Whole House Remodel In Seattle

At Unique Home Construction, we approach whole house remodeling in Seattle with clarity, structure, and a focus on your lifestyle. We remodel homes from the ground up, reworking layouts, updating finishes, and aligning every part of the house. Every remodel starts with a clear plan, a fixed-price estimate, and the kind of follow-through that keeps things on track. We’re here for homeowners who want to invest once, and do it right.

 

Why Remodel Your Seattle Home?

A whole house remodel is your chance to fix what’s not working and bring consistency to every space. For many Seattle homeowners, it’s also a way to stay in the neighborhood they love while making the home better fit their needs.

That might mean opening up a closed-off layout, adding a much-needed bathroom, or moving the laundry room to a more practical level.

If you’re planning to build an addition in Seattle or ADU, a full remodel is often the first step. It gives you the flexibility to rework the layout, address structural needs, and make sure the new space feels fully integrated.

Seattle Full Home Renovation & Remodeling Services

As full-service Seattle remodel contractors, we handle everything from layout changes and permit-ready designs to full-gut renovations and finishing work. With over 20 years of experience in residential remodeling and structural design, Unique Home is prepared for projects of any scale, from complex reconfigurations to full interior updates. Our services include early assessments, layout planning, budgeting, permitting, finish selection, and daily coordination once construction is underway.

Bright renovated attic bathroom in a Seattle home featuring skylights

Bathroom Remodeling

The scope of bathroom remodeling depends on how deep the overall remodel needs to go. For
some homes, it’s about updated plumbing, new tile, and fresh paint. For others, it involves a complete overhaul like relocating plumbing lines, expanding the layout, and rebuilding the space from the studs. Our team handles everything from expanding undersized bathrooms to building new ones from the ground up. Each bathroom is designed in coordination with the rest of the remodel, keeping the house consistent from room to room.

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Modern renovated Seattle kitchen with light wood cabinetry, a large navy island

Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchens are often central to a whole home remodel. We start by assessing the layout and determining whether walls need to be removed or the flow adjusted. Depending on the scope, this can include new cabinetry, countertops, flooring, lighting, appliance relocation, and updates to plumbing and electrical systems. Unique Home Construction handles everything from minor updates to full gut renovations. The goal is to remodel a kitchen that functions well, fits the way you cook and gather, and holds up to daily use.

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Renovated Seattle basement with a compact wet bar, gray cabinetry, carpeted stairs, and a dedicated home office area

Basement Remodeling

Many Seattle homes have basements that are either unfinished or underused. As part of a full home remodel, we can turn these spaces into insulated, code-compliant living areas with proper lighting, ventilation, and moisture protection. That includes adding or upgrading plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, along with egress improvements where needed. Whether you’re planning to use the space for family or rental income, we make sure it’s fully integrated with the rest of the home and built to the same standard.

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Renovated Seattle attic bedroom with wood flooring, skylights, a large bed, and sliding barn doors for built-in storage

Attic Build-Outs

Unused attic space can often be repurposed during a whole house remodel. We assess the structural framing, rooflines, and access points to determine what’s possible. From there, we handle insulation, subfloor installation, window or skylight placement, and all code-required updates like ceiling height and emergency egress. Attics can become bedrooms, offices, playrooms, or flexible storage, whatever fits your home’s layout and long-term needs.

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Renovated Seattle home exterior with a covered front porch, warm wood accents, dark trim, and refreshed landscaping

Additions and ADU Integration

Expanding a home—whether through a new addition or a detached ADU—often means reworking the structure that’s already in place. We handle foundation work, framing, and permitting, along with any interior adjustments needed to tie the new space into the existing layout. That can include shifting walls, updating utilities, or reconfiguring rooms for better access and use. The goal is to create more space without compromising the flow, function, or integrity of the home.

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Renovated Seattle living room with a black marble fireplace, narrow floor-to-ceiling windows, light wood flooring, and modern furnishings

Interior Upgrades

Sometimes, the best remodels aren’t structural. A carefully planned interior renovation can make your home feel brand new without a complete teardown. Fresh paint, updated plumbing fixtures, new flooring, modern lighting, and updated cabinets can change how the entire space looks and feels. Whole house remodeling shouldn’t always be structural; well-planned and designed interior updates can make all the difference to your home.

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Unique Home has completed whole house remodels in neighborhoods across Seattle — like West Seattle, Ballard, Ravenna, and Queen Anne. From planning to the last coat of paint, our team makes sure your home remodel feels well-built and consistent from room to room. Let’s book an appointment to talk about your remodeling project.

