Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction and Aggregate Services in Hilo, Hawaii
Founded in 1959, Yamada & Sons has built a legacy of excellence in civil construction work, specializing in excavation, grading, and hot mix asphalt paving. Our team brings over six decades of combined experience to every project, delivering quality results for residential, commercial, and government clients across the Big Island. We maintain rigorous quality control standards for our ready-mix concrete and aggregate products, ensuring materials meet precise specifications. As a locally-owned business rooted in Hilo since 1925, we combine generational expertise with modern equipment to tackle projects of all sizes. Our commitment to fair pricing, professional service, and community empowerment has earned us enduring trust.We operate a certified quarry and scale house, offering same-day delivery and discounted rates for licensed contractors. With full insurance coverage and bondable status, we provide free estimates island-wide while maintaining transparency in all operations. Our team's adaptability during World War II established a tradition of solving complex challenges, a principle that continues to drive our innovation today. From small driveway repairs to major highway construction, we prioritize client satisfaction through reliable execution and technical expertise. Our vertically integrated operationsfrom material production to constructionallow comprehensive project control and cost efficiency.
Services
Excavation
Asphalt Paving
Ready-Mix Concrete
Aggregate Sales
Grading
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of construction experience serving the Big Island
- Our team holds full insurance and bondable status
- We offer free estimates island-wide with transparent pricing
- Our certified quarry ensures material quality compliance
- We provide same-day delivery for aggregate products
Services
Excavation
Our excavation services prepare sites for construction through precise earth removal and grading. We handle projects ranging from residential foundations to large-scale infrastructure development. Our experienced operators use modern equipment to ensure accurate site preparation meeting engineering specifications.
Asphalt Paving
We provide hot mix asphalt paving for roads, parking lots, and driveways using quality materials from our own production facilities. Our paving crews ensure smooth, durable surfaces with proper compaction and drainage. We serve both private and public sector clients across the island.
Ready-Mix Concrete
Our ready-mix concrete service offers multiple mix designs for various construction applications. We maintain strict quality control through frequent testing to ensure structural integrity. Deliveries go from Hilo to Honoka'a with support for determining proper mix specifications and volume requirements.
Aggregate Sales
We sell basalt rock products in various sizes including drain rock, base course materials, and sand. Our quarry produces both processed and raw materials for construction, landscaping, and infrastructure projects. Licensed contractors receive discounted pricing with same-day delivery options available.
Grading
Our grading services create proper elevation and drainage for construction projects. We use precision equipment to achieve required site contours for roads, buildings, and utilities. This essential preparation work ensures long-term structural stability and water management effectiveness.
People
Robert Mitsugi Yamada
Founder
Founded Yamada Transfer in 1925 at age 16 with a single truck. Pioneered semi-trailer use on the island during WWII. Transitioned to contracting in 1959, establishing Yamada & Sons
Donald Yamada
Executive
Third-generation leader who continued expanding the family business operations. Maintained commitment to quality while diversifying company services and holdings.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We specialize in excavation, grading, asphalt paving, and civil construction projects for residential, commercial, and government clients.
Do you sell construction materials?
Yes, we operate a commercial quarry providing aggregates, asphalt concrete, and ready-mix concrete products for various applications.
How can I get delivery pricing?
Contact our offices at 933-8492 (concrete) or 933-8480 (aggregates) for delivery rates and volume pricing information.
Are you licensed for government projects?
Yes, we're a licensed General Engineering contractor with experience on County, State, and Federal projects since 1959.
Do you offer same-day delivery?
Same-day delivery is available for aggregate products when requested before our daily cutoff time.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the Big Island's East-side from Na'alehu to Honoka'a, with some access limitations due to bridge weight restrictions.
