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    Services - KunkelWorks Hawaii

    Door installation

    Fence and gate installation

    Automatic gate installation

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    Fence installation

    Manual gate installation

    Fence painting or staining

    Patio cover installation

    Fence repair

    Fence weatherproofing

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    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.

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    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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    Review Highlights - KunkelWorks Hawaii

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

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    J & J Quality Fencing - Front side of double swing gate for boat

    J & J Quality Fencing

    (58 reviews)

    J&J Quality Fencing was fantastic to work with. After waiting three weeks for another company to…read moresend a quote (that never came), Jason had a detailed, itemized estimate to me within days -- and the entire job was completed just over a week later. They finished everything in one day, cleaned up thoroughly, and even went the extra mile to paint the fence (which they don't do painting) so it would meet Mililani Town Association and AOAO requirements (which can be strict about uniformity). That extra effort made the whole process stress-free and awesome. The workmanship is solid -- our gate and fence are now sturdier than our association-built carport. Great communication, fair pricing, and true local customer service. Highly recommend supporting this small, locally owned business.

    I have nothing but good things to say about Jason and crew. Very thorough and professional…read more Answered all my questions with great detail. I'm not sure why the other reviews have issues with communication, but Kristy has been very responsive to our needs and questions. Jason also came over a week later to see how everything was going, which was a nice touch and showed that he cares about his customers. Pricing is fair, also. We had other quotes that were double the amount. The overall job was excellent and was completed in a little less than a week. We are happy with the completed product and will go to Jason for any fencing needs going forward.

    Supreme Fencing

    Supreme Fencing

    (31 reviews)

    The recent Kona low storm took down a section of my 40 year-old wood picket fence, and I needed to…read morefind a contractor to demolish the remains and put up something new. Supreme Fencing was one of the contractors who replied first to my inquiries, and sent someone out to evaluate the project site and get me an estimate quickly. Their pricing was fair, and they offered many appealing options for what I wanted to do. Despite how backed up with work they had due to island wide damage from this last storm, they were also very accommodating with scheduling given my concerns about the needs to have the fence replaced before the remains of my old fence caused damage if another storm hits. From beginning to end, my experience with Supreme Fencing has been exemplary. Erika kept me up to date and answered every question I had immediately, with cheer and enthusiasm. She's a great asset to Supreme Fencing and contributed greatly to my fantastic experience hiring them. The work crew arrived on schedule and worked HARD through a very hot and humid two days to demolish my old fence and put up a new vinyl fence and gate. Their foreman and crew were very friendly and despite the conditions worked nonstop and sounded like they had fun doing it. They were perfectionists in how they tackled the project, filling me in each step on what they had planned to do and how they planned to do it, and made sure everything was done with my needs in mind, and a flawless end result as the goal. When everything was up I watched as they went over everything with a fine tooth comb and wiped it all down and made sure that not a piece was out of place and everything looked perfect. They were also very mindful of cleaning up the work site every day. I'm extremely happy with the end result and can firmly say I made the right decision to hire Supreme Fencing, and I expect that anyone who reads this review will have the same experience I did.

    I am sooooo happy that Supreme lived up to its Yelp rating. Everyone from office to on-site were…read moreincredible to work with. They were professional, patient and empathetic to our situation (we were trying to resolve a situation w another vendor that had bailed). Erika, Des, Bryan, Junior, and Zane did us a solid with coming to the rescue and installing a beautiful fence that even our neighbors are complimenting! They weren't the cheapest out there but were 100% worth the value for quality and peace of mind. It is clear that they don't cut corners and take pride in the work they do. They even recommended a landscaper to us so we are excited to finally start enjoying our yard this summer, with some privacy and safety for our dog & baby!

    808 Fence & Railing

    808 Fence & Railing

    (7 reviews)

    I used Yelp to find George from 808 Fence & Railing. A few others responded to me initially, but…read morethey never followed up, or I had to chase them down. George on the other hand, called me the same day and stopped by my house soon after to take some measurements. He provided me with a quote with all costs broken down. He waited patiently while I collected other quotes and discussed with my husband. We went with George because of his excellent communication, he showed us plans/what to expect, and is honest. George and his assistant Saul did an terrific job on our railing project. They showed up on time, on the day they said they were going to be at our house, and completed the project in a timely manner. We are thrilled with the result! People think we had the railing there all along, and it is sturdy, functional, and looks great! Mahalo George!

    George Filipe and the 808 F&R expert painter did a top quality job on the Oahu Cemetery fence…read moresurrounding the Chun Afong plots. We have been taking care of this fence for 20 years. It has never looked so good after painting. As you can see from the photos, the fence has spearheads, balls, and multiple rails, making the painting process more difficult. 808 F&R carefully prepared the fence, removing rust bubbles and grinding down the the metal where needed. We flew over from California for a couple of weeks. 808 F&R was able to start and complete the job while we were on Oahu. You can see their work for yourself on the right hand side of Nuuanu heading out of Honolulu.

    Vinyl Tech & Masonry - This is what our yard looked like the day of the install--no unsightly dirt piles or holes left behind!

    Vinyl Tech & Masonry

    (109 reviews)

    Vinyl Tech & Masonry installed a fence for us about a year and a half ago and we continue to be…read moreblown away by their service, professionalism, and the quality of their work. Speaking with Parris and getting the initial quote was a quick and easy process. Parris and his guys completed the paperwork we needed for HOA approval without issue, and installation happened quickly after our HOA gave us the go ahead. The installation itself was also completed quickly (2-3 days of work if I recall) and the best part other than the quality of the fence was that the way they install the fence posts leaves your yard looking exactly as it was before--no giant holes or dirt piles left behind. A few months ago, we needed a repair due to our landscapers accidentally shooting a rock through a fence panel. Parris was quick to respond and had his guys out there the next day to complete the repair at a reasonable price. They even noticed our gate wasn't shutting properly and made some adjustments on the spot at no additional cost without us asking. Most recently, we installed some pavers that went under our gate and needed some adjustments to be made to the height of the gate so the gate could close over the pavers. Again, Parris and his team were out quickly to make the changes we needed to our gate, and we couldn't be happier! Yes, you can find other companies to install vinyl fencing for less money. That being said, my husband and I would make the same decision over and over again to go with Vinyl Tech & Masonry because of their professionalism and the quality of their work. They clearly stand by their work and want to make sure their customers are happy. In my opinion when you're spending thousands of dollars on a fence install, it's well worth it to invest in a company that clearly cares about their customer's satisfaction.

    Don't waste your time. Filled out form on their website with dimensions and photos. Nobody called…read moreback after one week so called them. The woman who answered the phone was u helpful. She asked me to go back to the website and send another email with all the same information again. I said Iʻd done that and asked to speak to somebody. She said the only way to get a quote was to pay $20. I said before I pay $20 I want to be sure that they could install the type of fence that I wanted. She didn't care and hung up. Don't waste your time.

    KunkelWorks Hawaii - fencesgates - Updated May 2026

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