13 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hilo: Highways Division, CR Score 83/100; 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Jas. W. Glover, Ltd., 19 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #4.
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13 Hilo general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highways Division | 83 | 3.4★ (7) | Hilo | — | Overall |
| 2 | Ivan Mochida Contracting Inc | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
| 3 | RePete Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (9) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Jas. W. Glover, Ltd. | 81 | 4.5★ (19) | Hilo | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Ludwig Construction Inc | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Earth Works LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | K & S Builders Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Kailua-Kona, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mauna Construction LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
| 9 | Kimo Kahele Construction | 75 | 3.7★ (3) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Aloha Maiden Cleaning Service | 74 | 3.7★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (19).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kailua-Kona, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil engineering company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Home Builders Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Argus Building Supply, LLC | 4.9★ (24) | In Hilo |
| BJY Contracting-Residential Concrete Contractor,Roofing Installation Service Work,Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Hilo |
| Boom Hawaii Builders LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Hilo |
| C & J Contracting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| C & S Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Hilo |
| Carlson Homes Inc | 4.3★ (4) | In Hilo |
| D L Downing General Contractor Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Hanale Builders LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Hilo Restoration Specialists | 5.0★ (2) | In Hilo |
| irrigation supplies | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Isemoto Contracting Co Ltd | 3.0★ (2) | In Hilo |
| J.R. Constructions Company | 1.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Jacobsen Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Jet Builders | 4.5★ (11) | In Hilo |
| Kavana Homes Inc | 4.7★ (3) | In Hilo |
| Melekiola Rockwall and Fencing LLC | 5.0★ (31) | In Hilo |
| Oili Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
| Sanborn General Contracting Inc | 2.5★ (2) | In Hilo |
| Takamine Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hilo |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Hawaii with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,240 | $28,190 | $43,470 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.04 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,050 | $12,880 | $18,720 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.06 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 13 Hilo general contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hilo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |