2025 was a year of flux and uncertainty for Hawai‘i’s roofers and the trades in general. To be sure, few were untouched by the economic headwinds of the last year. Businesses across all sectors were buffeted by challenges on all fronts, confronted by workforce shortages, variable tariffs and persistent inflation, often with little recourse but to hang on.
So it may be considered a small miracle that the results of our 2026 Top Roofers survey shows that not only did Hawai‘i’s roofers survive this perfect storm, they thrived. Whereas our 2025 rankings showed that Hawai‘i’s Top Roofers brought in approximately $151.4 million in combined revenue for the year, the participants in our 2026 survey brought that number up to an astounding $184.2 million — an overall 21.7% increase from last year’s survey.
Among the participating roofers who ranked in both years’ surveys, several saw significant jumps in year-over-year revenue, including one company who experienced a 29.1% jump.
Fueling this wave is a range of projects from the public and private sectors, encompassing luxury condominiums and quiet resorts, military structures and public-school buildings, medical facilities and historic properties, places of worship, retail outlets, fast-food restaurants and even single- and multi-family homes. These Top Roofers did it all.
There is a reason they’re considered “tops,” after all.
The newest company in our rankings made their debut in 2011, while the oldest company has been in the business since 1979. In other words, our Top Roofers are no strangers to economic downturns and other challenges that a business may face, having seen their share over the years.
A slate of new and upcoming projects has many of our Top Roofers optimistic for the rest of 2026 and beyond. This sense is perhaps best summarized by Louis Tory Jr., founder and president of Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing Inc. “We’re looking forward to the future,” he says.
Congratulations to this year’s Top Roofers and mahalo to everyone who participated in our survey!
Editor’s Note: To compile Hawai‘i’s Top 10 Roofers list, Building Industry Hawai‘i distributed surveys to over 150 roofing companies in the state. Participation in this survey was voluntary. Companies who took part submitted responses electronically, with all information collected and sorted by magazine staff. Participants are ranked by annual revenue, with the company reporting the highest earnings for 2025 receiving the No. 1 spot on the list.
#10
$3 million
SHAFER’S ROOFING
President/CEO:
Bernadette Shafer Robins
Specialties: Low-slope,
fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing,
shingle roof
Hawai‘i state license:
BC-32095, C-23338
Shafer’s Roofing has earned the No. 10 position on Building Industry Hawai‘i’s annual ranking of Top Roofers, with $3 million in reported 2025 revenue. Bernadette Shafer Robins, a second-generation owner-manager, has led the woman-owned company, founded in 1979, for the last 25 years.
Shafer’s Roofing specializes in low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing and shingle roof projects, with 90% of their work being performed in the public sector.
Labor shortages were a major challenge in 2025, says Robins, which impacted the company’s ability to meet the high demand for roofing services. Fluctuating costs for materials also presented uncertainties in regard to planning and budgeting.
“I foresee the labor shortage continuing to be a major issue,” says Robins. “Companies will also need to navigate stricter regulations and adopt new technologies to stay competitive. However, there are great opportunities in the growing demand for eco-friendly roofing solutions and the potential for investment in training programs to build a skilled workforce.”
#9
$3.5 million
On Top Roofing LLC
President/CEO:
James “Kimo” Tamayo
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen,
steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, wood shake, tile
Hawai‘i state license: CT-29849
On Top Roofing LLC’s 2025 Hawai‘i revenue came in at $3,531,000, making them No. 9 in this year’s rankings.
They completed 240 projects in 2025, made up of both small and large undertakings “including repairs and replacements for commercial and residential work,” says consultant Warren Leung. Ninety-nine percent of their work was completed in the public sector.
Their work on Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina was particularly meaningful, according to Leung.
“[The church] is a fixture in the community of Lahaina … and it survived the devastating fires that destroyed so much around it. While still standing, the main structure did incur damage to the roof — which is very large and steep,” says Leung. “Coordination between the [Catholic] Diocese [of Honolulu], suppliers, rental equipment, vehicles, accommodations, etc. was quite the feat. It all came together and it all worked out with the church now standing tall and looking great.”
#8
$7.1 million
R&C Roofing Contractors
President/CEO: Chris Tamura
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof
Hawai‘i state license: C-33642
R&C Roofing Contractors came in at No. 8 with $7,098,000 in revenue in 2025.
One of their major projects was the Hilo Ironworks Building where they replaced the three-story building’s 25,000-square-foot metal roofing system.
R&C Roofing Contractors President Chris Tamura says balancing the building’s live-environment and structural challenges added a level of complexity that set this project apart.
