Bathroom Remodeling in Issaquah
Tub and shower rooms, double vanities and full primary suites for Issaquah houses, townhomes and condos, drawn, permitted and built by our own team.
- We complete the city's water meter sizing form, so a larger tub or an extra shower head is checked early.
- Plumbing and the bath fan go on the city remodel permit; new wiring is permitted through Washington State L&I.
- You approve an itemized, written price before demolition starts.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years building
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
Issaquah permit details that change a bathroom plan
-
The Issaquah rule
A soaking tub weighs more on the meter form
Issaquah lists a Residential Water Meter Sizing Form among the documents for a remodel permit. It scores every fixture the meter feeds under the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code: a standard half inch tub or shower counts 4 units, a soaking tub on a three quarter inch supply counts 10, each shower head 2, a toilet 2.5 and a hand sink 1. When added fixtures raise the total, the existing meter may have to be upsized, which is applied for as a separate Water Meter Site Work permit.
What we doWe fill in the form from your final fixture list, old and new, before you order a tub or a second shower head, so any meter change is known while the design can still adjust.
-
The Issaquah rule
The drawings show the whole floor
For a single family interior remodel, the city asks for a drawing of the entire floor the bathroom is on, not just the room: every space, the doors and windows, each plumbing fixture and piece of mechanical equipment such as an exhaust fan, any structural member being removed or altered, and wall and ceiling construction details. A schedule then lists the number, type and location of every fixture, because plumbing and mechanical work is permitted inside the building permit rather than on its own.
What we doWe measure the full level at the first visit, so the floor plan, the fixture schedule and the fan duct route go in as one submittal on MyBuildingPermit.
-
The Issaquah rule
Tub and shower swaps need a permit, sink swaps usually do not
The regional tip sheet that Issaquah links from its permit page treats a new sink or toilet on the same pipes, and finish work like tile, cabinets and countertops, as typically needing no permit. It marks tub and shower replacement, and any water heater installation, as needing a permit. The city issues an electric water heater under a plumbing permit and a gas one under a mechanical permit, both over the counter online.
What we doWe sort your plan into those groups at the estimate, and any tub, shower or water heater permit is part of the schedule and the written price.
Wiring is the one bathroom trade the city leaves to the state: electrical work for a heated floor, new lighting or a fan circuit in Issaquah is permitted and inspected by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
What an Issaquah bathroom project can include
One room or several at once, with one designer and one project manager from drawings to final inspection.
Tub and shower rooms
Alcove tubs framed in full height patterned tile with a recessed niche, or walk in showers with frameless glass, a tiled bench and a pebble floor.
Vanities and lighting
Single or double vanities with quartz tops, framed mirrors, pendants or sconces, and storage built into the wall where the framing allows.
Fans, pipes and circuits
A ducted exhaust fan, supply and drain changes shown on the fixture schedule, and new circuits for heated floors or lighting inspected by L&I.
Powder rooms, hall baths and primary suites are all covered on our bathroom remodeling page. Planning a kitchen, a deck or an addition too? See home remodeling in Issaquah.
Two Issaquah bathrooms and one next door
Our two published Issaquah bathroom jobs, then a powder room in neighboring Sammamish. Each card opens its project page.
Homeowners on their bathroom remodels
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.
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 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!
We were nervous about hiring a contractor because we were first-time homeowners, but Volcano Builders made it easy to understand. They made everything clear and helped us stick to our budget. I'm very happy with how everything turned out.
Your Issaquah bathroom, from first visit to final inspection
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
-
Walkthrough
We look at the bathroom and the rest of that floor, find the drains, fan duct and water heater, and hear what the room needs to do.
-
Design, price and forms
You choose tile, glass, vanity and fixtures with our designer and approve an itemized written price. We then prepare the floor drawings, the fixture schedule and the meter sizing form and apply online.
-
Build and inspect
Demolition, rough plumbing, the fan and any new circuits, the city and L&I inspections, waterproofing, tile and trim, then a walk through the finished room together.
Issaquah bathroom remodel questions
Do I need a permit for a bathroom remodel in Issaquah?
If the work goes past finishes, yes. Retiling, a new vanity top or a toilet swapped on the same pipes typically need no permit, but replacing a tub or shower, moving plumbing or changing walls takes the city's remodel permit, and wiring takes an L&I electrical permit. Addresses in Klahanie and Mirrormont apply to Sammamish and King County instead. More in Do You Need Permits to Remodel a Bathroom in Washington?
How long does a bathroom remodel take in Issaquah?
Our two published Issaquah bathrooms took 2 weeks and 8 weeks on site; the 8 week job was a full remodel with a walk in shower and a freestanding tub. Design, product orders and the city's plan review come first, so we set a start date once the drawings are final. Read How Long Does a Bathroom Remodel Take?
Can I add a second shower head or a bigger tub?
Usually, but both raise the fixture total on the city's meter sizing form, and a higher total can call for a larger meter. We run the numbers before you buy, so any meter change is planned rather than a late surprise.
I own an Issaquah condo or townhome. What changes?
Your association's documents come first. For condominiums, RCW 64.90.255 lets an owner alter the unit as long as the structure and the mechanical and electrical systems are not impaired, and the look of common elements needs board approval. RCW 64.38.020 lets homeowner associations regulate changes to common areas. We send the board the drawings and product list it asks for.
What sets the price of an Issaquah bathroom?
The size of the room, whether the tub, shower or toilet moves, the tile and fixtures you choose, and any meter or water heater work. You get an itemized written price after the design visit, before anything is scheduled. More in How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Talk to us about your Issaquah bathroom
Four quick steps. Tell us about your project and we’ll reach out to discuss it and see if we’re the right fit.