Cost guide
What remodeling costs in Seattle, from our own recent projects.
These are the ranges our clients paid for projects we finished in 2024 and 2025, including design, permits and construction. They are not quotes. Your price comes in writing at the end of design.
Sample ranges
Updated November 2026
Kitchen Remodeling
$85,000 to $160,000+
$110,000 to $140,000
10 to 16 weeks of construction
Bathroom Remodeling
$40,000 to $95,000+
$55,000 to $75,000
6 to 10 weeks
Whole-Home Remodeling
$250,000 to $600,000+
$320,000 to $450,000
5 to 9 months
Home Additions
$200,000 to $450,000+
$260,000 to $340,000
4 to 7 months
ADUs and Backyard Cottages
$280,000 to $450,000+
$320,000 to $380,000
6 to 9 months after permit
Custom Homes
$475 to $650 per sq ft
$525 to $575 per sq ft
12 to 18 months
Ranges include design, permits, labor and materials. They do not include furniture, appliances you buy yourself or changes you ask for after signing.
What moves the price
Why two kitchens of the same size can cost very different amounts
Moving plumbing, gas or walls
Keeping the sink, range and toilet where they are is the biggest single saving. Moving them means new lines, and sometimes a new beam.
The finish level you choose
Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets can differ by tens of thousands of dollars on the same kitchen.
The age of the house
Older Seattle houses can hide old wiring, galvanized pipe or settling that we only see once the walls are open.
Structural work
Opening a bearing wall, adding a second story or digging out a basement needs an engineer and more framing.
Permits and plan review
Larger projects need full plan review with the city, which adds fees and time before we can start.
Access to the site
Steep lots, tight side yards and no street parking add labor and hauling time.
What our price includes
Design and drawings, under the design agreement
Permit fees and inspections
Demolition and haul-away
All labor and materials in the plan
A project lead for the whole build
Daily cleanup and a final clean
What it does not include
Furniture, rugs and decor
Appliances you buy on your own
Removing hazardous materials, if we find them (priced before any work)
Changes after you sign, which we price in writing first
How we keep these numbers honest
We update this page twice a year from jobs we have finished. If your project is likely to land outside these ranges, we will tell you at the first visit.
