Bathroom Remodel in Seattle

Older Seattle homes come with surprises: out-of-level floors and walls, old iron plumbing, plaster, even knob-and-tube wiring. We deal with that every day and build modern bathrooms that hold up. In wet areas we use sheet or foam waterproofing with sealed seams, niches, benches, and corners (WEDI, Hydroblock, Schluter Kerdi) and we do a 24-hour flood test on the shower pan. Curbless showers are an option with floor recessing and the right slope to a linear or center drain. At corners we use caulk so grout doesn’t crack as the room moves. For tile work we handle large-format walls or mosaic pans in stacked or offset patterns, start with flat prep, keep lippage low and grout joints even, and use epoxy or other high-performance grout with sealing where it’s needed (Laticrete or Mapei).

Plumbing and fixtures are set up with pressure-balance or thermostatic valves for scald protection and brands you can service later. We add new shutoffs, set the flange to the correct diameter and height after tile, and can rough in a bidet outlet if you want one. Tub-to-shower conversions are done to code. Electrical and ventilation include shower-rated lights, GFCI/AFCI where required, dimmers that actually help, and quiet fans sized for the room and ducted outside. Comfort upgrades like heated floors (Ditra-Heat) are wired with the thermostat and sensor in the right spot, and niches and benches are placed at a height you can actually reach. We fit tempered shower glass with proper swing and clearances, and choose vanities and medicine cabinets that work in tight rooms. For accessibility we add blocking for future grab bars, plan wider clearances, benches, and lower thresholds. We handle permits, schedule and meet inspectors, take care of any corrections, and provide a written labor warranty. Comparing bathroom remodel companies or contractors in Seattle? We’ll walk you through cost, lead times, and where your budget returns the most value.