Whole-Home Remodeling in Seattle & Tacoma
We take whole houses from dated to done across Seattle and Tacoma — layout changes, systems updates, kitchens, baths, and finishes under one contract and one schedule. Full-home projects typically run 3-8 months on site.
Sequencing is the whole job
A whole-home remodel is not six small remodels — it is one dependency chain. Structural work has to precede rough-ins, rough-ins have to pass inspection before insulation, and finishes cannot start until the house is dry and dust-free. We build the sequence first and hold trades to it, which is why our schedules survive contact with the actual house.
Respect the house, modernize the systems
Craftsman trim, fir floors, and original casings are worth keeping; sixty-year-old wiring and uninsulated walls are not. We separate character from liability early, salvage what should be salvaged, and bring the systems behind the walls to current code while the walls are open — because that access never gets cheaper than it is right now.
Living through it, or not
Some clients stay in the house and we phase the work so there is always a functioning bathroom and kitchen area. Others move out and we compress the schedule. Both work; the choice changes the sequence and the cost, so we make it in the planning phase rather than in week three.
What a home remodeling project includes
Typical scope on a 3-8 months project. Anything outside it is listed as a written exclusion in your proposal.
- Existing-conditions survey and scope development
- Layout redesign and open-concept conversions
- Structural modifications with engineering
- Electrical service and wiring updates to code
- Plumbing repipe and fixture replacement
- Insulation and air-sealing upgrades
- Kitchen and bathroom construction
- Flooring, tile, trim, and paint
- Permit management and inspections
- Phased schedule with a single point of contact
How we run a home remodeling project
The same sequence on every job, so you always know what happens next.
- 01
Walkthrough and scope
We survey the whole house and separate must-do from want-to-do.
- 02
Budget and phasing plan
A written scope with phasing options so you can control the number.
- 03
Design and engineering
Drawings and, where structure moves, a stamped engineering package.
- 04
Permits
Pulled under our license; we manage the review cycle and inspections.
- 05
Demo and structure
Selective demo, then framing and structural work before anything else.
- 06
Rough-ins and inspections
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical roughed and signed off.
- 07
Insulation, drywall, finishes
The house is closed up, then finished room by room in sequence.
- 08
Punch list and handover
A written punch list closed out before final payment.
Our Seattle–Tacoma guarantees
Written commitments that apply to every home remodeling project we take in King and Pierce counties.
- One contract and one project manager for the entire house — no coordinating trades yourself.
- Written schedule with phase dates, updated weekly.
- Fixed price with written exclusions; change orders only when you approve them in writing.
- All permitted work inspected and signed off before finishes cover it.
- Workmanship warranty in writing at handover.
Home Remodeling FAQ
- How long does a whole-home remodel take?
- Typically 3-8 months on site, depending on square footage, how much structure moves, and permit review times in your jurisdiction.
- Can we live in the house during the remodel?
- Often yes, if we phase the work so a bathroom and a kitchen area stay usable. Moving out shortens the schedule; we price both options so you can choose.
- Do you handle design and engineering?
- Yes. We develop the layout with you and bring in stamped engineering whenever structure moves, then carry the permit under our license.
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