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Above and Beyond Remodeling, LLC

Updated 2026-09-14 · 11,061 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(21) 62 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & InstallationFull Kitchen Remodeling
Above and Beyond Remodeling, LLC
Services
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Installation, Full Kitchen Remodeling
Reviews
21
Best for
Homeowners seeking design collaboration and punctual cabinet or kitchen work on mid-size budgets.

Google Business Profile is the source for the business data shown here, last checked 2026-09-14. Details taken from their website were fetched 2026-09-09.

What do recent reviews say?

Ernest's crew earns solid marks for professionalism and punctuality on most jobs, with many repeating customers and praise for fair prices. Several recent five-star reviews highlight cabinet work and full kitchen remodels done well. However, a string of one-star reviews (spread across 6-7 years but including one from 5 years ago) documents serious lapses: cabinet doors installed crooked, projects running months over, water damage from poor shower work left unaddressed, and owner unresponsiveness to emergency calls. The disparity suggests inconsistent workmanship or capacity management.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • reliable and punctual
  • professional and responsive crew
  • quality craftsmanship on most projects
  • fair pricing
  • clean worksite and attention to detail
Watch-outs
  • poor cabinet installation and fit
  • delayed project completion and unavailable owner
  • unresponsive to follow-up requests
  • subcontractor quality control issues
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Best for: Homeowners seeking design collaboration and punctual cabinet or kitchen work on mid-size budgets.
Think twice if: Projects involving complex plumbing or structural issues, or where owner availability post-completion matters; poor communication and water-damage follow-up are documented risks.

What are they good at?

  • Open to design input and problem-solving
  • Willing to correct subcontractor mistakes promptly
  • Cleans up thoroughly after work
  • Accommodating to customer schedule changes

Worth knowing

  • Owner Ernest Kinsey personally manages projects
  • Cabinet painting and hanging cited as strength in recent work
  • Steam mop cleanup mentioned as part of end-of-day process
  • Subcontractor (plumber) issues documented: reversed shower valve, incomplete caulk work, floating floor problems
  • Water damage and follow-up repair promises left unresolved for months

What reviews say by service

Full Kitchen Remodeling
Recent five-star reviews praise quality kitchen results; older one-star reviews cite crooked cabinet doors and poor corner cabinet fit requiring complete redo.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing & Installation
Strong recent praise for cabinet hanging and painting work; historical complaints of misaligned doors and hinges needing professional carpenter correction.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.72 average across the 815 full kitchen remodeling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 59
Review volume 58
Review recency 87
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Does Ernest handle design input, or do I bring my own plans?
Reviewers consistently note Ernest listens and offers suggestions to improve projects. One customer praised him for design collaboration on an eclectic kitchen refresh.
What happens if a subcontractor makes mistakes?
One reviewer reported Ernest corrected a subcontractor's work promptly when issues arose early. However, later water damage from poor shower work was not addressed despite multiple follow-up calls over months.
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Last updated 2026-09-14