Graham Builders Inc

Licensed general contractor in Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii CLB licence activeLead-Safe4.6(9 reviews)

Graham Builders Inc holds Hawaii CLB licence CT-16446, active, licensed since 5 Feb 1991, rated 4.6 from 9 Google reviews. No open complaints or disciplinary actions on the Hawaii CLB record, 1 resolved or settled.

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Report card

  • Licence activeHawaii CLB #CT-16446, class B General Building. Issued 5 Feb 1991, expires 30 Sep 2028.
  • Licensed 36 yrsSince 5 Feb 1991.
  • Workers' comp insuredOn the Hawaii CLB record.
  • Liability insuredThe North River Insurance Company, $1,000,000, valid to 1 Sep 2027.
  • No open complaints or disciplinary actions1 resolved or settled.Hawaii CLB record
  • EPA Lead-Safe certifiedFirm NAT-82594-3, valid to 24 Jul 2029. Required for work disturbing paint in pre-1978 homes.
  • BBB AccreditedIts BBB rating, complaints and reviews are on its Better Business Bureau profile.BBB profile Complaints Reviews
  • 82 building permits since 2020Pulled under this licence (City and County of Honolulu), most recently 14 May 2025. The city's open data names contractors only up to 1 Jul 2025, so later permits are not counted.

Checked against the Hawaii Contractors License Board (DCCA PVL) register on 4 Nov 2026.

Google reviews

4.6(9 reviews)
Jennifer Bowers★★★★★ 9 years agoView on Google

Graham Builders seminar was such a wealth of information. As we got ready for a major renovation, we wanted to see what was out there so we visited quite a few seminars. Graham’s seminar covered all the major points, and we had a chance to get to know everyone on the Graham Builders’ team. We felt that Graham was not only the most knowledgeable, but the most trustworthy partner for us. Our project manager listened i…

Sam Park★★★★★ 15 years agoView on Google

Don't look any further, Graham Builders is the company for Construction, remodeling and designing. After purchasing land in Honolulu, we started our shopping with many companies within Honolulu. Checked on "related places" google has up and only found us back to Graham Builders. They are professional, eager to serve you with the upmost respect and knowledge within the industry, and most fair priced. Straight forw…

Jacque Vaughn★★★★★ 9 years agoView on Google

Went to their educational seminar and it was excellent. Time well spent! Great guidance on what to look for in a contractor and pitfalls to avoid.

Maui World Travelers★★★★★ 2 years agoView on Google

Started off very professionally. Contracts were signed and meetings went well. As the house was being built, the professionalism and "quality" seemed to fade. Some warranty issues were fixed, but below is what is still outstanding, years later, which they refuse to fix and would rather settle monetarily (low price, of course). Master bedroom floor boards were creaking when you walk on them. They refused to fix it be…

Read all 9 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Recent permits

Building permits pulled under licence #CT-16446, from City and County of Honolulu open data. That data stopped naming contractors on 1 Jul 2025, so newer permits are not shown here. Locations are shown to ZIP code only.

  • 14 May 2025 · SFD · ZIP 96734
  • 16 Apr 2025 · SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING · ZIP 96786
  • 22 Jan 2025 · SFD · ZIP 96744
  • 12 Dec 2024 · SFD · ZIP 96816
  • 20 Aug 2024 · SFD · ZIP 96744

OSHA inspections

US Department of Labor enforcement data, matched by business name and city.

  • 9 May 2022 · Programmed other2 violations, $5,221 penalty · View on OSHA
  • 29 Dec 2020 · Unprogrammed related1 violation, $1,392 penalty · View on OSHA
  • 6 Oct 2020 · Monitoring2 violations, $1,376 penalty · View on OSHA
  • 4 Oct 2017 · Planned1 violation · View on OSHA

Why it ranks #11 of 553 general contractors in Honolulu

Years licensed weight 30100%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3564%

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