43 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Isla Vista: iCabinetry Direct, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stoneworks Countertops, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #17 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Elite Remodels, 124 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #2.
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43 Isla Vista kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iCabinetry Direct | 91 | 4.9★ (92) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Remodels | 88 | 4.9★ (124) | Santa Barbara, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rainbow Custom Painting of Santa Barbara & Montecito: Painting Contractor and Painters | 84 | 5.0★ (116) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Construction Industries | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Creative Kitchen Spaces | 79 | 5.0★ (31) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Castle Construction of Santa Barbara | 79 | 5.0★ (20) | Santa Barbara, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Hahka Kitchens | 78 | 4.7★ (15) | Goleta, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mayan General Construction & Landscaping | 78 | 5.0★ (16) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | SB FIX IT | 78 | 5.0★ (13) | Goleta, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | RG Painting and Construction Inc | 78 | 4.8★ (12) | Goleta, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (124).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, 116 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Cabinet maker”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montecito, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, 94 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxnard, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 43 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista 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 |