Seattle, WA
Home Remodeling in Seattle, WA
Kitchens, baths, additions, ADUs, and whole-home projects across Seattle. Local knowledge, permits handled through SDCI, and an honest number on paper before demo.
A remodel in Seattle is shaped by Seattle. The permit office runs on its own timeline, the homes are older than most, and the lots are tight. Knowing those things before demo, not discovering them during it, is what a contractor who works here brings that an out-of-area crew cannot.
Why choose us
Why choose us for your Seattle remodel
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The number is settled before demo day
Whatever your Seattle project, we itemize the scope, put real allowances against every selection, and lock the number before demo. That is the difference between an estimate and a guess you are asked to sign, and it is why our projects do not balloon in change orders.
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We know how SDCI permits work
Seattle permits run through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and they can take time. Knowing the process and building the wait into your schedule is what keeps a Seattle project from stalling. We prepare the submittals, pull the permits, and manage the inspections.
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We know old Seattle homes
Craftsman bungalows, Tudors, and pre-war houses are full of character and full of knob-and-tube wiring, cast iron drains, and old foundations. We plan for what your era of Seattle home tends to hide, rather than discovering it after demo.
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One licensed contractor, one point of contact
Design, permits, and the build under one contract with a licensed, insured Washington contractor (WA registration TKTK). Nothing falls through the gap between a designer, a GC, and the subs. You call one number, and the person who answers knows your project.
What we do
Remodeling services in Seattle
Everything we build, available across Seattle. Pick a service for the detail on how we approach it.
Permits
Remodeling permits in Seattle
Most real remodels in Seattle need a permit, and Seattle review takes patience. Here is how the process works and how we handle it for you.
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When you need a permit in Seattle
Moving plumbing, gas, or electrical, changing structure, or adding square footage triggers a permit. Cosmetic work often does not. We tell you which you are up front.
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The Seattle permit office (SDCI)
Permits run through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. We prepare the submittal and manage plan review and inspections so you do not have to. TKTK confirm current process and portal detail.
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Seattle permit timelines
Seattle review can run longer than surrounding cities, especially for larger scope. We start the permit early and build the wait into your schedule so it does not blindside the project. TKTK typical review windows in Seattle.
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Inspections
Permitted work is inspected at set stages. We schedule and meet the inspector so the project keeps moving instead of stalling.
Local reality
What makes remodeling in Seattle different
Seattle is a city of older homes on tight lots, with its own permitting and its own rules. These are the local factors that shape a project here.
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Old Seattle housing stock
Much of Seattle predates modern systems, with knob-and-tube wiring, cast iron and galvanized plumbing, and old foundations that often need attention once walls open. We plan for it.
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Tight urban lots and setbacks
Seattle lots are often small and close-set, and setbacks, coverage, and sometimes slope shape what you can build or add. We check what your lot allows first.
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Seattle is ADU-friendly
Seattle has relaxed its ADU and DADU rules, making backyard cottages and basement units easier here than in many cities. If you want added space or rental income, more is possible. TKTK confirm current rules.
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Seismic, slopes, and critical areas
Building here means seismic detailing, and some lots sit on steep slopes or environmentally critical areas that add engineering. We plan it in rather than discover it after demo.
Service area
Neighborhoods we serve in Seattle
We work throughout Seattle and the surrounding area, including:
FAQ
Seattle remodeling FAQs
Do I need a permit to remodel in Seattle?
If you move plumbing, gas, or electrical, change structure, or add square footage, yes, through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. Cosmetic work often does not. We pull the permit on anything that needs one and manage the inspections.
How long do Seattle permits take?
Seattle review can run longer than surrounding cities, especially for larger scope. We start the permit early and build the wait into your schedule so it does not blindside the project. TKTK typical review windows in Seattle.
Can I build an ADU or DADU in Seattle?
Often yes. Seattle has relaxed its ADU and DADU rules, making attached and detached units more feasible here than in many cities. We check your lot and the current rules before you spend on design. TKTK confirm current rules.
What parts of Seattle do you work in?
Across the city, from Ballard and Fremont to West Seattle, Beacon Hill, and Columbia City, plus the surrounding area. TKTK confirm the full service area.
Are you licensed and insured in Washington?
Yes. We are a licensed Washington contractor (WA registration TKTK), with general liability and workers compensation coverage. Ask for the certificate at the walkthrough. TKTK registration number and coverage limits.
How much does a remodel cost in Seattle?
It depends entirely on the project and scope, so we price against your real plans and local conditions rather than a generic average. Send the form for a free written estimate on your specific project. TKTK local cost context for Seattle.
Ready when you are
Get a free Seattle remodel estimate
Tell us about your project and your Seattle home. We will call within one business day, walk the space, and put a written estimate together, itemized, with allowances, and no pressure to sign.