“The open structural design created limited footing and increased fall exposure, requiring heightened safety protocols and careful coordination of movement across the roof system,” says Tamura. “Due to the elevated work area and risk of falling debris, safety measures such as controlled access zones, overhead protection and active communication were critical to ensure the protection of both the crew and individuals in and around the building.”
The building’s three-story height in combination with wind uplift placed the project in a “high risk category,” explains Tamura.
“In response, comprehensive safety protocols were implemented, including coordinated workflow sequencing, active communication among crews and protective measures for occupants below,” says Tamura.
#7
$8.6 million
KOKUA ROOFING SERVICES
President/CEO: Ron Lloyd
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof
Hawai‘i state license: CT-31641
Kokua Roofing Services’ 2025 revenue of $8,600,000 puts them at No. 7 in Building Industry Hawai‘i’s Top Roofers rankings.
Much of their work was completed on the Kona side of Hawai‘i island. Kokua Roofing Services’ founder and CEO Ron Lloyd says that “typically dry Kona” presented an atypical hurdle last year due to abnormal weather conditions which resulted in “lots of afternoon surprise storms.”
Despite the extreme and unusual weather, Kokua Roofing Services wrapped up five major condo projects, consisting of one new construction project and four reroofings.
Lloyd said communicating with “over 600 owners” — on just three of the condo projects — required extensive coordination efforts.
2025 wasn’t just a successful year for business and numbers — Lloyd was also named senior vice president of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association Board.
#6
$9.6 million
Pacific Islands Group LLC
President/CEO: Danny E. Teffera
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, all building envelope scopes in Division 7
Hawai‘i state license: CT-26375
Pacific Islands Group LLC’s $9.6 million in 2025 earnings seats them at No. 6 in this year’s Top Roofers rankings.
The company had significant projects across all islands and sectors, including The Modern Honolulu, Colony Marina AOAO, Hawai‘i Convention Center, USPS Barrigada – Guam and the Kona LDS Stake Center, among others.
Navigating business across the islands was challenging, says Pacific Islands Group COO Jonathan Minaker, but sustainably growing the company is what keeps operations moving forward.
“Each year we dedicate a reinvestment to the industry through our involvement, training and our commitment to bring on new talented team members expanding our outreach to our clients throughout the Pacific,” he says.
2026 will bring continued work at the Laylow Waikiki, Wailea Beach Resort, Fort Shafter B500 and Maui Memorial Hospital.
#5
$15.6 million
Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing Inc.
PHOTO COURTESY PU-LAMA LA-NA‘I
President/CEO: Louis Tory Jr.
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, waterproofing
Hawai‘i state license: CT-8576
Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing Inc. made $15.6 million in 2025, placing them at No. 5 in this year’s rankings by a slim margin.
Working on Lāna‘i’s Hōkūao was a highlight for the company, notes Sandra GT Ward, Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing administrative manager, because the project required the installation of Tesla’s Solar Roofing system.
“Being Tesla’s Hawai‘i Roofing Installer, this was [a] step forward in the realm of innovation of merging energy-efficiency with a sleek design,” says Ward.
Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing also saw “organizational shifts” in 2025, Ward says, that “catapulted us into a new mindset of doing business and opened us up to pushing the boundaries and embrac[ing] new ways of improving our company and service.”
These changes prepared the company for a strong year ahead, ready to continue their work on 2026 projects, such as Hale Hali‘a Aloha, with a fresh perspective.
#4
$15.8 million
Surface Shield Roofing & Construction Hawaii
President/CEO: Shon Gregory
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof
Hawai‘i state license: BC-37430
Surface Shield Roofing & Construction Hawaii’s (SSRC) 2025 Hawai‘i-based revenue of $15.8 million places them at No. 4 in this year’s rankings.
The company reports it owes a large portion of its revenue to several Hawai‘i Department of Education projects, including Stevenson Middle School A and B, Noelani Elementary School and Lā‘ie Elementary School Building I.
However, the historic Mendonca Building was an especially notable project for 2025.
“The project required removing existing roof tiles and installing new tiles on the three-story 10:12 pitch roofs from lifts on three high-traffic streets in Chinatown: Maunakea, Hotel and Smith streets,” says Mahea Viernes, SSRC head of public contact/advertising and marketing. “With no staging area, lifts were delivered and picked up daily. Because this project is on high-traffic streets, coordination with HPD (Honolulu Police Department) was necessary to shut down each block while work was performed. All communication needed to be seamless between architects, SSRC, HPD and TheBus to avoid timeline delays or inconveniences while ensuring the safety of vehicles, daily foot traffic and for our workers.”
Moving into 2026, SSRC will continue work on Building K at Lā‘ie Elementary School.
