Kitchen Remodel Seattle

Cabinet layout, countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet and appliance specs should be figured out before the kitchen gets opened up

We help source cabinets, tile, countertops and fixtures, use contractor discounts when available, and keep owner-supplied materials written out clearly

Licensed plumbers and electricians can handle lighting, outlets, appliance hookups and rough work before cabinets, countertops and finishes go in

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What Goes Into a Seattle Kitchen Remodel

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A kitchen remodel Seattle project is usually controlled by layout, cabinet plan, appliance specs, countertop timing, plumbing, electrical and material ordering. If those pieces are not clear early, the kitchen can get opened up and then everyone is waiting on one missing cabinet part, appliance spec, slab decision or fixture link.

In practice, the messy part is not only construction. It is coordination.

Before rough work goes too far, these items should be confirmed:

  • cabinet drawings and cabinet delivery status
  • sink, faucet, stove, fridge and appliance specs
  • countertop slab selection or allowance
  • backsplash tile, grout, trim and wall paint
  • hardware, lighting, outlets and switch locations
  • owner supplied materials vs Renova Contractors LLC supplied materials

This is why Renova Contractors LLC may use a procurement sheet on bigger kitchen remodeling Seattle projects. It keeps links, models, colors, quantities, delivery notes and owner supplied items in one place. If the homeowner bought appliances, tile, handles or fixtures directly, that is fine, but it needs to be clear to everyone before the work gets too far. Electricians, plumbers, cabinet installers and countertop people should not have to keep asking what model was selected or where the link is.

One thing people miss: countertops cannot really be templated until cabinets are installed and level. So cabinet layout, cabinet support, sink location, cooktop cutout, edge detail and slab selection all affect timing.

A clean Seattle kitchen remodel quote, or kitchen remodel in Seattle estimate, should say what is included and what is only an allowance. Cabinet install is not the same as cabinet supply. Countertop work can mean templating, fabrication, sink or cooktop cutouts, edge finishing and install, or it can just mean a material allowance. Same with backsplash, flooring, appliance install, drywall repair and paint. The clearer this is written out before construction, the less guessing happens once the kitchen is already opened up

Design & MaterialsMaterial Help

Design & Materials

We help review the layout, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, fixtures and appliance specs early so the kitchen plan actually works before ordering starts

Scope OptionsReal Scope

Scope Options

We can price a cleaner pull-and-replace kitchen scope or a larger remodel with cabinets, countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical and layout changes

Site Prep & CleanupClean Site

Site Prep & Cleanup

We protect the work area, keep the path cleaner, and manage dust and debris so the rest of the house stays as livable as possible during the kitchen remodel

Project TimelinePlanned Work

Project Timeline

We plan around cabinet delivery, countertop templating, trade scheduling and material lead times so the kitchen is not sitting open waiting on missing parts

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Seattle Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide

Kitchen remodel cost Seattle homeowners see can start around $10,000 for smaller work, but that is usually not a full kitchen. That is more like small repairs, paint, backsplash, hardware, maybe some fixture changes or limited finish updates.

Once cabinets, countertops, appliances and rough work are involved, the number changes. A focused kitchen remodel can be around $25,000 to $45,000. A more complete kitchen can be around $45,000 to $85,000. If the layout changes, appliances move, cabinets are semi-custom or custom, or the project needs more plumbing and electrical, then $85,000 to $150,000+ is possible in Seattle.

The part that matters is what the quote actually includes.

Cabinet install is not the same as cabinet supply. Sometimes the cabinet boxes are one thing, and then filler pieces, side panels, panels under cabinets, toe kick, base trim, delivery, extra labor or support for an oven cabinet are separate. If parts are not ready, we have to wait for them, deliver them later, or do another walkthrough to make sure everything is in order for closeout.

Countertops are the same way. A kitchen quote should say if the price includes removal, disposal, coordination, templating, fabrication, sink cutout, cooktop cutout, edge finishing and installation. Or if the quote only carries a slab allowance. If the allowance is based on one slab number and the homeowner selects a more expensive slab, that difference is an owner-selected material upgrade.

