Design-Build
Residential Remodeling
Kitchen and bath renovations, whole-home updates, ADU builds. Transparent tier pricing, a named project manager, and a final walkthrough that ends only when it’s actually right.
Explore remodeling →Service Area — Kahala
General Contractor & Restoration
in Kahala, Oahu
One licensed team for the full arc — from a kitchen you've been planning for years to a 2 AM call when water finds its way through an aging roof.
About Kahala
High-finish work on Oahu’s east side
Kahala sits between Diamond Head and Aina Haina — one of Oahu’s most established residential neighborhoods, known for large single-family lots, mature landscaping, and homes that have often been in families for decades. That history shows up in the work: remodels here tend to be comprehensive rather than cosmetic, and the expectation for finish quality is high.
We see a regular mix of project types in Kahala. On the remodeling side: full kitchen and primary bathroom renovations, whole-home updates that modernize aging floor plans, and ADU / ohana unit builds for multigenerational households. On the restoration side: water mitigation after roof leaks or plumbing failures, mold remediation in homes with poor attic or crawlspace ventilation, and post-storm structural repairs when Kona weather hits the south shore harder than expected.
Because Kahala homes vary widely in age, layout, and finish level, we take time at the estimate stage to understand what the home actually needs — not just what the visible damage or wish list says.
What we do in Kahala
Remodeling and restoration — same team
Whether you’re planning a project or dealing with one that just happened, one phone number covers it.
24/7 Emergency
Restoration
Water, fire, storm, mold. A real person answers any time of day, we’re on-site within 90 minutes, and we document everything for your insurance carrier.
See restoration services →Licensed & verified
Hawaii GC license CT-37515
Verifiable in 30 seconds at hawaii.gov. Island Contractors is veteran-owned, IICRC-certified for restoration, and EPA Lead-Safe certified — required for safe work in Kahala’s older homes.
- GC License CT-37515
- Veteran-Owned USMC & USAF
- Emergency Response 24 / 7
- Direct Line (808) 900-7540
- Certifications IICRC · IRI · EPA Lead-Safe · OSHA
- Rating BBB A+ · 4.5–4.9★ across platforms
Common questions
Kahala homeowner FAQ
- Do I need permits for a kitchen or bathroom remodel in Kahala?
- Most structural, electrical, and plumbing work in Oahu requires a permit from the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting. We pull permits as part of every licensed remodel — it’s included in the project scope, not an add-on. Cosmetic work like cabinet refacing or fixture swaps often doesn’t require a permit, but we’ll tell you exactly what applies to your project at the estimate stage.
- How long does a full kitchen or bathroom remodel typically take?
- A kitchen remodel in our mid-range tier runs roughly 6–10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on material lead times and permit processing. Bathroom projects typically land in the 4–6 week range. We give you a project schedule before work begins and update it as we go — you’ll always know the current timeline from your project manager, not from wondering.
- We have a potential emergency right now — how quickly can you get to Kahala?
- Call (808) 900-7540 and a real person answers — no answering service. We target on-site response within 90 minutes anywhere on Oahu, 24 hours a day. Kahala is roughly 25–30 minutes from our Kapolei office under normal conditions. The first priority is containing the damage and making the home safe; documentation for your insurance carrier starts at the same time.
Kahala — East Honolulu
Tell us what’s happening.
Planning a project or dealing with one right now — either way, we’ll be straight with you about timeline, budget, and where to start.