How many roofing contractors are there in Hawaii?

There are 110 roofing contractors listed across 22 cities in Hawaii. You can browse by city to find local roofers with verified reviews and ratings.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Hawaii?

A full roof replacement in Hawaii typically costs between $14,000 and $42,000, depending on roof size, material, and pitch. Repairs range from $600 to $3,000.

Do roofers need a license in Hawaii?

Yes. Hawaii requires a Specialty Contractor License (C-42 Roofing). Hawaii requires roofing contractors to hold a C-42 Roofing specialty contractor license issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. A license is required for all roofing projects.

What weather risks affect roofs in Hawaii?

Hawaii faces low hail risk (0 hail days/year), low tornado risk, and high wind damage risk. Storm season runs June – November.

Roofing Contractors in Hawaii

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Honolulu & Urban Oahu

Dense urban development on Oahu combines salt air, UV exposure, and hurricane risk with limited contractor availability.

Honolulu Waipahu Kapolei Kaneohe Aiea Mililani Pearl City

Maui

Diverse microclimates from the wet windward coast to the dry leeward shore create variable roofing challenges across the island.

Kahului Lahaina Kihei Wailuku

Hawaii Island (Big Island)

The most geographically diverse island, with volcanic haze (vog), extreme rainfall variations, and occasional lava-related threats.

Hilo

Kauai

The Garden Isle receives the heaviest rainfall in the state, and Hurricane Iniki's legacy drives stringent roofing standards here.

Lihue

Hawaii's tropical island environment creates roofing conditions unlike anywhere else in the United States. Trade winds averaging 12–20 mph, persistent salt air exposure on all shores, and annual rainfall ranging from 10 inches in leeward areas to over 400 inches on windward slopes (Mount Waialeale is one of the wettest spots on Earth)^[1] — Hawaiian roofs must withstand conditions that rapidly degrade materials designed for continental climates.

Hurricane risk adds another dimension; while direct landfalls are rare, Hurricane Iniki (1992) destroyed 14,000 homes on Kauai and caused $3.1 billion in damage.^[2] Hawaii's updated building codes now require hurricane-resistant construction, but many older homes predating these standards remain throughout the islands.

Hawaii Climate & Its Impact on Roofing

Hawaii's tropical maritime climate delivers warm, stable temperatures (75–85°F year-round) but highly variable precipitation depending on elevation and exposure. Windward (northeast-facing) slopes receive heavy, persistent rainfall that tests waterproofing relentlessly, while leeward slopes bake under intense tropical UV radiation. The combination of constant humidity, salt air, and UV creates an environment where standard continental roofing materials fail prematurely.

Trade winds provide natural ventilation but also drive salt-laden moisture into every gap and seam in a roofing system. Metal roofing components corrode rapidly unless made of marine-grade materials. During Kona storms (winter low-pressure systems), rainfall can reverse direction, hitting normally dry leeward slopes and overwhelming drainage systems not designed for heavy flow.

Why Hire a Licensed Roofing Contractor in Hawaii

Hawaii requires all contractors, including roofers, to hold a license from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs — Contractors License Board. A C-42 Roofing Contractor specialty license is required specifically for roofing work.^[3] Applicants must demonstrate at least four years of trade experience, pass a trade and business law exam, and maintain a surety bond and liability insurance. Hawaii's isolated island economy makes it especially important to hire licensed, established local contractors.