Lanai · Maui County
Resort-grade plaster, tile, natural stone and hardwood for Lanai homes, residences near Manele and commercial spaces — from a licensed contractor based just across the channel on Maui.
Lanai · Maui County
Resort-grade plaster, tile, natural stone and hardwood for Lanai homes, residences near Manele and commercial spaces — from a licensed contractor based just across the channel on Maui.
Lanai is one of the smaller inhabited Hawaiian Islands and part of Maui County. Most residents live in Lanai City, a former plantation town set in the island's cool upland interior, known for its pine trees, small wooden homes and walkable town center. Down the hill, the Manele area overlooking Hulopoe Bay is home to resort and luxury residential properties on the sunny, dry coast.
Those two settings call for different approaches. Plantation-era homes in Lanai City often need sensitive updates — a new bathroom, sound floors, refreshed walls — that respect the character of the house. Properties near Manele expect a high-end finish level that matches the resort setting and stands up to coastal sun and salt air.
Many houses in Lanai City date from the plantation era and were built with wood framing and simple, practical layouts. Updating them well means working with what is there. We check framing and subfloors before tiling a bathroom, choose underlayments that suit wood structures, and recommend finishes that complement the house rather than fight it.
The upland climate is cooler and can be misty, so moisture management matters. Breathable lime finishes and properly ventilated, waterproofed wet areas help keep older homes healthy. For wood floors, we can refinish existing boards where they are sound or install new hardwood or engineered flooring that is acclimated to the house first.
Lanai has a very limited local supply of building materials, so planning is everything. After the site visit and a written, itemized quote, we prepare a full material list and arrange for materials to be shipped to the island ahead of the crew. We group work into efficient stretches on site to reduce travel and keep the project moving.
For resort and managed properties, we coordinate with property management on access, work hours, deliveries and guest-facing areas, and we protect finished surfaces throughout the job. Near the coast, we select grouts, sealers and setting materials with sun and salt exposure in mind and slope exterior tile so water drains away from the house. Owners who live off-island can receive progress photos as the work moves along.
We take projects in Lanai City, at residences around Manele and near Hulopoe, and at other properties on the island. As a Maui County contractor working out of Kihei, we are close by and familiar with how neighbor-island projects come together. See all of our service areas.
Yes. We check the framing and subfloor first, add the right underlayment and waterproofing for a wood structure, and then install the tile so it stays sound over time.
Yes. We coordinate with property managers on access, hours and deliveries, and we work to a finish standard suited to high-end coastal properties.
Often, yes, if the boards are thick enough and structurally sound. We inspect them during the site visit and let you know whether refinishing, repair or replacement makes the most sense.
It depends on scope, materials and shipping logistics. We provide a free on-site estimate with a written, itemized quote.