What is the point in giving out free estimates if the guy works so slow you pay for several more hours of work? $1200 for electrical service on such a simple job is TOO much. read more

Walter's Electric was contacted to give an estimate for work on a condo I was selling and the quotes had me doing a spit take. $3200 to replace a panel that had paint overspray, $300 to replace a GFCI plug, $1500 for a small square of drywall repair, $250 to caulk around a toilet base, $1600 to adjust the kitchen sink drain pipe. I'm still in shock at the audacity of this nonsense. Think again before calling this company. read more

I contacted Walter's Electric and inquired about hiring them to ONLY install an 8 foot copper ground rod (that I would provide), into the ground, and the lady who answered the phone told me that they won't do ANY kind of electrical work without a Permit (permission from the County), even though I am totally off grid and no permit is ever mandated!! What a lousy business acumen, since the job ONLY involved sinking a copper ground rod into the soil, and NOTHING ELSE!! read more

Never thought replacing a water heater would cost so much. Est. 4k is way out of my budget.

I am sorry it took 4 years to post a review. We purchased our Photovoltaic System from Kaimi Chung. He was most professional, very knowledgeable and answered our questions and concerns patiently. La'akea's electrical crew were friendly and professional. They did a great job with installation. With the recent storms, blackouts etc. We had a problem with our PV system communicating to our internet. Called David (La'akea Elec.) and he so patiently walked me through the PV/communication process step by step. It took about an hour and David stayed with me on the phone till it was done. Called David back after about another hour and our system was "communicating!" Success! SO 4 years later it is wonderful to know that La'akea is still with us and was able to solve our issues! I would not hesitate to hire them for our every electrical needs!! read more

Walter's Electric is amazing. We needed a fairly big job done. They came in to do an assessment, and right away scheduled to do the work ASAP. Everyone, from the workers to the owners, were very efficient, friendly, and very well coordinated. We couldn't be more pleased with the work they have done in such a short time, especially during the pandemic. They are highly recommended! -(Office Manager at Ballard Family Mortuary Hilo) read more

Fast, friendly, affordable. What more is there? They will be my go-to guys anytime I have trouble in the future.

We're waiting until after the New Year to pursue this and will submit a rating at that time.

We were having issues with our stove. The electrician I spoke with over the phone offered great advice about issues that a lot of stoves have that can be fixed without a technician showing up. We ended up following his advice which solved our issue. Saving us money as we didn't need to have a technician come out. Amazing customer service, I wish I could do more than just leave a positive review. Will be using them for all electrical needs in the future. read more

Issac was great, he provided an estimate in a timely manner. I Chose to go in a different direction. Issac's estimate was much more affordable. Less panels and using Generac batteries. In the end I didn't want micro inverters and went with Sunpower panels. read more

I called them on the Monday after Christmas - when we had blown a fuse and they sent someone out that afternoon and repaired the issues promptly, professionally, courteously and efficiently. I was impressed. read more

Walter's Electric is an awesome resource for all your electrical and solar needs! They installed my PV panels back in 2012 and I have been enjoying paying minimal payments to Helco ever since! Kaimi is very reliable and a man of his word. He and his crew are able to knock out any project you need and Kaimi will make sure the job is done correctly. read more

Walter's Electric and La`akea Solar is first class! We installed our PV system with them in September and we are beyond pleased with their customer Service, quality installation, and excellent communication! If you are looking to install a new PV system you should consider La`akea Solar! read more

Great response time and even better pricing! Will definitely be calling them for all of our condo needs.

I recently hired Walters to rewire my old 1940s home. The house was a mess when I purchased it and nothing was safe or working well. I got bids from another company, but once I met Kaimi he immediately seemed much more knowledgeable and competent. His bid was also slightly lower. The entire process was fantastic--the estimate was detailed, the crew showed up when they were supposed to and did excellent work. This company was a pleasure to do business with and I will not hesitate to hire them again in the future. This was a very expensive purchase for me, and I am very pleased with how things turned out. read more

We were impressed with Grant's knowledge of PV systems and were confident we were making the right decision with the company. Grant made the process of getting our system installed easy. He followed-through with an expected timeline, kept us informed of HECO delays, gave tips for HECO's approval process, and was on-site on the day of installation. He also took time to make sure dead wires on our home were eliminated, and the monitoring system would be working... that made me so HAPPY! We made the right decision! It took a year, but it happened because of Grant's excellent customer service. The staff on-site and in the office are all helpful too! Thank you so very much! read more

Walters electric and La'akea Solar did an awesome job installing solar photovoltaic at my residence. The crew works hard, fast, and safely. They are a very knowledgable and efficient team. The solar panels look and work great! Mahalo La'akea Solar read more

We needed electrical work done in conjunction with a new air conditioning system. Water's Electric, Hilo performed the electrical work. From the start, Walter's Electric was responsive, Kaimi's follow through was excellent; onsite electricians, Isaac and Jarod were great. I would recommend Walter's Electric to anyone in need of an electrical contractor. Their website is also very well done. Check it out. Kathryn & Jim K read more

I found Walters on Yelp, I needed an electrician to install two external plugs for Fujitsu ductless airconditioning units. After getting a bid from another outfit that I knew was too high, I contacted Kaimi W. Chung of Walters Electric. Although he is a busy guy, he arranged to check out my job the very next day, gave me a bid on the spot (significantly below the other guy) because he knew exactly what I needed, advised me on my photovoltaic cell setup (I didn't know how to read the digital display), and in other ways treated me like a valuable longtime customer and not a brand-new customer. His men came on schedule and did a beautiful job. I can see why Walters Electric has all five-star reviews. read more

I was very impressed with La'akea Solar Technology (AKA Walter's Electric) proposals, work, and timing. I interviewed 4 known PV solar installers in April 2014 and La'akea provided excellent knowledge of their system, electrical systems, and permitting. The project manager, Kai LauKong kept in touch to make sure I understood the processing. Their panel product was fine (Solar World 265 w), not necessarily the most powerful or most efficient, but with good reputation and warranty. I also liked their Enphase micro-inverter system (as compared to the central systems). Among the 4 contractors (which I selected based on commentary and friends), they had coincidentally the lowest price but what was somewhat surprising was that La'akea was the only one that did not require 50% payment shortly after contract signing. I signed on May 2, they essentially installed on Jun 25, the PV was working on Jul 22, and the NEM meter was installed on Aug 1 by HECO - I paid in full on Jul 29 and the complete system was working in only 3 months! Highly recommend this company for their performance and reliability - they have been in business a long time as an electrical contractor and handle all work (except for HECO) in-house and hence are expected to service any product or installation issues. read more