Bathroom Remodeling in Bothell
Primary suites, hall baths and walk in showers for Bothell homes in King and Snohomish County alike, drawn, permitted and built by our own licensed team.
- We list every new toilet, tub, shower valve and fan on the City of Bothell fixture list.
- Our electrician buys the L&I permit for fan, lighting and heated floor circuits.
- A written price, line by line, that you sign off before any tile comes down.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years of experience
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
How Bothell treats bathroom work
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The Bothell rule
New tile is exempt, a new valve is not
Bothell's code lets tiling, cabinets and countertops go ahead without a building permit, unless existing required accessible features change. Pulling the toilet to tile under it and setting it back needs no plumbing permit either. Replacing a shower valve, or rearranging any pipe or valve, is new plumbing work that must be permitted and inspected (BMC 20.02.095).
What we doAt the first visit we sort your plan into exempt finish work and permitted plumbing, so nothing behind the tile is left off the application.
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The Bothell rule
The city counts each fixture, not the county
Bothell issues its own plumbing and mechanical permits through MyBuildingPermit, on either side of the county line. Its form counts lavatories, toilets, bathtubs, showers and floor drains one by one, and lists exhaust fans on the mechanical side. Public Health Seattle and King County issues plumbing permits only in Seattle, Clyde Hill and unincorporated King County, so Bothell issues its own.
What we doWe fill in the fixture list from the drawings and name our plumbing contractor on the application next to us, as the city's remodel checklist asks.
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The Bothell rule
Bathroom circuits are an L&I permit
The Bothell Permit Center sends electrical permits to the Department of Labor and Industries, and Bothell is not on L&I's list of cities that run their own electrical program. L&I also says a hired electrical contractor must purchase its own permit for the work it does.
What we doOur electrician files the L&I permit for the fan circuit, vanity lights, outlets and any heated floor, and L&I inspects before the walls close.
Adding fixtures touches your water service too. When the City of Bothell supplies the water, its remodel checklist asks for a Water Meter Sizing Form with the application; homes served by Alderwood, Northshore or Woodinville deal with that district instead.
Bathroom work we take on in Bothell
Three common starting points. Most projects mix them.
Primary suites
A soaking tub standing clear of the walls, a glass enclosed shower with a bench and niche, and a double vanity with storage towers, as in our Bothell suite.
Hall and guest baths
Keep the tub, replace the surround with wall tile and a mosaic niche, then add a new vanity, toilet and plank floor.
Fans, light and warmth
A quieter exhaust fan vented outside, layered lighting over the mirror and a heated floor, each on the right city or L&I permit.
The complete service list is on our bathroom remodeling page. Planning more than one room? Read about home remodeling in Bothell, or see our kitchen remodeling in Bothell.
Two Bothell bathrooms we finished
Both jobs are in Bothell. Open a card for the before photos and the project details.
Reviews from homeowners
Just completed my inital meeting with Volcano Builders about my bathroom remodels and couldn't be happier with the interaction. On time, professional and extremely knowledge. Highly recommend you invite them out to see your next home improvement project!
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.
Gad an amazing experience with Volcano Builders on my kitchen project. Bar my project manager was friendly. He make sure to keep me updated during the whole project. Also is team is very nice.
Bar and the team at Volcano Builders did a great job! Professional service, great communication throughout the whole process, and everything was done with care and attention to detail. Highly recommend!
How a Bothell bathroom gets built
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Walkthrough at your house
We measure the room, check the fan duct, the shutoff valves and the floor under the toilet, and ask who uses the bath and when.
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Selections and submittal
You choose tile, glass, vanity and fixtures with our designer and sign an itemized price. We then submit to Bothell through MyBuildingPermit with the fixture list, and our electrician files with L&I.
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Construction and handover
One project manager runs demolition, rough plumbing and wiring, inspections, waterproofing, tile and trim, then walks the finished room with you.
Our workmanship warranty
- 2 years standard. Our installation and labor are covered for 2 years from substantial completion.
- Up to 5 years. You can extend the workmanship coverage up to 5 years for an added charge, set in your contract.
- Not transferable. Coverage stays with the homeowner who signed the contract and does not pass to a new owner.
- Materials. Materials, finish materials included, carry the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty, and we help you file a claim.
Remodeling Warranty for the Greater Seattle Area
Related: Bathroom Remodeling Portfolio Across the Greater Seattle Area, Bathroom Remodeling Across the Greater Seattle Area, Home Remodeling Contractors in Bothell, WA.
Questions about bathroom remodeling in Bothell
Does it matter whether my Bothell home is in King or Snohomish County?
Not for the permits. Inside city limits the City of Bothell issues the building and plumbing permits on both sides of the county line, and L&I issues electrical. The county health agencies come in only for septic, as below. General rules are in Bathroom Remodeling Across the Greater Seattle Area
How long will the bathroom be out of service?
It depends mostly on the scope your permits cover. Bothell lets tile, cabinets and countertops go ahead without a building permit, but a new shower valve or any rearranged pipe must be permitted and inspected, and the circuits go on an L&I permit inspected before the walls close. Nearby, a primary bath we rebuilt in Kirkland took about 13 weeks. Design, ordering and any permit review happen before that. See How Long Does a 5x8 Bathroom Remodel Take?
We are on septic. Can we add a bathroom?
Often, with one extra step. Bothell's checklist asks for King County Health or Snohomish Health District approval when a house on septic gets an addition or more bedrooms, so we check with the right district before a new bathroom is drawn.
Can I redo the bathroom in my condo or townhome?
Usually. Washington law lets an owner alter a unit as long as the structure and shared mechanical and electrical systems are not impaired, subject to the governing documents, and changes that show on common elements need board approval. We ask for the rules before design.
How is a Bothell bathroom priced?
By the room: its size, whether the drain or a wall moves, the fixtures and the tile. After the walkthrough you get an itemized, written price. Our bathroom remodel cost guide explains the main factors.
Start your Bothell bathroom plan
Four quick steps. Tell us about your project and we’ll reach out to discuss it and see if we’re the right fit.