Lava Roofing has worked on Maui homes for over 25 years. We’re a licensed Roofing contractor (CT-39063) covering the whole island, from Hana to Kihei and from Upcountry down to Kahului.
If your dealing with a leak or planning a new build, this page covers our maui roofing services. Free written estimates. Call (808) 793-6635.
Maui Roofing Services Built For Island Weather
Maui doesn’t have one climate. It has at least five. Hana gets some of the wettest weather in the country, while Kihei stays dry and sunny. Pa’ia gets steady wind, and Upcountry sees fog mornings before the sun clears it out by noon. Lahaina is hot, dry, and salty.
A roof that works in one neighborhood can fail in another. Shingles that last 25 years in Pukalani might curl in 12 down in Wailea. Metal that holds up in Hana will rust through in Kihei if you pick the wrong alloy.
The maui roofing services that hold up are the ones built for your specific weather. We factor in salt distance, wind, rainfall, and sun hours.
Waterproofing Company Services
Flat roofs fail on Maui for three main reasons. The first install didnt plan for ponding water, the owner skipped maintenance, or the roof material is at the end of its life. Often its all three at once. We offer full maui roofing services for flat-roof situations.
What we install:
- Roof coating. Goes over your existing flat roof and adds 10 to 15 years of life. It also reflects sun, which drops AC bills in Kihei and Lahaina.
- Roof waterproofing. Multi-layer membrane systems for buildings where coatings arent enough.
- Torch down roofing. Heat-applied modified bitumen for serious flat-roof jobs.
A Kahului property manager called us about a 6-unit condo with two units getting water damage every winter. We coated the roof in a weekend, saving roughly $40,000 over a tear-off.
Roofing Repair Service On Maui
Maui roof repair calls fall into three buckets. The first is storm damage after a Kona front rolls through. The second is slow leaks that started months ago and just got noticed. The third is flashing failures around skylights or solar mounts.
Common repairs we work on:
- Roof leak repair. We follow the moisture trail to the source, since leaks often enter 8 feet from where they show up.
- Emergency roof repair. Same-day or next-day tarping when crews are open.
- Wind damage. The central isthmus and the slopes above Lahaina see the worst lift.
- Flashing repair. The number one cause of mystery leaks on Maui homes.
- Gutter and fascia work. Cleaning costs less than replacement.
A homeowner in Pukalani called us after a branch hit her roof. We had a tarp up that afternoon and the repair done before her next showing.
Solar Energy Contractor
Solar on Maui is a roofing choice before its an electrical one. The biggest mistake we see is putting solar on a roof that needs replacing in less than 10 years. When the roof fails, you pay $5,000 to $9,000 to remove the panels, replace the roof, and put the panels back on.
Our process:
- We look at your roof first to check the age, slope, sheathing, and vents.
- If the roof has 15 or more years left, we move to mount design.
- If its on its last legs, we say reroof first.
- Mount type depends on roof material. We use S-5 clamps for metal and flashed standoff mounts for asphalt or composite.
For homes near the coast in Kihei, Lahaina, or Wailea, we recommend marine-grade panel mounts. Standard hardware rusts within 4 to 6 years.
New Roof Installation Maui
A new roof install is for new builds, additions, and full tear-offs where theres no good material to save. We pull permits with Maui County for every install that needs one, which is most of them.
Our process:
- Site visit to look at your structure, pitch, and weather.
- Pick the right material for your part of the island, with salt-rated alloys near the coast and standard alloys Upcountry.
- Tear off if needed, then replace any rotten or thin sheathing before the new system goes on.
- Underlayment, primary roofing, flashing, and ridge cap.
- Final cleanup and county check.
Most single-family homes finish in 3 to 5 working days. Free written estimate within 48 hours.
Reroofing Maui
Reroofing replaces your entire roof system because the old one has reached the end of its life. Clear signs include shingles curling and cracking, granules showing up in your gutters, leaks popping up in different spots each rainy season, or metal panels rusting through.
Maui homeowners typically reroof every 18 to 30 years for asphalt, 40 to 60 for metal, and 40 plus for composite. The exact timing depends on your weather and how good the first install was.
Our process:
- Tear off the existing roof down to the sheathing.
- Look at the sheathing and rafters, then replace any rot.
- Install new synthetic underlayment.
- Install your roofing material to spec.
- Redo every flashing detail.
- Replace ridge vents, drip edges, and fastener seals.
Metal Roofing Installation Maui
Metal is the most popular premium option on Maui because it handles the climate better than any other material. It lasts 50 plus years, reflects solar heat, and pairs with no-hole solar mounts.
