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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a build cost?

The cost of building may vary a lot from different additions to homes. The final price depends on the work you want done and what you are trying to achieve. To determine an accurate cost estimate for your home, we’ll need information from you.

Site maps, plans and drawings are essential for assessing an accurate building price. There is no good way to estimate the cost without them. ELM Builders can help you generate your initial plans and drawings, which will help us give you a price quote.

The best way to answer this is to schedule a site visit and discuss your goal with you so that we can quote your project. Then we talk with you about ways to bring the cost up or down, based on your budget.

How much is your fee on top of the actual construction costs?

We establish a fixed percentage of the overall cost of the project. We keep an open book accounting policy so that you can see exactly what you are paying for, and when we discover cost savings during the course of construction, you’ll receive the savings.

How much time will it take to build my home?

The minimum timeframe is typically six months for a simple construction home. More complex home sites and construction will take longer. ELM Builders will not compromise quality of our workmanship to rush deliver the completed build.

Can you help us design our home or cottage?

Yes! ELM Builders has a fantastic team of architects, builders, and landscape designers who will work together to create and build your dream home. From beginning to end, our team communicates through all essential details with each other other, ensuring you end up with a beautiful home and that all the pieces, from interior to exterior, plus landscaping, work seamlessly together. Please reach out with any additional questions you may have about designing a custom home on Maui

I want to build an Ohana. How can you help?

We can help you with the whole process of building a cottage on your property (commonly called an “ohana” in Hawaii). As your Maui contractor, we can do it all — from the architectural planning to permits, to ground work, and then vertical construction.

We are checking with multiple contractors for this project. Will you “meet or beat” your competitor bids?

No, we do not competitively bid on projects. ELM Builders takes pride in delivering the highest quality home for you. Competitive contractor bidding generally leads to the use of inadequate materials and/or rushed construction or unpredictable workmanship. We will not compromise the quality of our work by offering anything less than the highest quality home for our clients.

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