35 flooring contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Isla Vista: Michael Renga Flooring, Inc., CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E&M ROOFING AND RENOVATIONS LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 35.
Most-reviewed: Grout Works, 74 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked after Michael Renga Flooring, Inc.; ranked #13.
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35 Isla Vista flooring contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Renga Flooring, Inc. | 83 | 5.0★ (105) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Goodland Floors | 81 | 5.0★ (11) | Oxnard, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Carpeteria Carpet One Floor & Home Santa Barbara | 80 | 4.8★ (36) | Goleta, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | LA CUMBRE FLOOR COVERING & DESIGN | 80 | 5.0★ (43) | Oxnard, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Santa Barbara Hardwood Floors | 80 | 4.8★ (42) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Douglas Hardwood Floors | 79 | 5.0★ (16) | Santa Barbara, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Flooring 101 | 79 | 4.3★ (33) | Goleta, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | SB Epoxy Flooring | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Montecito, 6 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | 805 Hardwood Flooring | 79 | 5.0★ (23) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | E&M ROOFING AND RENOVATIONS LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Euless, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (105).
Based in Oxnard, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, 36 Google reviews.
Based in Oxnard, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Wood floor installation service”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based in Montecito, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Euless, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in El Rio, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based in Camarillo, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, 74 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Carpinteria, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based in Nipomo, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Santa Maria, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, 28 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Carpet installer”.
Based in Goleta, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor sanding and polishing service”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Wood floor installation service”.
Based in Santa Barbara, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based in Goleta, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based in Ventura, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Floor refinishing service”.
Based in Oxnard, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Isla Vista. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood floor installation | $2,469 | $4,723 | $7,034 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $6 to $25 per sq ft installed). US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 35 Isla Vista flooring contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Isla Vista data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |