Solid Built Construction, Inc

We decided that we needed to do SOMETHING to break the routine of lockdowns during the COVID summer of 2020. A bathroom remodel sounded like just the thing to keep us occupied. Our goal was to find someone to run the project who: 1) was small enough to appreciate getting the work 2) was experienced enough to run the project smoothly and 3) was willing to put up with an engineer/handyman/fixit guy as a customer. We put a bit of effort into making the contractor selection and finally decided that Lex was patient enough to put up with the engineer and still sane enough to push the entire project through to completion. As it turned out, we made a good choice. Despite COVID complications, COVID induced parts shortages, a growing list of project changes and expansions and just a bunch of stuff that none of us had ever done before - it still got DONE and pretty much within the expected cost!! Lex and his subcontractors did great and adapted to changes easily - even when asked to do things that they hadn't faced before. The project involved lots of re-use of existing cabinets (after complete refinishing) and whole wall mirrors (originally glued to the walls then successfully removed, protected, cleaned up and reinstalled as a last step). and disassembly of a doorway to provide and opening large enough to allow the new tub (a 3 foot deep, circular, Roman soaking tub - or Ofuro, for the Japanese among us) to simply get into the right room. He had to cut the slab for drains, customise the tub supporting structure and the fill/drain plumbing for the Ofuro tub. Even the floors (did I mentions that this project include 2 bathrooms) were a product that Lex hadn't worked with before. All things told, we bit off quite a bit more than we expected to when we first envisioned the project and when we first described it to Lex. However, with Lex's help, we got through it all without fatality or even severe personal injury and ended up with two bathrooms that are far nicer than we originally envisioned. The project budget was actively managed and we were never met with surprises and, most importantly, Lex kept it all moving on a timeline that we could live with.

We hired Lex and Solid Built Construction to retrofit a 1929 post and pier house located on a hill, basically to replace rotted posts and also strengthen the foundation against hurricanes, earthquakes or just the house shifting since there was nothing really attaching it to the ground (resting on tofu blocks). I contacted other companies who showed no interest or completely ignored what I wanted. In comparison, Lex not only looked closely at my proposed idea but gave a lot of good suggestions on how to improve the plan, and reached out to experts on the mainland to verify that his ideas were solid. He really gave our project a lot of thought! He also helped navigate the permit process -- getting the permit was the only delay and not under his control -- and everything he said he'd do, he did when promised and at the prices quoted. When changes needed to be made, or expenses increased due to inflation and cost of materials, he always gave a head's up and suggested ways to save money. We highly recommend Solid Built Construction, contact us if you have questions, and would hire Lex again.

While interviewing contractors, Lex Allen of Solid Built Construction was the most impressive. He was enthusiastic about the project and provided much more information/details about how he would construct the deck. When Lex became our contractor, he worked with Structural Hawaii to improve the design of the deck. He kept us informed throughout the project. When there were issues, he informed us and we discussed how to proceed. The crews that he assembled for the construction (Concrete, Framing, Decking, Railing, Dry Wall, Painting, Finish Work, and Electrical) were excellent. The crew members were accomplished craftsmen in their specialties. Their work and finished products were excellent. Lex completed the project ahead of schedule and under budget

Completely renovated our two-bedroom, two-bath condominium in Aiea. Went above and beyond, asked all the right questions to understand our financial constraints and offered creative solutions to stay within budget. Has solid partnerships with highly skilled, superbly qualified, and licensed subcontractors. Ensured all electrical, plumbing, and mechanical aspects met, or exceeded, current code requirements. Skillfully sequenced/coordinated trades professionals’ engagement and guaranteed our project was completed on schedule. Our condo unit now has a completely updated and modern look. We wholeheartedly, and without hesitation, recommend Solid Built Construction, Inc.

Lex replaced our 20+ yr old wood deck (13'x20') with 20' Timber's Tech AZEK French English Oak PVC planks, reinforcing the stairway and whatever needed support and preservation (tape along the tops of all the joists), underneath the new planking. He also repaired and replaced the deck's stairway railing leading to the yard below. He informed us clearly about the price and costs to any additions deemed necessary for safety and strength. The deck is beautiful and well-crafted. And, it was completed in three days! Couldn't be more pleased!