Same thing with backsplash, flooring, appliances, sink, faucet, lighting, paint and hardware. Some clients want to buy materials themselves, and that is fine. It just has to be written out early so nothing gets left out and nobody is guessing in the middle of the job.

A cheaper Seattle kitchen remodel quote is not automatically wrong. But it should clearly show what Renova Contractors LLC supplies, what the homeowner supplies, what is included, what is not included, what is just an allowance, and what still needs to be confirmed before the kitchen gets opened up.

ServiceCost RangeAverage CostLabor CostMaterial Cost
Demolition and Removal$1,800 - $3,600$2,700$1,800$900
Plumbing Work$3,600 - $7,200$5,400$3,600$1,800
Electrical Work$2,400 - $4,800$3,600$2,400$1,200
Framing and Drywall$3,000 - $6,000$4,500$3,000$1,500
Cabinet Installation$6,300.00 - $13,860.00$10,080.00$6,600$3,480
Countertops$1,200 - $9,000+$5,100$3,000$2,100
Flooring Installation$3,000 - $6,000$4,500$3,000$1,500
Backsplash Installation$1,200 - $3,000$2,100$1,500$600
Appliance Installation$3,000 - $9,000$6,000$4,200$1,800
Lighting$1,200 - $3,000$2,100$1,500$600
Ventilation$900 - $1,800$1,350$900$450
Miscellaneous (permits, inspections, etc.)$900 - $1,800$1,350$900$450

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Tell us what kind of kitchen we are pricing.

Good budget ranges start with the physical size, the amount of demolition, and whether utilities or walls move.

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Scope level

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Clear Remodeling Process:
Our 5-Step Coordination Plan

Remodeling has moving parts. We define scope, document assumptions, and coordinate each phase so you know what is happening from consultation through final walkthrough.

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Site Assessment & Design Lock

Structural WalkthroughWe review the current footprint, access, wall changes, appliance locations and where plumbing, electrical or gas lines may be affected
Material & Layout DecisionsWe help review cabinets, countertops, appliances, sink, faucet, backsplash and hardware so the estimate is not built on guessing
Finalizing the ScopeThe line item estimate should show inclusions, exclusions, allowances and still-to-confirm items before demo starts
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Permitting & Procurement

City ApprovalsWhen plumbing, electrical, structural or layout changes require permits, we review the scope and coordinate the permit path with the licensed trades involved
Ordering Lead TimesCabinets, appliances, sink, faucet, backsplash, hardware and specialty parts should be selected or ordered early because missing materials delay the next trade
Strategic SchedulingWe try not to open the kitchen until long-lead items are selected, ordered, or at least confirmed with a clear ETA
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Demolition & Rough In

Dust Protection & DemoWe protect the work path, cover nearby areas and complete demo according to the actual scope, whether it is a partial update or a full gut
Running the UtilitiesIf the scope includes plumbing, electrical, gas, venting or appliance changes, licensed trades handle that rough work before walls close
Rough In InspectionsIf permits or inspections are part of the kitchen remodel, the required rough-in steps should be handled before drywall and finishes go back in
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Installation & Finishes

Cabinets & DrywallDrywall, floor prep and paint touch-ups happen before cabinet install when the scope calls for it, and cabinets need to be installed level for templating
Countertop TemplatingCountertop templating happens after cabinets are installed and level, with sink, cooktop, overhang and edge details confirmed
Setting the FixturesBacksplash, lighting, sink, faucet, appliance hookups, hardware and final trim happen after the main cabinet and countertop work is ready
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The Punch List & Handover

Final City InspectionsIf permits or inspections are part of the scope, we coordinate the required final steps before the kitchen remodel is closed out
Detail WalkthroughWe walk the space to check cabinet alignment, hardware, appliance hookups, backsplash edges, paint touch-ups and remaining owner-supplied items
Deep Clean & WarrantyThe closeout should leave the kitchen clean, usable and documented, with final items tracked instead of left floating after the work is basically done

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Wedgwood Seattle Kitchen Remodel

A Wedgwood neighborhood kitchen upgrade built around real stone, warm walnut veneer, and a brighter sink wall: quartzite counters and full-height backsplash, waterfall panels, a larger window opening wrapped in stone, refreshed electrical, and a refined appliance package including a built-in microwave and integrated hood.

