170 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Live Oak: Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc., CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rosenthal Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 170.
Most-reviewed: Rosenthal Plumbing, 661 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 170 ranked; ranked #2.
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170 Live Oak kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 170 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expert Plumbing & Water Heaters, Inc. | 90 | 4.9★ (650) | Soquel, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Rosenthal Plumbing | 89 | 4.8★ (661) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 84 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | EDR Design Build | 83 | 5.0★ (39) | Los Gatos, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Bryant Builder | 81 | 5.0★ (29) | Aptos, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | OCA Builders | 81 | 5.0★ (49) | Los Gatos, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | A and D Construction - General Contractor Bathroom Remodel Kitchen Remodel | 81 | 5.0★ (36) | San Jose, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Santa Cruz Kitchen & Bath | 80 | 4.9★ (7) | Santa Cruz, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Build the Bay Inc | 80 | 5.0★ (18) | Campbell, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Silicon Valley Kitchen & Bath Co. | 80 | 4.7★ (24) | Campbell, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 650 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 661 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (661).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 117 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 170 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A S Design's Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Bay Remodeling Kitchen & Bathroom | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Bokulich Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Brand Wood Builders | 4.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| CB Builders Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Coast Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Dixon Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Dunton Woodworking | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Esco Plastering | 3.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Inspired Building & Design | 2.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Irwin Construction Kitchen and Bath | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Larry Favor General Building | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| MHM Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Michael Meyer Fine Woodworking | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| New Habitat Inc. General Framing Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Proper Hour Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Cupertino | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Santa Cruz County Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Torres Structural Framing | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Waltcraftsman | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
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 170 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 |