Kitchen Remodel in Seattle, WA
A kitchen remodel in Seattle almost always means opening a closed-off service kitchen into the living space, and that is a structural and electrical job before it is a cosmetic one. 5-star rated, experience in the trade since 1998, and a free estimate before you commit to anything.
What a kitchen remodel in Seattle actually involves
Seattle kitchens are usually the hardest room in an old house. In a 1920s bungalow the kitchen sits at the back, closed off, with a pantry and a back stair eating the space. Opening it up means dealing with real framing, knob-and-tube, and floors that aren't level — but it's also the single change that transforms how the house lives.
Seattle housing is old, and that's the whole challenge. Craftsman bungalows and 1920s foursquares in Ballard, Wallingford and Beacon Hill come with knob-and-tube, unlevel floors, and bathrooms that were squeezed in decades after the house was built. Remodeling them well means respecting the original character while bringing the systems up to date.
What's included
- ✓ Custom & semi-custom cabinet installation
- ✓ Quartz, granite and solid-surface countertops
- ✓ Backsplash and floor tile
- ✓ Lighting, fixtures and electrical finish work
- ✓ Layout changes and wall removal
- ✓ Full demo, prep and haul-away
Kitchen Remodeling across Seattle
We take kitchen remodel projects throughout Seattle, including West Seattle, Ballard, Queen Anne, Beacon Hill, Rainier Valley. Older Seattle homes reward contractors who slow down and check things. We'd rather find the rot behind the tub during demo and tell you straight than paper over it and have you call us in two years.
Seattle work is mostly older-home remodeling — opening up bungalow kitchens, adding a second bathroom where there was only one, and finishing basements with proper egress and moisture control.
Seattle Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Seattle?
We do not publish price ranges. Cabinetry is normally the single largest line, followed by countertops. Where your project lands depends on cabinetry, stone and whether the layout changes. We give a free written estimate for your actual house rather than a phone guess.
How long does a Seattle kitchen remodel take?
Most full kitchens run six to ten weeks. Cabinet lead times drive the schedule more than the labor does, so we order early and sequence around the delivery date. We give you a realistic schedule up front.
Do you pull permits in Seattle?
When the work requires it, yes. Moving plumbing, electrical or structural walls generally needs a permit, and we handle that rather than leaving it to you.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Usually yes. We seal off the work area, keep the site clean, and sequence things so you keep a functioning kitchen or bathroom as long as possible.
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What a Seattle kitchen remodel actually runs into
Pre-war Seattle kitchens were built as service rooms. They were closed off deliberately, wired for a refrigerator and a light, plumbed for a single sink, and positioned at the back of the house away from where guests went. Opening one into the living space — which is what nearly every client wants — is therefore a structural, electrical and plumbing project wearing a cosmetic project’s clothing.
Three things decide the budget. First, whether the wall you want removed is carrying load, which in a foursquare or a bungalow with a full second story it usually is. Second, what the panel can support: a modern kitchen wants dedicated circuits for the range, the dishwasher, the disposal, the microwave and two small-appliance runs, and a 1920s house frequently cannot supply that without a service upgrade. Third, how flat the floor is, because Seattle’s older framing has settled and cabinets need a level run.
None of this is a reason not to do it. It is a reason to have someone open a wall and look at the panel before quoting.
Planning a kitchen remodel in Seattle?
We price it in writing, we start when we said, and you deal with the same people throughout.