Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely. We will assemble an A+ team to handle all aspects of your construction needs. We make some of the top eco-homes in Honolulu, HI, and make sure every aspect of our work is done at a high level.

Yes, we can help assemble most documents needed to obtain a construction loan and even offer in house financing. As the general contractor Honolulu, HI residents rely on, we offer support through the entire process.

Yes, we are full-service construction contractor in Honolulu, HI and our team can help you through the process of obtaining your permit.

This very much can depend on the situation and the size of a remodel. A remodel can often cost more per square foot ($400 a square foot and up), but depending on the size can still be cheaper overall than a new custom home build. For a free consultation on a luxury home renovation in Honolulu, HI, please give us a call.

Generally yes, you will need to get a permit for most projects since Hawai‘i usually requires that the work be completed by a licensed general contractor in Honolulu, HI. See this link for more helpful information https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting.html

There are many variables to consider (size, site conditions) when going through the preliminary process, however, once a permit is attained, typical custom build projects will take between eight months to one year.

This depends somewhat on the scope of work. However, three to five projects running simultaneously is our sweet spot. We work very closely with you (the homeowner), and want to provide the incredible luxury home renovation Honolulu, HI residents have come to expect from us and don’t want to sacrifice that experience or relationship. Our focus remains on managing our clients expectations and not quantity.

We have been in business for 18 years as H-1 Construction LLC located on O‘ahu in Hawai‘i. We take pride in being one of the top construction contractors in Honolulu, HI. Before that, we were in business for 11 years as Stensland Construction in Minnesota.

We service the entire island of Oahu, with a focus on Hawai‘i Kai, Manoa Valley, Kaimuki, Aiea, Waimanalo, Kahala, ‘Aina Haina, Portlock, Nuu‘anu, Diamond Head, and the greater Honolulu area. We are proud to be the general contractor Honolulu, HI, and surrounding areas trust. We also have projects that extend from Kapolei to the North Shore, if we feel the project and homeowners are a great fit and the homeowners feel that we are a great fit.

We have also expanded to Kaua’i, Maui, Lana’i and Hawaii Island.

H-1 Construction LLC has an industry-standard one-year workmanship and a ten-year structural warranty. However, as past clients can attest, we are happy to work with you on fine-tuning and other issues that arise well beyond the one-year mark.

It’s very hard to say, but as a general rule of thumb, you can assume that a new build can cost about $290 to $350 a square foot plus architectural and other procurement fees. The main goal is to make sure your construction budget aligns with your project goals. We realize that can be a very big decision and a stressful time for you.