69 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Eliot: Universal Factory Direct, CR Score 60/100; 4.4★ from 403 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Caldwell Custom Cabinetry, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
Most-reviewed: Zen Stoneworks, 148 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked after Universal Factory Direct; ranked #9.
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69 Eliot kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Factory Direct | 60 | 4.4★ (403) | Portsmouth, 8 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Caldwell Custom Cabinetry | 58 | 4.7★ (12) | Portsmouth, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Meticulous Kitchens | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Eliot | Sat | — |
| 4 | Exeter Paint Remodeling & Design | 57 | 4.8★ (96) | Exeter, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Silver Lining Home Design | 55 | 4.7★ (20) | Eliot | — | — |
| 6 | Innovate Building | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | Billerica, 6 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Coastal Kitchen & Bath Design | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Eliot | Sat | — |
| 8 | Susan Durling Designs | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Portsmouth, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Zen Stoneworks | 54 | 4.9★ (148) | Eliot | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Seacoast Stone | 54 | 4.7★ (47) | Exeter, 14 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.4★ from 403 Google reviews, the most in Eliot.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot
Ranked #7 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 Portsmouth, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Eliot
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Portsmouth, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Chester, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Hampton, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maine with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,840 | $27,440 | $42,320 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 69 Eliot 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 Eliot 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 |