13 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hilo: Jas. W. Glover, Ltd., CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: RePete Construction, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked after Jas. W. Glover, Ltd.; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Hilo general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten 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 | Jas. W. Glover, Ltd. | 61 | 4.5★ (19) | Hilo | — | Overall |
| 2 | Highways Division | 59 | 3.4★ (7) | Hilo | — | — |
| 3 | Ivan Mochida Contracting Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
| 4 | RePete Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Earth Works LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ludwig Construction Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Pacific Building | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Hilo | — | — |
| 8 | Mauna Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
| 9 | Aloha Maiden Cleaning Service | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
| 10 | C & H Ishii Gen. Con., Inc. | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Hilo | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, the most in Hilo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hilo
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil engineering company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kailua-Kona, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |