60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Kitchen Remodelers in Ames, IA (2026)
28 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Ames: Clean Indeed, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 28.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Flooring America - Ankeny, 387 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Ames kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 kitchen remodelers in Ames at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clean Indeed | 60 | 4.9★ (130) | Ames | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting | 57 | 4.4★ (145) | Ames | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Laura's Cabinet Gallery, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | Ames | — | — |
| 4 | Cyclone Contracting | 55 | 4.9★ (193) | Ames | — | — |
| 5 | Des Moines Pull-out Shelving and Storage Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | Des Moines, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Iowa Home Consulting Handyman Service | 55 | 4.7★ (241) | Ames | — | — |
| 7 | Completely Kitchens | 54 | 3.5★ (11) | Ames | — | — |
| 8 | Flooring America - Ankeny | 53 | 4.9★ (387) | Ankeny, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Ullmann Construction | 53 | 5.0★ (9) | Nevada, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Elite Construction LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (41) | Boone, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
The 28 best kitchen remodelers in Ames, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ames
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2825 Wakefield Cir, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Ames
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 12 PM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 203 Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Ames
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 215 Alexander Ave Suite A, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Des Moines, 19 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ames
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 241 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 241 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 923 N 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Ames
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 204 Airport Rd, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews, the most in Ames.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 387 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1205 SE 16th Ct Suite 4, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Nevada, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 639 N Ave, Nevada, IA 50201
Based in Boone, 14 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 808 7th St, Boone, IA 50036
Based in Ankeny, 21 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 617 SW 3rd St Suite 108, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Ames
49/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3296 NW Prairie Ln Suite A, Des Moines, IA 50313
Based in Altoona, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Clive, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ames
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ames
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ames
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1175 McCormick Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1124 SW 50th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6864 NE 14th St Suite 4, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Elkhorn, 18 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 524 SW 32nd Ct, Ankeny, IA 50021
#23 Sims Plumbing Co
Based in Ankeny, 25 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 80 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 121 SE Shurfine Dr #8, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Ankeny, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 3106 NW 30th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
All 28 kitchen remodelers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Anchor Property Solutions | 44 | 4.6★ (8) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Rigid Builders, Inc. | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Brinkerhoff Construction LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
Also serving Ames
20 more kitchen remodelers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Area Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Ames |
| Avec Design+Build | 5.0★ (5) | In Ames |
| C&K Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Gutters | 4.9★ (2,611) | In Ames |
| Cyclone Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| Drury Construction Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Ames |
| Durable Coatings | 5.0★ (134) | In Ames |
| Four Ever Homes LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Ames |
| Franklin Fine Homes (Services Ames and Des Moines) | 5.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| Hickory Construction, Inc. | 4.7★ (15) | In Ames |
| Hinders & Associates Construction Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Ames |
| Integrity Construction | 4.9★ (38) | In Ames |
| Prairieland Homes | 5.0★ (9) | In Ames |
| Prestige Builders | 5.0★ (28) | In Ames |
| Property Service Agency LLC | 3.9★ (17) | In Ames |
| SERVPRO of Ames | 4.8★ (107) | In Ames |
| Sure Can | 4.7★ (12) | In Ames |
| TMJ Construction Services | 4.7★ (211) | In Ames |
| Unicus Design and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Ames |
| Wojcik Carpentry | 5.0★ (11) | In Ames |
| Zook's Look, Inc. | 5.0★ (69) | In Ames |
How much do kitchen remodelers cost in Ames?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,300 | $26,440 | $40,770 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Ames kitchen remodelers
We scored 28 Ames kitchen remodelers on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Ames data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Kitchen remodelers in Ames: frequently asked questions
Who is the best kitchen remodeler in Ames?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked kitchen remodeler in Ames, IA is Clean Indeed with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#2) and Laura's Cabinet Gallery, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 28 kitchen remodelers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many kitchen remodelers are there in Ames?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 kitchen remodelers serving Ames, IA. 10 of them are based in Ames; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which kitchen remodelers in Ames are open 24/7?
3 ranked kitchen remodelers in Ames post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Clean Indeed (#1), Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#2) and Sims Plumbing Co (#23). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which kitchen remodelers in Ames work on weekends?
11 of 28 ranked kitchen remodelers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clean Indeed (#1), Draintech Plumbing Drain Cleaning Hydro Jetting (#2) and Des Moines Pull-out Shelving and Storage Solutions (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Ames?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,300 to $40,770, with $26,440 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Iowa. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Ames kitchen remodelers have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated kitchen remodelers in Ames is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Flooring America - Ankeny has the most, 387 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank kitchen remodelers?
Each kitchen remodeler gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do kitchen remodelers outside Ames count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ames city center, our service radius for kitchen remodelers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Ames
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 kitchen remodelers serving Ames.
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