Bathroom Remodeling in Seattle & Tacoma
Full-bathroom renovations built around the part you’ll never see — real waterproofing — with a fixed price and most builds finished in 1–3 weeks on site.
199+ completed projects · Fixed price with written exclusions · Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm PT
What it costs
Full bathroom remodels in the Seattle–Tacoma area run $20,000–$50,000. Where yours lands inside that range is decided by scope, not mystery:
| Scope decision | Effect on the number |
|---|---|
| Keep the existing layout (fixtures stay where they are) | Typically the lower half of the range |
| Convert the tub to a walk-in shower | Folds in at the shower band — see our tub-to-shower service |
| Move plumbing (toilet, shower drain, vanity relocation) | Pushes the project upward — new drain routing, opened floor, more inspections |
| Upgrade finishes (large-format tile, frameless glass, custom vanity) | Moves the number within the range, not beyond it |
| Add heated floors while the floor is open | $1,000–$2,500 — the once-a-decade cheap moment |
Every proposal is a fixed price with exclusions in writing — the number you sign is the number you pay. Comparing bids? The full cost breakdown shows exactly what should be inside each one.
What’s in the fixed price
- Demolition and disposal
- Plumbing and electrical rough-ins brought to current code
- Full waterproofing membrane system in wet areas
- Sloped, waterproofed shower pan
- Tile or panel installation
- Vanity, toilet, and fixture installation
- Ventilation fan correctly sized and ducted outside
- Glass, measured after tile
- Permit handling
- Final inspection and walkthrough
Exclusions are listed in writing on the proposal.
The part you can’t see is the part you’re buying
Tile is the photograph; waterproofing is the product. Behind every wet area we build is a continuous membrane system — walls, pan, corners — installed and verified before a single tile goes on. This is where cheap bids economize, and it’s why three-year-old bathrooms grow musty smells and loose tile.
Two questions expose any contractor you’re considering: what waterproofing system do you install, and how do you test it before tile? A professional answers in specifics.
Built for nine damp months
A Puget Sound bathroom fights humidity most of the year, so ours are built for it: a correctly sized exhaust fan ducted outside (not into the attic), moisture-appropriate materials in every wet zone, and — the upgrade our clients thank us for every winter — heated floors at $1,000–$2,500 during the remodel, roughly $5–$15 a month to run on Washington hydro power, drying the floor between showers.
We don’t do “one-day” liner systems — here’s why
Liner-over-liner systems installed in a single day are fast when the walls behind them are sound. In homes built before the 1980s — most of Seattle and Tacoma — opening a wall regularly reveals rot, failed waterproofing, or wiring that needs bringing to code. Covering that instead of fixing it buys a few good years and a bigger bill later. We install prefab systems and custom tile over a properly prepared, waterproofed substrate.
How it goes
- 1
Free in-home assessment
We measure, check the wet wall and ventilation, and talk through what you want.
- 2
Fixed-price proposal
Scope, materials, exclusions, and schedule in writing.
- 3
Design and selections
Tile, vanity, fixtures, glass; we bring samples and real product pricing.
- 4
Permits
Pulled under our license when plumbing or electrical moves.
- 5
Demo and rough-ins
Down to studs where needed; plumbing and electrical brought to code.
- 6
Waterproofing
Membrane system installed and verified before tile.
- 7
Tile, fixtures, glass
Finishes installed in the right order; glass measured after tile.
- 8
Walkthrough and warranty
We hand it over clean and stand behind the work.
Typical construction: 1–3 weeks once materials are on site.
The small-bathroom question
Most Seattle–Tacoma bathrooms are the classic 5x8 — and it’s more capable than it looks. Pocket doors, shallower vanities, recessed storage, and glass panels win real space without moving a single pipe; our 5x8 bathroom guide shows the layouts that work. If yours is bigger and the layout genuinely fails, we’ll tell you honestly whether moving plumbing earns its cost.
Converting a tub instead of remodeling the whole room? See our tub-to-shower conversion service.
Where we work
Seattle · Tacoma · Bellevue · Kirkland · Renton · Kent · Federal Way · Puyallup · Bothell · Everett — and the surrounding Puget Sound area. Every city runs its own permit process; we handle the one your address falls under.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Seattle?
- Full bathroom remodels in the Seattle–Tacoma area run $20,000–$50,000. Same-layout projects typically land in the lower half; moving plumbing or changing the layout pushes the number upward.
- How long does a bathroom remodel take?
- Typically 1–3 weeks of construction once materials arrive: demo, rough-ins, waterproofing, tile, fixtures, then glass after final measure.
- Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel?
- When plumbing or electrical moves — which most full remodels involve — a permit is typically required in Seattle, Tacoma, and surrounding cities. We pull it under our license and manage inspections.
- Can I stay in my house during the remodel?
- Almost always yes. The practical question is bathroom count: with a second bathroom, life continues normally; with one, we plan the schedule tightly and tell you the exact days the room is out of service.
- Are heated bathroom floors worth it?
- In our climate, they're the highest satisfaction-per-dollar upgrade we install: $1,000–$2,500 while the floor is already open, roughly $5–$15 a month to run, and a floor that dries itself between showers.
- Do you handle small bathrooms?
- Constantly — the 5x8 is the most common bathroom in the region's housing stock, and most of them transform without moving any plumbing. See our 5x8 guide for the layouts that work.
Free in-home assessment, no obligation
Call (206) 536-8410 (Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm PT) or book online. We measure, check the wet wall and ventilation, and hand you a fixed price with everything in writing.
Ready to Start?
Free estimates. No surprise invoices. Licensed and insured, always. We respond within 2 business hours.