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.
Hawaii Roofing Services Built For Island Weather
Hawaii doesn’t have one climate. It has dozens across the islands. Kona side of the Big Island is hot, dry, and salty. Hilo side gets more rain than almost anywhere in the country. Kahului stays warm year round, while Upcountry Maui sees cool foggy mornings before the sun clears it out. Lahaina is hot, salty, and windy.
A roof that works in one neighborhood can fail in another. Shingles that last 25 years in Pukalani might curl in 12 down in Kihei. Metal that holds up in Volcano will rust through on the Kona coast if you pick the wrong alloy.
The Hawaii roofing services that hold up are the ones built for your specific weather. We factor in salt distance, wind, rainfall, and sun hours. Local crews on every island means the person quoting your job has walked roofs in your neighborhood before.
Roof inspection
Free. Most roof problems start small. A lifted shingle, a cracked seal around a vent, a hairline gap in flashing. Our professional roof inspection and roof assessment across Hawaii catches the little stuff before it turns into a big expensive mess. We climb up, take pictures, and walk you through what we found. Kona side, Hilo side, Maui, Lahaina, doesn’t matter which island you’re on, one of our crews can be out this week. No pressure, no upsell. If your roof is fine, we’ll tell you that too.
Roof installation
Expert new roof installation and roof replacement installation built to handle Hawaii’s tropical climate. We use wind-rated materials, proper underlayment, and corrosion-resistant fasteners that won’t give up after a few seasons of salt air. Coastal homes in Lahaina and Kona take the worst of the salt, so we spec accordingly. Higher-elevation homes Upcountry Maui or in Volcano side of Hilo see more rain and cooler nights, which changes the underlayment picture. Asphalt shingle, metal, tile, you pick the look and we do it right the first time. Permits pulled, code-compliant, fully insured.
Roof repair
Fast professional roof repair services across Hawaii for shingles, leaks, and general roof damage. Whether its a few wind-lifted shingles after a storm on the Hilo side or a stubborn drip thats been bothering you for weeks in Kahului, we diagnose the actual source (water travels, the stain is rarely the entry point) and fix it. Same-day response on emergencies. We have local crews in Kona, Maui, Hilo, and Lahaina, so response time stays quick no matter which island you’re on.
Attic venting
Proper attic venting and roof ventilation pulls hot, humid air out of your attic before it cooks your shingles from underneath and runs your AC bills through the roof. On a Kona afternoon in August, an unvented attic can hit 150°F. Same story in Kihei and Kahului. Hilo side gets more of a moisture problem than a heat problem, but bad venting there rots decking just as fast. Good ventilation drops attic temps, extends your roof life, and keeps moisture from building up. We design vent systems sized for your attic and your climate zone.
Attic venting installation
Professional attic venting installation for ridge vents, soffit vents, gable vents, and powered solar attic fans. The right combo gives you steady airflow from soffit to ridge, which keeps your attic cooler and drier year round. Better airflow means lower energy bills and a roof that lasts longer. We size the system to your home and install it without messing up your existing roof line. Same install quality whether you’re in Waikoloa, Wailuku, Pahoa, or Lahaina.
Attic venting repairs
Reliable attic venting repairs and maintenance to restore proper airflow and stop moisture from building up. Common issues we see on Hawaii homes: blocked soffit vents (insulation pushed in tight, dust and cobwebs packed in over the years), broken ridge vent seals letting wind-driven rain through, and powered fans that quit working. Fixes are usually a same-day thing. Salt air is especially brutal on the metal parts of vent hardware near the coast in Kona and Lahaina.
Roof damage repair
Expert roof damage repair for hail, wind, and general storm damage, with full insurance claim support if you need it. We document the damage with photos, write up a detailed scope, and work with your adjuster so you actually get the coverage you’re paying for. Most homeowners don’t realize how much of their roof claim gets pushed back by insurance because the contractor didn’t document properly. We do. Weather events hit each island differently. Big Island homes see more direct wind, Maui homes see more sideways rain, so the damage patterns are different too.
Roof repair for storm & wind damage
Specialized storm damage roof repair and wind damage roof repair with fast response across Hawaii. After a Kona storm or trade wind event, we run emergency tarping seven days a week and usually have crews on site same-day. We handle the immediate stop-the-bleeding work, then come back for the permanent repair. Kona side of the Big Island and Lahaina side of Maui catch the worst of storm season most years. Insurance assistance included if your damage qualifies for a claim.
Skylight installation
Quality skylight installation and roof skylight services that maintain waterproofing and bring real natural light into your home. Skylights are great. Bad skylight installs are the fastest way to wreck a perfectly good roof. We install Velux and other quality units with proper flashing kits, ice-and-water shield, and step-flashed integration with your roofing material. No shortcut sealant-and-pray installs. Popular in Hilo homes where the tree canopy blocks a lot of natural light, and in newer Kona builds where the design calls for it.
