General contractor work on Maui — Makawao

Can Can Builders Inc. · BC Lic# 29930

General Contractor in Makawao, Maui

Residential & Commercial Construction and Remodeling

Serving Makawao for Over 40 Years

Can Can Builders is based right here in Makawao — 729 Kekona Pl — making us your true local upcountry contractor. Owner Mike Zerkle has lived and worked in the Makawao community for over 40 years, and his deep familiarity with upcountry construction is reflected in every project we complete. Upcountry Maui has its own distinct character: cooler temperatures, higher rainfall, lush landscapes, and homes that tend to be larger, older, and more architecturally varied than those in coastal areas. We understand how the cooler, wetter upcountry climate affects building materials — which wood products hold up, which coatings resist moisture, and which construction techniques stand the test of time at elevation. Whether you're renovating a classic upcountry ranch home, adding an ohana unit, remodeling a kitchen, or tackling a long-deferred restoration project, nobody knows Makawao construction better than Can Can Builders.

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Upcountry Maui Construction — What's Different

Building and renovating in upcountry Makawao isn't the same as working on the coast. The elevation, the rainfall, the temperature variation — all of it affects how materials perform and how projects should be built. Can Can Builders has been working in this environment for over four decades. We're not just familiar with it; we live in it.

Upcountry homes tend to be older, larger, and more complex than coastal properties. Many were built in phases over decades, and renovation work often reveals surprises — additions built without permits, outdated systems, or structural quirks that need addressing. Mike Zerkle's 40+ years of upcountry experience means he's seen most of it before, and knows how to handle it.

As your neighbors at 729 Kekona Pl, we have a stake in the quality of upcountry construction. When you hire Can Can Builders for a Makawao project, you're hiring a contractor who will drive past your home regularly and will be accountable to the community for the work we do.

Moisture-Resistant Materials

Upcountry's higher rainfall means wood products, coatings, and exterior finishes must be selected specifically for wet-climate performance.

Older Home Expertise

Many Makawao homes date to the 1960s–80s. We're experienced with the systems, materials, and structural quirks common in older upcountry properties.

Ranch & Estate Renovations

We work on larger upcountry properties — main houses, guest cottages, workshops, and agricultural structures — with the same quality standards as any project.

True Local Accountability

Based in Makawao for 40+ years, Can Can Builders is accountable to the upcountry community in a way that off-island or drive-in contractors simply aren't.