Whole Home Remodeling Across the Greater Seattle Area
Several rooms, one plan, one schedule: a whole home remodel run by one licensed team from design to handover.
- We sequence every room so trades never wait on each other.
- We handle the permits, inspections and code work for the whole house.
- You approve an itemized, written price before demolition starts.
By appointment. Limited start dates.
- Over 200 projects
- 4.9 on Google
- 20+ years of experience
- WA license VOLCABI792C6
When one room at a time stops making sense
Homeowners usually call us about a whole home remodel after they price the kitchen, then the baths, then the floors, and realize they are planning the same disruption three times.
The house works against you
Closed off rooms, worn carpet, a 1970s bath and a kitchen that seats nobody. Each room is fixable, but the layout between them is the real problem.
Piecemeal work costs twice
Redo the kitchen now and the floors later, and the new flooring has to stop at the old cabinets. Open the walls once for plumbing and wiring and every room after it is simpler.
Too many decisions, too many crews
A whole house means hundreds of choices and a dozen trades. You need one person who owns the schedule, answers the phone and tells you what happens next week.
What a whole home remodel covers
A whole home remodel touches most rooms at once, so the order of work matters as much as the finishes. We plan the rooms together, open the walls once, and close them once.
Kitchen at the center
Most whole home jobs start in the kitchen: new cabinets, counters and lighting, often with a wall opened to the living area. The Renton house we remodeled got a new island kitchen that opens to the back deck.
Bathrooms on every floor
Primary, hall and guest baths rebuilt in one pass, with waterproofing, venting and fixtures chosen to match through the house instead of one style per decade.
Floors that run through
One floor laid from the entry through the living spaces and bedrooms, with no thresholds where an old room used to end. In the Seattle home on our portfolio, carpet gave way to wood across the whole living area.
Layout, stairs and walls
Opening or moving walls, new stair treads and railings, closets, doors and trim. Where a wall carries load, we frame a beam and document it for the permit.
Wiring, plumbing and heat
Older homes around Seattle often need more circuits, new supply lines and better ventilation. We add them while the walls are open so the finished rooms never have to be cut again.
Permits and the design
Our designer draws the new plan in 3D, and we file the permits, book every inspection and keep the approved drawings on site.
Replacing old single pane glass is often part of a whole home remodel: see Window Replacement Across the Greater Seattle Area for the egress and energy rules that apply. Rebuilding the whole house after a fire? See Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Whole home remodels we have finished
Real jobs, each captioned with the city on its project page. The full Renton house took about seven months. Open any card for the before, during and after photos.
What homeowners say about working with us
Had a great experience working with Volcano Builders on remodeling bathroom and flooring in my condo! Bar and his team were very professional from estimates to timely completion of the job! Highly recommend!
I had a great time with Volcano Builders.The team was professional and on time, and the kitchen turned out just how we wanted it.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Read more of our Google reviews, word for word, with video reviews from finished homes.
How your whole home remodel works
Three steps, one team, and a written price before anyone picks up a tool.
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Walkthrough and priorities
We walk every room with you, note what stays and what goes, check the panel, plumbing and structure, and agree on which rooms come first.
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One plan, one written price
Our designer draws the whole house in 3D, we price each room on its own lines, set the build order and file the permits.
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Build room by room, hand over once
One project manager runs the crews in sequence, books the inspections and walks the finished house with you at the end.
What drives the cost of a whole home remodel
Four things set most of the price. Your estimate shows each room and each trade on its own line, so you can move work between phases before anything starts.
Starting prices for each project scope and finish tier are in our full home remodel pricing guide.
How many rooms, and which
Kitchens and bathrooms carry plumbing, tile and cabinetry, so they weigh more than bedrooms and living rooms. A house with two new baths and a kitchen is a different job from paint and floors throughout.
What hides in the walls
Old wiring, galvanized pipes, rot under a tub or a sagging joist only show once the walls open. We look for the signs at the walkthrough and say plainly what could change.
Age of the house
In a home built before 1978, Washington's lead renovation rules (chapter 365-230 WAC) apply to paid work that disturbs paint, and suspect materials may need an asbestos survey first. Both add steps to older houses.
Finish level and layout moves
Keeping plumbing where it is and walls where they stand saves real money. Moving a kitchen, removing a bearing wall or choosing custom cabinets and stone adds to it.
Three habits keep a whole house on budget. Decide the full scope before demolition, because changes after the walls close cost the most. Choose finishes for every room up front so orders arrive in sequence. And keep a contingency line for what the walls reveal, which is normal in older homes.
How Much Does a Full Home Remodel Cost?
Financing is available: Home Renovation Financing Across the Greater Seattle Area.
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Linda, Part 1
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Linda, Part 2
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Whole home remodeling across Greater Seattle
Our main office is in Bellevue. We remodel whole homes and condos in Seattle and across the Eastside and South King County, including the Renton, Redmond and Sammamish jobs above.
Permits come from the city the house is in. In Seattle, building and electrical permits come from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and plumbing and gas permits from Public Health, Seattle and King County. In Bellevue they come from Development Services. We file with each one, so the permit plan in your estimate matches your address.
Remodeling one or two rooms instead? See our remodeling pages for Seattle and Bellevue, or all 132+ cities we serve.
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: Whole Home Remodeling Portfolio Across the Greater Seattle Area.
Whole home remodel questions
Do I need a permit for a whole home remodel in Seattle?
Almost always. The Seattle Residential Code (R105.1) requires a building permit to alter or repair a house, and a whole home job moves walls, wiring and plumbing. In Seattle, plumbing and gas permits come from Public Health, Seattle and King County. We prepare the drawings, file every permit and book the inspections. See Do You Need a Permit to Remodel in Seattle and Bellevue?
How long does a whole home remodel take?
It depends mostly on the scope and the permits. On our project pages, the full Renton house took about seven months, November 2021 to June 2022, and a Burien kitchen and laundry rebuilt as one project took about 10 weeks. The Seattle Residential Code requires a building permit to alter or repair a house, so design and permits come first. More rooms, structural changes and long lead finishes add time. How Long Does a Remodel Take in Seattle and Bellevue? covers each phase.
Can we live in the house during the remodel?
Sometimes. If one bathroom and a place to cook stay usable, many families stay and we phase the work around them. When the kitchen and every bath are out at once, moving out for the loudest weeks is usually easier. We plan that at the walkthrough.
Is it cheaper to remodel the whole house at once?
Usually per room, yes. Demolition, dumpsters, permits, the electrician and the plumber are mobilized once instead of three times, and new floors run under new cabinets instead of stopping at old ones. The total is larger, so we can split the work into phases on one plan if that fits your budget better.
Do you remodel condos too?
Yes. The Renton condo on our portfolio was a full remodel, with kitchen, bath and flooring. Condos add building rules: we work with the HOA on work hours, elevator use and approvals before we start.
How do I get a price?
Book a consultation. We walk the house with you, then send a written price with each room on its own lines before any work starts. For background, read How Much Does a Full Home Remodel Cost? and the tips for planning a major home renovation project.
Book your whole home remodel 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.