#3
$36.9 million
Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii Inc.
President/CEO: Guy Akasaki
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, waterproofing
Hawai‘i state license: BC-18179
Founded in 1993 and earning $36,900,000 in 2025 revenue, Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii Inc. continues to expand the achievements of Hawai‘i’s roofing industry as shown by its impressive lineup last year.
Commercial Roofing’s completed 2025 projects include Kapi‘olani Medical Center Lani Booth & Family Birth Center, Maui Banyan AOAO, Hyatt Maui, One Archer Lane, Hokuloa AOAO, Beacon QXO Warehouse, Ala Moana Pacific Center, Happy Keiki Preschool and Don Don Donki Kapolei.
Commercial Roofing’s 2025 Ala Moana Pacific Center roof replacement was a complex Honolulu high-rise project, reports David Pavlicek, the company’s project managing estimator, and required meticulous safety and logistical planning as it was performed in a busy Ala Moana Shopping Center retail setting.
“The work involved a complete tear-off and installation of a high-performance 80 mil Sarnafil PVC membrane roofing system and replacement of all related metal flashings,” he says. “Close coordination was required with the tenant below, a highly sensitive fertility lab, to ensure contamination-free operations throughout construction. The project was completed successfully and is backed by a 30-year high-wind warranty.”
Commercial Roofing 2025 project starts include Marukai Wholesale Mart, Queen’s North Hilo, Ka‘anapali Royal AOAO, Hilton Waikoloa, Wendy’s Kunia, Regency at Kahala and Pu‘unoa Beach Estates AOAO.
The Waipahu-based roofer earned recognition as Building Management Hawai‘i’s “Roofing Vendor of the Year” in August 2025 for the second year in a row. This past February, Commercial Roofing was also recognized by the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii for its GAF HydroStop roofing system installation at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.
#2
$38.4 million
Kapili Roofing & Painting
President/CEO: Brennan Leong
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, tile roofing
Hawai‘i state license: BC-28938
Posting $38,400,000 in annual 2025 revenue, Kapili Roofing & Painting repeats its strong showing two years ago and again takes second place among Hawai‘i’s Top 10 Roofers.
The company continued its growth as one of Hawai‘i’s leading roofing contractors in 2025, completing a wide range of residential and commercial projects across O‘ahu, Maui and Kaua‘i, reports Brandon Quang, Kapili marketing specialist.
In all, the roofer completed 678 projects last year: 525 residential and 153 in the commercial sector.
Two challenging 2025 commercial projects included the OR&L Building Processing Center and Kapolei High School Building J.
Quang says the OR&L project “involved restoring a historically significant building in downtown Honolulu under strict preservation guidelines. Crews installed clay tiles, a three-ply modified bitumen system and custom copper gutters while repairing woodwork on a steep 5/12 roof, coordinating closely with tenants as the building remained operational.”
At Kapolei High School, Kapili reroofed three-story Building J while classes remained in session. “Work was carefully phased and coordinated with school staff to minimize disruption, while crews installed a new high-performance standing-seam metal roof,” says Quang.
Kapili began 514 projects in 2025, with 390 in the residential sector and 124 for commercial clients.
Kapili was a winner in the residential and commercial categories at the Roofing Contractors Association of Hawaii’s Top Roofing Awards in February. The honor follows many earned by Kapili in recent years, as well as GAF Presidents Club Award recognition.
#1
$45.8 million
Beachside Roofing LLC
President/CEO: Scot Jimenez
Specialties: Low-slope, fluid-applied, single-ply, modified bitumen, steep slope, metal roofing, shingle roof, waterproofing, all types
Hawai‘i state license: BC-22075
Taking the top spot among Hawai‘i roofers for the second year in a row, Beachside Roofing LLC reports $45,800,000 in 2025 receipts.
Beachside projects spanned many sectors last year, with new roofs, renovations and major repairs completed at Ulana Ward Village, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Graduate Student Residences, the First Hawaiian Center Cooling Tower and Roof Replacement project and at Maui Airport Industrial.
New 2025 Beachside projects include Phase 3 at Maui Bay Villas, the Mauna Kea Beach Renovation, Kuilei Place and Hale Pilina.
Roofing challenges abound at many of these jobsites.
At last year’s First Hawaiian Center project, for instance, the Beachside team replaced a roof located 30 stories above street level while it was undergoing a phased cooling tower replacement by Nordic PCL Construction Inc.
More recently, says Scott Ai, Beachside vice president – estimating, Nordic PCL’s Mauna Kea Beach project “was a renovation of significant public spaces and addition of a new spa and other hotel support, while the resort remained in operations.”
