Kitchen and Bath Remodeling in Redmond, WA
A mid-range kitchen remodel in Redmond costs $60,000 to $115,000, and a primary bathroom $60,000 to $105,000. Redmond remodels typically update builder-grade kitchens and baths from the 1980s and 1990s, which have workable layouts but dated everything else.
Redmond kitchen and bath costs
| Project | Typical Redmond range | Redmond factors |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s kitchen, same layout, new everything | $60,000 – $105,000 | Soffits, oak cabinets, laminate |
| Kitchen with island added or wall removed | $85,000 – $150,000 | Structure, plumbing |
| Hall bathroom | $34,000 – $58,000 | Fiberglass tub-showers |
| Primary bathroom, tub to large shower | $60,000 – $105,000 | Garden tub removal |
| Polybutylene repipe, whole house | $8,000 – $18,000 | Homes plumbed late 1970s – mid-1990s |
Redmond kitchens and baths by house era
1980s and 1990s kitchens often have oak cabinets, soffits above them, laminate or tile counters and a peninsula. Removing soffits gains cabinet height, though some hide ducts or plumbing that must be rerouted. Replacing the peninsula with an island often fits within the existing footprint.
Primary bathrooms from the same era usually have a large garden tub, a small shower and a single vanity. Converting to a large walk-in shower and double vanity is the most requested Redmond bathroom change.
Overlake and Idylwood ramblers need older-house updates: plumbing, wiring and opening closed kitchens.
What Redmond houses hide
Some homes plumbed between the late 1970s and mid-1990s have polybutylene supply pipe, which is prone to failure. Replacing it during a remodel, while walls are open, is common. Soffits may contain ducts or vents. Older houses may need lead-safe and asbestos procedures.
Redmond kitchen and bath permits
Wall removals, plumbing moves, new circuits and window changes need building and trade permits through MyBuildingPermit. In condos and some HOAs, association approval is needed too.
Redmond kitchen and bath questions
Can I remove the soffits over my cabinets?
Usually. Check first for ducts, vents or plumbing inside them, which may need rerouting.
Should I repipe if I have polybutylene?
Yes, ideally during the remodel when walls are already open.
Can I add an island without moving plumbing?
Yes, if the island has no sink. A sink or cooktop in the island needs plumbing, power and venting routed through the floor.
How long does a Redmond kitchen remodel take?
Six to ten weeks on site for a same-layout remodel, plus design and cabinet lead times.