14 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ithaca: Lukim Construction, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Upscale Remodeling, 29 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked after Lukim Construction, LLC; ranked #2.
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14 Ithaca kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukim Construction, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (86) | Cortland, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Upscale Remodeling | 56 | 4.9★ (29) | Ithaca | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | M & M Plumbing & Heating | 52 | 4.4★ (11) | South Hill, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Cortland Floorcraft & Kitchen | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | Cortland, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Horizon Restoration And Remodeling | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | Ithaca | Sat | — |
| 6 | Boyer Contracting Group LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 7 | Greenspun Building & Design, LLC | Home Renovations & Additions | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Ithaca | Evenings | — |
| 8 | Renowned Renovations LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Ithaca | — | — |
| 9 | Gibbons Construction Services Inc | 48 | 5.0★ (19) | Cortland, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Blaze Brockway Contracting | 47 | 4.5★ (11) | Elmira, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 86 Google reviews, the most in Ithaca.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Hill, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canandaigua, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brotherton Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Ithaca |
| Carina Construction Services | 4.5★ (22) | In Ithaca |
| Cosentini Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
| Delta CMC | In Ithaca | |
| Even Steven Home Repair and Remodeling | 5.0★ (8) | In Ithaca |
| Ithaca Construction | 4.8★ (78) | In Ithaca |
| Ithaca Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Ithaca |
| Ithaco Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Ithaca |
| Mcpherson Builders, Inc | 3.8★ (4) | In Ithaca |
| Paolangeli Contractor | 4.6★ (5) | In Ithaca |
| Perfect Painters - Heritage Builders | 2.9★ (18) | In Ithaca |
| Pleasant Valley Electric | 4.9★ (247) | In Ithaca |
| Quick Construction Inc | 3.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
| Rocco Design + Build | 5.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
| Santana Construction Co. | 5.0★ (7) | In Ithaca |
| Sioux O'Connor Painting, Inc. | 4.8★ (23) | In Ithaca |
| SOS Roofing NY Ithaca | 5.0★ (16) | In Ithaca |
| Starland Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Ithaca |
| Sunny Brook Builders | 5.0★ (2) | In Ithaca |
| Triphammer Development Co Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Ithaca |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,000 | $29,600 | $45,640 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 14 Ithaca 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 Ithaca 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 |