Ready to turn your home into something truly unique?

Get in touch with us; we are prepared to bring your aspirations of a UNIQUE, lovely, practical, healthy house to reality.

How Much Does Whole House Remodeling in Seattle Cost?

When remodeling an entire home, everything from layout changes to material selections impacts the price. Here’s how our Seattle & King County projects typically start, so you can map out your next steps.

Remodel TypeStarting RangeIncludes
Light Remodel (cosmetic updates)From $150 per sq ft (~$300,000+ for 2,000 sq ft)Paint, flooring, fixture upgrades, minor carpentry
Mid-Range Remodel (kitchen + bath updates)From $225 per sq ft (~$450,000+ for 2,000 sq ft)Includes kitchen and bath updates, new doors, upgraded lighting, modest layout changes
Full High-End Remodel (major structural changes, premium finishes)From $300 per sq ft (~$600,000+ for 2,000 sq ft)Custom kitchen & baths, major layout changes, premium finishes, engineered beams, new windows

For an exact proposal, we provide fixed pricing after your on-site consultation and design review.

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What Seattle’s Whole House Remodeling Looks Like

For many Seattle homeowners, whole house remodeling is about making an older home work better without changing what makes it special. With each project, we focus on flow, structure, and how the finished space will feel to live in every day. Take a look at how Unique Home Construction reworked homes across Seattle, view the gallery or schedule a consultation to start planning yours.

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Renovation crew of Unique Home Construction installing a large black-framed glass door during a Seattle home remodeling project.

Meet Your Seattle Remodel Contractor

Unique Home Construction team brings the technical know-how and day-to-day structure to move your project from planning. As a whole house remodeling contractor who prioritizes quality over quantity, we don’t take on more than five projects at a time, so every remodel gets the attention it deserves.

  • 20+ Years of Experience – Led by a structural engineer with deep remodeling experience in Seattle homes.
  • 3D Design and Pre-Construction Planning – Every remodel starts with drawings and a full design consultation so you can see the plan before any work begins.
  • Fixed-Price Estimates – No vague allowances or budget surprises. Proposals are detailed and transparent.
  • Daily Site Check-ins – Our project managers visit each job site daily to monitor progress and keep quality consistent.
  • Remote Monitoring Options – If you’re out of town, you’ll still stay in the loop with regular updates and photos through our client portal.
  • Post-Completion Follow-ups – After your remodel is complete, we schedule a walkthrough and handle final touch-ups to make sure everything’s right.

What It’s Like to Work With Unique Home Construction

Whole house remodeling is a big investment — and hearing from others who’ve done it can make all the difference. We often encourage people searching for a whole house remodeling contractor near me to compare proposals before making a decision. We have nothing to hide. You’re welcome to speak with past clients and see completed projects in person. For now, take a look at our recent work, or read the reviews below to see what it’s like to work with us from the first meeting through the final walkthrough.

Whole House Remodeling FAQs

Curious about pricing, the process, or what it’s like to work with us? Our FAQ covers the questions we hear most — and gives you a better feel for how we do things at Unique Home Construction.

Timelines vary depending on the size and scope of the remodel. Most whole house projects take between 3 to 6 months from start to finish. Larger remodels that involve additions or major layout changes may take longer—but you’ll get a detailed schedule before any work begins. Read more in article How Long Does a Home Remodel Take in Seattle?

In some cases, yes—but it depends on the extent of the work. If the entire home is being renovated all at once, it’s often easier to move out temporarily. We’ll go over all options during the planning phase so you know what to expect. Related article Can I Live in My House During Home Renovation in Seattle?

Yes. We take care of all required Seattle permits, drawings, and inspections. You won’t have to coordinate anything with the city—we handle that on your behalf.

Absolutely. Our design team will guide you through selections and provide finish samples. We’ll help to curate every area together, including selecting FF&E, ensuring a cohesive design and look that you approve of.

A whole house remodel typically involves reconfiguring existing layouts and finishes, while a full home renovation often involves major structural changes, new HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and expanded square footage. In Seattle, both options often require permits and coordination with local building codes.

You Know What You Want. We Know How to Build It.

Most homeowners come to us with a clear vision, but not a clear path. They know what’s not working, and they’ve got ideas for how they want their home to feel. Our job is to turn that into a plan that works on paper and in real life. We listen carefully, ask the right questions, and put structure around the whole house remodel design so you’re never guessing what comes next. If you’re ready to remodel with clarity, we’re ready to get started.

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