31 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Nipomo: Idler's Home, CR Score 88/100; 4.6★ from 196 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Essential Pro Plumbing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 31.
Most-reviewed: New Life Kitchen & Bath, 90 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 31 ranked after Idler's Home; ranked #2.
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31 Nipomo kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idler's Home | 88 | 4.6★ (196) | Santa Maria, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | New Life Kitchen & Bath | 80 | 4.8★ (90) | Santa Maria, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Essential Pro Plumbing | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Nipomo | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | GriffinTile Company | 79 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Maria, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | J J WILLS CONSTRUCTION INC | 78 | 5.0★ (51) | Atascadero, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | California Granite & Natural Stone Inc | 77 | 4.3★ (4) | Guadalupe, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Creative Construction Services Inc | 76 | 5.0★ (20) | Orcutt, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | San Luis Kitchen Co. | 76 | 4.9★ (11) | San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Hartsten Construction | 76 | 5.0★ (13) | San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Matt Clark Tile | 75 | 4.6★ (56) | Los Osos, 18 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 review volume: 4.6★ from 196 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (196).
Based in Santa Maria, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Santa Maria, 8 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 in Atascadero, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Guadalupe, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Orcutt, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Los Osos, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Orcutt, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Guadalupe, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Nipomo
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Maria, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Furniture repair shop”.
Based in Santa Maria, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based in Orcutt, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based in Grover Beach, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based in Santa Maria, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Frantz Construction | 70 | 5.0★ (37) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Helping Hand Construction | 69 | 4.7★ (20) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Central Pacific Construction LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (26) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Green Goods | 68 | 4.8★ (33) | 19 mi |
| 30 | CAL COAST Construction | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 31 | THE Construction Company | 66 | 4.6★ (10) | 18 mi |
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 Plus Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Brian Phillips Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| C K Builders Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Nipomo |
| Central Valley Painting 805 | 4.9★ (65) | In Nipomo |
| Daybreak Construction | In Nipomo | |
| Done Right Kitchen Bathroom Renovation Santa Maria | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Elements Home Design | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gordon Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Herrera remodeling services | In Nipomo | |
| Home Improvement 1 | In Nipomo | |
| JJ David Construction | In Nipomo | |
| Kitchen and Bath Works | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| MG Construction | 5.0★ (9) | In Nipomo |
| Pacific Coast Carpentry | 5.0★ (13) | In Nipomo |
| Sargent's Plumbing and Heating | 4.7★ (46) | In Nipomo |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Sequoias Cabinets | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Shenkman Construction Co. | 4.6★ (52) | In Nipomo |
| The Plumber & Company | 5.0★ (7) | In Nipomo |
| Tito’s Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (274) | In Nipomo |
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 31 Nipomo 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 Nipomo 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 |