165 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Capitola: Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc., CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rosenthal Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 165.
Most-reviewed: Rosenthal Plumbing, 661 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 165 ranked; ranked #2.
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165 Capitola kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 165 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. | 62 | 4.9★ (650) | Soquel, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rosenthal Plumbing | 61 | 4.8★ (661) | Santa Cruz, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Bryant Builder | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Aptos, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | EDR Design Build | 57 | 5.0★ (39) | Los Gatos, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Lewis Design Build Remodel | 56 | 5.0★ (33) | Scotts Valley, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kitchen Remodel And Design San Jose | 55 | 4.9★ (36) | Campbell, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Kitchen Tune-Up Monterey Bay, CA | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Build the Bay Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Campbell, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Silicon Valley Kitchen & Bath Co. | 55 | 4.7★ (24) | Campbell, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 661 Google reviews, the most in Capitola.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 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.
Based in Prunedale, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 165 ranked kitchen remodelers here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A S Design's Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bathroom | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bokulich Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Brand Wood Builders | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Coast Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Dunton Woodworking | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Eco Decking Tiles | In Capitola | |
| Irwin Construction Kitchen and Bath | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Meschi Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Capitola |
| MHM Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Michael Meyer Fine Woodworking | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Moxie Builders | In Capitola | |
| Nolan Designs & Engineering | In Capitola | |
| Poseidon Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (59) | In Capitola |
| Santa Cruz County Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Sunrise Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (118) | In Capitola |
| Torres Structural Framing | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Waltcraftsman | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Whitlow Concrete Inc | 4.7★ (33) | In Capitola |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,240 | $28,190 | $43,470 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.04 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 165 Capitola 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 Capitola 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 |