56 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hickory: MC Granite Countertops Hickory, CR Score 85/100; 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC’s trade services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 56.
Most-reviewed: Countertop Kings, 225 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #4.
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56 Hickory kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MC Granite Countertops Hickory | 85 | 4.9★ (47) | Hickory | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | JaeCee's Construction, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | Hickory | — | — |
| 3 | True Cabinet | 82 | 4.9★ (65) | Hickory | — | — |
| 4 | Countertop Kings | 81 | 4.9★ (225) | Lenoir, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Master Clean Services | 80 | 4.8★ (20) | Newton, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Cabinet Source | 80 | 5.0★ (27) | Hickory | — | — |
| 7 | KC’s trade services | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Hickory | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Do it right home services | 78 | 4.8★ (4) | Lenoir, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Phaupo LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (129) | Hickory | — | — |
| 10 | June Belle Homes, LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (18) | Hickory | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (225).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, 129 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, 64 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, 55 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 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 56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlas Construction & Roofing | 4.5★ (19) | In Hickory |
| Carolina Custom Tub and Shower | 4.8★ (57) | In Hickory |
| CN Handyman Services | 5.0★ (46) | In Hickory |
| Dudley DoRight Home Improvements | 3.8★ (16) | In Hickory |
| EcoView Hickory | 4.8★ (62) | In Hickory |
| Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX) | 4.6★ (95) | In Hickory |
| Grogan Construction | 4.5★ (24) | In Hickory |
| Hickory Tile & Marble Co | 4.9★ (41) | In Hickory |
| Hudson Plumbing & Electric | 4.1★ (18) | In Hickory |
| Moss-Marlow Building Co., Inc. | 4.9★ (29) | In Hickory |
| Neill Grading & Construction Co Inc | 4.5★ (25) | In Hickory |
| Nothin' To It Repairs | 5.0★ (17) | In Hickory |
| Oakley Building Co. | 4.9★ (16) | In Hickory |
| Premiere Roofing & Gutters | 4.9★ (237) | In Hickory |
| Seven Valleys Services LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Hickory |
| The Grout Professionals of Hickory | 5.0★ (27) | In Hickory |
| Top Gunn Tile | 4.8★ (24) | In Hickory |
| United Water Restoration Group of Hickory | 5.0★ (94) | In Hickory |
| Window World Catawba Valley | 4.6★ (173) | In Hickory |
| Wize Home Services | 4.7★ (194) | In Hickory |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 56 Hickory kitchen remodelers 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 Hickory 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 |