How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in Seattle & the Eastside? 2026 Price Guide

Bathroom remodel quotes in the Seattle area can range from $25,000 to well over $100,000 — and the difference is rarely explained. Here are the real 2026 price ranges we quote every week across Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Mercer Island, what pushes a project from one bracket to the next, and how to budget with confidence.

2026 bathroom remodel cost ranges by project type

- Hall or guest bathroom (like-for-like): $25,000–$50,000. New tile, vanity, tub or shower, lighting, and fixtures in the existing layout.

- Primary or en-suite bathroom: $50,000–$100,000+. Larger footprints, tile showers with glass enclosures, double vanities, heated floors, and often a layout change.

- Tub-to-shower conversion: $15,000–$35,000 as a standalone project — one of the most requested upgrades, including curbless and aging-in-place designs.

- Luxury or expansion remodels: $100,000+ when walls move, plumbing relocates, or a bathroom is added where none existed.

See what's included on our bathroom remodeling page.

What drives the price up or down?

Three things move a Seattle-area bathroom budget more than anything else: plumbing relocation (moving a drain or supply lines means opening floors and walls), tile scope (floor-to-ceiling tile and niche work is labor-intensive), and fixture tier. Keeping the layout and splurging only on the shower is the most common way our clients stay in the lower bracket.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

Most bathrooms take 3–6 weeks of construction. Tile-heavy and layout-change projects sit at the longer end. We order all materials before demo so the job never stalls mid-build, and you get a fixed completion date in the contract.

Do I need a permit?

Yes, whenever plumbing or electrical moves — which most full remodels involve. Permit costs and review times vary by city: Seattle reviews generally take longer than Bellevue, Kirkland, or Mercer Island. Blue Lake pulls the permits and schedules inspections as part of every project, so you never touch paperwork.

Bathroom remodel costs by city

Labor rates are similar across the metro, but older Seattle housing stock (pre-1960s plumbing, knob-and-tube electrical) can add discovery work, while Eastside homes more often involve larger en-suites. Get city-specific details on our local pages: Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, and Mercer Island.

How to budget with confidence

Ask every contractor for a fixed price, not an estimate. Blue Lake quotes a fixed number and a fixed duration before demo day — the number you sign is the number you pay. Request a free in-home estimate and we'll walk your bathroom with you, usually within a week.