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Seattle Kitchen Remodel Reviews

Real feedback from kitchen remodel projects in Seattle.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    we had renova remodel our basement a few months back. it started as just fixing a leaking wall but ended up redoing the whole space and glad we did tbh. they put in drywall, a small bar area, shelves in the closets (super clean cuts), even moved the washer + dryer without drama. nick and mike were solid guys, always answered texts, not that salesy bs. prices were fair and they gave actual contractor pricing on some stuff, like tile, cabinets, flooring and closet stuff. didn’t skimp on materials either which i respect. overall solid experience. few hiccups but nothing sketchy. would use again.

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    Arif Ismailov
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    I worked with Nick and Alex (their architect) on an investment property I'm remodeling in Ballard. They were able to pull all necessary permits, source materials with a great discount, deliver everything and do the actual work. We turned the kitchen into an "open concept" so we had to remove one of the load bearing walls. Alex and his engineer drew all the required plans and calculated the beam size for that. Nick and Mike installed cabinets, flooring and their crew installed countertops. Very good work quality and materials they helped me source. Will use them next time 👍🏽

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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Had my kitchen remodeled. Nick was great at communicating. Mike was a pleasure to work with on cabinet installation. My new kitchen looks amazing. The interior designer worked really hard with me to make my vision come to life aesthetically.

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    Erik Smith
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Renova thank you guys for remodelling my kitchen. Great cabinets and countertops thank you for Yana picking out the materials and the rendering however the kitchen looks so much better than on the rendering. Nick, thank you for the outstanding support during the whole project. Dima, thank you for your great skills in construction and thank you for showing me how levelled the cabinets were installed. Renova was the right pick, i am glad with my choice and they never made me doubt my pick. Five stars, i will recommend you to anyone who needs any kind of remodel.

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    Ян Шеляг
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    I reached out to RENOVA to see if my 20-year-old kitchen cabinets could be updated. Unfortunately, they were beyond saving, so I ended up going with new ones—and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Mike and Dmitriy were amazing throughout the process. They patiently answered all the questions my husband and I had and made the whole experience stress-free. The team worked fast but didn’t cut corners, making sure every detail was done right. My house is old, and the walls and floors aren’t exactly even, but they made everything look flawless. I’m so impressed with their work and so thankful for my beautiful new kitchen. Thank you, RENOVA!

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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    I had a positive experience working with the Renova team for a kitchen restoration project requiring drywall replacement work, resetting cabinetry, counter top setting, sink and dishwasher placement / connection, tile and finishing. They delivered quickly and effectively on a kitchen restoration which included kitchen cabinet installation of existing cabinets which were present onsite and temporarily removed. The team communicates consistently, and follows through on their word. I would trust them to work on future projects.

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    Ben Mullins
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    We decided to renovate our kitchen. Michael and Dmitriy gave as the best quote. They demolished the old kitchen and built a new one from the ceiling to the floor. They did an excellent job and finished ahead of schedule. We are so happy that we found them! Renova is a great reliable company. Would highly recommend!

