16 kitchen remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sandusky: Balconi Kitchen and Bath, CR Score 87/100; 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Affordable Renovations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Tusing Builders & Roofing Services, 54 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #10.
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16 Sandusky kitchen remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balconi Kitchen and Bath | 87 | 4.7★ (31) | Sandusky | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ried Remodeling LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Huron, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Affordable Renovations | 79 | 4.3★ (12) | Vermilion, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Firelands Painting | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | Norwalk, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | The JLH Co. LLC | 77 | 4.9★ (8) | Fremont, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Carter Kitchen & Bath | 76 | 4.4★ (5) | Port Clinton, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Gluth Building Contractor LLC | 76 | 4.5★ (4) | Port Clinton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Andrews' Improvements, LLC | 76 | 4.8★ (17) | Kent, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Construction Unlimited | 73 | 4.2★ (10) | Sandusky | — | — |
| 10 | Tusing Builders & Roofing Services | 73 | 4.5★ (54) | Norwalk, 15 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Huron, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Vermilion, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Norwalk, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fremont, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Port Clinton, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in Port Clinton, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Kent, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (54).
Based in Norwalk, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Sandusky
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based in Fremont, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based in Port Clinton, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Vermilion, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
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.
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 16 Sandusky 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 Sandusky 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 |