Bathroom Remodeling in Seattle
Showers, tubs, tile and vanities, planned around your space and built by one licensed crew.
- You pick tile, fixtures and vanity with our designer.
- Waterproofing, plumbing and venting are built to code.
- You approve a written, itemized price first.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years building
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
When a bathroom is past patching
The calls we get about bathrooms usually start with one of these.
Water is getting where it should not
Loose tile, cracked grout, a soft spot by the tub or a stain on the ceiling below. Those are signs that water is already behind the surface, and new caulk will not stop it. The fix starts with opening the wall and rebuilding the waterproofing.
The room is tight or dated
One sink for two people, a tub nobody uses, no storage and a fan that barely moves air. Many Seattle and Eastside homes still have the bathroom they were built with, sized for another era.
You want one crew accountable for it
A bathroom packs plumbing, electrical, tile, glass and cabinetry into a few square feet. When each trade is hired separately, nobody owns the schedule. We run every trade in the room under one contract and one project manager.
What we build in a bathroom
Primary suites, hall baths, guest baths and powder rooms. Every trade the room needs is on our crew or our schedule, so you deal with one company from demolition to the final walkthrough.
Showers and tubs
Walk in showers with glass, tub to shower conversions, freestanding tubs and new layouts. Glass in a tub or shower enclosure that sits less than 60 inches above the floor is a hazardous location under the Seattle Residential Code, so it has to be safety glazing.
Vanities and storage
Single or double vanities, floating or floor standing, with the counter, sinks, faucets, mirrors and medicine cabinets to match, plus niches and linen storage where the room allows.
Bathroom design
Our designer lays out the room and helps you choose tile, fixtures and finishes that work together, and you see the bathroom in 3D before you sign off.
Plumbing, electrical and venting
Moved drains and supply lines, new valves, lighting and outlets. The Seattle Residential Code requires local exhaust in every home, so a properly sized bathroom fan is part of the job.
Tile, waterproofing and floors
Shower and tub walls need a nonabsorbent finish at least 6 feet above the floor. We build the waterproof layer behind the tile first, then set wall and floor tile, stone or vinyl plank.
Permits
Retiling over sound walls needs no Seattle building permit, but moving plumbing or wiring does need its own permit. We file what your scope needs and book each inspection.
Rebuilding a bathroom after a leak? The drying comes first: see Water Damage Restoration in Seattle.
Bathrooms we have remodeled
Every photo is a bathroom we built, labeled with the city it is in. Open a project for the full before and after set and the timeline.
What homeowners say about their new bathroom
Volcano did a master bath remodel for us. The project was completed efficiently and on time. All of their workman were courteous and hard working. When we had a couple of material delivery delays they kindly adjusted their schedules. Their pricing was fine and the terms of the contract were fulfilled. We highly recommend Volcano Building.
Volcano builders did a phenomenal job on my bathroom remodel. They exceeded my expectations on many levels. Their designer helped me pick out all the tile and bathroom accessories to make sure everything matched in style. Communication was great and response time very fast whenever I had questions for them. They estimated the project would take 5-6 weeks but finished in 4 weeks! Excellent job! Loooooove my new bathroom! Including pics of the Before… and the After!
Volcano Builders did a great job on our master bathroom. The tile work and finishing touches were great. Even though they weren't the cheapest quote we got, you can tell they care about quality.
I had an amazing experience with Volcano Builders! Bar was incredibly kind, communicative, and made the whole process smooth. We completely redid the bathroom,new flooring, vanity, tub, and wall tiles, and it turned out fantastic. I'm so happy with their work that I'm already planning my second bathroom and hopefully the kitchen too. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great service!
Bar's team completely transformed my outdated Seattle bathroom with their exceptional work. Their communication was excellent, keeping me informed every step of the way. The quality of their workmanship exceeded my expectations, turning my old bathroom into what I wanted. I highly recommend Bar and his team for any remodeling project; they're professional, efficient, and produce outstanding results.
I just got my bathroom redone by Volcano, and Wow im in love With the final look! Bar was very communicative. Its feel like he was there with me every step of my way, making sure i was kept in the loop. His team was super friendly and professional. They made tge tge process smooth. My new bathroom is everything i hoped for and more. Thank you Volcano!
