Manoli Builders

Manoli Builders is the only company you need to call if you want any work done on your property: inside, outside, anywhere!
They installed Pella windows throughout our house and did a top notch job.
Monika was the lead for our job, and she was a dream to work with: friendly, competent,
she went out of her way each and every time we reached out to her about anything. She’s like having your best friend there to make sure everything is done the best it can be for you.
Jason was the lead contractor, and we’d like to adopt him! He is the nicest guy you could meet; combine that with tremendous expertise in putting in windows and you’ve got a win-​win. He was absolutely meticulous in all aspects of the window install, including suggesting placing a triple trim that enhanced our windows and played off of our rooms’ architecture very well. This was much more work for him and his assistant, but he put aesthetics and quality before that each and every time. He also did some fixes for us that went beyond the window install. Thank you so much, Jason! You rock!
Cherif, the owner, was totally on it, calling to make sure we were satisfied with the progress, getting back to us quickly when we had questions; even with a newborn at home, he answered our calls after-​hours. That’s service.
What more can I say than whenever we need a contractor we’ll turn to Manoli Builders. They’ve more than earned our trust, so we without hesitation recommend them, no reservations.
Mahalo, guys!

This update is in response to the company’s response to my review. Quite different from their response, I left a voicemail each and every time I called. And, what’s more is that the response couldn’t be more out of touch with my actual estimate. The response to my review from Cheriff alleged that our job was a «major overhaul» including removal of popcorn ceiling, load bearing walls, new doors and windows, etc. (see response for more). Our job, however, was solely for a small 40sqft kitchen, that’s it. And if his description of our job was accurate, I highly doubt we could have had it done by another contractor for just under $ 9,000.

Based on all the great Unilocal reviews, we called and made an appointment to get a quote on adding a bathroom to a large room in our house The first person who came out spent less than 10 minutes at our house and wasn’t interested in hearing what we wanted to do with the remodeling or answering questions on how the process would work. A few days later, Manoli called and told us he no longer worked there. That was kind of disappointing since we had to take a day off from work.
Ok, we make another appointment and I took another day off from work, and another man came by. He spent less than 15 minutes, took a picture and measured one closet and left. He acted offended when we asked basic questions such as where the bathroom could potentially be added structurally, etc. It’s been months and we have yet to hear back from Manoli or get a quote.

Manoli Builders should be the first and only call you make for your construction needs! Cherif and his crew did an amazing job on the tenant improvements to my office. Professionalism, quality craftsmanship and superior customer service are just a few of the things you can expect. As my business expands, and future projects are needed, it is a huge relief to know I can tell them what I want and they will deliver!
When unforeseen problems arose they were quick to find a solution, keeping my budget in mind and never sacrificing craftsmanship. Manoli Builders made a BIG part of my small business totally stress free. On behalf of my customers, who now have a beautiful office to enjoy when they visit, as well as my staff and I, thank you! Miracle Ear of Honolulu

We are very happy we chose Manoli Builders. Cherif and Kai were very patient with us while waiting for our decision of which construction company to go with. When we finally made up our minds to do business with them, no time was spared, and Manoli was able to start on the job right away.
We appreciate how honest Cherif was when we were making our different selections of products to use. He told us why he would/wouldn’t do/​use certain things. I always liked that I got an explanation for it. When I had questions regarding different things, Cherif always got back to me right away. For example, I would send him an email late at night because it was too late to call him, and instead of waiting until the next business day, my phone would ring 10 minutes after I hit the send button. It was Cherif always wanting to solve any problems or concerns. Mahalo Cherif!
The Manoli Team was awesome. They were able to accommodate us and work around us (we didn’t move out while they were working on our house). They were always there at 7 am sharp if not before, and would always do a great job cleaning up. They gained our trust in no time. We are very pleased with the «Quality» work we received, and even though we are thankful to have our home to ourselves with our brand new kitchen and two bathrooms, we really do miss seeing the guys.
Thank you again, Cherif, Kai, Jimmy, Travis, Kahale, and Paul. We are enjoying our home very much.

We had the recent experience of hiring Manoli Builders to do a small job, a 55 foot retaining wall. They were professional, on schedule, more than delivered what we asked for (added steps) and were very tidy on the post clean up considering the amount of dust and dirt being moved. Manoli is definitely on my 5 * referral list.

On the recommendation of a friend, we went with Manoli Builders to build a deck into our backyard, to convert an unusable space into a BBQ/​entertainment area. From the get-​go, Cherif was helpful in suggesting ideas for the project, while making sure that the concept was what we had in mind. He was always easy to reach, friendly, and honest about projected costs.
Joe was the lead builder on this project, and we were extremely impressed by his work ethic and attention to detail. He said he was a 3^rd generation carpenter and takes a lot of pride in his work, and it definitely showed. His work was rock-​solid, everything always plumb and level, and wood cuts always right the first time. Great craftsmanship.
We get compliments on this deck whenever someone comes over and sees it for the first time. Now I just need to work less so I can get out on it and BBQ more often.
We will definitely use Manoli again when it comes time for some interior renovations.

Cherif and company did a nice job with our kitchen addition and a few other small projects — they were very responsive and come highly recommended!

Manoli Builders handled a large re-​model for me last year. It was very involved with structural and design issues. But, Manoli worked very closely with me and my architect to impressively transform our 20-​year old home that was in need of updating. Manoli kept me fully informed and involved throughout all phases of my project, and they were trustworthy and fair at all times. Importantly, they coordinated well with all subcontractors and provided reasoned advice and consultation when needed. The project and process was well-​organized and managed and it was completed ahead of schedule and in budget. Very pleased.

Cherif, Travis, Kai and the rest of the team at Manoli are top notch. They handled a kitchen/​living room remodel for me a few months back which included new quartz countertops and tons of cabinetry. From the beginning, Cherif took the time to hear about what we wanted and how much we could afford. This was vastly different from many of the other contractors we interviewed. From there, he put together a timeline based on our schedule.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, the Manoli team delivered both on time and on budget. Everything fit nicely and when they were done, they took the time to clean up their jobsite. They even went out of their way on two occasions to pickup replacement components from the cabinet makers. Travis, the main onsite contact, was a joy to work with. He took the time to anser any questions and was so patieint. Service and sincerity are what Manoli stand for. I have so hesitations about using them again and neither should you. Give Cherif a call!

If you’re looking for professionalism & QUALITY work this is the company to work with! As a Realtors, my boyfriend and I meet a lot of Contractors and have seen a TON of BAD renovation jobs where the contractors cut a lot corners. Whenever we refer anyone to a client, we want to be sure they will do an excellent job bc it’s OUR reputation on the line as well.
Our first experience (aside from looking at pictures of their work) with Cherif and his wonderful crew of workers was on our own home; because we had to test them out before referring them to clients. They built us a beautiful covered area in our yard with floating benches. They worked so quickly we were very organized. They finished the full job in less than a week which is a reflection of their hard work and efficiency. Now our dogs have a GREAT shaded place to hangout during the day and we have a WONDERFUL area to entertain guests!
We have been referring our clients to them ever since and I’ve been secretly making a list of a few more things I want to upgrade in our home as well! ;)
Cherif is great with returning calls and is very personable so it’s easy to ask questions without feeling silly (even if you’ve asked it five times before). His crew always cleaned up after they were done working & didn’t leave any rubbish. They truly have a respect for their clients & their homes. I wouldn’t work with anyone other than Manoli Builders! YOU shouldn’t either!