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    tatiana avakimova
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Thank you for the kitchen renovation in Bothell. The cabinets were amazing Mike did an awesome job with consulting us on what to pick and what materials will best suite us. The countertops were amazing they look great and really are a highlight of my kitchen. The backsplash installation was also great and the tile looks amazing thank you for sourcing it at a discount. Will recommend to my friends everything was amazing from communication to the labor itself. Thank you guys

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    Fire knight
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Nick and his team had our old kitchen ripped out, and the new cabinets installed in less than 4 days. Then, in just a couple days, the new quartz countertops were in. As soon as the demo was done, the cabinets were up—no waiting around for days or weeks. We really can’t say enough about their speed and craftsmanship. Very professional! We’d definitely do it again. And we’ll for sure be calling Nick when it's time to remodel the bathroom. Thanks again, Nick! We really appreciate you and your team.

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    Nadim

What Renova Contractors LLC Handles During Kitchen Remodeling in Seattle

Fixed Costs & Firm Timelines

We write out the scope, allowances, material responsibility and still-to-confirm items so the kitchen estimate is clear before work starts

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Daily Progress Updates

We can keep one project text thread for access notes, photos, material questions, schedule changes and quick approvals during the kitchen remodel

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Renova Contractors LLC coordinates cabinet install, countertop templating, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, appliances, hardware and permit items when the scope requires it

Smart Kitchen Budgeting

When contractor pricing is available, we can help with material sourcing, but the quote still needs to show what Renova Contractors LLC supplies and what the homeowner supplies

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Defined scope with inclusions, exclusions, and allowances

Detailed estimate tied to site conditions and selected finishes

Organized coordination for materials, trades, permits, and inspections

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about scope, estimates, scheduling, and project coordination

Do kitchen remodels in Seattle need permits?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Simple finish updates are different from changing wiring, plumbing, venting, structure, or the kitchen layout. If the kitchen remodel includes electrical work, SDCI says an electrical permit is needed any time electrical wiring is installed, altered, extended, or connected to electrical equipment.

So for a kitchen remodel in Seattle, permit questions should be tied to the actual scope. Paint, hardware, small finish updates or simple material swaps are one thing. Moving outlets, adding circuits, changing lighting, appliance hookups, hood venting or rough plumbing is a different conversation.

Why can a cheaper kitchen remodel quote become more expensive later?

A cheaper kitchen remodel quote can become more expensive later if it leaves out parts, allowances, trade work or material responsibility. It may not include cabinet supply, filler pieces, side panels, toe kick, countertop fabrication, appliance install, plumbing changes, electrical work, backsplash details, delivery timing or owner supplied material coordination.

A low number is not automatically bad. It just needs to be clear. If it does not explain what is included, what is not included, what is only an allowance, and what still needs to be confirmed, then it may not be the same kitchen remodel at all.

Can homeowners buy their own kitchen materials?

Yes, homeowners can buy their own kitchen materials, but it has to be written out early. Appliances, tile, cabinet hardware, sink, faucet, lighting, flooring, backsplash or paint can be owner supplied if that is what the client wants.

The important part is that Renova Contractors LLC and the trades need the links, model numbers, finish, quantities and ETA. Electricians and plumbers need appliance and fixture specs. Cabinet installers need to know what hardware and panels are being used. Countertop people need the sink and cooktop details. If this is not clear, people start asking the same questions in the middle of the job.

What does a countertop allowance mean in a kitchen remodel estimate?

A countertop allowance means the estimate is carrying a budget number for the slab or countertop material, not necessarily the final selected material. If the allowance is based on one slab number and the homeowner picks a more expensive slab, the difference is an owner-selected material upgrade.

Countertop scope should also say whether it includes removal, disposal, coordination, templating, fabrication, sink or cooktop cutouts, edge finishing and installation. If the quote just says “countertops,” that is too vague.

What is the typical order of work for a kitchen remodel?

A kitchen remodel usually has to follow the dependencies, not just a pretty checklist.

Typical order:

  1. Site visit and scope review
  2. Layout, cabinet plan and material selections
  3. Demo
  4. Rough plumbing and electrical
  5. Drywall, floor prep or patching
  6. Cabinet installation
  7. Countertop templating
  8. Countertop fabrication and installation
  9. Backsplash
  10. Appliance install, sink/faucet hookups, trim, paint touch-ups and closeout

Countertops usually cannot be templated until cabinets are installed and level. So if cabinet parts are late, the countertop schedule can move too.