Skylight repair
Professional skylight repair and skylight leak repair to stop water intrusion and restore seals. Most skylight leaks aren’t actually the skylight, they’re the flashing or the curb around it. We pull back the roofing, find the real failure point, replace the gaskets and flashing, and reinstall it watertight. If the unit itself is shot, we can replace it with a same-size unit and minimal disruption. Older Maui and Kona homes with skylights installed 20+ years ago are where we see the most failures now.
Roof replacement
Complete roof replacement and full reroofing services using premium shingles and metal panels built for Hawaii’s harsh weather. We tear off the old roof down to the deck, replace any rotten plywood, install fresh underlayment and ice-and-water shield in critical areas, then put on your new roof to spec. Wind-rated, code-compliant, fully warranted. Most full replacements take 3 to 5 days depending on size. Coastal jobs in Lahaina and along the Kohala coast need extra corrosion-resistant fasteners, which we spec by default.
Roof leak repair
Emergency roof leak repair and leak detection services to stop water damage in your home fast. Active leak today? Call the number for your island and we’ll get out there. We diagnose the source (rarely directly above the stain), tarp it if its raining, and do a permanent repair as soon as conditions allow. We also pull back interior damage so you can see whats wet and dry it out before mold sets in. Rainy season leaks are the ones we get flooded with, especially on the Hilo side and Upcountry Maui.
Roof waterproofing
Advanced roof waterproofing and roof sealing services to protect against heavy rain and salt air across Hawaii. For flat and low-slope roofs we install elastomeric, silicone, and acrylic coating systems plus modified bitumen membranes where needed. For pitched roofs its proper underlayment, ice-and-water shield in the valleys and around penetrations, and quality flashing details. Either way the goal is the same, water stays out. Hilo gets the most rain in the state, so waterproofing work there is a bigger part of our schedule than most people realize.
Roof coating
High-performance roof coating and cool roof coating that reflects sunlight, lowers your energy bills, and extends roof life by 10 to 15 years. Real prep is the secret here. A coating sprayed over a dirty or degraded roof will fail in 18 months. We pressure wash, repair seams, prime the substrate, then apply the coating to spec. Works great on flat commercial roofs in Kahului and Kona, and on mid-century homes Upcountry Maui and around Waimea.
Residential roof replacement
Full residential roof replacement for Hawaii homes that have taken too much weather to keep patching. We tear off, deck out any rot, install proper underlayment, and reroof to modern spec. You get a warrantied roof that handles trade winds, salt air, and Kona storms. We work single-family homes, condos, and multi-unit residentials across Kona, Hilo, Maui, and Lahaina. Financing available for qualified homeowners.
Commercial roof replacement
Commercial roof replacement for condos, restaurants, warehouses, and light industrial across Hawaii. Flat, low-slope, and pitched commercial roofs get their own set of materials and details. We handle TPO, PVC, modified bitumen, and metal commercial systems, with proper edge metal and drainage. Kahului industrial park and Kona commercial corridor projects, we’ve done a lot of both. Written scopes, honest timelines, and we work around your business hours so you stay open.
Solar roofing
Solar roofing options for Hawaii homeowners who want clean energy without wrecking the look of their house. Integrated solar shingles blend into the roof instead of sitting on top of it. We handle the roofing side of the install, coordinate with your solar contractor on the electrical side, and make sure the flashing details around each panel or shingle don’t turn into leak points three years down the road. Popular with newer Kona and Kihei builds where the roof pitch and orientation work well for solar.
Solar panel installation
Professional solar panel installation across Hawaii that respects your roof. Bad panel installs are one of the fastest ways to void a roof warranty and create leak points. We use proper flashing kits, seal every roof penetration to spec, and coordinate with your solar electrical crew so the roof and the system both work together. If you’re a Hilo homeowner who’s been quoted a solar install by someone who “does roofs too,” get a second opinion from us first, it’ll save you headaches later.
Roof Estimate
Get a free, no-obligation roof estimate from Lava Roofing anywhere in Hawaii. A local crew from your island visits the property for a detailed inspection and gives you transparent pricing based on your roof, your climate zone, and the current condition of the materials. No pressure, no upsell. Schedule your estimate today and get expert recommendations for repair, replacement, coating, or maintenance.
- Kona (Big Island west): (808) 746-2314
- Hilo (Big Island east): (808) 825-6463
- Maui (Kahului area): (808) 793-6635
- Lahaina (West Maui): (808) 793-5520
25+ years across the islands.
Licensed (CT-39063). Insured. Local crews in Kona, Hilo, Maui, and Lahaina. Free written estimates statewide.