I was excited to find this business was right down the road from my house, and they had quality workmanship for a gate that my property needed. I love supporting local businesses. They were able to schedule installation in a reasonable amount of time for what we needed, and finally the gate was installed. It met our specifications, and the workmanship was as promised. However, three days after installation, the problems started. For some reason, the mechanism must be faulty, or the wiring/electric was not properly done, and the solar panel attached to the gate mechanism has not charged the batteries since installation. Within three days of installation, the batteries for the solar powered mechanism were dead. We called and called and finally someone came to pick up the batteries and see what was wrong. We thought they did some troubleshooting, but apparently did not. That was over two months ago, and repeated scheduling to have them come back and reinstall the batteries, and/or troubleshoot has been nothing but empty promises. They say they will come the next day, and then they don't; rinse and repeat... for the last two months. I was even given the excuse that they made a mistake in scheduling because they had a state contract on a day they had promised to come. (State contracts and procurement processes with the state take months if not years to bid on and manifest...) I am not buying the excuse that it was a mistake about scheduling around that.... Every time they schedule, they never show up. There have been at least 10 to 20 of those specific instances. They do a nice job, but don't hold your breath that they will follow up and assist with anything after installation. Would not recommend because of the failure in customer service, failure in communication, and failure and follow through. This is a very unprofessional business, and I would avoid them at all costs. At this point, I am requesting a full refund and will be taking them to court if I don't get it back. read more

BEWARE - SCAMMERS! We paid owner Wayne Shimabukaro to do two fencing/gate opener. The first was a nightmare, dragging on for almost a year. Most of the work was sloppy and incompetent. He was not qualified to take on a job that includes things like installing an electric gate opener. The gates structural welds have numerous pinholes and will likely fail. He didn't prep or primer the metal, so the paint started peeling within a WEEK! The gate-opener was mis-installed out of spec and fails a few times a week. We raised these and other issue Wayne,but the problems were not addressed. But it gets worse. Before the first job was done, we paid Shima a $5k deposit for the the second one; and he cajoled us into paying the balance on the first job before completion (something that I later discovered, is illegal in HI.) so that he "could make payroll this week". Since we were already in the middle of an ongoing business relationship, we foolishly agreed. Auwe! Soon after the $5,000. check cleared, Wayne ghosted us, leaving even the first job incomplete. We spent months, sending emails, voice mail, text and phone calls, begging him & co-conspirator/daughter/"office manager" Chaz to at least speak to us, but no response. Since then, We've discovered other victims, who had similar experiences as recently as a few months ago. Shima IMO has demonstrated a pattern of defrauding clients, especially senior citizens. Caveat emptor read more

I love my new gate. I had an old corroded gate that was surprisingly being held together by rust. My new gate that Shima's built, is lovely and elegant. Before they were even completed, I was already contemplating the grand words I would use to convey my gratitude towards their professionalism and craftsmanship. I am so glad I called and used this company. I had to be patient with the fact that they are high in demand. But after seeing the quality of their work, it was obvious to see why. It has been worth the wait. Thanks to Shima, his family,and his company. God bless you. read more

Shima's Welding Company - Lovely new gate, it even has a pleasant sound when it closes. Just a simply satisfying click. - Metal Fabricators Near Me - Waianae, Hawaii

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Needed a chainlinkfence installed. Called them and left a message. Chase called me the next day and set an appointment for the following day. No one showed up. Called them to see what happened. Went to voicemail, left a message to call me. No call back, SAD, lost my business. Das why hard, lose money. read more

My review is long overdue. I found Shima's thru Angi app. I have worked with Chas on 2 projects. Will be calling for a 3rd. Very quick, efficient and friendly service. You cannot go wrong working with this company! read more

SCAMMERS! Took my money and ran. Didn't finish project. Had to keep reaching out to them as they never communicated anything each step of the way until they just disappeared. read more