleased with my new fence from KunkelWorks! They were responsive from start to finish. I appreciated the help in choosing a style and it worked out perfectly. My fence is beautiful, durable and maintenance free. The only issue is the time frame is long. It took about 3 months to ship from Japan and about 3 months until the contractor was able to install it. However, it was worth the wait! I highly recommend KunkelWorks and will use them again!

Edi and Miguel taking down the existing unit.
Warren I.

PLACE YOUR TRUST IN KUNKELWORKS Michal Norwicki, the owner of Kunkelworks, truly stands by his commitments and follows through on his promises. Take note that this is a rarity in today's business environment, and Michal sets a high standard for all others to follow. To recap my previous reviews, I mentioned a bit of dissatisfaction with a recent project from Kunkelworks. Instead of just brushing me off, Michal personally reached out and came to my home, assuring me that he would make things right. He arranged for a replacement patio unit inclusive of installation at no cost to me. Wow, now that truly impressed me, and I kept my fingers crossed that this big promise from Michal at Kunkelworks would be fulfilled. Five months later, Brittani informed me that the materials for my project had arrived from Japan and to expect a delivery of project material. Just over a month and a half following the delivery, Edi Arellano arrived at my residence, and he and his crew removed the existing unit, and expertly installed the new one. I must admit that Edi, Miguel, and Rudi did a fantastic job and it looks great along with Edi's guarantee of "NO leaks" against the famous Kaneohe rain. If you're looking for a company that provides high-quality patio covers, gates, fences, carports, or similar projects, and desire peace of mind, Kunkelworks is the clear choice. They not only deliver a superior product but also have a solid track record of standing firmly behind their work. In the rare event that something does goes wrong, they will make it right! Thank You Michal and the team at Kunkelworks Hawaii your business ethics are unbeatable and truly outstanding!

Julia K.

Our original roof was installed in 2001. Primo did an excellent job restoring our unit so it was structurally sound and replaced all of our panels. We highly recommend him to install or replace your unit.

Self closing gate
Tony R.

Needed to get a pool gate done to pass inspection .Outstanding quality, outstanding, customer service professional installers pleasure doing business. It was a stress-free an awesome experience. Thanks

1st carport up

Maggie Kunkel sold us 2 wonderful Japanese cantilever carports - such a clean look, low impact on landscape. Great communicator. She did not have installation people lined up on Kauai. I guess most of the sales are on Oahu and Maui. We had trouble locating people to erect them for us but finally found the team of Milan and Leong Lim on Kauai (neighbor island). They did an outstanding job even though they had never done this work before. Leong Lim: (808) 651-6810

Fantastic new roof for our balcony!  Pretty unconventional application of what is designed as a carport.
Katy A.

Great new roof for our balcony. Pretty unconventional application of a carport for us but it fits perfectly. Love it! They deliver what they promise. Delivery on schedule. Installation in less than two days. Maggie is customer-centric, hands-on and fun.

We love our new aluminum gate which replaced an old wood/plastic shoji style gate.
T N.

The front gate of your property is a visual focal point that can make a huge improvement to your home's curb appeal. That's why we did a lot of research on the looks and style of replacement gates that we wanted for our home renovation. Prior to our renovation, the entire home and landscaping had a 70's to 80's local Japanese look that my wife's grandparents designed. My wife and I still wanted to keep the local Japanese elements but a more modern version of it. We were surprised to see the only US company online that featured Japanese style aluminum gates and fences was right here on Oahu. I looked at other options such as another wooden gate but I didn't want to deal with the maintenance required with wood and the aluminum ones offered by Maggie at Kunkelworks looked so much better. Maggie was very easy to work with, very responsive, and was not pushy at all. She showed up to take measurements and provided us with options on the gate designs, colors, and handle types. Since everything is shipped in directly from Japan, there is a wait period and costs are on the higher side but to us, it was well worth it. If you've ever heard of or dealt with those companies that bring in Ikea products from the mainland like Haul2Hawaii, this is basically the same concept except you're buying aluminum products from Japan. She combines orders to fill a container to lower shipping costs and once filled, it makes its way to Hawaii. Once on island, Maggie schedules a delivery date and all your items are delivered to your home. You will also need to find someone to install them when they arrive but Maggie can recommend an experienced installer that has put in most of the ones you see on her website. I would highly recommend you check out what Kunkelworks has if you're looking for Japanese style gates, fences and carports. Its amazing to see number of style options available in Japan that Maggie can bring in for you. We've had so many people comment on how great the gates look. Even our aluminum fencing contractor was marveling at the look and quality of the gates and asked where we got them because they don't have anything like it. Kunkelworks also sells fences but we went with the local company for a cheaper, less fancy fence because its hidden behind a thick row of raphis palms. I'm surprised no one left any reviews on Yelp yet with as many local homes that feature her products.

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“Maggie Kunkel sold us 2 wonderful Japanese cantilever carports - such a clean look, low impact on landscape.”

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Elite Masons - AFTER - the end result after removing all the trees and pouring a new sidewalk. The entire fencing area used to be covered with tall trees.

Elite Masons

(20 reviews)

ABSOLUTE WORST- DO NOT HIRE !! Do not believe the 5 star ratings- read the 1 stars & they all say…read morethe same truth. Elite Masons completely botched our huge driveway replacement & retaining wall. Unprofessional in every way: did not do code requirements for our driveway-no base rock, no rebar, no wire mesh was used for very large sloping driveway (started failing 1 month after it was laid), used untrained workers & no mason. They completely ruined the retaining wall using left over giant chunks from the previous driveway "so they could save themselves on cement costs- as Sione put it"- barley slapped on cement over the big chunks, didn't even smooth it out, and left it rough & incomplete. They improperly poured the whole huge driveway in less than an hour,which is crazy, and Sione used it as a "teaching excercise". Then they used many different kinds/batches of cement mixed in buckets to fix all the swooping, wavy, & uneven problems-making it look like horrible patchwork all over, and they splattered cement all over the house walls & on our brand new front windows (didnt even clean up) that I am still trying to remove. Unsupervised workers were just dropped off each day with no idea what to do that day and they literally broke or wrecked something every single day (we documented it). Within 2 weeks there were small cracks all over, in less than a month giant full length fissure cracks appeared throughout the driveway, it is breaking into pieces, and caving in some areas. Also workers were left late each night at our house & Sione would guilt us and request us to make cash payments directly to his workers left there. Towards the end we had no money left to withhold to get them to come back to make the repairs, and they left cement, cement chunks, cigarette butts, bottles and cans all over our entire front lawn. Sione & Elite Masons have not responded to messages or calls requesting to fix the problems. So we have been left out of money and with a huge failing driveway. These are just a few of the problems- there were so many many more! Do not hire- you will regret it.

My mom hired Elite Masons over ten years ago to concrete stamp her laundry area. She was very…read morepleased with the work and received a lot of compliments. She has since passed and we discovered that a kitchen pipe under the flooring needs replacing. Elite provided a prompt estimate and the team have carefully trenched the floor so the plumbing could be completed. The work has been incredibly neat especially around existing plumbing and the patching and restoration excellent. Thank you Elite Masons for a job well done!

KunkelWorks Hawaii - fencesgates - Updated October 2026

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