What should I do first when starting a kitchen remodel?

Start by getting the layout, cabinet plan, appliance specs and material responsibility clear. Do not start with random finish selections only.

Before the kitchen gets opened up, confirm:

  • cabinet drawings and delivery status
  • sink, faucet, stove, fridge and dishwasher specs
  • countertop slab selection or allowance
  • backsplash tile, grout and trim
  • lighting, outlets, switches and appliance hookups
  • what Renova Contractors LLC supplies
  • what the homeowner supplies
  • what still needs to be confirmed

Kitchen remodeling gets messy when cabinets, countertops, appliances and rough work are not aligned. One missing spec can hold up the next trade.

What should be included in a Seattle kitchen remodel quote?

A Seattle kitchen remodel quote should show what is included, what is not included, what is only an allowance, and what still needs to be confirmed before the kitchen gets opened up. It should not just say “new kitchen” or “kitchen remodel.” It should explain cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliance install, sink, faucet, plumbing, electrical, flooring, drywall repair, paint, delivery, material responsibility and any permit-related work if it applies.

The biggest thing is comparing the same scope. One quote may include cabinet install only. Another may include cabinet supply, delivery, filler pieces, side panels, toe kick, base trim, countertop coordination, templating, sink cutout, edge finishing and install. Those are not the same number. That is why Renova Contractors LLC tries to separate owner supplied materials, contractor supplied materials, allowances, upgrades and excluded items before the job starts.

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Kitchen Remodel Details That Should Be Clear Before Work Starts

A kitchen remodel or kitchen remodeling in Seattle project is usually not hard because of one single item. It gets hard when cabinets, counters, appliances, paint, tile, plumbing, electrical and delivery timing are all moving at the same time and nobody has the same list. That is where kitchen projects can get messy fast.

Material selections and supplier coordination

For kitchen remodeling in Seattle and kitchen remodeling Seattle WA projects, material selections should be handled early enough so the job is not sitting open waiting on a link, model number or missing part. Cabinets, filler pieces, side panels, toe kick, base trim, countertop slab, backsplash tile, grout, hardware, sink, faucet, lighting and appliances all need to be tracked.

Sometimes the homeowner buys some items directly. Sometimes Renova Contractors LLC helps source them through suppliers, checks the order, applies contractor pricing when available, and waits until everything looks good on your end before placing the order. Either way, it needs to be clear who is buying what.

This is why we like having a procurement tracker on bigger kitchen remodel projects. Not because it looks fancy, but because things get hectic when ordering so many materials. Electricians, plumbers, cabinet installers and countertop people can see the same appliance link, fixture model, cabinet notes or delivery status without asking the same question again.

Cabinets, parts and delivery

Cabinet work is not just “install cabinets.” There can be cabinet boxes, filler pieces, panels, trim, toe kick, base trim, cabinet support and delivery coordination. If one piece is not ready, it can hold up the next step. Sometimes we need to pick up material, sometimes it is better to have it delivered so we can go over the cabinet and filler pieces on site.

That is also why closeout matters. If parts come later, the final walkthrough helps make sure everything is in order before the kitchen is considered complete.

Finish details that affect the whole kitchen

Backsplash, flooring, wall paint, hardware, lighting and appliance hookups may look like smaller items, but they still affect the schedule. A missing trim piece, wrong faucet, late appliance, or slab decision can slow down the whole thing.

Before construction starts, the cleaner setup is simple:

  • what Renova Contractors LLC supplies
  • what the homeowner supplies
  • what is an allowance
  • what is an upgrade
  • what is not included
  • what still needs to be confirmed

That is the real difference between an organized Seattle kitchen remodel and one where everyone is figuring it out after demolition. The goal is not to make the estimate look complicated. The goal is to make sure nothing gets left out, the trades know what they are installing, and the homeowner is not surprised in the middle of the job

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