Go Far®Bathroom remodeling · Seattle
Bathroom remodeling in Seattle.
Half of Seattle’s housing stock was built when one bathroom per house was normal — and the other half got builder-grade baths that are now decades old. Go Far Construction rebuilds them properly: full gut remodels, tub-to-shower conversions, and brand-new bathrooms added where the house never had one, from a family-owned, licensed Washington general contractor.
In Seattle’s craftsman and post-war neighborhoods the bathroom conversation usually starts with capacity: one bath for the whole house. The two best answers are converting underused space — a closet-and-hall combination, part of an upstairs landing, a corner of the basement — into a second bath, or carving an ensuite out of the primary bedroom’s footprint. Our bathroom addition guide covers what each route costs and where the plumbing logic makes it easy or hard.
Full remodels of existing baths run the familiar range: in the Seattle market most land between about $20,000 and $60,000, with primary baths at the top of the band — our Seattle-area bathroom cost guide itemizes it. Older homes add a consideration newer ones don’t: original galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains that are smarter to replace while the walls are open than to tile over. We scope that honestly, in writing, before demolition.
The most popular single upgrade is the tub-to-shower conversion — a walk-in glass shower where an unused tub stood. Permits, where plumbing or wiring moves, run through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI); we prepare the application, include fees in the itemized estimate, and meet every inspector, as we do on all our Seattle projects.
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Seattle bathroom remodeling questions
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Seattle?
In the Seattle market most full bathroom remodels land between about $20,000 and $60,000, with primary baths at the top of that band. Tub-to-shower conversions and cosmetic refreshes cost less; adding a brand-new bathroom where none exists costs more and depends heavily on plumbing runs. Everything is priced in an itemized written estimate before demolition.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A full remodel to the studs with the fixtures staying roughly in place usually runs three to five weeks of construction; layout changes run six to ten. The stretch without a usable shower is typically three to four weeks of a full remodel — and households with a second bathroom barely feel it.
Do older Seattle homes need replumbing during a bathroom remodel?
Often, yes — many pre-1960s houses still carry original galvanized supply lines or cast-iron drains at the end of their service life. Replacing them while walls are open costs far less than opening finished tile later. We assess what’s actually there during scoping and put it in writing, so nothing surprises you mid-project.
Can you add a second bathroom to a one-bath house?
Yes. The usual candidates are a basement corner near existing drains, a large closet plus hallway space, or part of the primary bedroom for an ensuite. Feasibility comes down to drain and vent routing, which we evaluate in a free estimate visit.
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