The catch is alloy choice. Plain galvanized steel is fine in Pukalani but rusts through in 5 to 7 years on a Kihei beachfront. Aluminum and 24-gauge coated steel handle salt much better. For sites really hit hard by salt, we use copper or marine-grade alloys.
Profiles we install:
- Standing seam. Hidden fastener system with the cleanest look. Our top pick.
- Corrugated. Exposed fastener and lower cost. Good for outbuildings.
- Bermuda style. Stepped horizontal panels that look great on plantation-style homes Upcountry.
Maker warranties run 30 to 50 years.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing Maui
Asphalt shingle is our most-installed material on Maui and one of the most-requested maui roofing services we offer. Its budget-friendly and easy to repair, and most Maui asphalt roofs last 18 to 25 years.
We use architectural-grade shingles rated for high wind, which matters when Kona storms come through. Three-tab shingles arent rated for our wind speeds, so we dont install them.
Where asphalt works best: Pukalani, Makawao, and other Upcountry homes, plus Wailuku and Kahului residential. It also fits vacation rentals where the owner wants 20 years without paying for metal.
Where we steer toward metal instead: beachfront in Kihei, Lahaina, and Wailea where salt cuts asphalt life in half. Properties planning solar in the next 5 years also do better with metal.
Composite Roofing Maui
Composite roofing gives you the look of slate, wood shake, or premium tile without the upkeep problems those materials have in Hawaii. Real wood shake rots within 10 years of Maui salt air, real slate is heavy enough to need extra framing, and real tile cracks during earthquakes. Composite has none of those issues.
What you get is 40 to 50 year warranties, a Class 4 impact rating which can lower home insurance, and fire-resistant build.
Composite is one of our premium maui roofing services. It costs more up front than asphalt, but the price gap pays back through warranty length. Best fit for plantation-style homes Upcountry and vacation rentals in Wailea or Kapalua.
Thatched Roofing Maui
Thatched roofing is a specialty most Maui contractors dont do. We’ve installed thatched roofs on resort properties in Wailea and Kapalua, on tiki bars and beachside cabanas at vacation rentals, and on the occasional residential lanai.
Done right, the visible thatch sits over a fully waterproof membrane underlayment, so the structure stays dry even when the thatch is wet. Done wrong, the thatch is the only barrier and the building leaks within a year.
Our systems include traditional thatch over membrane (hand-bundled pili grass or imported reed), synthetic thatch that lasts 25 plus years with zero upkeep, and re-thatching of structurally sound roofs. Maui County code typically calls for fire-rated treatments, and we handle the spec.
Torch Down Roofing Maui
Torch down is the heavy-duty answer for flat roofs that need to last and handle abuse. We torch-bond modified bitumen membranes layer-by-layer onto the substrate so the seams fuse together.
When torch down is the right pick on Maui:
- Commercial buildings where the roof gets foot traffic.
- Older flat-roof homes Upcountry where the build is solid but the material is past due.
- Multi-unit properties where leak tolerance is zero.
- Lanai roofs that take real abuse from sun, rain, and people.
A typical install runs 2 to 4 days, and service life is 15 to 20 years with little upkeep. We can also re-torch worn membranes when the substrate is still solid, which saves the cost of a full tear-off.
25+ years on the island.
Licensed (CT-39063). Insured. Local crews. Free written estimates everywhere from Wailea to Lahaina.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof on Maui?
In most cases yes. Maui County requires a permit for full reroof and new roof installation projects. Pure repairs under a certain scope dont always need one. We pull every required permit and handle the inspector calls.
How do I prep my Maui roof for hurricane season?
Walk the perimeter and look for lifted shingles, loose flashing, or visible nails. Clear your gutters fully and trim any tree branches within 10 feet of the roof. We offer free pre-season checks every May.
Whats different about roofing a Maui vacation rental?
Vacation rentals run hard, with more foot traffic on lanais, constant AC condensation wear, and zero downtime tolerance. We schedule around your booking calendar and seal up daily so the property stays looking good.
Should I use the same material on a coastal Maui home as one in Kula?
Probably not. Uncoated galvanized steel fails in 5 to 8 years on a Kihei or Lahaina beachfront, but the same material can last 20 plus years up in Kula or Pukalani. Salt-rated alloys for the coast, standard alloys Upcountry.
Do you work with insurance claims after storm damage?
Yes. We document with photos before, during, and after, and we write scope-of-work reports that meet adjuster standards. We can bill the insurance company directly on approved claims.
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Yes to all three. Hawaii contractors license CT-39063. General liability and workers comp insured. Bonded for projects that need it.
