When you undertake the process to construct dwelling units or remodel your residential unit on Oahu, it’s crucial to ensure you cover all steps. Getting a building permit ensures you’re in line with the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) and relevant construction agencies in Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the Honolulu DPP permitting […]
The ePlans Building Permit Submittal Process & Instructions
The City and County of Honolulu have a Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) that offers services and information on building permits, development projects, and planning activities in the Honolulu area. This site provides access to the Honolulu Internet Permit System and also allows for up-to-date status information and parcel research data. HONline Use HONline […]
What Honolulu Building Permit and ePlan Tools are Available Online?
Permits are required if construction plans are necessary.
7 Reasons to Hire a Project Manager for Your Home Construction Project
Whether you’re building your new home in Oahu, setting up an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or renovating your home, having the right professionals eases the process. Construction projects are exciting but also frustrating. Ensuring proper artistry, meeting deadlines, settling disputes, and staying within budget are common challenges. Without the background, experience, or time, you may […]
How to Solicit and Analyze Contractor Bids on Oahu
You have found the most exquisite property you could have imagined on the island of Oahu. You have engaged the best designers available, and your design has been completed and given your blessing. Now, there are a few more steps to take before you can begin construction. Let’s look at what these steps entail. Take […]
Your Go-to Guide before Building a Pool for Your Hawaii Home
An Explanation of the Stages of Building a Pool in Hawaii Who wouldn’t love to have a beautiful pool on his or her property? We think a pool is a necessary luxury here in the Hawaiian Islands. Having a family pool creates more privacy for homeowners and their friends and families. And pools can be […]
Thinking about working with a Swimming Pool Contractor in Oahu?
What You Should Know About Working with a Swimming Pool Contractor in Oahu Living in Hawaii is a nature lover’s paradise. In all directions are landscapes, beautiful blue skies, and, of course, the mind-boggling Pacific Ocean, which, as Robert Wyland wrote: Stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul. The […]
Ready to Design Your Inground Pool? 6 FAQs for Oahu Homeowners
Are you eager to design your own inground pool for your Oahu home? There’s no better time than now. And it’s not as hard as you think!
Everything You Should Know About Building a Pool in Hawaii
Adding a Pool in Hawaii Yes, Pacific blue waters surround the islands of Hawaii. The ability to reach the sea from any point in the state is something most Hawaiian residents do not take for granted. Still, many individuals and families yearn for a private swimming pool inside or out of their homes for health […]
The Complete Guide to Building and Remodeling in Hawaii
Designing and Building Your New Home in Hawaii Building and remodeling in Hawaii come with a different set of rules than building a home anywhere on the mainland. So, if you’re planning to build a house here, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. Hawaii’s housing market prices continue […]