Deconstruction

Looking to rebuild or remodel?

We offer a sustainable alternative to demolition.

To find out if deconstruction can work for your project, fill out our inquiry form below for a free estimate.

What is Deconstruction?

A sustainable alternative to demolition where structures are disassembled by hand for the purpose of reuse and recycling salvageable material.

  • Reduces the need for extraction of raw materials for new construction

  • Conserves the energy and natural resources used in the manufacturing of new building material

  • Prevents environmental pollution by diverting waste

  • Increases the longevity of landfills

  • Prevents harmful dust from releasing such as lead dust, asbestos, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide, and carbon monoxide  

  • Creates jobs because more hands are required to dismantle a building

  • Items can be donated to a qualified 501(c)3 charity and claimed by the property owners on their taxes as a donation at fair market value

  • Provide the community with affordable resources

Every year, our nonprofit diverts an average of 740,000 pounds of construction and demolition materials from the landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 583 tons.

Client Testimonial

Jenna T.

Hear what Jenna, one of our deconstruction clients, has to say about her experience working with us.

  • A photo of a Re-use Hawaii deconstruction crew member carrying a wooden window at a deconstruction project site.
  • A photo of a Re-use Hawai'i's deconstruction crew member on a tree cutting platform cutting trees.
  • A Re-use Hawaii deconstruction crew member carrying lumber at a deconstruction project.
  • A photo of a salvage ceiling fan hanging down from an open roof at a deconstruction project.

What is our deconstruction process?

1) Deconstruction Inquiry Form

To find out if deconstruction can work for your project, fill out our deconstruction inquiry form below for a free estimate.

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2) Site Visit + Formal Proposal

We’ll follow up shortly to schedule a site visit. After the visit, we’ll put together a formal proposal containing:

  • The official quote

  • An estimated timeline

  • Your potential tax deductible for your material donation

*If a demolition permit is needed, the project will begin after it is approved.

This is a photo of a person holding two tools: A hammer, and pliers for construction projects.

3) Deconstruction Time!

Our crew will begin deconstructing your structure to salvage the maximum amount of material. Depending on the size of the project, this can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

We’re able to salvage the structural aspects of your home or building such as beams, wall paneling, and lumber; and the non-structural aspects of your home or building such as doors, windows, cabinets, appliances etc.

This is a graphic photo of a donation receipt for construction and donation projects.

5) Donation Receipt for Tax Deduction

If you choose to donate your materials, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive donation receipt of what we salvaged and send it to an appraiser of your choice. The appraiser will provide you with a donation value report so you can receive a tax deduction for the material you donated.

This is a photo of a deconstruction truck with a Re-use Hawaii logo on the bottom left of the photo.

4) Material Donation to Redistribution Centers

If you choose to donate the materials from your deconstruction, they’ll be brought to our Kaka‘ako Warehouse or Kona Lumberyard to be processed and redistributed to the community at an affordable price.

If you choose to keep the materials, they can be given a second life in your next project!

Deconstructing Kona Village Resort

In 2018, we diverted 1,024,000 pounds of resources from the landfill through the deconstruction of the Kona Village Resort.

Ready to get started on your deconstruction project?

Fill out our Deconstruction Inquiry Form for a free deconstruction estimate!

Some of Our Partners

  • A logo of construction company called "Canaan Development" with a eagle in the center of the picture.

    Canaan Builders

    Canaan Builders, founded in 1978, provides luxury construction with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. We’ve partnered with Canaan Builders on twelve deconstruction projects.

  • Logo of another construction company called the"Mokulua High Performance Builder with a palm tree on the left side of the logo.

    Mokulua Builder

    Mokulua High Performance Builder’s mission is to build efficient, sustainable, and healthy homes for their clients. They’ve proved their commitment to minimizing the impact of their construction projects by partnering with us for 6 deconstruction projects, which secured their clients an estimated $150,000 in tax-deductions.

  • Another construction company logo of Atlas Construction. It has a house roof shaped icon at the top of the name.

    Atlas Construction

    Atlas Construction has been building homes in Hawai‘i for four generations and was voted “Hawai‘i’s Best General Contractor.” We’ve been proud to partner with Atlas Construction for ten deconstruction projects.

  • A construction company logo called BKC. It is the one with the orange and black symbol with letters carved into the symbol.

    Barker Kappelle Construction

    Barker Kappelle provides clients with an exceptional building experience while delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects. By partnering with Re-use Hawai‘i on ten deconstruction projects, Barker Kappelle secured their clients an estimated $480,000 in tax-deductions.

  • A construction company logo called AGT construction. It has a black semi circle with a palm tree and half of the house is showing that appears to be in black color.

    AGT Construction

    AGT Construction specializes in high end residential projects, luxury finishes, and smart home technology. AGT is committed to green building practices and has partnered with us on five deconstruction projects, securing their clients an estimated $174,000 in tax-deductions.