House Builder Recommendations?

[Rob Tucker]

I have a a number of clients very happy with houses on concrete slabs. A number of folks are again or have health problems requiring wheel chairs. Concrete slabs have their place. There's no one thing that is the answer all the time.

[kalakoa]

There's no one thing that is the answer all the time.

Other than the permit-license-fee-inspection regime...

[Rob Tucker]

Kalakoa,

Could you please ease up on the gratuitous statements that say little or nothing? I appreciate your wit, now let's please apply a little wisdom.

Assume the best and ask questions.

Punaweb moderator

[Chas]

We are going post and pier, raised one story. Since it sounds like there will be concrete work involved anyway, we have to decide if it's worth the extra expense to go with a full slab.

[kalakoa]

Not really that gratuitous: for any construction, on any piece of land, County insists that the one thing you absolutely have to have all the time is permits (for which fees are paid), licensed contractors, and inspections by County officials.

Even in a "private" subdivision.

Even when the "roads" are unmaintained and subject to flooding that makes them impassable.

Even directly in the path of the lava.

The irony here is that the concept "one size does not fit all" is known to the Planning Commission and appears in their hearing transcripts:

http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/...Page1.aspx

MIYASATO: ... You know, so I agree the concurrency policy needs a lot of work. One does not fit all.

[Rob Tucker]

Except when they don't or people don't bother. But Kalakoa, you are really hijacking the topic. Something you are adept at. Start another topic if you wish to discuss county permitting politics please.

[kalakoa]

you are really hijacking the topic

Yeah, there's not much to do around here. I'll see what else I can find.

[TJRETO]

Hi Chas, my wife and I also own a lotin HPP and I have been researching;;; Anyway we found 3 builders that in my mind, would be worth a shot to consider. The first guy is Rollin @ BigIslandPackageHomes (use internet) who seems very helpful, sincere, friendly. The other 2 builders (HPM is probably out of our budget) are Multifaceted Homes just across the road I think from us. They boast the 12 sided premade panels that go up VERY quickly so as to keep construction costs down. The other person is Melissa Fletcher with yurts of Hawaii. She says that she is able to get all permitting taken care of! (and of course, once you get either a foundation or elevated deck built, it would go up lickitEsplit..I havent met anyone yet but those 3 are @ the top of our list of contractors.

[TJRETO]

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Originally posted by Chas

We are going post and pier, raised one story. Since it sounds like there will be concrete work involved anyway, we have to decide if it's worth the extra expense to go with a full slab.

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[TJRETO]

Chas, You probably should go with a full slab REINFORCED with steel rebar so as to STIFFEN the BASE the supports go into..BECAUSE of EARTHQUAKES that seem to be constant...You dont want spend your savings only to find that the piers are knocked down the following year. The elevated pros (in my mind) are you reduce risk of flooding, termite damage, and the huge centepedes. I think the only cons are of course, cost and Earthquake risks. If anyone knows how to cheaply Earthquake and Hurricane "proof" a structure....It would be GOOOOOOD knowledge to possess;;;;;;Hope your new home goes smoothh.