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    Ward K.

    When looking for a contractor, you have to have someone who knows what you are looking for, your sense of style and can see the vision as well as give you some suggestions to enhance or to possibly improve what you were hoping the outcome to be. That is what the team at Renovate Hawaii did for us. We met Kyle (we call him Kyle Style because he has a good sense of style that we like) who is part of the Renovate Hawaii team and when we were describing the vision we were going for, he knew exactly what we were talking about and even showed us pictures of a renovation they recently did. We wanted a full renovation of the kitchen, dining room. We already knew what countertops, appliances, we wanted and Kyle complemented us on our choices as the look is totally modern. He said that they can get us the countertops as only a select few can get them due to they only sell to officially licensed companies who are certified to work with that particular brand stone. After Kyle did all the measurements and took down the notes he made another appointment to bring back Matt the owner of Renovate Hawaii to come and give his expert opinions as well as options. When Matt came down, he noticed that the cabinets were actually custom made, not one of those cookie cutter ones from China or from one of the big box stores. He suggested on having them refinished by a company that does really good work ( I will make a review for that company later ). Matt and Kyle were looking around gave us ideas and somethings we didn't even think about like what kind of fixtures we were going to get and where would the placements be. They even upgraded all the hinges to soft-close for our drawers and cabinets. The kitchen had dated tile and the rest of the rooms were a mixture of old carpet, hardwood and lament so they tore it all out as well as the baseboards and got rid of all the rubbish. We found a place that had all the flooring in stock and Matt said his guys could pick it up and delivery to our house which made life so much easier. They even picked up our baseboards from The Home Depot. They went beyond in helping us get what we wanted. Since we had our own electrician Tory who is also the bomb as he too gave us great suggestions and connected the lighting so we can use an app to operate them as well as did so much more. Renovate and Tory worked well together to make our dream a reality. One thing to note is that not all things go as smoothly as you'd like. For the things that needed to be fixed, Matt and the team came back to take care of them. If you are looking for someone to help you turn your house into a home, don't hesitate to call Renovate Hawaii as that's what they do. We are looking forward to work with them again in fixing up our townhouse.

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    Kyle N.

    High quality construction did a beautiful job on our new kitchen. They used Italian cabinets and high end quartz countertops. Even though the kitchen renovation was close to $50k the quality in materials really shows.

    Max G.

    Raimana from Renovate Hawaii came early and installed two bathroom windows we bought from Island Windows and Doors. It was a tough full-day job, but he did a solid job with the install. He also painted around the edges with some extra paint we had leftover, even though that wasn't part of the contract.

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    Lo N.

    Matt is the owner of Renovate Hawaii and personally came out to install my coffee bar. He was quick, timely, and fairly priced. I loved how the counter top/wood part came out. The workmanship was impeccable. I use my new coffee bar every day and love it. Matt was telling me he is a third generation contractor and from Oahu. He's been doing this since he was a kid! I am very impressed that he started his own business at such a young age. I think it's important to support the hard-working people of Hawaii, he and his guys at Renovate Hawaii are just that-- plus they do good work. Can't recommend him enough.

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    There is no question that Renovate Hawaii was the right group to redo our kitchen. Matt and his team worked with us from start to finish and were patient during the entire journey. In our situation, this was made even more complicated by the fact that we live on the Mainland. We needed a company that would communicate well and make sure we were in the loop for all the critical decisions. They delivered on this and the resulting renovation was amazing. A kitchen reno brings a lot of decisions for the homeowners and often it's difficult to envision what the result will look like. Most companies would do what the owners decided and not question the choices. Matt and his crew used their experience to guide us to make more reasonable decisions and matches we would be happy with. The collaboration felt like a real team effort. With a 60+ year-old home and little done to the kitchen, there are bound to be some surprises. Matt and his folks were upfront about what they found and clear about the extra cost to repair issues that would likely cause problems later. In addition, all kitchen designs look wonderful until you actually start the demo and see what you're dealing with. Again, Matt was great about walking us through alternatives given what they found after the old cabinets, counters and wall were taken down. Flexibility is key and it's more comforting when there's a crew and company you trust. Doing a project like this is complex, messy and time consuming. Renovate Hawaii used their experience to bring order and confidence to the entire process. Rodney Oto

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    For the benefit of those in search of a renovation contractor, I would like to share my personal experience with Renovate Hawaii. As I am not qualified to judge the workmanship of tradesmen, I will refrain from doing so; and will instead include a couple of photos so that you can judge for yourselves. The contract was for a complete renovation of a 1b/1bath condo with all new countertops, cabinets, vanity, bathroom and flooring. There are typically issues with any renovation, however, I was particularly disappointed in how the 'finished' plumbing work under the kitchen sink turned out - see photos. The response I got when I questioned the work, was that their cabinet installer with 40 years of experience thought it was the best way. While some may find the work to be completely acceptable, I personally found it extremely disappointing. The offer for resolution was $250 credit, or they would attempt a 'fix', which could result in additional charges. With my trust and confidence already broken due to various other issues, I reluctantly decided to take the credit and decided to find someone else to do the work. Fortunately, I was able to find another contractor who did an excellent job enclosing the back of the cabinets, and although It cost me quite a bit more than $250, the work was done to my complete satisfaction. Best of luck to everyone on choosing a contractor for your own renovation projects.

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    “I talked with Matt Tanaka, owner, he came to my home for consultation next day.”

