9 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Nichols Construction Inc, CR Score 81/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Most-reviewed: Fishsticks Flooring, Kitchen & Bath, 103 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #2.
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9 Independence kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nichols Construction Inc | 81 | 5.0★ (44) | Cedar Falls, 19 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Fishsticks Flooring, Kitchen & Bath | 74 | 5.0★ (103) | Waterloo, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Three D Kitchens & Baths | 68 | 4.2★ (5) | Vinton, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | MasterBrand Cabinets - Waterloo, Iowa Operations Facility | 66 | 4.5★ (34) | Waterloo, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Miller's Construction, Inc. | 65 | 5.0★ (7) | Oelwein, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Town & Country Home Improvement | 65 | 4.1★ (14) | Waterloo, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Denny Staebell Home Improvement Inc | 64 | 4.5★ (12) | Waterloo, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Personified Inc Painting | 62 | 3.9★ (7) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Unity Plumbing | 61 | 4.4★ (5) | Waterloo, 24 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (103).
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, 34 Google reviews.
Based in Oelwein, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Waterloo, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based in Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
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 |
We scored 9 Independence 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 Independence 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 |