Find licensed deck builders and contractors across Hawaii. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
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Cities Covered
$24-$60
Cost per Sq Ft
$100-$665
Permit Fees
Deck permits across Hawaii are administered at the city or county level, and requirements vary between jurisdictions. In Honolulu, the dominant building code in force is 2018 IBC/IRC (Hawaii State Building Code adopted 2018 ICC editions). Most decks require a permit per ROH Chapter 18. Limited exemptions exist — check ROH 18 for complete list. That said, any deck that meets any one of the following usually requires a permit regardless of size: attached to the dwelling, over 30 inches above grade, covered with a roof, or serving a required exit door. Honolulu processes residential plan reviews in 2 working days for simple residential accessory structures (automatic approval); 1-4 weeks typical for standard deck review.. Always verify current rules directly with your local building department before pulling in a contractor, because Hawaii has no statewide fee schedule — every city sets its own.
Honolulu
Pop. 350,964
East Honolulu
Pop. 47,132
Pearl City
Pop. 45,768
Hilo
Pop. 45,703
Kailua
Pop. 40,514
Waipahu
Pop. 38,216
Kaneohe
Pop. 34,597
Kahului
Pop. 29,993
Mililani Town
Pop. 27,629
Ewa Gentry
Pop. 26,051
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in Hawaii.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $7,469 | $9,576 | $12,640 |
| Cedar | $10,374 | $13,300 | $17,556 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $14,524 | $18,620 | $24,578 |
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