Lead Abatement in Oahu: When Is It Required?
If your Oahu home was built before 1978, lead abatement may be required before any renovation or painting work begins. Anytime a paid contractor disturbs
March 27, 2026
Owner & Estimator, Bernardo’s Painting | Mililani, O’ahu, HI
Aloha. I’m Bernardo Benigno Jr., born and raised right here in Mililani Town. I started painting residential homes in 1999 and have spent every year since learning what it actually takes to do this job right. Not just technically, but in the way you treat a family’s home, communicate through a project, and stand behind your work when it’s done.
I named this company after my father, Bernardo P. Benigno Sr., a decorated military officer who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. His values of integrity, discipline, and showing up no matter what are the same ones I bring to every job on O’ahu.
1,000+
Projects Completed
Best of Honolulu Award
2-year
Workmanship Warranty
Bernardo’s Painting holds Hawaii Contractor License CT-29089 and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Hawaii. Every crew member is background-checked, drug-tested, and trained to perform at the highest level.
Everything we do is to ensure we’ve completed a project you’ll love.
I am pleased to say that this is a top-notch painting company. The prep work was very meticulous and worth the time. Lines were clean and no overspray found. He even patched up old, rotted areas nicely. Our old house looked brand new after his work.
I also used them for some interior painting and some carpentry work. Unfortunately, one of the windows got cracked but Bernardo went out of his way to fix it with even better glass than the original. He even got part of the flooring fixed up also.
Joni K.
I couldn’t be more impressed with Bernardo’s Painting! Bernardo came over to give a quote on an exterior paint job for my house. He was very thorough and honest in his evaluation of my house and the job that needed to be done.
Bernardo spoke with experience and gave me several options to choose from… I couldn’t have been happier with the result ;) I can’t recommend Bernardo’s Painting enough!!!
Eric W.
Bernardo’s was super helpful with repainting the interior bedrooms of our family home.
They helped my parents move all the furniture around and worked with our schedule and living arrangements. They did a great job and now our house looks clean and fresh!
Lily B.
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