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Best Home Builders in Hilo, HI (2026)

8 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hilo: Boom Hawaii Builders LLC, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Argus Building Supply, LLC, 24 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

8 Hilo home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 8 rated businesses.

Top 8 home builders in Hilo at a glance

Top 8 home builders in Hilo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Boom Hawaii Builders LLC845.0★ (12)HiloSatOverall
2Argus Building Supply, LLC834.9★ (24)Hilo—Most reviews
3Jet Builders794.5★ (11)Hilo——
4Big River Building LLC785.0★ (10)Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi awaySat—
5Carlson Homes Inc754.3★ (4)Hilo——
6Pa'a Prefab LLC745.0★ (11)Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away——
7Bamboo Living723.5★ (8)Hawaiian Paradise Park, 19 mi away——
8Kavana Homes Inc694.7★ (3)Hilo——

The 8 best home builders in Hilo, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Jet Builders

    Based in Hilo

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    • 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 5 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    482 Kipuni Pl, Hilo, HI 96720
    View profile for Jet Builders(808) 935-5874

  5. #5 Carlson Homes Inc

    Based in Hilo

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    399 Hualani St Ste 18B, Hilo, HI 96720
    View profile for Carlson Homes Inc(808) 933-3077

  6. #6 Pa'a Prefab LLC

    Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 24 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Pa'a Prefab LLC(808) 437-2911

  7. #7 Bamboo Living

    Based in Hawaiian Paradise Park, 19 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15-2903 Pahoa Village Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778
    View profile for Bamboo Living(808) 359-3359

  8. #8 Kavana Homes Inc

    Based in Hilo

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    756 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720
    View profile for Kavana Homes Inc(808) 935-4243

How we ranked Hilo home builders

We scored 8 Hilo home builders 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hilo data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Home builders in Hilo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Hilo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Hilo, HI is Boom Hawaii Builders LLC with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Argus Building Supply, LLC (#2) and Jet Builders (#3) follow. We ranked 8 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Hilo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 8 home builders serving Hilo, HI. 5 of them are based in Hilo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Hilo work on weekends?

2 of 8 ranked home builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Boom Hawaii Builders LLC (#1) and Big River Building LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Hilo home builders have?

The median Google rating among 8 rated home builders in Hilo is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Argus Building Supply, LLC has the most, 24 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?

Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Hilo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Hilo city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Hilo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 home builders serving Hilo.

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