How your bathroom remodel works
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Consultation
We come to your home, measure the bathroom, check what is under the floor and behind the fixtures where we can, and talk through how you use the room.
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Design, price and permit
You choose tile, fixtures and vanity with our designer, see the room in 3D, get a written line by line price and we file the permits.
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Build and hand over
Your project manager runs demolition, rough in, inspections, waterproofing, tile and trim, then walks the finished bathroom with you.
What sets the price of a bathroom remodel
Most of the price of a bathroom comes from four choices. Each one is a separate line in your written estimate, so you can see what it adds and change it before anything is ordered.
Size and layout
A powder room, a hall bath and a primary suite are very different jobs. Keeping the toilet, shower and sink on their existing drains is simpler than moving them, because every move means new pipe under the floor.
Shower or tub
A tub to shower conversion, a curbless walk in shower, a steam shower or a freestanding tub each need different framing, waterproofing and glass, and that is often the biggest line in the estimate.
Tile and finishes
Tile size and pattern set the labor as much as the material does. Large format and patterned tile take longer to set. Vanity, counter, faucets, lighting and glass come in grades, and you can trade one up and another down.
What is behind the walls
Old bathrooms can hide water damage, rotted subfloor or outdated wiring. We look for it at the consultation, and anything found after demolition is priced in writing before that work goes ahead.
The surest way to hold a bathroom budget: decide on tile, fixtures and glass before demolition, since a change after the glass is measured or the tile is ordered costs time and money. Keep drains where they are unless the new layout really needs them moved. And keep the whole scope in one written estimate, so the number you approve is the number you pay unless you change the plan.
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Financing is available: Home Renovation Financing in Seattle.
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Bathroom remodeling across Greater Seattle
Our main office is in Bellevue, and we remodel bathrooms throughout King and Snohomish counties. These pages cover bathroom remodeling in one city:
- Bathroom remodeling in Bellevue
- Bathroom remodeling in Bothell
- Bathroom remodeling in Everett
- Bathroom remodeling in Issaquah
- Bathroom remodeling in Kirkland
- Bathroom remodeling in Monroe
- Bathroom remodeling in Sammamish
- Bathroom remodeling in Shoreline
Each city issues its own permits. A Seattle bathroom gets its building and electrical permits from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections and its plumbing permit from Public Health, Seattle and King County; a Bellevue bathroom goes through Bellevue Development Services. Your estimate lists the permits for your address.
Remodeling more than the bathroom? See our home remodeling pages for Seattle and Bellevue, or all 132+ cities we serve.
Bathroom remodeling questions
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
On our project pages, a shower replacement in Renton took 1 week, full bathrooms in Bellevue and Everett took 4 weeks, a primary bathroom in Seattle took 6 weeks, full bathrooms in Seattle and Kirkland took 8 weeks, and a large primary suite in Redmond took 12 weeks. Design, ordering and permits come first. See How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take?
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Seattle?
It depends on the scope. The 2021 Seattle Residential Code exempts tiling, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work from a building permit (R105.2), but plumbing, electrical and mechanical work can need separate permits (R105.3), and in Seattle the plumbing permit comes from Public Health, Seattle and King County. Moving a drain, adding a circuit or a new fan duct usually means a permit. More in Do You Need Permits to Remodel a Bathroom?
Can you turn my tub into a walk in shower?
Yes. The tub comes out, the drain is moved to suit a shower pan, the walls are waterproofed and tiled, and the glass is safety glazing, as the code requires for a shower enclosure. If it is the only tub in the house, we talk through that choice with you first.
Can we use the house while you work?
Yes, as long as the home has another toilet and shower. The bathroom being remodeled is closed while we work. We agree on working hours and the route through the house first, protect the floors on that route, and your project manager tells you ahead of any time the water has to be shut off.
Do you help choose tile and fixtures?
Yes. Our designer walks you through tile, vanity, fixtures and glass, and shows you the room in 3D before you approve it, so the drawings and the build match. See 3D Design Services.
How do I get a price for my bathroom?
Book a consultation. We visit, measure the room and look at the existing plumbing and floor, then send a written, itemized price before any work starts. For background on what drives the number, read How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Book your bathroom consultation
Four quick steps. Tell us about your project and we’ll reach out to discuss it and see if we’re the right fit.