Bathroom renovation in Seattle.

A mid range bathroom renovation in Seattle typically runs $30,000 to $52,000 all in. Costs vary 15 to 30 percent based on finish tier, scope, and layout complexity.

Plan for 4 to 8 weeks on site for a mid range bathroom renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Full demo, plumbing rework, waterproof membrane, tile install, vanity supply and install, toilet, shower or tub, mirror, lighting, and ventilation fan ducted to exterior.

The three highest return upgrades are walk in shower with a linear drain and quartz threshold, vanity in walnut or painted with quartz top and undermount sink, matte black or brushed nickel fixture package. In Seattle specifically, adu builds accelerated under recent city zoning changes, especially in ballard, west seattle, and capitol hill. kitchen renovations tend toward warm modern finishes and hidden appliance packages.

Rotted subfloor under the toilet or shower pan shows up in 40 percent of bathroom demos on homes 20+ years old. Budget 1,500 to 4,000 dollars in contingency for repair.

Washington State requires contractor registration and bond through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for any construction work.