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    Hawaii Home Remodel

    Hawaii Home Remodel

    (50 reviews)

    Kaka'ako

    The Hawaii Home Remodel folks just finished their fourth job for us: installing 2 bedroom doors…read morethat we had removed earlier. Seems like a small job but since building is 50 years old, the new doors had to be cut down to size, fiddled with until closing just right and then painted. The workers did all this and even filled in a couple of old termite holes in the door frames. I cant say enough good things about this company in terms of excellence, friendliness and professionalism. I will never go anywhere else for home remodel jobs.

    FIVE STAR rating to Jeff, Keith and the crew at Hawaii Home Remodel!…read more I contacted HHR at the end of December to receive an estimate. Instantly, I heard back from Keith to schedule a home visit. In the first week of January, Keith came by to do a look through. He was very kind and professional. Keith emailed my estimate within several days. Our bathroom remodel was scheduled to take 14 days, but it was completed within 9 days, which was good for our family considering we only have one bathroom. From initial contact throughout the project Jeff, HHR Supervisor, kept open communication with me every day. He kept me afloat on what they found, what needed to be done, what my options were. Jeff and his team were very detailed and the level of work they did was beyond superb. I'd like to send my all my aloha and much mahalo to Keith, Jeff and their Hawaii Home Remodel crew for their expertise and hard work over the past 9 days. You brought our outdated bathroom up to 2026. My COASTAL MODERN bathroom dreams have come true! P.S. so, when's our next project??!?! : ) HIGHLY RECOMMEND Liz Martin & Family

    YG Construction

    YG Construction

    (32 reviews)

    Kai and the YG Construction team completely gutted and renovated our townhome, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with both the experience and the final results. From our first contact, Kai was responsive, communicative, and transparent. He kept us informed throughout the renovation, from the initial estimate and planning process to selecting materials and appliances and completing the finishing touches. He was easy to reach, answered our questions promptly, and kept us updated on the project's progress. Even after we moved back in, he remained available to address a few minor adjustments that naturally come up after a major renovation, which we appreciated. The project was estimated to take about four months, and despite a few minor delays that were outside of anyone's control, it was completed within the expected timeframe. We did go slightly over the original quote, but that was due to the additional upgrades and changes we chose to make during the renovation. Ming, who manages the day-to-day work on-site, was excellent. He was organized, detail-oriented, and made sure the work was completed to a high standard. It was clear that he cared about the quality of the finished product and kept the project moving efficiently. Although there was occasionally a language barrier with the crew, it never created any issues. Everyone was professional, respectful, and courteous. They kept the work area as clean and organized as possible throughout the project, treated our home with care, and were mindful of following the association's rules and guidelines. A full home renovation can be stressful, but Kai, Ming, and the YG Construction team made the process much more manageable. While no renovation is completely without challenges, they were responsive whenever questions or issues came up and worked with us to find solutions. Overall, we are very pleased with our renovated home and would confidently recommend YG Construction to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and trustworthy contractor. We appreciate the team's hard work and would certainly consider working with them again on future projects.

    We have lived in Honolulu county for over 50 years, and YG Construction is our favorite company of…read moreall that time. I have used them several times and they have done bathroom renovation, windows, closet upgrades, painting, and most recently remodeled our entry area, laundry area, and storeroom. They replaced flooring, cabinets, countertop, sink, paint, a new door to our back lanai and constructed a custom built wall storage shelf arrangement for the storeroom. Kai is friendly and knowledgeable, providing helpful advice and a keen sense of design, colors and layout. The workers show up on time and work steadily and efficiently. I find their work beautiful and meticulous.

    MY Construction - Custom build Staircase

    MY Construction

    (24 reviews)

    William and the team at Ming Yang (MY) Construction are phenomenal!…read more Kitchen remodel, 5 Stars. They helped us step out of the 70s and into something so much more modern. From the first site visit to the final walkthrough, everything was seamless. William managed this project very well and guided us through this process with ease. At any point if we had questions he was quick to respond. The showroom they have is great and the experience of setting your preferences on design and materials is quite enjoyable. The only hiccup we encountered is that the supplier of the original tile that had been selected did not come in the size we needed and so it wouldn't have meshed well with the current tile in the living room. William helped us find a suitable alternative and we were able to pivot and are very pleased with the outcome. There were a couple of adjustments during the project but again related to the tile, we changed the direction of the placement which allows for us to replace the remaining tile in the house in the future if we decided to do so. William and team thinking ahead with our needs in mind really provided a sense of care. To top it all off, we wanted this build done ASAP and the team was able to complete the remodel in 8 days compared to their estimate of 10 - 14. We are extremely pleased with the work and so glad we went with a business right here in Kaneohe. Thank you William, Wen, and team! Some details on the kitchen itself for those curious. - L Shaped - Soft Close Cabinets - Spice Rack left of the Range - Microwave with vent above Range - Backsplash - Recessed Lights - Pendent Lights - Island with three sides of overhang for full dining

    From start to finish, these guys are the best and having worked with another contractor in the…read morepast, you won't find a better group of men who are thoughtful, thorough, professional, and genuinely kind. William, the project coordinator was awesome and someone who I would totally hang out with even without this project because he is just a very likable person and when the main guy who worked on my bathrooms is the kindest and skilled in what he does his tile work and overall work ethic is incredible. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. I am so glad that I got to meet you all. I love my bathrooms. Two of them done back to back and I couldn't be happier.

    Renovate Hawaii - contractors - Updated October 2026

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