18 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Norwalk: Ried Remodeling LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Firelands Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: All Seasons Builders, Inc., 73 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #8.
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18 Norwalk kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ried Remodeling LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Huron, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Firelands Painting | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Norwalk | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Balconi Kitchen and Bath | 82 | 4.7★ (31) | Sandusky, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Andrews' Improvements, LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (17) | Kent, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Affordable Renovations | 77 | 4.3★ (12) | Vermilion, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Tusing Builders & Roofing Services | 75 | 4.5★ (54) | Norwalk | — | — |
| 7 | K&K Flooring Pros LLC | 74 | 4.4★ (13) | Norwalk | Sat | — |
| 8 | All Seasons Builders, Inc. | 73 | 5.0★ (73) | Amherst, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Gluth Building Contractor LLC | 72 | 4.5★ (4) | Port Clinton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Carter Kitchen & Bath | 72 | 4.4★ (5) | Port Clinton, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
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 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Norwalk
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Sandusky, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Kent, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Vermilion, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Norwalk
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based in Norwalk
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (73).
Based in Port Clinton, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Port Clinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Elyria, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based in Amherst, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based in Sandusky, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Amherst, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based in Sandusky, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based in Vermilion, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based in Willard, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Elyria, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Eleven DIY & Decor | 5.0★ (6) | In Norwalk |
| AMC Contracting Group | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| B & B Building & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| B & B Remodeling & Flooring | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| Barman Construction / Remodeling LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Norwalk |
| Bo Lacey Construction | 5.0★ (172) | In Norwalk |
| Dale Barman Construction LLC | In Norwalk | |
| Design and Construction by Shoreline | In Norwalk | |
| Dream Innovations | In Norwalk | |
| JDB Home Improvements | 4.5★ (28) | In Norwalk |
| JW Construction | In Norwalk | |
| K.G. Home Improvements | In Norwalk | |
| Legends General Contractors | 5.0★ (16) | In Norwalk |
| Lunsford Group LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Norwalk |
| Norwalk Interiors | 5.0★ (4) | In Norwalk |
| Pfeiffer's Heating & A/C (Pfeiffer's Appliance) | 4.7★ (29) | In Norwalk |
| Seitz Design & Construction, Inc | 4.0★ (5) | In Norwalk |
| Smythe Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tuck Pointing America | 5.0★ (43) | In Norwalk |
| Workman Cousins & Company | 4.6★ (19) | In Norwalk |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,850 | $25,610 | $39,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 18 Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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 |